The patient safety organization ECRI issued an executive brief on its special report, Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025. This report spotlights 10 critical health technology hazards in an effort to minimize risk and prevent harm. The top 10 list is designed to help healthcare facilities identify key safety issues involving the use of medical devices and systems, and take steps to manage these technologies carefully.
ECRI’s Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025* list includes:
- Risks with AI-Enabled Health Technologies
- Unmet Technology Support Needs for Home Care Patients
- Vulnerable Technology Vendors and Cybersecurity Threats
- Substandard or Fraudulent Medical Devices and Supplies
- Fire Risk in Areas Where Supplemental Oxygen Is in Use
- Dangerously Low Default Alarm Limits on Anesthesia Units
- Mishandled Temporary Holds on Medication Orders
- Infection Risks and Tripping Hazards from Poorly Managed Infusion Lines
- Skin Injuries from Medical Adhesive Products
- Incomplete Investigations of Infusion System Incidents
Learn more about health technology hazards and what you can do to address them. Download the executive brief for free at ECRI.org. The 2025 Top 10 Health Technology Hazards Solutions Kit, accessible to ECRI members via their membership webpages, provides detailed steps that organizations can proactively take to address these hazards.
*ECRI. Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2025: Executive Brief. ECRI; 2025.
Learn More About AI
AI rose to the top of the ECRI hazards list this year, as its tremendous potential as an efficient tool comes with critical risk considerations. To learn more about AI in healthcare, attend this webinar, offered by LAMMICO/Medical Interactive.
"Navigating AI Risks and Claims in Healthcare"
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at noon
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at noon
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