ECRI Improves Value Analysis Decisions, Helps Reduce Healthcare Costs during COVID-19 Pandemic

ECRI’s workflow solution enhances clinical engagement and efficiency with new visual workflow, mobile notifications, and decision logic PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI, the most trusted voice in health...

Due to ISMP Advocacy, VinCRIStine Labeling and Packaging Changed to Prevent Wrong Route Administration

ISMP commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for requesting that Pfizer revise its current prescribing information and product packaging for vinCRIStine to eliminate syringe administration.

ISMP Warns about Medication Safety Issues with Drug Shortage Replacement Products

Neuromuscular Blockers without Vial Cap Warning and Double Strength Propofol Horsham, Pa.—The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is alerting the healthcare community about potential sa...

ISMP Alerts Healthcare Practitioners about Medication Errors and Hazards Related to COVID-19

ISMP special edition of the ISMP Medication Safety Alert!® acute care newsletter provides details on reports of emerging medication-related events and risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The specia...

Healthcare Workers Need Support from Leaders During Emotional Turmoil of Pandemic

ISMP special edition of the ISMP Medication Safety Alert!® acute care newsletter highlights the need to address the stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and depression healthcare workers are facing due to ...

ECRI and LeadingAge PA Align on COVID-19 Safety Initiatives for Aging Services Providers

ECRI and LeadingAge PA will support nonprofit senior services providers in Pennsylvania with enhanced educational programs focused on the safety, well-being, and mental health of older adults PLYM...

Near Miss Dosing Error for Unapproved Drug Used to Hasten COVID Recovery

ISMP special edition of the acute care newsletter this week provides information on an error-prone dose expression on the label of an unapproved drug, ascorbic acid, that is being used to hasten re...

Need to Adjust ADC Procedures, Standardize Critical Care Infusions During Pandemic

Special COVID-19 edition of the ISMP Medication Safety Alert!® acute care newsletter provides tips for safe and efficient use of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs); and highlights the need for st...

ECRI and RLDatix Launch Empathetic Communication and Caring for the Caregiver Training during COVID-19 Pandemic

Internationally recognized patient safety expert Dr. Tim McDonald leads April 16 CANDOR program PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA and CHICAGO, IL—ECRI, an independent trusted voice in healthcare improving the ...