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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49604/psn-pdf
June 01, 2010 - Tacit Handover, Overt Mishap
June 1, 2010
Cooper JB, Kamdar BB. Tacit Handover, Overt Mishap. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/tacit-handover-overt-mishap
The Case
A 61-year-old man was admitted for management of an infected aortic stent, which had been placed 3
years earlier to treat an abdo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49696/psn-pdf
December 01, 2013 - New Oral Anticoagulants
December 1, 2013
Fang MC. New Oral Anticoagulants. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/new-oral-anticoagulants
Case Objectives
Review properties of newer target-specific oral anticoagulants (TSOACs) such as dabigatran,
rivaroxaban, and apixaban.
State key perioperative c…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49794/psn-pdf
May 01, 2017 - Communication Error in a Closed ICU
May 1, 2017
Haas B, Conn LG. Communication Error in a Closed ICU. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/communication-error-closed-icu
The Case
A 70-year-old man with a complex medical history including end-stage renal disease (status post kidney
transplant), co…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/embracing-errors-simulation-based-training-effect-error-training-retention-and-transfer
May 23, 2013 - Study
Embracing errors in simulation-based training: the effect of error training on retention and transfer of central venous catheter skills.
Citation Text:
Gardner AK, Abdelfattah K, Wiersch J, et al. Embracing Errors in Simulation-Based Training: The Effect of Error Training on Retent…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hybrid-methodology-modeling-risk-adverse-events-complex-health-care-settings
November 11, 2015 - Study
A hybrid methodology for modeling risk of adverse events in complex health-care settings.
Citation Text:
Kazemi R, Mosleh A, Dierks M. A Hybrid Methodology for Modeling Risk of Adverse Events in Complex Health-Care Settings. Risk Anal. 2017;37(3):421-440. doi:10.1111/risa.12702.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-patient-safety-intensive-care-units-michigan
February 17, 2011 - Study
Classic
Improving patient safety in intensive care units in Michigan.
Citation Text:
Pronovost P, Berenholtz SM, Goeschel CA, et al. Improving patient safety in intensive care units in Michigan. J Crit Care. 2008;23(2):207-212. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2007.09…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wisdom-and-justice-not-paying-preventable-complications
January 22, 2014 - Commentary
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The wisdom and justice of not paying for "preventable complications."
Citation Text:
Pronovost P, Goeschel CA, Wachter R. The wisdom and justice of not paying for "preventable complications". JAMA. 2008;299(18):2197-9. doi:10.1001/jama.299.1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/collaborative-cohort-study-intervention-reduce-ventilator-associated-pneumonia-intensive-care
September 20, 2011 - Study
Collaborative cohort study of an intervention to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care unit.
Citation Text:
Berenholtz SM, Pham JC, Thompson DA, et al. Collaborative cohort study of an intervention to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45533/psn-pdf
November 02, 2016 - Multimethod study of a large-scale programme to improve
patient safety using a harm-free care approach.
November 2, 2016
Power M, Brewster L, Parry G, et al. Multimethod study of a large-scale programme to improve patient
safety using a harm-free care approach. BMJ Open. 2016;6(9):e011886. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hyponatremia-secondary-home-parenteral-nutrition-error
May 27, 2020 - Hyponatremia Secondary to Home Parenteral Nutrition Error
Citation Text:
Haas K, Lee A. Hyponatremia Secondary to Home Parenteral Nutrition Error. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2021.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-committees-need-proactively-address-risk-accidental-cerebral-injection-intravenous-iv
January 27, 2021 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Safety committees need to proactively address the risk of accidental cerebral injection of intravenous (IV) drugs.
Citation Text:
Safety committees need to proactively address the risk of accidental cerebral injection of intravenous (IV) drugs. ISMP Medication …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/taxonomy/term/3437
May 23, 2025 - Adverse Event
Any injury caused by medical care. Examples: pneumothorax from central venous catheter placement anaphylaxis to penicillin postoperative wound infection hospital-acquired delirium (or "sundowning") in elderly patients Identifying something as an adverse event does not imply "error," "negligence," or po…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49657/psn-pdf
July 01, 2012 - Not-So-Therapeutic Tap
July 1, 2012
Barsuk JH. Not-So-Therapeutic Tap. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/not-so-therapeutic-tap
Case Objectives
Describe current issues with training clinicians to perform procedures.
Understand how simulation can be used to ensure trainees are competent in proc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/danger-10-intravenous-calcium-chloride-extravasation
April 24, 2024 - The Danger of 10% Intravenous Calcium Chloride Extravasation.
Citation Text:
The Danger of 10% Intravenous Calcium Chloride Extravasation.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2023.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33641/psn-pdf
November 01, 2006 - Human Factors Engineering Can Teach You How to Be
Surprised Again
November 1, 2006
Gosbee JW. Human Factors Engineering Can Teach You How to Be Surprised Again. PSNet [internet].
2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/human-factors-engineering-can-teach-you-how-be-surprised-again
Perspective
Certain phrases ar…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-us
April 05, 2013 - Study
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus central line–associated bloodstream infections in US intensive care units, 1997-2007.
Citation Text:
Burton DC, Edwards JR, Horan TC, et al. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus central line-associated bloodstream infections in U…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intervention-reduce-transmission-resistant-bacteria-intensive-care
February 29, 2012 - Study
Classic
Intervention to reduce transmission of resistant bacteria in intensive care.
Citation Text:
Huskins C, Huckabee CM, O'Grady NP, et al. Intervention to reduce transmission of resistant bacteria in intensive care. N Engl J Med. 2011;364(15):1407-18…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/centers-medicare-and-medicaid-services-hospital-acquired-conditions-policy-central-line
July 03, 2016 - Study
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services hospital-acquired conditions policy for central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) shows minimal impact on hospital reimbursement.
Citation Text:
Calderwood MS, Kawai AT, …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/influence-comprehensive-unit-based-safety-program-icus-evidence-keystone-icu-project
January 22, 2016 - Study
Influence of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program in ICUs: evidence from the Keystone ICU project.
Citation Text:
Hsu Y-J, Marsteller JA. Influence of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program in ICUs: Evidence From the Keystone ICU Project. Am J Med Qual. 2016;31(4):349-3…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-cathetertubing-misconnections-much-needed-help-way
May 07, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Preventing catheter/tubing misconnections: much needed help is on the way.
Citation Text:
Preventing catheter/tubing misconnections: much needed help is on the way. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition! July 15, 2010;15:1-2.
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