Consumer Reports Scores Hospitals on Safety

For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated U.S. hospitals for safety, combining six key measures into one composite rating. Overall, Consumer Reports rates 1,159 hospitals in 44 states in four special regional editions of its August issue.

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FDA Proposes UDI System for Medical Devices

In response to requirements in legislation that passed Congress with broad bipartisan support, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed that most medical devices distributed in the United States carry a unique device identifier, or UDI.

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Not Being Special

Sometimes, feeling “special” is a bad thing. Being special can be used as an excuse for not doing things that are generally accepted as ways to improve patient safety: Our patients are sicker. We work under more pressure. We can’t site-mark the kind of surgery we do. We don’t have time for double identifiers, barcoding, etc.  No doubt, aspects of some medical environments require adjusting processes, even safety processes, but sometimes these are poor excuses for working around things that would make medical care safer and more reliable.

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Sealed Air Partners with World Health Organization to Fight Healthcare Associated Infections

Sealed Air Corporation has announced its participation in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Private Organizations for Patient Safety (POPS) platform. As part of this major initiative, Sealed Air will bring the expertise of its Diversey brand portfolio together with leading healthcare professionals to promote best practices in hand hygiene for healthier patient care environments.

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Investment Drives Ultrasound Disinfection Innovation and Product Development

GE recently announced a $7.5 million investment in Australian-based Nanosonics Limited – a leader in the development of innovative technology for infection control – to further develop and distribute Trophon EPR, an ultrasound transducer disinfecting system. The investment is being made through the GE healthymagination Fund, which makes investments in healthcare technology companies.

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