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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. Consider the growth of TikTok in medical information, for example.

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Prevent Medical Errors with Mistake-Proofing Principles

Mobius MD

Preventable medical errors are still a serious issue in healthcare, contributing to patient harm, increased costs, and diminished patient trust. Despite these numbers, its essential to recognize that medical errors are rarely the result of negligence. What is Mistake-Proofing?

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The Magic of Medical Improv

Minority Nurse

Communication and collaboration are central to healthcare , and there are many tools for improving teamwork among medical facility staff members. The Background of Medical Improv Beth Boynton is a nurse, author, educator, consultant, and medical improv expert. ” “Yes And….”

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An Airline, A Hospital and A Disinfectant Brand Walk Into A(n Airport) Bar–the New Health/Care Collaboration in the Age of COVID

Health Populi

A new collaboration between United Airlines, Cleveland Clinic and Clorox reminded me of that scenario, and that in the age of the coronavirus pandemic, collaboration can bolster our health. patients managing chronic conditions, and caregivers (whether for younger or older loved ones) — are concerned about contracting the virus.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. What is patient safety in nursing?

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The Benefits Of Taking A Break

Scrubs

It’s ironic that those entrusted to keep the rest of us comfortable, rested, and fed aren’t afforded the same courtesy—especially in a field where nurse fatigue and patient safety are so closely linked. A group of nurses at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle did just that recently. Nurses tend to prioritize others’ needs.

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

Relias

Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.