The annual report is based on data from ECRI Institute’s Patient Safety Organization, concerns raised by provider organizations and expert judgment and is intended to help provider organizations prioritize issues and create corrective action plans.
“The 10 patient safety concerns listed in our report are very real. They are causing harm — often serious harm — to real people,” Catherine Pusey, RN, the associate director of ECRI Institute’s PSO, said.
ECRI Institute’s 10 picks for top patient safety concerns this year are listed below.
1. Information management in EHRs
2. Unrecognized patient deterioration
3. Implementation and use of clinical decision support
4. Test result reporting and follow-up
5. Antimicrobial stewardship
6. Patient identification
7. Opioid administration and monitoring in acute care
8. Behavioral health issues in non-behavioral-health settings
9. Management of new oral anticoagulants
10. Inadequate organization systems or processes to improve safety and quality
Download the full report here.
More articles on patient safety:
Scientists identify new drug combo that can take out superbugs
Study: Critical care provider collaboration, multifaceted approach can reduce ICU CAUTI rates
VA internal investigations minimized safety issues at Chicagoland hospital, federal official says
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
