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Hackers, Mattresses, Retained Sponges Top ECRI Health Tech Hazards List
Ranked by which risks should receive the highest priority, the list compiled by ECRI’s Health Devices Group positions the threat of hackers targeting remote access to healthcare systems as the most pressing.
 

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Assaults Against ER Physicians and Staff Rising
In a survey conducted for the American College of Emergency Physicians, a majority of the 3,539 doctors polled said they had been the victims of workplace violence recently.
Last Flu Season Led to 80,000 Deaths
Over the last several flu seasons, coverage among children aged six months to 17 years has remained steady but fallen short of national public health goals, which are 80%.
The Devastating Effects of Silence
In an article published July 2018 in BMJ Quality and Safety, researchers found that in a survey of family members of ICU patients, significantly more than half were hesitant to speak up about possible mistakes, mismatched care goals, confusing or conflicting information, or even inadequate hand hygiene.
Study: Most Adults Don’t Receive Preventive Care
The paper, published in the June issue of Health Affairs, asserts that preventive services can help patients maintain their good health, and that the entire healthcare delivery system must adopt a proactive approach to care.
Are the Days of Needle-Free Blood Draws Close?
The Houston-based group International Safety Center in July 2017 released surveillance data from hospitals in 2015 that showed a marked increase in injuries from sharps and needlesticks sustained by training physicians (i.e., residents and interns) compared to 2014, and an overall increase in injuries sustained in the operating room.
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Sunday, 10/7 - ASHRM 2018 Annual Conference

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