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The Top Patient Safety Risks in 2025 Are Mostly About the “Human OS” – Reading ECRI’s Annual Report

Health Populi

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.

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Top 10 Patient Safety Issues 2025

Performance Health

Patient safety issues are continuously evolving, with new challenges emerging alongside technological advances and societal shifts. In its annual report, Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) have identified the ten most critical patient safety issues for 2025.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

Additionally, incorrect patient information can compromise patient safety, as clinicians may make decisions based on data with errors. Long check-in wait times Extended wait times during check-in are one of the main complaints that patients report when they visit a healthcare facility.

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What is the Quadruple Aim of healthcare?

Mobius MD

The Triple Aim of healthcare refers to three goals: enhancing the patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs. Enhancing the patient experience At its core, the Quadruple Aim is about improving patients’ lives. This aim is often called “joy in work” or “improved physician experience.”

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Phlebotomy Duties In Hospital

Phlebotomy Careers

Enhanced ⁢patient⁢ safety: Proper ⁣techniques reduce risk of ‌complications such as hematoma or infection. patient Satisfaction: Gentle, professional care improves patientexperience and trust. Compliance ​and Safety: adhering to ‌protocols minimizes hospital liabilities and promotes a ⁢culture of safety.

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How To Draw Blood From A Vein

Phlebotomy Careers

proper technique minimizes patient discomfort, ​prevents complications, and ensures the integrity of ‌the sample. Why Proper​ Technique Matters Patient Safety : Reducing risks like hematoma, infection, or nerve injury. Patient​ Comfort : Minimizing⁤ pain and anxiety ⁣during the procedure.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Understanding this legal landscape is crucial for NPs to effectively adjust their patient safety and risk control practices to navigate potential pitfalls. Failure to do so could lead to malpractice claims if a patient experiences harm due to perceived negligence. to 35.3% (CNA & NSO, 2022). Clinical Competence.