Bariatric Guide Addresses Safety and Quality
ECRI's Bariatric Services: Safety, Quality, and Technology Guide provides healthcare organizations with an excellent working resource. Includes information on facility design, equipment procurement, credentialing, treatments, and patient safety.

Missed ECRI's November 10 Audio Conference?
It’s not too late to hear what the experts had to say. Order your recording of ECRI’s “HIPAA Compliance for Biomedical Technology: Meeting the April 2005 Deadline," Audio Conference today. CD-ROM and audiotape formats available.

Missed ECRI's Obesity Conference?
If you missed ECRI's 12th Annual Conference, "Preventing and Treating Overweight and Obesity: How Effective Are the Interventions?", it's not too late. Order the conference recording and hear what the experts had to say.

ECRI Report Promotes Hand Hygiene Strategies
In the November 2004 issue of the Risk Management Reporter, ECRI’s experts summarize effective hand hygiene practices for healthcare workers in a new risk analysis on hand hygiene in the healthcare settings.

ECRI Discusses Physiologic Monitoring Systems
In a guidance article published in the October 2004 issue of Health Devices, ECRI describes new developments in physiologic monitoring systems, including effective continuum-of-care monitoring.

ECRI Evaluates 16 Bed-Exit Alarms
Bed-exit alarms can help reduce the likelihood of patient falls. ECRI’s evaluation of the effectiveness of 16 bed-exit alarms from seven suppliers is provided in the September 2004 issue of Health Devices.

ECRI Releases Video in Patient Safety Series
Medical Leaders in Patient Safety is the fourth video released in the groundbreaking patient safety series by ECRI for the Regional Medication Safety Program for Hospitals. Viewers learn how physicians and hospitals can increase patient safety.

ECRI Assesses Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery
ECRI's landmark health technology assessment report assesses key outcomes of bariatric surgery for morbidly and nonmorbidly obese adults and morbidly obese adolescents. Evaluates weight loss, quality of life, and long-term health issues.

ECRI to Exhibit at MEDICA 2004
Visit us at MEDICA 2004 in Dusseldorf, Germany, November 24 to 27. Stop by Booth 10E/74 in Hall 10 to speak to an ECRI representative. Ask for a free tour of our Web-based services.

Spotlight on Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Risks
ECRI’s risk management experts explore the risk manager’s role in preparing for an adolescent bariatric surgery program. The newsletter article addresses patient selection criteria, consent issues, physician training, credentialing, and more.

ECRI Gives Guidance on Digital Image Storage
A guidance article in the October issue of Health Devices addresses many issues facing healthcare professionals who must manage digital image storage technology. ECRI reviews common digital image storage approaches and workflows.

Supplementary Patient Safety Advisory Issued
Pennsylvania's Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) issues supplementary advisory regarding overdoses caused by confusion between insulin and tuberculin syringes. PA-PSRS received several reports describing various causes of errors.

ECRI’s Sourcebase/Sourcebook 2005 Now Available
ECRI announces the availability of its Health Devices International Sourcebase and the 2005 Health Devices Sourcebook. Both products provide critical access to information needed to make solid purchasing and business development decisions.

Join ECRI at RSNA 2004
Come visit ECRI at booth #4943 at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 90th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. The meeting will take place November 28 - December 2, 2004 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.

HIPAA Compliance Audio Conference on November 10
ECRI’s November 10 audio conference, “HIPAA Compliance for Biomedical Technology: Meeting the April 2005 Deadline,” will help hospitals become better informed about the next steps they need to take to comply with HIPAA.

PA Patient Safety Authority Issues Third Advisory
The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System (PA-PSRS) has published its third patient safety advisory based on near-misses and adverse events it received under the state's mandatory reporting law.

ECRI Finds Blood Test Helps Detect Heart Failure
ECRI’s systematic review of published studies finds B-type natriuretic peptide testing is capable of detecting heart failure. This is useful in any clinical setting and will most likely improve patient outcomes with few adverse effects.

ECRI Develops General Surgery Insight™ Module
ECRI has developed a Web-based tool to help organizations identify strengths and weaknesses in their general surgery programs and perioperative services. This confidential, rapid assessment tool probes a variety of topic areas.

HIPAA Compliance Guide CD-ROM from ECRI/ACCE
Information Security for Biomedical Technology: A HIPAA Compliance Guide™ is now available to help healthcare organizations identify and address information security issues. The time-and money saving Guide provides valuable tools and resources.

Bariatric Surgery Risk Assessment Tool Available
Using ECRI’s INsight, organizations can identify strengths and weaknesses in their approach to bariatric surgery. INsight helps facilities develop and enhance policies, allocate resources, perform forecasting, and set priorities.