Joint Commission to Align Sentinel Events List With NQF Serious Reportable Events
The change, effective in 2027, is intended to simplify patient safety reporting and reduce administrative burden for healthcare organizations.
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FDA Clears Medtronic Robotic Spine Surgery System
The system brings surgical planning, real-time navigation, and robotic capabilities together in a single platform designed for spine procedures
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ECRI Leaders Share System-Level Falls Prevention Insights at National Patient Safety Meeting
ECRI leaders discussed how technologies such as AI-based monitoring and safety systems can affect falls prevention and why system-level evaluation is critical to avoid unintended risk.
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FDA Flags Recall Involving IMRIS MRI Systems Linked to Siemens 3T Magnet Issue
The recall affects IMPRIS Neuro III-SV models that use Siemens 3T magnets, citing a risk of blocked helium venting during a magnet quench.
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FDA Issues Recall Early Alert for Olympus Single-Use Ligating Devices
Olympus has updated use instructions after reports that the ligation loop may not release as expected, potentially requiring emergency intervention.
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BD Advises Biomed Inspection of Dropped Alaris Pump Modules
The company advises taking any dropped or severely jarred modules out of service and sending them to biomedical engineering for inspection before reuse.
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Coalition Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed HIPAA Security Rule
More than 100 healthcare organizations are calling on HHS to withdraw the proposed HIPAA Security Rule update and pursue a collaborative approach to cybersecurity standards.
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FDA Clears for Augmented Reality Navigation Platform for Neurosurgery
The system is designed to give surgeons a clear, real-time view of critical anatomy and planned trajectories.Â
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FDA to Accept De-identified Data for Certain Medical Devices Submissions
New guidance permits the use of de-identified data without requiring individual patient information in marketing submissions.Â
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Survey Reveals Disconnect Between Hospital Cybersecurity Goals and IoMT Device Risk Management Practices
43% of hospital security leaders name IoMT visibility as their top cybersecurity challenge, while internal process issues create the biggest obstacle to effective risk management.
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Advocacy Group Renews Push for Medical Right to Repair
US PIRG is surveying HTM professionals to document how repair restrictions affect patient care, downtime, and costs.
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What HTM Needs to Know About The Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Model
As Accreditation 360 rolls out in January 2026, the Joint Commission explains what’s changing, what isn’t, and how HTM teams can prepare.
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GE HeathCare Recalls Carestation Anesthesia Systems Due to Shutdown Risk
GE HealthCare is updating use instructions after reports certain systems may not switch to battery mode during AC power loss, potentially disrupting ventilation and agent delivery.
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HSCC’s AI Cyber Guidance Is a Map. HTM Pros Are the Guides (Editor’s Message)
New AI cybersecurity guidance is set to roll out in early 2026, as AI becomes more embedded in healthcare technology.
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