Insights & News in Healthcare Safety
Choosing the Right Orthopedic Surgical Tools for High-Performing, Cost-Effective Patient Care
Optimize orthopedic implant selection with benchmarking data. Improve patient outcomes, control costs, and enhance efficiency with data-driven decision-making.
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ECRI's Top 10 Health Technology Hazards: A Vital Resource for Healthcare Providers
We're excited to announce that ECRI's highly anticipated annual report—Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025—is on the way and is launching early! This report is crucial for healthcare organiza...
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Building Effective Policies for Comorbidity Management
Policies for managing comorbidities, as well as multimorbidity and multiple chronic conditions, vary based on the medical conditions involved; therefore, developing a uniform policy is not nece...
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How To: Providing Obstetrical Services When Understaffed
In recent years, more OB units in rural areas have experienced closures and maternity care deserts have grown. In response, many rural healthcare organizations are exploring creative approaches in ...
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Three Ways to Make Safer Decisions when Selecting Substitute Products in Nonacute Care
Healthcare providers continue to face widespread economic challenges that directly affect the supply chain—from record inflation and dwindling margins, to shortages of supplies and workers, to ...
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The da Vinci Surgical Robot and the Importance of Iterative Evidence Review
Medical technology is constantly evolving. As new medical devices are developed and existing devices are updated, clinical trials are conducted to confirm the technology is safe and provides the in...
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Preventing Short-Stay Readmissions
Every care transition carries increased risk of adverse events, poor health outcomes, emotional instability, and high healthcare costs—and the risks are even more elevated for older adults, especi...
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The Role of Primary Care Staff in Coordinating Care for Patients with Complex Medical Conditions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 American adults have one chronic disease, such as heart, lung, or kidney disease; cancer; Alzheimer's disease; and diabetes, and...
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How to Improve Medication History and Reconciliation Processes in Ambulatory Care
Patients often have multiple providers involved in their care. According to a 2019 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 30% of older Americans can see at least five different doctors...
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