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ECRI: Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns

February 11, 2026

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ECRI has published its annual report on the top patient safety concerns facing the healthcare industry. ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Q&A: The intersection of patient safety and accreditation

February 11, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Patient Safety

Amid the countless standards, regulations, rules, and policies that healthcare workers are expected to comply with, it’s possible to lose sight of what all those things are for—improving patient care....

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Addressing the healthcare disparities facing LGBTQ+ patients

February 11, 2026

Leadership & Finance, Behavioral & Mental Health, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Health Equity

Members of the LGBTQ+ community often experience discrimination, and that can extend to the realm of healthcare. A community member’s wellness can be put at risk due to healthcare workers’ lack of exp...

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Syphilis in newborns up by 900% in Mississippi

February 11, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Health Equity

Congenital syphilis rates going up across the country ...

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Q&A: Leadership in health equity advancement

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Quality & Errors, Health Equity

Most organizations agree that ending avoidable disparities and harm in healthcare is not just a social concern, but a patient safety one as well—one that will require strong, engaged, and committed le...

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Miscarriage care in the ED: Training staff to respond to a common health issue

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Healthcare Staff

Miscarriages are not a niche issue, as one in 10 women will have a miscarriage in their lifetime. According to Mayo Clinic, 10%–20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. While some patients who exp...

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Vaccination rates stable but healthcare providers must remain vigilant

February 11, 2026

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Health Equity

At the national level, vaccination rates for vaccine-preventable diseases are stable, but healthcare providers need to address vaccine hesitancy at the local level, an infectious disease expert says. ...

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The value of personalized education on pregnancy risks

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety

U.S. maternal mortality rates continued their alarming upward trajectory in 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the overall U.S. maternal death rate rose from 20.1...

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COVID-19 is eighth-leading cause of death for children— 821 deaths in one 12-month period

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Infection Control

“Various factors, including underreporting and not accounting for COVID-19’s role as a contributing cause of death from other diseases, mean that these estimates may understate the true mortality burd...

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Improving patient experience and disparate tech

February 11, 2026

Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality & Errors, Cybersecurity & Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the accelerated uptake of technology, says Patty Hayward, vice president of strategy, healthcare, and life sciences with Talkdesk. “Everyone needed healthcare, but t...

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ECRI: Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns

Q&A: The intersection of patient safety and accreditation

Addressing the healthcare disparities facing LGBTQ+ patients

Syphilis in newborns up by 900% in Mississippi

Q&A: Leadership in health equity advancement

Miscarriage care in the ED: Training staff to respond to a common health issue

Vaccination rates stable but healthcare providers must remain vigilant

The value of personalized education on pregnancy risks

COVID-19 is eighth-leading cause of death for children— 821 deaths in one 12-month period

Improving patient experience and disparate tech

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