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Taking Action to Address Drug Shortages
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May 1, 2024 … Patient safety concerns, plus how to manage, document & communicate drug shortage challenges & decisions.
ECRI Institute Says Diagnostic Errors Pose Greatest Patient Safety ...
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November 13, 2019 … A new ECRI Institute report identifies the five key patient safety challenges in ambulatory care, naming diagnostic errors as the most common.
Managing Medication Samples: Risk Management Tip
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July 1, 2020 … Medication samples are widely used in a physician’s office. A standard process should be in place for proper handling, storage, and disposal.
How to Reduce Risk of Common Prescribing Errors
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April 17, 2019 … Calling prescribing errors “relatively common but preventable,” Pharmaceutical Journal offers strategies for reducing risk of this patient safety issue.- Prescription Medications and Patient Safety
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May 15, 2020 … Errors relating to prescription medications result in a significant portion of medical liability claims and can harm patient safety. 
Guidance on Maximizing Healthcare Technology
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December 21, 2021 … Guidance on maximizing healthcare technology is a focus of the latest edition of MLMIC's "The Scope: Medical Edition."
Claims in Healthcare: Analytics Reveal Factors
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March 24, 2021 … Leading causes of claims in healthcare relate to improper performance, diagnosis, medication/iv fluids and administrative issues.
Patient Safety Threats for 2021 Published by ECRI
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March 17, 2021 … Top patient safety threats for 2021 were published by ECRI to help healthcare systems identify, prioritize and respond to the concerns.
Health Literacy and Cultural Competence Impact Patient Care
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July 8, 2022 … Health literacy and cultural competence are aspects of clinical communication that can affect healthcare quality and patient safety.
ECRI's 2021 List of Technology Hazards in Healthcare
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February 9, 2021 … This list of technology hazards for 2021 can help healthcare facilities effectively manage risks involving medical devices and systems.