Masimo Opioid Halo is an opioid overdose alert system that’s designed to prevent accidental overdoses. The device is the first of its kind to receive FDA approval. The opioid overdose alert system monitors for signs of an overdose including respiratory depression and alerts the wearer and caregivers. The device also sends automatic emergency alerts to EMT services in case medical intervention is needed.

The Robert Wears Patient Safety Award honors individuals who have significantly impacted the field of patient safety through critical analysis, research, education or knowledge dissemination.

With an emphasis on advancing the forefront remote patient monitoring and telehealth, as well as automating high-quality care, the collaboration may include the use of such innovations as the Masimo W1™ advanced health tracking watch, the Radius VSM™ tetherless, and more.

In his keynote address, Joe Kiani called for hospitals around the world to show greater transparency in reporting medical errors and preventable deaths.