ICMED Magazine #7

Never lose track of them

Traceability is much more than just a procedure: it is the principle that makes it possible to identify, verify and trace every step along the heal...

How ICMED has decided to measure gender equality

Women account for around 70 per cent of the global healthcare workforce, but they remain a minority in leadership roles and continue to face a sign...

Every bag has a name: end-to-end traceability and the promise of safe blood

Every blood unit has a unique identity that can be followed from donor to recipient and back again. This article explores how end-to-end traceabili...

From the second victim to the learning organisation

When an adverse event involves a healthcare professional, the consequences are not limited to the patient. This article explores the concept of the...