Each year, the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) publish theirTop 10 Patient Safety Concerns report. This report is more than a list; it’s a call to action for the healthcare industry. By understanding and addressing these challenges, ...

Patient safety has always been at the forefront of MEDITECH's mission. During this year’s Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16), we are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of MEDITECH's internal Patient Safety/Priority Event (PS/PE) Management group. The PS/PE group coordinates initiatives ...

Despite the wide adoption and optimization of EHRs across the continuum of care, some healthcare leaders view EHR usability as a pain point. This is proven by a recent JAMA Study (Journal of the American Medical Association) that found a positive association between frontline user–rated EHR ...