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Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2026

ECRI's Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2026 report covers 10 technology-related patient safety threats that warrant priority attention in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. By iden...

Make Evidence Work Where You Are: Translating Complex Information into Local, Practical Action

Health systems are inundated with guidelines, literature, and emerging technologies—but most evidence isn’t ready-made for your local context. Leaders still need to interpret multiple sources, reco...

The Misuse of AI Chatbots in Healthcare: Risks, Realities, and Responsible Innovation

Overview AI chatbots and other large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being used for healthcare-related advice, despite not being designed or regulated for such purposes. Many individuals wo...

Breaking the Chain of Infection: A Systems Approach to Reusable Medical Equipment Safety Learning Collaborative

Reusable medical equipment is essential to patient care but gaps in device safety and quality assurance can create hidden infection risks across healthcare settings. Watch this brief informational ...

Ask Better Questions, Make Better Decisions: Laying the Groundwork for Evidence-Informed Action

This webinar explores how asking the right questions—early and intentionally—can transform decision-making across complex systems. Participants will learn how to identify and reduce bias, clarify p...

Foundations in Medication Safety | Exclusively for Nursing Homes in Florida

Recording available How to Strengthen Nursing Home Medication Safety by Participating in ECRI's Medication Safety Project for Nursing Homes Overview Learn more about ECRI's new Foundations in Medic...

Sustaining Life during a ”Digital Darkness” Event

Recording available The Role of IT and Engineering in Safeguarding Patient Care during an Emergency Overview A healthcare organization’s technology infrastructure—its hardware, software, networks, ...

Accountability in the Healthcare Workforce: The Case for a Just Culture

Recording available Overview In healthcare, even well-meaning organizations may shame and blame their workforce in the aftermath of medical error. But a punitive response to error is costly, unsust...

Risks of Dismissing Patient, Family, and Caregiver Concerns

Overview  As healthcare advances at an unprecedented pace, the landscape of patient safety is continually evolving. The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment in this ongoing journey, as we are now a qua...