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Addressing Preventable Harm in Healthcare

Dossier

According to the World Health Organization , around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, and more than 3 million deaths occur annually due to unsafe care. Using electronic health records and standardized medication reconciliation protocols can significantly reduce inaccuracies in medication lists.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2023 – January

SQA

A new template for the Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product will be put into use in line with China’s pharmaceutical export practices and the latest World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. A concerted and collaborative effort is essential to address this threat to global health, economies, and security effectively.

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Automating Accessibility in Health IT – Part 2

Healthcare IT Today

Brandon Cooper and Jennifer Dunphy Bowers of Get Real Health are responsible for accessibility for a site used by about three million people, with government clients who require compliance with accessibility regulations and standards. Both companies promise compliance with WCAG andthe ADA. UserWay offers one of these.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2022 – September/October

SQA

China’s Center for Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) Update Compliance Guidelines and Recommended Paths for Clinical Evaluation Paths for Certain Medical Devices, 25 July 2022. 29 of 2022 , Technical Guidelines for Compliance with the Essential Principles of Medical Device Safety and Performance. CMDE Announcement No.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2023 – July and August 2023

SQA

The following is a summary of a Canadian case report that was evaluated by Health Canada, describing an error associated with confusion about the labelled strength of a mineral supplement: In this case, the prescription was dispensed by the pharmacy using a product labelled as “Calcium Carbonate 500 mg”. As a result, the patient received 2.5

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2022 – July/August

SQA

Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits (25-pack boxes) found in Ontario. The counterfeit devices were sold online by a distributor named Healthful Plus without the required license to import, distribute, or sell medical devices in Canada. Health Advance Inc.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2024

SQA

During the operation, food supplements, cannabidiol in various presentations, testosterone, perfumes, and sibutramine tablets were identified, including about 6,000 units of electronic cigarettes and 35,500 packs of cigarettes. After receiving complaints, ANVSA performed joint inspections with local health surveillance agencies.

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