March 17, 2021
ECRI Publishes Top Patient Safety Issues for 2021
ECRI’s 2021 list of patient safety concerns can help health systems effectively identify, prioritize and respond to patient safety threats.
Tag: patient safety
March 17, 2021
ECRI’s 2021 list of patient safety concerns can help health systems effectively identify, prioritize and respond to patient safety threats.
March 10, 2021
Experts say patient-centric opioid intervention before discharge from the hospital can cut overall opioid intake, while still ensuring a patient is satisfied and their pain is properly managed.
March 3, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for simultaneous administration of monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab and etesevimab to treat COVID-19 patients who meet specific criteria.
March 2, 2021
ISMP says common medication mishaps can be prevented with proper attention and prioritization that results in system and practice changes.
February 22, 2021
Guidance published by Oregon Health & Science University scientists outlines a preoperative protocol for surgical care teams to evaluate the readiness of previously COVID-positive patients for elective procedures.
February 18, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is evaluating the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 viral mutations on authorized molecular tests.
February 9, 2021
The Emergency Care Research Institute’s 2021 list of technology hazards can help healthcare facilities effectively manage risks involving the use of medical devices and systems.
February 5, 2021
To improve patient safety, Becker’s says healthcare leaders should prioritize 10 challenges currently at the forefront of care.
February 3, 2021
Medication stewardship programs are important efforts by all frontline healthcare workers and are becoming more common in dental practices, as well. In dental practices, dentists should exercise particular caution when prescribing antibiotics and opioids.
January 26, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released an AI/ML-Based Software as a Medical Device Action Plan, which outlines a detailed approach to ensuring the safety and efficacy of these technologies.