Emergency Care Research Institute
Emergency Care Research Institute
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Mission
THE INSTITUTE IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, ANDEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). THEINSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY, QUALITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTHCARE AND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM HARM.THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ITS PUBLISHING, MEMBERSHIP AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ANDCONSULTATION PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION:THE INSTITUTE'S APPLIED RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, MEMBERSHIPS, AND PUBLICATIONS ALL FOCUS ON IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SAFETY, QUALITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS IN SETTINGS ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE, FROM ACUTE CARE TO AMBULATORY CARE TO LONG-TERM CARE AND HOME CARE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE USED BY HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, POLICYMAKERS, PAYERS, THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHERS IN THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF ITS INTERNALLY CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, OF INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE OBTAINED THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, AND OF INFORMATION GATHERED FROM MANY OTHER SOURCES. THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS STUDIES AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM UNSAFE AND INEFFECTIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, AND UNSAFE PRACTICES; IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY BY PREVENTING MEDICAL ERRORS, PATIENT ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, AND DEATH; ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRUGS, DEVICES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES; AND REDUCE COSTS. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES HUNDREDS OF GUIDANCE ARTICLES, ALERTS, AND ADVISORIES THAT FOCUS ON WAYS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE PUBLISHES A MONOGRAPH ON THE TOP 10 HEALTH TECHNOLOGY HAZARDS TO WHICH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE PAYING THE MOST ATTENTION, ALONG WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLEVIATING RISKS AS WELL AS OTHER TOP TEN REPORTS WITH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE INSTITUTE'S WORK IS INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE AND REQUIRES HIGHLY SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE. TO HELP ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PATIENT CARE AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY, THE INSTITUTE INDEPENDENTLY INVESTIGATES SAFETY ACCIDENTS; PUBLISHES PRODUCT AND SAFETY ALERTS; COLLECTS, AGGREGATES AND ANALYZES ADVERSE PATIENT SAFETY EVENT DATA AND COST DATA FROM HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; DISSEMINATES LESSONS LEARNED; INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATES AND VERIFIES THE EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND TECHNOLOGIES; AND PROVIDES TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE ON HAZARDS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT. IT MAINTAINS SEVERAL OF THE LARGEST DATABASES ON MEDICAL DEVICE HAZARDS AND RECALLS AND PRICES, WHICH COVERS THOUSANDS OF PRODUCTS RANGING FROM A SIMPLE THERMOMETER TO COMPLEX, SOPHISTICATED LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. ECRI INSTITUTE'S EVALUATION PROGRAM CONDUCTS HANDS-ON LABORATORY TESTING TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF MEDICAL DEVICES THAT ARE ON THE MARKET. IT COVERS ALL TYPES OF DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PRODUCTS, FROM MAMMOGRAPHY UNITS TO SURGICAL LASERS TO NEEDLE STICK PREVENTION DEVICES. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES ECRI INSTITUTE TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS, THEIR SAFE IMPLEMENTATION AND USE, AND THEIR COST. THE INSTITUTE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINS A WORLDWIDE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR INDEXING MEDICAL DEVICES THAT IS USED BY HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT REGULATORY SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE AND IS A FRAMEWORK FOR TRACKING HAZARD AND RECALL INFORMATION. EACH YEAR, ECRI INSTITUTE HOLDS SCORES OF MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND AUDIO CONFERENCES ADDRESSING BEST PRACTICES, PATIENT SAFETY, EVALUATION OF EVIDENCE, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH SERVICES. ECRI INSTITUTE PROVIDES A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND CREDENTIAL FOR HEALTHCARE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICERS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “See schedule o”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The institute is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, andeducational purposes within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3). theinstitute's mission is to improve the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare and to protect the public from harm.the institute's mission is accomplished through its publishing, membership and information programs, technical assistance andconsultation programs, and educational programs.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is PA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 5200 BUTLER PIKE, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, 19462.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 473 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,970,788.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1955.
- The organization pays $47,769,759 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $15,041 in fundraising expenses.
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