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Advanced Global Health Starts with Safe Medical Device Repairs

A HIMSS Foundation executive argues that expanding right-to-repair policies to healthcare could create patient safety and cybersecurity risks tied to medical device repair.

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The Electrical Safety Testing Myth

It’s been more than a decade since the requirement for routine electrical safety testing was removed, but HTM leaders say the habit refuses to die.

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ECRI Convenes C-Suite Roundtables on Patient Safety and Quality Care

A new white paper shares insights from 17 healthcare executives on strengthening organizational resilience and continuous improvement.

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Advanced Global Health Starts with Safe Medical Device Repairs

A HIMSS Foundation executive argues that expanding right-to-repair policies to healthcare could create patient safety and cybersecurity risks tied to medical device repair.

VA Report Flags Ongoing Sterile Processing Failures at Georgia Facility

Jun 17, 2025

A March 2025 report details ongoing VA sterile processing failures at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, including the use of damaged surgical instruments.

Why Smarter Infusion Pumps Demand Smarter Development

Jun 17, 2025

As technology advances, systems engineering offers a framework for reducing risk, improving performance, and enhancing patient outcomes.

From Work Orders to Safety Signals: Elevating Medical Device Management in the CMMS

Jun 17, 2025

Rethinking medical device CMMS workflows can help HTM teams move beyond work order tracking to proactively identify and manage clinical safety risks.

Medtronic Removes Tracheostomy Tube Over Risk of Flange Disconnection

Jun 5, 2025

Medtronic advises customers to return affected adult flexible tubes due to potential airway blockage and respiratory emergencies.

Baxter Issues Correction for Novum IQ Infusion Pump Over Underinfusion Risk

Jun 5, 2025

The correction follows reports that extended standby time or leaving the pump powered off with an administration set loaded may reduce flow delivery.

Joint Commission and NQF Reveal 2024 Eisenberg Award Honorees

Jun 3, 2025

The Joint Commission and NQF have announced the 2024 Eisenberg Award recipients, recognizing national, local, and individual achievements in patient safety and healthcare quality.