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Failure to Track Diagnostic Results Puts Patients at Risk
ECRI Institute’s Partnership for Health IT Patient Safety releases whitepaper and guide for closing the loop on diagnostic testing and referrals.
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ISMP Warns that Medical Marijuana Product Labeling Problems Have Led to Errors
As state legalization of medical marijuana sales spreads, issues have arisen with confusing product labeling that has led to errors.
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Two Patient Safety Leaders Announce Formal Affiliation
ECRI Institute and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) announce the successful completion of their plans to join forces. Effective today, ISMP is an ECRI Institute affiliate.
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ECRI Institute and Institute for Safe Medication Practices Join Forces to Enhance Patient Safety
ECRI Institute and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) announce they are joining forces to create one of the largest patient safety entities in the world.
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Taking a Closer Look at a Fatal Vecuronium Error
This article appeared on the Anesthesiology News website on February 19, 2019.
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ISMP Calls for a System-Based Response to Errors, Not Criminal Prosecution
In the wake of recent criminal charges being filed against a registered nurse in Tennessee who was involved in a fatal medication error, ISMP is emphasizing that the focus should be on identifying ...
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ECRI Provides Feedback on Proposed Medical Supply Tariffs
ECRI submitted comments in response to the US Trade Representative (USTR)’s solicitation for input on proposed tariffs affecting $18 billion worth of goods manufactured in China, including medical ...
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ECRI, one of the foremost independent healthcare and patient safety nonprofits, launched a new AI-powered tool – SurgiSmartIQ – that equips healthcare providers with unpreced...
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Harnessing AI for Better Health: Managing Risks to Maximize Benefits
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare. The potential to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and minimize healthcare inequities is immense; but so too is the potential for ...
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