Here are the 10 top concerns for 2017:
● Information management in EHRs
● Unrecognized patient deterioration
● Implementing and using clinical decision support
● Test result reporting and follow-up
● Antimicrobial stewardship
● Patient identification
● Opioid administration and monitoring in acute care
● Behavioral health issues in non-behavioral-health settings
● Management of new oral anticoagulants
● Insufficient organization systems or process to improve safety and quality
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