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161. Development of the just culture assessment tool: measuring the perceptions of health-care professionals in hospitals. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/development-just-culture-assessment-tool-measuring-perceptions-health-care-professionals
     January 12, 2022 - growing support has emerged for the establishment of a just culture that balances no-blame with appropriate

162. Application of electronic trigger tools to identify targets for improving diagnostic safety. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/application-electronic-trigger-tools-identify-targets-improving-diagnostic-safety
     January 26, 2022 - and implement these electronic trigger tools successfully, health systems will need to invest in the appropriate

163. Incidence and trends of sepsis in US hospitals using clinical vs claims data, 2009--2014. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/incidence-and-trends-sepsis-us-hospitals-using-clinical-vs-claims-data-2009-2014
     February 27, 2019 - Early identification of sepsis is essential for initiating appropriate treatment and preventing

164. Correlates of missed or late versus timely diagnosis of dementia in healthcare settings. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/correlates-missed-or-late-versus-timely-diagnosis-dementia-healthcare-settings
     March 09, 2022 - Timely diagnosis ensures these patients and their caregivers receive appropriate treatment and support

165. Nurses' attitudes to a medical emergency team service in a teaching hospital. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nurses-attitudes-medical-emergency-team-service-teaching-hospital
     November 16, 2022 - Australian hospital with a long-standing MET, surveyed ward nurses to determine if they understood the appropriate

166. Patient, carer and family experiences of seeking redress and reconciliation following a life-changing event: systematic review of qualitative evidence. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-carer-and-family-experiences-seeking-redress-and-reconciliation-following-life
     April 24, 2018 - life-changing adverse events due to errors, and their families, typically want disclosure of the error and appropriate

167. ‘I am not the doctor for you’: physicians’ attitudes about caring for people with disabilities. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/i-am-not-doctor-you-physicians-attitudes-about-caring-people-disabilities
     February 10, 2015 - people with disabilities, invest in accessible equipment, or obtain continuing education to provide appropriate

168. Antibiotic prescribing practice in residential aged care facilities—health care providers' perspectives. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-prescribing-practice-residential-aged-care-facilities-health-care-providers
     November 12, 2014 - This qualitative study explored barriers to appropriate antibiotic use in residential aged care facilities

169. Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events | PSNet
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     December 15, 2024 - actually receiving the medication consists of several steps: Ordering: the clinician must select the appropriate … Dispensing: the pharmacist must check for drug–drug interactions and allergies, then release the appropriate

170. Incomplete Orders for Hypertonic Saline to Treat Hyponatremia | PSNet
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     February 23, 2022 - presentation of this patient with encephalopathy, in the setting of severe hyponatremia, resulted in appropriate … saline on serum sodium can be unpredictable; therefore, characterizing it as a high-risk medication is appropriate … can be increased by developing and using a carefully designed, standardized order set that includes appropriate

171. Respiratory Distress after Neck Surgery: Two Cases of Postoperative Cervical Hematoma. | PSNet
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     August 14, 2024 - Thyroid Association outlines eligibility criteria for same-day discharge: no major patient comorbidities, appropriate … endotracheal tube cuff leak or findings of a lateral neck radiograph, and should be performed when appropriate … This patient was given clear instructions for neck swelling, called the appropriate emergency number, … Because early neck hematomas can be difficult to distinguish from benign postoperative swelling, appropriate … To successfully manage this life-threatening complication, appropriate patient, caregiver and clinical

172. Unseen Perils of Urinary Catheters | PSNet
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     January 31, 2024 - practice guidelines ( 8 ) provide guidance on specific indications and evidence-based care practices for appropriate … Depending on the volume in the bladder (e.g., 300 to 400 mL), straight catheterization would have been the appropriate … Indications for Indwelling Urinary Cathether.( 6 )     Appropriate indications for an IUC include: Inappropriate … For prolonged postoperative duration without appropriate indications (e.g., structural repair of urethra … D o not use the IUC catheter unless medically appropriate ( Table 1 ).

173. WebM&M: Case Studies | PSNet
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     March 25, 2025 - The commentary describes the appropriate evaluation for acute abdominal pain, the importance of imaging … discusses the contraindications for beta-blockers in the setting of acute decompensated heart failure and appropriate … commentary summarizes risk factors for fall injuries among high-risk populations (such as older adults), appropriate … The clinician promptly corrected the error by administering the appropriate dose of rocuronium. … The commentary discusses appropriate management of ongoing intraoperative and postoperative bleeding

174. Under Pressure: Tracheostomy Cuff Over Inflation Leading to Tissue Necrosis and Cuff Rupture | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/under-pressure-tracheostomy-cuff-over-inflation-leading-tissue-necrosis-and-cuff-rupture
     March 15, 2023 - postoperative course was notable for continued slow weaning from the ventilator and discharge to an appropriate … Patients dependent on mechanical ventilation require a tracheostomy tube that has an appropriate internal … Longer tracheostomy tubes may be placed in the distal intact trachea to bypass areas of dilation, as appropriate … a continual air leak despite reinflation of the cuff, should be included in teaching. 12,16 It is appropriate … teams, 13 including multidisciplinary synchronous ward rounds, standardization of care protocols, appropriate

175. Can communication-and-resolution programs achieve their potential? Five key questions. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-communication-and-resolution-programs-achieve-their-potential-five-key-questions
     September 01, 2018 - Communication-and-resolution programs are designed to build healing relationships, offer appropriate

176. What is accountability in health care? | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-accountability-health-care
     April 19, 2013 - These include professional, economic, and political models, which, the authors argue, fail to serve an appropriate

177. Pregnant With Danger | PSNet
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     January 12, 2011 - Presenting Complaint Pregnant women can present with a myriad of complaints, making appropriate triage … expertise of the emergency physician and the rapid availability of consultants may make the ED a more appropriate … mRad to the fetus.( 9 ) In other words, concern about fetal radiation should not stand in the way of appropriate … Policies should be developed to assure the availability of appropriate clinical skills and equipment … Careful attention to the differential diagnosis, appropriate consultation and the judicious use of diagnostic

178. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/855425/psn-pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Missed diagnosis prevents patients from receiving appropriate care, including newly FDA-approved medications

179. Insulin Administration: Pen vs Vial – Similar, but Not Interchangeable | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/insulin-administration-pen-vs-vial-similar-not-interchangeable
     December 20, 2023 - Without appropriate education, the patient could be at high risk of insulin dosing errors, which could … intended for use when the standard process is not timely enough to meet the demand) may be useful, when appropriate … Any of these workarounds could have been effective with appropriate and timely communication, but the

180. Elopement | PSNet
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     July 14, 2010 - risks requires attention to preventive measures through assessment and elopement precautions as well as appropriate … Notification of police by security as appropriate. … Notification of appropriate administrative personnel.( 12 ) Procedures differ among organizations … essential so that a concerted effort can be made to locate the patient and safely return him to an appropriate … by patients with diminished capacity should be immediate and include unit staff, security, and, when appropriate