Insights & News in Healthcare Safety

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 ...

Developing Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines Helps Clinicians Improve Safety and Effectiveness of Care

ECRI webinar demonstrates methods for effective guideline development Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care that are info...

New Water Quality Standards for Medical Device Processing

In 2023, healthcare facilities saw a shift from advisory best practices in water quality for medical device processing to enforceable standards with the release of AAMI ST108:2023. This new standar...

At-Home Cardiac Rehabilitation Just as Effective as Center-Based Programs

Reimbursement Enacted during Pandemic Set to Expire At-home or hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs are safe and work as well as or better than center-based programs for reducing risk and im...

Palliative Care Access for Indigenous Populations: Removing Barriers and Reducing Disparities

Palliative care is a type of specialized medical care for patients living with terminal medical conditions. The goal of palliative care is to alleviate patients’ suffering and to improve their qual...

Balancing Disinfection and Manufacturer Recommendations in Ultrasound Technologies

Introduction As the use of ultrasound technology continues to expand across various medical disciplines—from radiology and cardiology to point-of-care applications—ensuring appropriate and effectiv...

Drug Diversion and Infection Prevention: When the Needle Hits the Vein

Longtime infection prevention leaders likely remember the story of David Kwiatkowski—a healthcare worker whose drug diversion activities put thousands of patients at risk of hepatitis C infection. ...

A Deep Dive into a Pennsylvania Hospital's Healthcare Supply Chain Transformation

The Pennsylvania Hospital’s Challenge A large hospital in Pennsylvania, equipped with over 300 beds and specializing in high-demand services such as cardiovascular and cancer care, faced the daunti...

Optimizing Healthcare Procurement: Strategies for Efficient and Cost-Effective Purchasing

Introduction Effective procurement in healthcare is key to running a successful facility. It's not just about buying equipment or supplies; it's about making strategic decisions that align with the...