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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-mistransfusions-evaluation-institutional-knowledge-and-response
June 06, 2018 - Study
Preventing mistransfusions: an evaluation of institutional knowledge and a response.
Citation Text:
MacDougall N, Dong F, Broussard L, et al. Preventing Mistransfusions: An Evaluation of Institutional Knowledge and a Response. Anesth Analg. 2018;126(1):247-251. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-reduce-patient-harm-infusion-associated-medication-errors-scoping-review
August 10, 2016 - Review
Strategies to reduce patient harm from infusion-associated medication errors: a scoping review.
Citation Text:
Wolf ZR. Strategies to Reduce Patient Harm From Infusion-Associated Medication Errors: A Scoping Review. J Infus Nurs. 2018;36(1):58-65. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000263.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/striving-zero-error-patient-surgical-journey-through-adoption-aviation-style-challenge-and
July 10, 2017 - Study
Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption of aviation-style challenge and response flow checklists: a quality improvement project.
Citation Text:
Low DK, Reed MA, Geiduschek JM, et al. Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-hfmea-assess-potential-patient-harm-tubing-misconnections
April 19, 2013 - Commentary
Using HFMEA to assess potential for patient harm from tubing misconnections.
Citation Text:
Kimehi-Woods J, Shultz JP. Using HFMEA to assess potential for patient harm from tubing misconnections. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(7):373-381.
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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/issue/review-alternatives-root-cause-analysis-developing-robust-system-incident-report-analysis
November 14, 2018 - Review
Review of alternatives to root cause analysis: developing a robust system for incident report analysis.
Citation Text:
Hagley G, Mills PD, Watts B, et al. Review of alternatives to root cause analysis: developing a robust system for incident report analysis. BMJ Open Qual. 2019;8(…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/about-toolkit.html
May 01, 2017 - About the Toolkit Development
Toolkit To Reduce CAUTI and Other HAIs in Long-Term Care Facilities
The toolkit was developed based on the experiences of approximately 500 nursing homes across the country that participated in the AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI, a 3-year implementation projec…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-iodophor.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Iodophor
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 11-8
Nursing Protocol Training
Nasal Iodophor (10% Povidone-Iodine)
AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036
March 2022
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Targeted Decolonization Introduction
Our hospital is adopting a targeted decolonization protocol for …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-mupirocin.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Mupirocin
AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036
March 2022
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 11-7
Nursing Protocol Training
Nasal Mupirocin
1
Targeted Decolonization Introduction
Our hospital is adopting a targeted decolonization protocol for adult
non-intensive …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/daily-goals.html
December 01, 2012 - Daily Goals Checklist
CUSP Toolkit
Effective communication is particularly important in the unit if complicated care plans are to be effectively managed by the care team
Problem statement: Clear communication among health care providers is paramount. Communication failures lead to patient harm, increased l…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-errors-pediatric-echocardiography-development-taxonomy-and-identification-risk
April 12, 2019 - Study
Diagnostic errors in pediatric echocardiography: development of taxonomy and identification of risk factors.
Citation Text:
Benavidez OJ, Gauvreau K, Jenkins KJ, et al. Diagnostic errors in pediatric echocardiography: development of taxonomy and identification of risk factors. Ci…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-patient-safety
March 03, 2011 - Review
Racial and ethnic disparities in patient safety.
Citation Text:
Okoroh JS, Uribe EF, Weingart SN. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Patient Safety. J Patient Saf. 2017;13(3):153-161. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000133.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/creating-just-culture-perioperative-setting
July 13, 2009 - Commentary
Creating a just culture in the perioperative setting.
Citation Text:
Hooven K, Altmiller G. Creating a just culture in the perioperative setting. AORN J. 2024;119(2):152-160. doi:10.1002/aorn.14074.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/severe-hypertension-pregnancy-progress-made-and-future-directions-patient-safety-quality
October 23, 2024 - Commentary
Severe hypertension in pregnancy: progress made and future directions for patient safety, quality improvement, and implementation of a patient safety bundle.
Citation Text:
Prior A, Taylor I, Gibson KS, et al. Severe hypertension in pregnancy: progress made and future directio…
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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
Classic
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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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/037-ss-bed-bathing-chg-cloths-protocol.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Pre-Op Surgical Decolonization Protocol for Staff: Bathing With 2 Percent Chlorhexidine No-Rinse Cloths
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
The following protocol details the process for performing skin decol…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/search.html?page=13
September 01, 2014 - Search Publications
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