Despite being a high-income country, the United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. The CDC states that over 80%...Read More »
The Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) publishes an annual report that details research-backed safety concerns facing healthcare systems...Read More »
Musculoskeletal injuries tied to patient handling remain one of the most persistent safety risks in hospitals—not because policies are missing,...Read More »
ECRI released its annual report to identify the top 10 health technology hazards that experts believe warrant greater attention in 2026. The...Read More »
Advances in technology, changing insurance models, and the continued emergence of new pathogens are shifting where and how care is delivered....Read More »
Medication reconciliation remains one of the most critical and challenging components of patient safety, particularly during transitions such as...Read More »
Emergency response time is increasingly being viewed as a core indicator of hospital staff and patient safety performance. While traditional...Read More »
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems do more than just heat and cool air. During optimal performance, HVAC systems also...Read More »
Patient safety rarely fails because of a single mistake. It breaks down when systems don’t hold under stress—during handoffs, missed follow-ups,...Read More »
