ECRI Asia Pacific

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸? In our latest newsletter, we share a real-world example and actionable tips to build a culture of awareness and accountability in healthcare. Explore how small changes can make a big impact on patient safety. Let’s drive meaningful change—together. #PatientSafety #HealthcareSafety #IncidentManagement #PatientCare

🚨 Breaking News 🚨 ECRI has acquired The Just Culture Company to transform the healthcare workforce and patient safety. The Just Culture Company assists organizations in deploying a balanced system of accountability between the organization and employee that fosters a fair, learning culture – referred to as a “just culture” – by implementing its proprietary algorithm through advisory services, educational programs and coaching. “Just culture” is an essential component of ECRI’s Total System Safety (TSS) approach to drive efficiencies, improve healthcare and reduce preventable patient harm by designing systems for impact and sustainability. Through the acquisition of The Just Culture Company, ECRI now operates a leading cultural transformation organization. “Alarming rates of preventable harm are inflicted on patients every day. By offering Just Culture programs throughout ECRI’s global network, we can prevent harm before it happens,” said Marcus Schabacker, PhD, president and CEO of ECRI. “To create lasting change and improve patient and workforce safety, we must shift from evaluating accidents and errors after they’ve taken place, to designing systems and cultures that prevent harm from happening in the first place.” Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02-1Gcg0

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 We had the privilege of participating in the IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (IECBES), where we delivered an insightful presentation on the critical role of Biomedical Engineers in Healthcare Technology Management. The audience, comprising biomedical engineering professionals, students and academics, found the session both valuable and inspiring. A big thank you to the organizers for the invitation and for creating this platform that bridges academic with real-world applications. Curious about healthcare technology management and its impact? Reach out to us today! IEEE #HealthTechnology #PatientSafety #MedicalEquipment 

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 Our team was thrilled to welcome the Medical Engineering and Technology Hub (MET) hub to discuss collaborative opportunities in advancing healthcare safety. Thank you, to Assoc. Prof. Ean Hin Ooi, Dr Alpha Agape Gopalai and Dr Yeong Shiong Chiew for taking the time to visit us. Our International Research Center (IRC) team showcased some of the medical devices currently under evaluation, including a patient monitor, elastomeric pump, ECG machine and peripheral intravenous catheter. Together, we are shaping the future of patient care through technology and innovation. Monash University Malaysia #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareTechnology

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! This report identifies potential sources of technology-related danger that we believe warrant the greatest attention for the coming year. See what issues are on the list so you can prevent dangerous device hazards and keep patients safe. #HealthTechnology #DeviceRecalls #PatientSafety #HealthcareManagement

𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗜 𝗨𝗦 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! We were delighted to welcome the Device Safety team from our US headquarters and showcase our hospitality. The Device Safety team and our International Research Center (IRC) aligned to adopt a thematic approach for future initiatives. Rajeev and Jeremy from the US HQ led engaging sessions on integrating human factors engineering into device evaluations and shared valuable strategies for adverse event investigations. This visit not only enhanced our expertise but also strengthened collaboration between the US and Asia Pacific teams. Have questions about adverse events or want to learn how to conduct investigations? Reach out to us for more information! ECRI #PatientSafety #MedicalDevice #AdverseEvent #HealthcareManagement

Artificial Intelligence has the power to transform healthcare—improving outcomes, reducing costs, and addressing inequities. Yet, with great potential comes great responsibility. Our latest insights outline key strategies for healthcare organizations to implement AI safely, mitigate risks, and ensure equitable care. Read the newsletter below and subscribe to stay informed about the latest healthcare trends! #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 AI is transforming healthcare, offering immense potential to improve outcomes and reduce costs while also posing risks of preventable harm. At the Engineering and Physical Sciences in Medicine and Australian Biomedical Engineering Conference 2024 (EPSM & ABEC), we shared insights on AI’s transformative role, discussing key topics like risk management, functionality assessment and performance monitoring to ensure safety and reliability. As healthcare organizations adopt AI, addressing these challenges is vital for ethical and effective implementation. Let’s shape a future where innovation drives positive healthcare outcomes. Are you striving to use AI safely and responsibly? Download ECRI’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Position Paper here: https://lnkd.in/gz6QG9WE Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine Engineers Australia #PatientSafety #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth 

𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 ECRI APAC was honored to speak at the International Healthcare Technology Forum: Robotic Surgery hosted by the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre MIRDC Taiwan, MIRDC. Our presentation highlighted the importance of incorporating clinically-informed human factors engineering in reducing preventable harm across the continuum of care. By understanding and integrating human factors into the design and development of medical devices and systems, inefficiencies can be system components optimized, and overall safety and performance enhanced. Medical device manufacturers, as critical stakeholders in healthcare, have a profound responsibility to ensure the safety and reliability of devices and systems. Prioritizing both patient and workforce safety and embedding human factors considerations into every process are essential steps towards this goal. Interested in learning more about this programmatic approach to enhancing #patientsafety? Reach out to us! #HumanFactorsEngineering #HealthcareSafety #MedicalDevice #HealthcareManagement

𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗜’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗯 We had the privilege of contributing to the 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 workshop at Monash University Malaysia. Our International Research Centre (IRC) team - Hariharan Kathiresen (M.Sc) (Senior Engineering Manager) and Ir. Yu Hong Haw (Senior Project Engineer) delivered valuable insights as Biomedical Engineers on Healthcare Technology Management. A heartfelt thanks to exceptional hosts Prof. Dr. Ean Hin Ooi, Dr. Alpha Agape Gopalai, Monash University Malaysia University and Medical Engineering and Technology Hub for their warm hospitality. A special mention also goes to Em. Prof. Dr. Kwan Hoong Ng from University Malaya Medical Centre, who has incorporated ECRI’s Top 10 Health Hazards into his lectures for over a decade! This collaboration underscores the tangible impact of our work on patient safety and healthcare education, and we are proud to see our commitment to advancing safer healthcare systems recognized in such meaningful ways. Download ECRI’s Top 10 Health Technology Hazards 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gKfha9Md Photo credit: Muhammad Nasuha #PatientSafety #BiomedicalEngineers #HealthcareManagement #HealthcareTechnoogy #PatientCare