Health technology hazards can come in many forms. They can be the result of IT-related problems such as improperly configured systems, incomplete data, or inappropriate malware protection. They can be caused by inappropriate human-device interaction, such as incorrect reprocessing techniques, improper device maintenance, and poor recall management. They can also be problems that are intrinsic to the devices themselves: Ease-of-use issues, design flaws, quality issues, and failure of devices to perform as they should can all contribute to device-related events.
It’s vitally important to recognize such hazards and address them before they cause problems. But the big question is, where do you start? That’s where our Top 10 Health Technology Hazards list comes in.
Source: Health Devices 2014 November. ©2014 ECRI Institute
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