The Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2026

Published: 03/13/2026

Sources:
  • Miscellaneous
Relevant To:
  • All Healthcare Organizations

The ECRI Institute and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) have released their annual report outlining the top 10 critical patient safety concerns for healthcare for 2026.

These safety concerns were determined by the insights from senior executives from across all healthcare arenas, including hospitals, children's hospitals, rural healthcare centers, integrated health systems, and national associations.

The Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2026 include:

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