ECRI's comprehensive outline of risk reduction strategies and cost savings are included in the March 2006 issue of Health Devices. ECRI's risk reduction strategies were recently highlighted in JCAHO's Sentinel Event ALERT. In the SEA, Keller and Joseph discuss ways to mitigate misconnections before they occur and other strategies that are covered in extensive detail in Health Devices.

Health Devices is provided to members of ECRI's Health Devices System, Health Devices Gold, and SELECTplus^TM programs. For nearly 40 years, Health Devices has featured comparative, brand-name evaluations of medical devices and systems based on extensive laboratory testing and clinical studies. ECRI's evaluations focus on the safety, performance, efficacy, and human factors design of specific medical devices and technologies. Along with ECRI's test results and ratings, published evaluations include a technology overview, guidance on selecting appropriate devices and using them safely, and discussions of relevant topics, such as cost containment, equipment management, and adherence to standards. Health Devices also features in-depth guidance articles on healthcare technology management topics.


For information on purchasing single or bulk copies of the March 2006 issue of Health Devices, or for more information about membership, contact ECRI by telephone at (610) 825-6000, ext. 5891; or by visiting www.ecri.org.

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