Joint Commission International Launches Global Patient Safety Awards
The inaugural program recognizes excellence in patient safety and healthcare quality for organizations outside the US. Nominations are being accepted through June 8.
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ECRI Applauds CMS’s New Patient Safety Structural Measure
ECRI is applauding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ new Patient Safety Structural Measure, urging healthcare institutions to adopt a systems-based approach to improve safety and reduce preventable harm.
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FDA Warns of Potential Chemical Exposure from Neonatal Incubators
The FDA informed healthcare providers about the potential for exposure to airborne chemicals that may be released from neonatal incubators.
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Joint Commission International Launches Global Patient Safety Awards
The inaugural program recognizes excellence in patient safety and healthcare quality for organizations outside the US. Nominations are being accepted through June 8.
The Joint Commission Publishes Safety Recommendations to Address Diagnostic Errors
Reducing diagnostic errors (such as missed, delayed or wrong diagnoses) is a major challenge for...
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ISMP Names Recipients of Inaugural Just Culture Scholarship
The ISMP awarded the 2023 Judy Smetzer Just Culture Champion Scholarships to three healthcare practitioners who are emerging safety leaders.
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ECRI Analysis: Healthcare Providers Are Main Target of Racial Incidents Occurring in Health Systems
An analysis of race-related patient safety reports by ECRI shows that both patients and healthcare providers are frequently on the receiving end of inappropriate comments about race.
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ECRI & ISMP Celebrate World Patient Safety Day 2022
ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) are joining the World Health Organization and healthcare leaders around the globe in celebrating World Patient Safety Day on Saturday, September 17.
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Medtronic
According to a stockholder rights law firm, Medtronic made a number of materially false or misleading statements about its business.
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Philips Subsidiary to Pay Over $24M for Alleged False Claims for Respiratory Equipment
Philips RS North America a manufacturer of durable medical equipment agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations.
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ISMP Launches New Perioperative Medication Safety Guidelines
The ISMP published the first set of safe practice guidelines in addressing identified national gaps in medication safety.
