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The Promise and Risks of AI in Healthcare
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential to transform the healthcare industry. Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting AI

Proactive Risk Assessment Methods You Should Know
What is Proactive Risk Assessment? Proactive risk assessment (PRA) is a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential hazards

Reporting and Prevention of Needlestick Injuries
Needlestick and sharps injury (NSI) is a serious occupational hazard and health concern. Healthcare workers (HCWs) who have frequent exposure to needles are at increased risk of NSIs. Sharps exposures can lead to serious or fatal infections with bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or HIV.

Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025
AI-enabled health technologies soared from 5th in 2024 to the top of ECRI’s annual top 10 health technology hazards for 2025. This jump in ranking underscores the growing concerns over AI’s potential for misuse and oversight challenges, as its adoption accelerates across the healthcare sector. Unmet technology support needs for

Creating a Culture of Healthcare Worker Safety
Healthcare workers are at higher risk for workplace injury and illness compared to those working in construction, manufacturing, or transportation sectors.

Key Metrics for Patient Safety Culture
Patient safety culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and norms about the importance of patient safety within a healthcare organization. It reflects how safety is perceived, managed, and prioritized in daily healthcare practices.

The importance of near miss reporting in healthcare
Near miss reporting is crucial in improving patient safety and preventing harm. It helps in early detection of potential risks and hazards, improves safety culture and awareness, and promotes transparency and accountability.
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