ECRI’s report on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns identifies the most pressing patient safety concerns in 2025. While these
The Severity Assessment Code (SAC) Matrix is a risk assessment tool widely used in healthcare to evaluate and categorize the
The new Aged Care Act in Australia introduces new challenges for NDIS providers who offer aged care services or having
The new Aged Care Act, set to take effect on July 1, 2025, introduces sweeping reforms designed to enhance the
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential to transform the healthcare industry. Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting AI
What is Proactive Risk Assessment? Proactive risk assessment (PRA) is a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential hazards
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. Proper reporting and prevention strategies are crucial in mitigating these risks.
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 home care patients and tech vendor risk and cybersecurity threats make up the top three hazards.
Healthcare workers are at higher risk for workplace injury and illness compared to those working in construction, manufacturing, or transportation sectors.
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.
