
Impact of Single Use vs Reused/Reprocessed Devices in Hospitals: Free Download
One way healthcare providers attempt to reduce hospital-acquired infections is to discard medical devices following use, rather than disinfect and reuse them. However, manufacturing, distributing a...
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ECRI Examines Reliability of Pulse Oximeters on People with Varying Skin Pigmentation
Darker skin pigmentation can adversely influence pulse oximeter readings, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses and treatment. This health disparity has caused the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio...
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Clinicians Are Leveraging This Time-Saving Research when Implementing Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practice is a problem-solving approach to clinical care that combines the best available evidence with a clinician’s expertise and patient preferences to make informed decisions. How...
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Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines Begin with Medical Research Librarians
Guideline developers and medical specialty societies encounter significant challenges when performing systematic literature searches, which are crucial for developing trustworthy clinical practice ...
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Comprehensive evidence-based studies examine safety and risks of materials used in implantable medical devices ECRI's mission to reduce preventable harm across the healthcare industry includes leve...
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Safe Home Healthcare: Addressing Risks in Home Medical Device Use
Healthcare at home has become an increasingly popular alternative to hospital-based treatment, offering patients the comfort and convenience of receiving care in familiar surroundings. However, whi...
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Fostering the "Value" of the Value Analysis Process in Healthcare
Value analysis is essential for ensuring that healthcare organizations make decisions that enhance patient care while optimizing resources and managing costs effectively. It's about more than just ...
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AI in Healthcare Applications and the Potential for Preventable Harm
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare promises transformative changes that could significantly improve clinical outcomes, reduce operational costs, and enhance the quality of car...
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Enhancing Healthcare Decision-Making: Leveraging Data-Driven Value Analysis for Better Outcomes
Introduction In healthcare, the decisions made during the value analysis process can significantly impact patient outcomes and operational efficiency. To make these decisions count, it's essential ...
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