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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking a Closer Look at a Fatal Vecuronium Error

This article appeared on the Anesthesiology News website on February 19, 2019.

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 ...