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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73388/psn-pdf
June 16, 2021 - Reducing surgical specimen errors through
multidisciplinary quality improvement.
June 16, 2021
Holstine JB, Samora JB. Reducing surgical specimen errors through multidisciplinary quality improvement.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2021;47(9):563-571. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2021.04.003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reduci…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45343/psn-pdf
August 10, 2016 - Medication errors involving the intravenous
administration route: characteristics of voluntarily
reported medication errors.
August 10, 2016
Wolf ZR. Medication Errors Involving the Intravenous Administration Route: Characteristics of Voluntarily
Reported Medication Errors. J Infus Nurs. 2016;39(4):235-48. doi:10.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37859/psn-pdf
June 25, 2008 - What can we learn about patient safety from information
sources within an acute hospital: a step on the ladder of
integrated risk management?
June 25, 2008
Hogan H, Olsen S, Scobie S, et al. What can we learn about patient safety from information sources within
an acute hospital: a step on the ladder of integrated…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/improve/teams-infographic.pdf
March 01, 2017 - Remember T.E.A.M.S. to Improve Safety Culture
T
E
A
M
S
Team
Formation
Excellent
Communication
Assess
What’s
Working
Meet
Monthly
Sustain
Efforts
The most effective teams are diverse. Make sure
your team includes people of differing perspectives
and roles.
Communication should be effective. Commu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60559/psn-pdf
June 03, 2020 - Omissions of care in nursing home settings: a narrative
review.
June 3, 2020
Ogletree AM, Mangrum R, Harris Y, et al. Omissions of care in nursing home settings: a narrative review. J
Am Med Dir Assoc. 2020;21(5):604-614.e6. doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2020.02.016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/omissions-care-nursing-home-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841770/psn-pdf
December 21, 2022 - A recent two-fold increase in medical adverse event
deaths among US inpatients.
December 21, 2022
Oura P, Sajantila A. A recent two-fold increase in medical adverse event deaths among US inpatients. J
Public Health Res. 2022;11(4):227990362211399. doi:10.1177/22799036221139935.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/recent-…
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www.ahrq.gov/npsd/quality-patient-safety/index.html
August 01, 2020 - What is the NPSD’s Role in Quality and Patient Safety?
By enabling providers, PSOs, and, eventually others to contribute nonidentifiable patient safety data to the NPSD, the stage has been set for breakthroughs in our understanding of how best to improve patient safety. The NPSD will facilitate the aggregation …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34700/psn-pdf
January 04, 2017 - Reducing adverse drug events: lessons from a
breakthrough series collaborative.
January 4, 2017
Leape L, Kabcenell AI, Gandhi TK, et al. Reducing adverse drug events: lessons from a breakthrough
series collaborative. Jt Comm J Qual Improv. 2000;26(6):321-31.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-adverse-drug-event…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/index.html
March 01, 2021 - Evidence for Advancing Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. To prevent heart attacks, health care professionals can work with their patients to adopt the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention:
Aspirin use by high-risk individuals
Blood press…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/glossary/active-error-or-active-failure
September 13, 2021 - Active Error (or Active Failure)
September 13, 2021
Anonymous (not verified)
The terms active and latent as applied to errors were coined by Reason . Active errors occur at the point of contact between a human and some aspect of a larger system (e.g., a human machine interface). They are generally readily …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/substance-abuse.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Substance-Related Inpatient Stays Across U.S. States and Counties
Substance-Related Inpatient Stays
Across U.S. States and Counties
From 2013-15, the national inpatient hospital rate was higher for alcohol use (588 stays per 100,000
population) than for opioids (217 per 100,000), cannabis (193 per 100,000 people)…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/sapirstein-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: Transdisciplinary Learning Lab To Eliminate Patient Harm and Reduce Waste
Transdisciplinary Learning Lab to Eliminate Patient Harm and Reduce Waste
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Principal Investigator: Adam Sapirstein, MD
Project Team Members:
Ravi Aron, PhD
Noah Barasch, MS
Howard Carolan, MBA,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hemorrhage_3-communication-speaker-notes.pdf
July 01, 2023 - Errors caused by misunderstood dosage amounts or drugs with similar‐
sounding names were avoided.
23 … Furthermore, errors caused by misunderstood
dosage amounts or drugs with similar‐sounding names were
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/lumbar-fusion-protocol.pdf
June 20, 2024 - • Neurogenic claudication: Pain or weakness in the legs during standing or walking, caused
by nerve … • Radiculopathy: caused by a compressed nerve root that may result in pain, paresthesia,
and reduced
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/neds/NEDS2019Introduction.pdf
September 01, 2021 - HEALTHCARE COST AND UTILIZATION PROJECT — HCUP
HEALTHCARE COST AND UTILIZATION PROJECT — HCUP
A FEDERAL-STATE-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP IN HEALTH DATA
Sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
INTRODUCTION TO
THE HCUP NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SAMPLE (NEDS)
2019
These page…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/about/ncepcr-older-adults-presentation.pptx
March 15, 2025 - Because fragmentation is caused by many factors, no single intervention will fix the problem.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/reflexive-diagnosis-primary-care
April 01, 2008 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
A "Reflexive" Diagnosis in Primary Care
Citation Text:
Betjemann J, Josephson AS. A "Reflexive" Diagnosis in Primary Care. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2014.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/implementing-fall-prevention-program
November 29, 2023 - Implementing a Fall Prevention Program
Frances Healey, RN, PhD | December 1, 2011
View more articles from the same authors.
Citation Text:
Healey F. Implementing a Fall Prevention Program. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Qualit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/when-lytes-go-out-case-inpatient-cardiac-arrest
February 01, 2023 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
When the Lytes Go Out: A Case of Inpatient Cardiac Arrest
Citation Text:
Stripe B, Zuidema D. When the Lytes Go Out: A Case of Inpatient Cardiac Arrest . PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2020.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/npsd-portfolios-summary-profile-2014.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Patient Safety Organizations: A Summary of 2014 Profiles
Patient Safety Organizations:
A Summary of 2014 Profiles
The safety of patients in health care settings remains
a national priority and an important challenge. The
Patient Safety Organization (PSO) program, which
was authorized by the Patient Safety and Qu…