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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/death-suicide-within-1-week-hospital-discharge-retrospective-study-root-cause-analysis
May 04, 2022 - Study
Death by suicide within 1 week of hospital discharge: a retrospective study of root cause analysis reports.
Citation Text:
Riblet N, Shiner B, Watts B, et al. Death by Suicide Within 1 Week of Hospital Discharge: A Retrospective Study of Root Cause Analysis Reports. J Nerv Ment Dis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reduction-race-and-gender-bias-clinical-treatment-recommendations-using-clinician-peer
August 09, 2023 - Study
The reduction of race and gender bias in clinical treatment recommendations using clinician peer networks in an experimental setting.
Citation Text:
Centola D, Guilbeault D, Sarkar U, et al. The reduction of race and gender bias in clinical treatment recommendations using clinician…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cross-sectional-observational-study-high-override-rates-drug-allergy-alerts-inpatient-and
July 02, 2019 - Study
A cross-sectional observational study of high override rates of drug allergy alerts in inpatient and outpatient settings, and opportunities for improvement.
Citation Text:
Slight SP, Beeler PE, Seger DL, et al. A cross-sectional observational study of high override rates of drug al…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/differences-between-methods-detecting-medication-errors-secondary-analysis-medication
December 18, 2019 - Study
Emerging Classic
Differences between methods of detecting medication errors: a secondary analysis of medication administration errors using incident reports, the Global Trigger Tool method, and observations.
Citation Text:
Härkänen M, Turunen H, Vehviläine…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-quality-pediatric-emergency-care-using-electronic-medical-records/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Improving the Quality of Pediatric Emergency Care Using an Electronic Medical Records - 2011
Project Name
Improving the Quality of Pediatric Emergency Care Using an Electronic Medical Record Registry and Clinician Feedback
Principal Investigator
Alpern, Elizabeth
Organization
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/lessons-learned-implementing-complex-and-innovative-patient-safety-learning-laboratory
August 03, 2022 - Study
Lessons learned implementing a complex and innovative patient safety learning laboratory project in a large academic medical center
Citation Text:
Businger AC, Fuller TE, Schnipper JL, et al. Lessons learned implementing a complex and innovative patient safety learning laboratory p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adaptive-design-adaptation-and-adoption-patient-safety-practices-daily-routines-multi-site
November 25, 2020 - Study
Adaptive design: adaptation and adoption of patient safety practices in daily routines, a multi-site study.
Citation Text:
Dekker - van Doorn C, Wauben LSGL, van Wijngaarden JDH, et al. Adaptive design: adaptation and adoption of patient safety practices in daily routines, a multi-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-pediatric-emergency-departments-systematic-review-and-recommendations
January 11, 2023 - Review
Medication errors in pediatric emergency departments: a systematic review and recommendations for enhancing medication safety.
Citation Text:
Alsabri M, Eapen D, Sabesan V, et al. Medication errors in pediatric emergency departments: a systematic review and recommendations for enh…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/141-cusp-tip-sheet-assembling-team.docx
April 01, 2025 - CUSP Tip Sheet:
Assembling the CUSP Team
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Purpose
Teamwork and interprofessional collaboration are important to high-quality patient care. A culture of teamwork and learning from mistakes helps improve patient safety. The Compre…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/workflowtoolkit/WhatIsWorkflow.ppt
January 01, 2009 - How Do I Evaluate Workflow?
What is Workflow?
Defining workflow
Definitions of workflow vary. Here are a couple:
The flow of work through space and time, where work is comprised of three components: inputs are transformed into outputs.[1]
The activities, tools, and processes needed to produce or modify work, pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide8.html
May 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Chapter 8. Continue To Improve, Hold the Gains, and Spread the Results
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chap…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/tempos-management-primary-care-key-factor-classifying-adverse-events-and-improving-quality
March 15, 2017 - Study
'Tempos' management in primary care: a key factor for classifying adverse events, and improving quality and safety.
Citation Text:
Amalberti R, Brami J. 'Tempos' management in primary care: a key factor for classifying adverse events, and improving quality and safety. BMJ Qual Saf.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-reports-help-identify-common-factors-delayed-diagnosis-and-treatment
October 24, 2018 - Study
Root cause analysis reports help identify common factors in delayed diagnosis and treatment of outpatients.
Citation Text:
Giardina TD, King BJ, Ignaczak AP, et al. Root cause analysis reports help identify common factors in delayed diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Health A…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-often-are-potential-patient-safety-events-present-admission
January 26, 2022 - Study
Classic
How often are potential patient safety events present on admission?
Citation Text:
Houchens RL, Elixhauser A, Romano PS. How often are potential patient safety events present on admission? Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(3):154-63.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/g1_combo_availablecomprehensiveqiguides.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides
What is the purpose of this tool? This tool provides information on oth…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-situational-awareness-diagnostic-errors-primary-care
September 20, 2011 - Study
Exploring situational awareness in diagnostic errors in primary care.
Citation Text:
Singh H, Giardina TD, Petersen LA, et al. Exploring situational awareness in diagnostic errors in primary care. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;21(1):30-38. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000310.
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/rice/index.html
August 01, 2018 - Research Initiative in Clinical Economics
Research on cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA), cost-benefit analysis, and methods for estimating the value of health care interventions, use of resources, outcomes, and quality.
Contents
Program Focus
Priorities
Policy Projects
Database Resources
Outcome…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/privacy-and-security-project/outcomes-privacy-and-security-solutions
January 01, 2023 - Outcomes from the Privacy and Security Solutions for Interoperable Health Information Exchange Project
Below are the final reports produced under RTI International's contract with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The contract, entitled Privacy and Security…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-health-care-failure-mode-and-effect-analysis-va-national-center-patient-safetys
January 17, 2012 - Study
Classic
Using Health Care Failure Mode and Effect Analysis: the VA National Center for Patient Safety's prospective risk analysis system.
Citation Text:
DeRosier JM, Stalhandske E, Bagian JP, et al. Using health care Failure Mode and Effect Analysis: the V…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-health-information-technology-practice-redesign-impact-health-information-technology-on-workflow-nc
January 01, 2023 - Using Health Information Technology in Practice Redesign: Impact of Health Information Technology on Workflow
Project Final Report ( PDF , 2.07 MB)
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