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Improving Patient Safety Nationwide through PSOs
ECRI and ISMP’s Patient Safety Organization, designated by HHS since 2008, supports healthcare providers with data-driven insights, research, and best practices to reduce harm. Responding to OIG’s report, ECRI shared strategies to strengthen PSOs, emphasizing alignment, technology use, and patient involvement.
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Improving Patient Safety Nationwide through PSOs
Designated a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since 2008, the ECRI and the ISMP PSO helps drive improvements in patient safety by working with o...
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Healthcare C-suite executives convene for ECRI roundtables exploring patient safety and quality care
White paper shares best practices and reflections from leaders on how prioritizing patient safety strengthens organizational resilience As pressures mount for health system leaders nationwide, ECR...
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Improving Maternal Care Remains Critical in U.S.
Patient Transitions, Communication and Hand-Off Issues are Among the Leading Causes of Safety Incidents in Maternal Care In honor of this year’s World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) theme – “Safe care f...
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Overcoming Data Sourcing Hurdles: Why RPCs Need a Trusted Technology Partner
The Strategic Case for Partnership Regional purchasing coalitions (RPCs) aim to improve member outcomes by leveraging collective buying power. Yet they often face persistent challenges: fragmented ...
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Think Like a Human Factors Engineer: Five Principles for Healthcare Leaders
The strongest safety improvements begin with better questions. Here are five principles that can reshape how you lead change. When something goes wrong in healthcare, the instinct is often to blame...
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care facilities (LTCFs) showed a concerning increase in healthcare associated infections (HAIs). The unique needs of residents in LTCFs make them highly vuln...
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ISMP to Develop First Community Pharmacy Medication Error Reporting Program for State of California
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), a world leader in improving medication safety, is building a medication error reporting program and portal for community pharmacies licensed by t...
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Patient Safety Alert: Urgent Alert Regarding Medication Vial Coring and Fragmentation Risks
Issued by: Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) and ECRI/Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) APSF and ECRI/ISMP have received several reports recently of medication vial coring in...
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Ochsner Children’s Hospital and ISMP Launch First-of-its-Kind Pharmacy Fellowship
This article appeared on the Biz New Orleans website on March 27, 2025.
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For media inquiries and interviews with ISMP's subject matter experts, please contact Renee Brehio at rbrehio@ismp.org.