Tip Sheets

Health Journalism 2015: Tracking the Dangers of Medical Devices (Scott R. Lucas resources)

Resources provided by: Scott R. Lucas, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Director, Accident and Forensic Investigation; ECRI Institute; (804) 719-9016; slucas@ecri.org

Media Inquiries Contact: Laurie Menyo, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications, ECRI Institute; (610) 825-6000 x. 5310; lmenyo@ecri.org

Medical Device Adverse Event Resources

ECRI Institute:

• Main Site
• Accident Investigation Site
• CRE and Duodenoscope Resource Center
• Top Ten Technology Hazards
• Top Ten Patient Safety Concerns
• Top Ten Hospital C-Suite Watch List

FDA:

• Center for Devices and Radiological Health
• Medical Device Safety
• Medwatch
• MedSun

Joint Commission:

• Joint Commission Sentinel Events

NQF:

• National Quality Forum “Never Events”

State and Federal Reporting Programs:

• Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority
• NASHP 2014 Guide to State Adverse Reporting Systems
• Federally Listed Patient Safety Organizations