Patients with disabilities are more vulnerable to safety concerns

Chief Healthcare Executive June 17, 2024
Ron Southwick

Health systems need to do more to ensure those with physical or intellectual disabilities are getting the best care. Marcus Schabacker of ECRI talked about the issue.

Each year, ECRI, a nonprofit organization focused on patient safety, compiles a list of the top threats to patient safety.

The list varies each year, and this year’s compilation points to the need to ensure equitable care for individuals with disabilities.

Dr. Marcus Schabacker, president and CEO of ECRI, told Chief Healthcare Executive® in a recent interview that the issue of ensuring proper care for those with disabilities deserves more attention from hospitals and healthcare providers.

“Patient safety concerns cannot be addressed if we don’t address health inequities,” Schabacker says. “And when we...

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