MedCity News April 1, 2022
A 2022 report by patient safety company ECRI listed the top ten risk factors to patient safety and provided actionable steps to mitigate each risk.
A new report by patient safety organization ECRI found staffing shortages topped the list of factors jeopardizing patient safety. The impact of Covid-19 on healthcare workers’ mental health came in second, followed by bias and racism in addressing patient safety as risk factor number three, according to the report. Aside from outlining the concerns, the report also offered steps to address each risk area — such as offering wellness programs to healthcare workers or recruiting diverse staff.
Amidst the Great Resignation, it comes as no surprise that staffing shortages tops the top ten factors threatening...
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