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Seaward Donates Tester to Improve Hospice’s Electrical Safety Testing

Seaward donated an advanced tester to a hospice in Yorkshire to improve the safe checking and testing of dozens of electrical appliances.

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Baxter Hillrom Recalls Incontinence Management System Due to RF Interferences

Baxter Hillrom is recalling its incontinence management system following reports that its radio frequency emissions interferes with devices.

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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.

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Seaward Donates Tester to Improve Hospice’s Electrical Safety Testing

Seaward donated an advanced tester to a hospice in Yorkshire to improve the safe checking and testing of dozens of electrical appliances.

ECRI Names Staffing Shortages, Clinician Mental Health Top Patient Safety Threats

Mar 14, 2022

Staffing shortages and the mental health of healthcare workers topped a list of current patient safety concerns released by ECRI.

FDA Orders Philips to Notify Patients of Recall of Certain Breathing Assistance Machines

Mar 11, 2022

The FDA issued a notification order to Philips Respironics requiring the company to of the recall of certain breathing assistance machines.

Extensive Updates Made for Endoscope Cleaning, Patient Safety Standards

Mar 3, 2022

The improved guidance document addresses new technologies as well as concerns about medical device cleanliness and patient safety.

Challenges for Single-Fault Safety in Medical Devices

Feb 24, 2022

The challenges toward achieving a single-fault safe medical device—when it is free of unacceptable risk during its expected service life—can be daunting.

CenTrak’s Real-Time Location Solution for Healthcare Awarded

Feb 10, 2022

CenTrak—a provider of locating and sensing services—was honored for its efforts in helping healthcare professionals improve patient care.

Temple University Hospital Adopts Wireless Patient-Monitoring Tech for ICU

Feb 10, 2022

Centroid helps clinicians monitor patient position to avoid preventable pressure injuries and can alert clinicians to sudden movements.

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Vizzia Technologies Expands Healthcare RTLS Technologies

Vizzia Technologies expanded its solution offerings and introduced upgraded software to round out a productive 2021 for the company.