In its most significant overhaul since 1965, the Joint Commission has eliminated more than 700 requirements in a new model designed to reduce burden, align with how care is delivered today, and drive better patient outcomes.
Issues may cause therapy delays, false alarms, or thermal damage, though no injuries reported to date.
Devices are being removed from use after certain sizes were found to have smaller diameters than expected, potentially limiting airflow. Eight injuries have been reported.
In its most significant overhaul since 1965, the Joint Commission has eliminated more than 700 requirements in a new model designed to reduce burden, align with how care is delivered today, and drive better patient outcomes.
Baxter is replacing faulty battery chargers in the Life2000 Ventilator system after identifying a defect that triggers alarms and renders the device inoperable.
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ECRI has expanded its Total Systems Safety (TSS) and Human Factors Engineering (HFE) solutions to address preventable harm in healthcare.
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Philips has updated instructions for several ventilators to address aerosol deposits on internal sensors when used with in-line nebulizers.
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St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, N.J., earned the 2024 ECRI Safety Excellence Award for advancing safety through the Total Systems Safety Assessment, targeted action plans, cultural shifts, and staff engagement.
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BoneFoam has launched the Guardian Patient Protection portfolio, offering solutions to reduce hospital-acquired injuries during surgeries.
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ECRI CEO Marcus Schabacker led a panel at the White House Healthcare Safety Forum, where leaders discussed patient empowerment, workplace safety, and care quality. The Biden-Harris Administration announced actions to address these issues nationally.
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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.
