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A quality improvement approach to standardization and sustainability of the hand-off process. | PSNet

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May 15, 2019 - Commentary A quality improvement approach to standardization and sustainability of the hand-off process. Citation Text: Fryman C, Hamo C, Raghavan S, et al. A Quality Improvement Approach to Standardization and Sustainability of the Hand-off Process. BMJ Qual Improv Rep. 2017;6(1). doi:1…

Improving quality through effective implementation of information technology in healthcare. | PSNet

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October 17, 2016 - Study Improving quality through effective implementation of information technology in healthcare. Citation Text: Øvretveit J, Scott T, Rundall TG, et al. Improving quality through effective implementation of information technology in healthcare. Int J Qual Health Care. 2007;19(5):259-6…

A Patient Safety Rounds pilot program at clinics affiliated with a large research and education institution. | PSNet

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August 10, 2022 - Study A Patient Safety Rounds pilot program at clinics affiliated with a large research and education institution. Citation Text: Savely SM, Muraca PW, Eller MF, et al. A Patient Safety Rounds Pilot Program at Clinics Affiliated With a Large Research and Education Institution. J Patient …

Frequent diagnostic errors in cardiac PET/CT due to misregistration of CT attenuation and emission PET images: a definitive analysis of causes, consequences, and corrections. | PSNet

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December 22, 2018 - Study Frequent diagnostic errors in cardiac PET/CT due to misregistration of CT attenuation and emission PET images: a definitive analysis of causes, consequences, and corrections. Citation Text: Gould L, Pan T, Loghin C, et al. Frequent diagnostic errors in cardiac PET/CT due to misre…

The alarming reality of medication error: a patient case and review of Pennsylvania and national data. | PSNet

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June 28, 2017 - Commentary The alarming reality of medication error: a patient case and review of Pennsylvania and national data. Citation Text: da Silva BA, Krishnamurthy M. The alarming reality of medication error: a patient case and review of Pennsylvania and National data. J Community Hosp Intern Me…

Hospital patients' reports of medical errors and undesirable events in their health care. | PSNet

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July 06, 2012 - Study Hospital patients' reports of medical errors and undesirable events in their health care. Citation Text: Davis R, Sevdalis N, Neale G, et al. Hospital patients' reports of medical errors and undesirable events in their health care. J Eval Clin Pract. 2013;19(5):875-81. doi:10.11…

Mitigating errors caused by interruptions during medication verification and administration: interventions in a simulated ambulatory chemotherapy setting. | PSNet

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September 24, 2016 - Study Mitigating errors caused by interruptions during medication verification and administration: interventions in a simulated ambulatory chemotherapy setting. Citation Text: Prakash V, Koczmara C, Savage P, et al. Mitigating errors caused by interruptions during medication verification…

Patient safety and quality improvement education: a cross-sectional study of medical students' preferences and attitudes. | PSNet

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September 23, 2020 - Study Patient safety and quality improvement education: a cross-sectional study of medical students' preferences and attitudes. Citation Text: Teigland CL, Blasiak RC, Wilson LA, et al. Patient safety and quality improvement education: a cross-sectional study of medical students' prefer…

Surgical safety checklist: implementation in an ambulatory surgical facility. | PSNet

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September 23, 2020 - Study Surgical safety checklist: implementation in an ambulatory surgical facility. Citation Text: Morgan PJ, Cunningham L, Mitra S, et al. Surgical safety checklist: implementation in an ambulatory surgical facility. Can J Anaesth. 2013;60(6):528-38. doi:10.1007/s12630-013-9916-8. C…

Identifying hospital organizational strategies to reduce readmissions. | PSNet

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May 25, 2016 - Study Identifying hospital organizational strategies to reduce readmissions. Citation Text: Ahmad FS, Metlay JP, Barg FK, et al. Identifying hospital organizational strategies to reduce readmissions. Am J Med Qual. 2013;28(4):278-85. doi:10.1177/1062860612464999. Copy Citation F…

Characteristics of medical professional liability claims against internists. | PSNet

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April 21, 2010 - Study Characteristics of medical professional liability claims against internists. Citation Text: Mangalmurti SS, Harold JG, Parikh PD, et al. Characteristics of medical professional liability claims against internists. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(6):993-5. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.1…

Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. | PSNet

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June 30, 2010 - Commentary Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. Citation Text: Coiera E, Braithwaite J. Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(2):99-103. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.025833. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMe…

The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surgical care: the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. | PSNet

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May 26, 2016 - Review The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surgical care: the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Citation Text: Maggard-Gibbons M. The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surg…

Medication injection safety knowledge and practices among anesthesiologists: New York State, 2011. | PSNet

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August 25, 2021 - Study Medication injection safety knowledge and practices among anesthesiologists: New York State, 2011. Citation Text: Gounder P, Beers R, Bornschlegel K, et al. Medication injection safety knowledge and practices among anesthesiologists: New York State, 2011. J Clin Anesth. 2013;25(7)…

Improving surgical complications and patient safety at the nation's largest military hospital: an analysis of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data. | PSNet

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November 09, 2022 - Study Improving surgical complications and patient safety at the nation's largest military hospital: an analysis of National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data. Citation Text: Maturo S, Hughes C, Kallingal G, et al. Improving Surgical Complications and Patient Safety at the Nation…

Perceived value of ward-based pharmacists from the perspective of physicians and nurses. | PSNet

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February 15, 2011 - Study Perceived value of ward-based pharmacists from the perspective of physicians and nurses. Citation Text: Gillespie U, Mörlin C, Hammarlund-Udenaes M, et al. Perceived value of ward-based pharmacists from the perspective of physicians and nurses. Int J Clin Pharm. 2012;34(1):127-35…

CE: nursing's evolving role in patient safety. | PSNet

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July 19, 2023 - Review CE: nursing's evolving role in patient safety. Citation Text: Kowalski SL, Anthony M. CE: Nursing's Evolving Role in Patient Safety. Am J Nurs. 2017;117(2):34-48. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000512274.79629.3c. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X…

Risk factors in patient safety: minimally invasive surgery versus conventional surgery. | PSNet

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August 10, 2016 - Study Risk factors in patient safety: minimally invasive surgery versus conventional surgery. Citation Text: Rodrigues SP, Wever AM, Dankelman J, et al. Risk factors in patient safety: minimally invasive surgery versus conventional surgery. Surg Endosc. 2012;26(2):350-6. doi:10.1007/s0…

Patient safety features of clinical computer systems: questionnaire survey of GP views. | PSNet

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May 31, 2011 - Study Patient safety features of clinical computer systems: questionnaire survey of GP views. Citation Text: Morris CJ, Savelyich BSP, Avery A, et al. Patient safety features of clinical computer systems: questionnaire survey of GP views. Qual Saf Health Care. 2005;14(3):164-8. Copy …

Working with a fixed operating room team on consecutive similar cases and the effect on case duration and turnover time. | PSNet

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January 07, 2015 - Study Working with a fixed operating room team on consecutive similar cases and the effect on case duration and turnover time. Citation Text: Stepaniak PS, Vrijland WW, de Quelerij M, et al. Working with a fixed operating room team on consecutive similar cases and the effect on case dura…

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