Improving diagnostic accuracy and safety in emergency departments
Official title: Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence-Pursuing Scalable System-Level Diagnostic Quality, Value and Equity by Applying Safety Science to Emergency Department Diagnosis
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10918095 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure that doctors in emergency rooms can give you the right diagnosis more safely and accurately, so you can get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $989,221 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS029350-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918095 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who frequently utilize emergency department services and may be at risk for diagnostic errors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not seek care in emergency departments or those with conditions that do not require emergency evaluation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and safety of diagnoses made in emergency departments by applying principles from safety science. It aims to develop and implement strategies that improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability while addressing barriers to effective use. The project will involve collaboration with a network of Diagnostic Centers of Excellence to share best practices and innovations. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic processes that reduce the risk of misdiagnosis and associated harms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more accurate diagnoses for patients visiting emergency departments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that applying safety science principles can lead to significant improvements in diagnostic accuracy and patient safety in healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newman-Toker, David — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Newman-Toker, David
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.