Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2025

Each year, ECRI (the ECRI Institute) publishes an annual report on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for the year. Here is ECRI’s list of patient safety concerns a decade ago in 2015. Compare these with the top 10 safety concerns for 2025. The 2025 list was published today.

Patient Safety 78

Patient Safety Discharges Acute Care Diagnostics 78

EvidenceCare

MARCH 18, 2025

Dr. Wilcoxs journey into digital health started with a simple observation: patients in the post-anesthesia care unit were experiencing unnecessary delays in discharge, leading to longer hospital stays. These improvements not only enhance patient safety but also drive cost savings by reducing complications and length of stay.

Discharges 130

Discharges Hospital Appointments Patient Safety 130

Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

From electronic health records and clinical research papers to medical imaging reports and patient communications, the sheer volume of healthcare information grows exponentially each year. Data Silos : Different departments often use separate AI tools that can’t communicate or share insights across the organization.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Discharges Medical Coding 52

Arkenea

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s a game changer that can lead to more efficient healthcare systems and better patient outcomes. EHR Interoperability can help institutions save money but also helps in saving lives and improves patient care. One study reported that up to 18 % of patient safety events (PSEs) could be attributed to EHR interoperability issues.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Documentation Patient Satisfaction Patient Care 52

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Faster Turnaround Processing Times Automation accelerates processes like discharge planning and procurement of medical supplies. Time and money saved are better spent elsewhere, such as patient care. Broadcast communication refers to mass communication tools designed to deliver information to a defined audience.

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52

Relias

MARCH 17, 2023

Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement , is the perfect time to review the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. For 2023, its list of patient safety goals for hospitals includes the following: Identify patients correctly. Use medicines safely.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Communication Teamwork Follow-Up 52

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Safety Across the Board. Hospitals are constantly striving to improve patient safety. However, a safer work environment extends beyond patient safety through lower nurse-to-patient ratios. per discharge. A Magnet appointment is an investment into a safer physical work environment for the nurses.

Hospital 97

Hospital Patient Safety Discharges Appointments 97