For nearly 40 years, ECRI Institute, an international not for profit organisation, has been dedicated to bringing the discipline of applied scientific research to investigate which procedures, devices, drugs, and processes are effective, in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of patient care. As pioneers in this science, we pride ourselves in having the unique ability to combine practical experience and uncompromising independence with the thoroughness and objectivity of evidence-based research. Neither ECRI Institute nor its staff undertakes commissioned work for the medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
In recognition of our contribution ECRI Institute is designated as a Collaborating Centre of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Patient Safety, Risk Management and Healthcare Technology.
What sets ECRI Institute apart?
We firmly believe that seeking and finding the best ways to improve patient care require two essential factors:
1. The Discipline of Science
Science when rigorously applied and implemented by experienced, disciplined scientists from the clinical, engineering, and research communities, can identify the systematic approaches to improving patient care.
2. The Integrity of Independence
Our conflict-of-interest rules have been carefully developed to create an environment that maximises objectivity, productivity, and integrity of process. We accept no advertising revenues from any source. Our employees are not permitted to own shares in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries, and we verify this by examining each employee’s income tax return. We go beyond the industry norm to ensure that you receive unbiased guidance.
An International context
For many years ECRI Institute has had an international presence with offices throughout the world in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific Regions. Intelligence and information is shared globally to the benefit of our clients in this ever more sophisticated and expanding global market.
ECRI Institute, European Office
ECRI Institute has for over twelve years maintained and supported a European Office in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire with the objective of serving the particular needs of UK and Europe. ECRI Institute Europe has, to date, provided products and services to over 800 clients.
All of ECRI Institute’s products and services are delivered through the European Office. Staff have conducted a number of national and internationally based consulting projects within the NHS and independent sector in addition to provision of accident and forensic investigations and conference organisation, all carried out and organised from the UK site. In addition, ECRI Institute Europe staff have acted as in an expert advisory capacity to both WHO and Council of Europe.
Full details of ECRI Institute’s services are provided at www.ecri.org.uk
