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ECRI Honors Outstanding Healthcare Organizations with 2025 Alerts Impact Award

On November 4, 2025, ECRI, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to patient safety, announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 Alerts Impact Award. This annual award serves to acknowledge the top-performing members of ECRI Alerts Workflow, particularly in the area of recall management. In an increasingly complex healthcare landscape, effective recall management is critical for ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality care, a fact strongly emphasized by ECRI officials.

The Importance of Recall Management in Healthcare

"Healthcare organizations must be vigilant in managing medical device and supply recalls using comprehensive tools and reliable data," stated Tom Toczylowski, Associate Director of ECRI Alerts. As the healthcare sector faces constant challenges related to the safety and efficacy of medical devices and other healthcare supplies, the role of organizations like ECRI has never been more vital. Through innovative approaches, the honorees of this year’s awards have made significant strides toward improving recall processes, thereby enhancing overall patient safety and care continuity.

2025 Alerts Impact Award Winners

The organizations recognized as winners include:

• - WellSpan Health, York, PA
• - Walter Reed National Military Center, Bethesda, MD
• - Children's Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Each of these institutions has demonstrated exceptional strategies in managing recalls that directly impact their patient populations, showcasing their commitment to proactive healthcare.

Additional Finalists

Alongside the winners, several other institutions were distinguished as finalists for their notable efforts:

• - Harris Health, Bellaire, TX
• - King Abdul Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

These finalists have also shown commendable dedication to recall management, contributing to improved safety protocols across the healthcare spectrum.

Leveraging ECRI’s Alerts Workflow

ECRI's Alerts Workflow is an enterprise-wide system designed specifically for healthcare organizations to manage recalls affecting essential medical equipment efficiently. This system enables providers to monitor and address thousands of alerts related to medical devices and pharmaceuticals, often receiving timely notifications well in advance of formal recalls from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Healthcare providers who utilize ECRI's tools can expand their capabilities in notification, assignment, tracking, and remediation of alerts across a spectrum of essential items, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food products, and even blood products.

About ECRI

ECRI stands as a respected authority in the healthcare sector, committed to enhancing the safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care across all medical environments. With a history spanning over sixty years, ECRI's influence and integrity are recognized globally by healthcare leaders and regulatory organizations. There efforts include independent evaluations of medical devices, with specialized labs located in North America and the Asia Pacific region, and a commitment to fostering safer healthcare practices.

Through recent acquisitions, including The Institute for Safe Medication Practices and The Just Culture Company, ECRI is expanding its mission to tackle prevalent issues like medication errors and enhance workplace safety culture within the healthcare field.

A Proactive Approach to Patient Safety

This year’s awardees epitomize a proactive approach to healthcare challenges, implementing thorough auditing processes, developing educational initiatives, and executing swift corrective measures in response to hazardous recalls. Their success is a testament to the positive impact of effective recall management in preserving operational continuity while prioritizing patient safety.

As ECRI continues to champion quality and safety in healthcare, these awards highlight the essential collaborative efforts required in the field to address emerging challenges and uphold high standards of patient care.