ECRI Announces Winners of 2021 Healthcare Supply Chain Award

Twelve U.S. health systems recognized for excellence in supply chain practices PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI, an independent, nonprofit health services organization that provides technology solutions ...

FDA and ECRI Partner on Materials Safety in Medical Devices

ECRI’s comprehensive evidence-based studies examine safety and risks of materials used in implantable medical devices; research will aid innovators and improve patient safety PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—...

ECRI Joins Global Leaders in Supporting World Patient Safety Day 2021

ECRI and its affiliate, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), advocate for safe maternal and newborn care; launches site with free resources and safety guidance PLYMOUTH MEETING, ...

ISMP Calls for Manufacturers to Stop Printing Medication Barcodes Across Round Surfaces

HORSHAM, PA—Despite ongoing advocacy by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), some pharmaceutical manufacturers continue to place barcodes on rounded medication container surfaces, w...

ECRI Partners with Nuvolo on Medical Device Standardization

ECRI’s standardization of device data improves management of recall alerts and equipment updates PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI, an independent, nonprofit organization that provides technology solution...

ECRI Announces Winners of 2021 Alerts Impact Award

Annual award recognizes ECRI Alerts Workflow members for excellence in recall management PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI, the nation’s leading independent patient safety organization, announces the w...

ECRI Chosen by International Horizon Scanning Initiative (IHSI) to Establish Groundbreaking Data Repository of Promising Medicines

Large-scale initiative serves as cornerstone for collaboration between countries on pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI, an independent, nonprofit health service...

Mon Health System Wins ECRI Achievement Award for Technology Innovation Collaboration

West Virginia health system partnered with local innovation lab to improve patient care; initial project involved 3D printed prosthetics PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI, the most trusted voice in health...

ISMP Launches Perioperative Medication Safety Self Assessment

New Tool Will Help Surgery Sites Evaluate, Document Compliance, Compare Scores HORSHAM, PA—Medication errors happen in all phases of perioperative care, often due to the complexity and fast-paced ...