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The impact of mobile technology on teamwork and communication in hospitals: a systematic review. | PSNet

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January 29, 2020 - Review Emerging Classic The impact of mobile technology on teamwork and communication in hospitals: a systematic review. Citation Text: Martin G, Khajuria A, Arora S, et al. The impact of mobile technology on teamwork and communication in hospitals: a systematic…

Receipt of antibiotics in hospitalized patients and risk for Clostridium difficile infection in subsequent patients who occupy the same bed. | PSNet

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September 29, 2017 - Study Receipt of antibiotics in hospitalized patients and risk for Clostridium difficile infection in subsequent patients who occupy the same bed. Citation Text: Freedberg DE, Salmasian H, Cohen B, et al. Receipt of Antibiotics in Hospitalized Patients and Risk for Clostridium difficile …

Prescription of long-acting opioids and mortality in patients with chronic noncancer pain. | PSNet

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August 08, 2018 - Study Prescription of long-acting opioids and mortality in patients with chronic noncancer pain. Citation Text: Ray WA, Chung CP, Murray KT, et al. Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain. JAMA. 2016;315(22):2415-23. doi:10.1001/jama.2016…

Less is more: a project to reduce the number of PIMs (potentially inappropriate medications) on an elderly care ward. | PSNet

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September 27, 2017 - Commentary Less is more: a project to reduce the number of PIMs (potentially inappropriate medications) on an elderly care ward. Citation Text: Aung TH, Beck AJ, Siese T, et al. Less is more: a project to reduce the number of PIMs (potentially inappropriate medications) on an elderly car…

More Than 1,000 Preventable Deaths a Day Is Too Many: The Need to Improve Patient Safety. | PSNet

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September 02, 2016 - Congressional Testimony More Than 1,000 Preventable Deaths a Day Is Too Many: The Need to Improve Patient Safety. Citation Text: More Than 1,000 Preventable Deaths a Day Is Too Many: The Need to Improve Patient Safety. Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, 113th Co…

Detection of missed injuries in a pediatric trauma center with the addition of acute care pediatric nurse practitioners. | PSNet

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March 10, 2011 - Study Detection of missed injuries in a pediatric trauma center with the addition of acute care pediatric nurse practitioners. Citation Text: Resler J, Hackworth J, Mayo E, et al. Detection of missed injuries in a pediatric trauma center with the addition of acute care pediatric nurse pr…

Errors in nurse-led triage: an observational study. | PSNet

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August 20, 2018 - Study Errors in nurse-led triage: an observational study. Citation Text: Ausserhofer D, Zaboli A, Pfeifer N, et al. Errors in nurse-led triage: an observational study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020;113:103788. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103788. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Sch…

Quality and safety practices among academic obstetrics and gynecology departments. | PSNet

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October 19, 2022 - Study Quality and safety practices among academic obstetrics and gynecology departments. Citation Text: Christopher D, Leininger WM, Beaty L, et al. Quality and safety practices among academic obstetrics and gynecology departments. Am J Med Qual. 2023;38(4):165-173. doi:10.1097/jmq.00000…

Safety on the ground: using critical incident technique to explore the factors influencing medical registrars' provision of safe care. | PSNet

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April 19, 2023 - Study Safety on the ground: using critical incident technique to explore the factors influencing medical registrars' provision of safe care. Citation Text: Ralston K, Smith SE, Kerins J, et al. Safety on the ground: using critical incident technique to explore the factors influencing med…

Drug administration errors in hospital inpatients: a systematic review. | PSNet

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September 01, 2016 - Review Drug administration errors in hospital inpatients: a systematic review. Citation Text: Berdot S, Gillaizeau F, Caruba T, et al. Drug administration errors in hospital inpatients: a systematic review. PLoS One. 2013;8(6):e68856. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0068856. Copy Citation …

Simulation-based education enhances patient safety behaviors during central venous catheter placement. | PSNet

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May 04, 2022 - Study Simulation-based education enhances patient safety behaviors during central venous catheter placement. Citation Text: Jagneaux T, Caffery TS, Musso MW, et al. Simulation-based education enhances patient safety behaviors during central venous catheter placement. J Patient Saf. 2021;…

Fifteen years after To Err Is Human: a success story to learn from. | PSNet

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August 04, 2021 - Commentary Fifteen years after To Err Is Human: a success story to learn from. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Cleeman JI, Wright D, et al. Fifteen years after To Err is Human: a success story to learn from. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(6):396-9. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004720. Copy Citation F…

Dispensing errors and counseling quality in 100 pharmacies. | PSNet

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December 24, 2008 - Study Dispensing errors and counseling quality in 100 pharmacies. Citation Text: Flynn EA, Barker KN, Berger BA, et al. Dispensing errors and counseling quality in 100 pharmacies. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2009;49(2):171-80. doi:10.1331/JAPhA.2009.08130. Copy Citation Format: …

Improving clinician well-being and patient safety through human-centered design. | PSNet

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April 29, 2018 - Commentary Improving clinician well-being and patient safety through human-centered design. Citation Text: Benishek LE, Kachalia A, Daugherty Biddison L. Improving clinician well-being and patient safety through human-centered design. JAMA. 2023;329(14):1149-1150. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.2…

Detecting adverse events in surgery: comparing events detected by the Veterans Health Administration Surgical Quality Improvement Program and the Patient Safety Indicators. | PSNet

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June 20, 2011 - Study Detecting adverse events in surgery: comparing events detected by the Veterans Health Administration Surgical Quality Improvement Program and the Patient Safety Indicators. Citation Text: Mull HJ, Borzecki A, Loveland S, et al. Detecting adverse events in surgery: comparing events …

Giving voice to quality and safety matters at board level: a qualitative study of the experiences of executive nurses working in England and Wales. | PSNet

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August 12, 2014 - Study Giving voice to quality and safety matters at board level: a qualitative study of the experiences of executive nurses working in England and Wales. Citation Text: Jones A, Lankshear A, Kelly D. Giving voice to quality and safety matters at board level: A qualitative study of the ex…

Who pays for medical errors? An analysis of adverse event costs, the medical liability system, and incentives for patient safety improvement. | PSNet

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April 13, 2011 - Study Classic Who pays for medical errors? An analysis of adverse event costs, the medical liability system, and incentives for patient safety improvement. Citation Text: Mello MM, Studdert DM, Thomas EJ, et al. Who Pays for Medical Errors? An Analysis of Advers…

The impact of medical errors on ninety-day costs and outcomes: an examination of surgical patients. | PSNet

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August 03, 2017 - Study The impact of medical errors on ninety-day costs and outcomes: an examination of surgical patients. Citation Text: Encinosa W, Hellinger FJ. The impact of medical errors on ninety-day costs and outcomes: an examination of surgical patients. Health Serv Res. 2008;43(6):2067-85. do…

The effect of executive walk rounds on nurse safety climate attitudes: a randomized trial of clinical units. | PSNet

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June 16, 2011 - Study Classic The effect of executive walk rounds on nurse safety climate attitudes: a randomized trial of clinical units. Citation Text: Thomas EJ, Sexton B, Neilands TB, et al. The effect of executive walk rounds on nurse safety climate attitudes: a randomiz…

Safety of overlapping surgery at a high-volume referral center. | PSNet

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January 11, 2017 - Study Classic Safety of overlapping surgery at a high-volume referral center. Citation Text: Hyder JA, Hanson KT, Storlie CB, et al. Safety of Overlapping Surgery at a High-volume Referral Center. Ann Surg. 2017;265(4):639-644. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000002084. …

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