ECRI Chief Executive Calls for Patient Safety Changes at OR Manager Conference

ECRI President and CEO Marcus Schabacker will deliver a keynote presentation focused on improving perioperative safety using a total systems safety approach PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA- Marcus Schabacker...

AAMI Foundation Awards ECRI Grant to Research Safety, Effectiveness of Isolation Gowns

Nonprofit safety organization warns that disposable isolation gowns may put healthcare workers at risk of contamination from insufficient barrier protection PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA- ECRI, the nati...

ECRI Announces the 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award Winners

Twelve U.S. health systems receive ECRI’s top honor for excellence in supply chain practices PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA- ECRI, the nation’s largest independent patient safety organization, announces the...

Updated ISMP List of Often Confused Drug Names Now Available

More than 80 Pairs Added to Make Resource the Most Comprehensive PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA- The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has revised its list of drug names that are often confused...

ECRI Urges Caution to EPA on EtO Sterilization Remediation Plan

Independent patient safety organization is concerned about EPA’s proposed hurried timeline for reducing EtO emissions by commercial sterilization plants; result could be widespread shortages of cri...

ISMP Launches Foundations in Medication Safety Program

New solution helps organizations prepare frontline staff with essential safety knowledge PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA- Few healthcare practitioners have had dedicated education on medication safety, and h...

ECRI Announces Recipients of 2023 Alerts Impact Award

Annual award recognizes ECRI Alerts Workflow members for excellence in recall management PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA- ECRI, the nation's largest independent patient safety organization, announces the win...

ECRI Names the Guthrie Clinic Winner of 2023 Health Technology Excellence Award

Rural health system innovated a technology solution to improve healthcare delivery models in a short-staffed, post-pandemic environment PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA—ECRI, the nation’s largest independent ...

ECRI Position Statement: Third-Party Tracking on Healthcare Websites

Failing to protect patient data can damage trust, potentially creating a cycle of harm in which consumers become even more susceptible to medical misinformation and unproven treatments PLYMOUTH...