MedTech Dive September 6, 2024
A new, more holistic approach to testing is needed to avoid mistakes that can cause harm, said Marcus Schabacker, CEO of the patient safety group ECRI.
Diagnostic testing errors were involved in about one out of three adverse patient safety events that healthcare providers submitted to ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices in 2023, a new analysis has found.
Among the diagnostic mistakes, almost 70% happened during routine processes such as ordering tests, collecting samples or communicating results, according to the report from ECRI, a nonprofit focused on improving safety and quality in healthcare. Another 12% of the errors occurred during monitoring and follow-up, and about 9% were made during referral and consultation.
“Diagnostic errors are contributing...
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