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  1. Towards a framework to select techniques for error prediction: supporting novice users in the healthcare sector. | PSNet

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    March 28, 2011 - Review Towards a framework to select techniques for error prediction: supporting novice users in the healthcare sector. Citation Text: Lyons M. Towards a framework to select techniques for error prediction: supporting novice users in the healthcare sector. Appl Ergon. 2009;40(3):379-95…

  2. Silence Kills: The Seven Crucial Conversations for Healthcare. | PSNet

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    July 09, 2012 - Book/Report Silence Kills: The Seven Crucial Conversations for Healthcare. Citation Text: Silence Kills: The Seven Crucial Conversations for Healthcare. Maxfield D, Grenny J, McMillan R, Patterson K, Switzler A. Provo, UT: VitalSmarts, L.C; 2005.  Copy Citation …

  3. Communication failure: basic components, contributing factors, and the call for structure. | PSNet

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    March 04, 2011 - Commentary Communication failure: basic components, contributing factors, and the call for structure. Citation Text: Dayton E, Henriksen K. Communication failure: basic components, contributing factors, and the call for structure. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(1):34-47. Copy Ci…

  4. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    November 01, 2019 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making are the critical time periods of antibiotic decision making. Clinicians are encouraged to use the Four Moments framework for all patients receiving antibiotics and whenever the need for antibiotics is being considered. …

  5. The silent epidemic--the health effects of illiteracy. | PSNet

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    January 12, 2011 - Commentary The silent epidemic--the health effects of illiteracy. Citation Text: Marcus EN. The silent epidemic--the health effects of illiteracy. N Engl J Med. 2006;355(4):339-41. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tag…

  6. Preventing vincristine administration errors: does evidence support minibag infusions? | PSNet

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    January 01, 2008 - Commentary Preventing vincristine administration errors: does evidence support minibag infusions? Citation Text: Mahon SM, Schulmeister L. Preventing Vincristine Administration Errors: Does Evidence Support Minibag Infusions? Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2006;10(2). doi:10.1188/06.cjon.271-273. …

  7. Info FAQs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    June 12, 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…

  8. Second victim: a traumatic experience. | PSNet

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    October 06, 2016 - Commentary Second victim: a traumatic experience. Citation Text: Second victim: a traumatic experience. Wands B. AANA J. 2021;89(2):168-174. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter Linke…

  9. SAFER Electronic Health Records: Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience. | PSNet

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    December 20, 2017 - Book/Report SAFER Electronic Health Records: Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience. Citation Text: SAFER Electronic Health Records: Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience. Sittig DF, Singh H, eds. Waretown, NJ: Apple Academic Press; 2015. ISBN: 9781771881173. Copy Citation …

  10. Communication patterns in a UK emergency department. | PSNet

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    June 17, 2010 - Study Communication patterns in a UK emergency department. Citation Text: Woloshynowych M, Davis R, Brown R, et al. Communication patterns in a UK emergency department. Ann Emerg Med. 2007;50(4):407-13. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNo…

  11. Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Implements AHRQ Toolkit to Reduce Readmissions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2015 - Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Implements AHRQ Toolkit to Reduce Readmissions Search All Impact Case Studies April 2015 Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, a 257-bed complex in West Chester, Pennsylvania, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, was one of 10 hospitals involved in AHR…

  12. Patient Safety Investigation report into services at University Hospital Galway (UHG) and as reflected in the care provided to Savita Halappanavar. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-investigation-report-services-university-hospital-galway-uhg-and-reflected
    June 14, 2017 - Book/Report Patient Safety Investigation report into services at University Hospital Galway (UHG) and as reflected in the care provided to Savita Halappanavar. Citation Text: Patient Safety Investigation report into services at University Hospital Galway (UHG) and as reflected in the ca…

  13. Disclosing harmful medical errors to patients. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2008 - Review Disclosing harmful medical errors to patients. Citation Text: Gallagher TH, Studdert DM, Levinson W. Disclosing harmful medical errors to patients. N Engl J Med. 2007;356(26):2713-9. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML En…

  14. Answers to improved medication reconciliation lie with pharmacists. | PSNet

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    June 13, 2011 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Answers to improved medication reconciliation lie with pharmacists. Citation Text: Answers to improved medication reconciliation lie with pharmacists. Barbella M. Drug Topics. November 19, 2007. Copy Citation Save Save to your library …

  15. Diagnostic Safety Toolkit. | PSNet

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    December 05, 2024 - Toolkit Diagnostic Safety Toolkit. Citation Text: Child Health Patient Safety Organization. Diagnostic Safety Toolkit. Washington DC: Children's Hospital Association. May 2020. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId …

  16. Reliability, uncertainty and the management of error: new perspectives in the COVID-19 era. | PSNet

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    January 12, 2022 - Commentary Reliability, uncertainty and the management of error: new perspectives in the COVID-19 era. Citation Text: Schulman PR. Reliability, uncertainty and the management of error: new perspectives in the COVID‐19 era. J Contingencies Crisis Manage. 2022;30(1):92-101. doi:10.1111/146…

  17. Why Choose a CUSP Approach? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/cusp-approach.html
    October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs Why Choose a CUSP Approach? Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention The Importance of MRSA Prevention Decolonization Tools & Resources for Decolonization Tools & R…

  18. 2011 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. | PSNet

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    November 19, 2018 - Award Recipient 2011 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. Citation Text: 2011 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38(7):289-327. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Downloa…

  19. Bar coding for patient safety. | PSNet

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    February 12, 2020 - Commentary Bar coding for patient safety. Citation Text: Wright AA, Katz IT. Bar coding for patient safety. N Engl J Med. 2005;353(4):329-31. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS Download Cit…

  20. Observing Patient Care Rounds | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    December 01, 2012 - Observing Patient Care Rounds CUSP Toolkit Communication among disciplines can be improved if viewed through the eyes of an objective observer. Problem statement: Interdisciplinary rounds are in the best interest of patients. Poor communication among staff is a root cause of many patient adverse and sentin…
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