Fact Based List:

Impacts of Drug, Supply, and Equipment Shortages on Patient Care

  1. Rationing or restricting drugs, supplies, or equipment: 86%
  2. Delayed treatment: 49%
  3. Inability to provide recommended drugs or treatment: 32%
  4. Medical or medication errors: 24%
  5. Patients receiving a less effective drug: 21%

Source: ECRI Report: Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2024, March 2024
Source URL: https://www.ecri.org/press/transitioning-new-clinicians-from...