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Data analysis reveals common errors that prevent patients from getting timely, accurate diagnoses

A new data analysis from ECRI, a global patient safety nonprofit, found that issues processing medical tests, delays in referrals, and miscommunication among healthcare staff are key drivers of diagnostic errors.

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ECRI launches Healthcare Market Insights platform with unmatched data transparency

ECRI, one of the foremost independent healthcare and patient safety nonprofits, is expanding its industry-leading decision support services by adding new comprehensive market insights. The Healthca...

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ECRI and ISMP honor World Patient Safety Day in Washington, D.C.

ECRI, the most trusted voice in healthcare, and its affiliate the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), a vital force for preventing medication errors, are proud to join the World Health ...

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Data analysis reveals common errors that prevent patients from getting timely, accurate diagnoses

At least 1 in 20 US adults experiences a diagnostic error each year, according to a 2017 study. Another study estimated that 795,000 Americans experience permanent disability or death each year due...

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How Hospitals Can Save Millions, Improve Patient Care with Predictive Replacement Planning

It’s not uncommon to see the “squeaky wheel” adage at work when hospital leaders allocate the institution’s capital budget. Yet it’s not always the most vocal departments that truly need the prover...

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Advancing Safe and Equitable Healthcare: The New Patient Safety Structural Measure by CMS

On July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a significant update to the hospital quality reporting program with the finalization of the Patient Safety Structu...

Evidence-based Decision Making

Five Key Takeaways on Video-Based Patient Monitoring for Preventing Falls

ECRI named ongoing challenges related to patient falls as one of its 2024 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns because falls continue to be the number one sentinel event reported to the Joint Commission ...

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