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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-are-we-missing-quality-intraoperative-handover-and-after-introduction-checklist
January 12, 2022 - Study
What are we missing? The quality of intraoperative handover before and after introduction of a checklist.
Citation Text:
Lane S, Gross M, Arzola C, et al. What are we missing? The quality of intraoperative handover before and after introduction of a checklist. Can J Anaesth. 2022;6…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-trends-2021-analysis-288882-serious-events-and-incidents-nations-largest-event
May 19, 2021 - Study
Patient safety trends in 2021: an analysis of 288,882 serious events and incidents from the nation’s largest event reporting database.
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Kepner S, Jones RM. Patient safety trends in 2021: an analysis of 288,882 serious events and incidents from the nation’s largest eve…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eliminating-explicit-and-implicit-biases-health-care-evidence-and-research-needs
May 11, 2016 - Review
Eliminating explicit and implicit biases in health care: evidence and research needs.
Citation Text:
Vela MB, Erondu AI, Smith NA, et al. Eliminating explicit and implicit biases in health care: evidence and research needs. Annu Rev Public Health. 2022;43(1):477-501. doi:10.1146/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/one-stop-diagnostic-breast-clinics-how-often-are-breast-cancers-missed
August 04, 2021 - Study
One-stop diagnostic breast clinics: how often are breast cancers missed?
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Britton P, Duffy SW, Sinnatamby R, et al. One-stop diagnostic breast clinics: how often are breast cancers missed? Br J Cancer. 2009;100(12). doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6605082.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analyzing-and-mitigating-risks-patient-harm-during-operating-room-intensive-care-unit-patient
October 05, 2022 - Commentary
Analyzing and mitigating the risks of patient harm during operating room to intensive care unit patient handoffs.
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Martins NRS, Martinez EZ, Simões CM, et al. Analyzing and mitigating the risks of patient harm during operating room to intensive care unit patient …
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/syphilis-nonpregnant-adults-adolescents-screening-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
September 27, 2022 - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation on Screening for Syphilis Infection
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues
Final Recommendation on Screening for Syphilis Infection
Task Force recommends screening people at increased risk fo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/shining-light-safer-health-care-through-transparency
November 23, 2016 - Book/Report
Shining a Light: Safer Health Care Through Transparency.
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Shining a Light: Safer Health Care Through Transparency. Boston, MA: National Patient Safety Foundation Lucian Leape Institute; January 2015.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/more-algorithms-analysis-safety-events-involving-ml-enabled-medical-devices-reported-fda
May 01, 2019 - Study
More than algorithms: an analysis of safety events involving ML-enabled medical devices reported to the FDA.
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Lyell D, Wang Y, Coiera E, et al. More than algorithms: an analysis of safety events involving ML-enabled medical devices reported to the FDA. J Am Med Inform…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysis-structure-and-content-dashboards-used-monitor-patient-safety-inpatient-setting
March 09, 2022 - Study
An analysis of the structure and content of dashboards used to monitor patient safety in the inpatient setting.
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Kuznetsova M, Frits ML, Dulgarian S, et al. An analysis of the structure and content of dashboards used to monitor patient safety in the inpatient setting.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potential-leveraging-machine-learning-filter-medication-alerts
July 22, 2020 - Study
The potential for leveraging machine learning to filter medication alerts.
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Liu S, Kawamoto K, Del Fiol G, et al. The potential for leveraging machine learning to filter medication alerts. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2022;29(5):891-899. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocab292.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/defining-avoidable-healthcare-associated-harm-prisons-mixed-method-development-study
August 04, 2021 - Study
Defining avoidable healthcare-associated harm in prisons: a mixed-method development study.
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Keers RN, Wainwright V, McFadzean J, et al. Defining avoidable healthcare-associated harm in prisons: a mixed-method development study. PLOS One. 2023;18(3):e0282021. doi:10.1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/inter-hospital-transfer-independent-risk-factor-hospital-associated-infection
August 26, 2011 - Study
Inter-hospital transfer is an independent risk factor for hospital-associated infection.
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Gardner C, Rubinfeld IS, Gupta AH, et al. Inter-hospital transfer is an independent risk factor for hospital-associated infection. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2024;25(2):125-132. doi:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/inappropriate-prescribing-opioids-patients-undergoing-surgery
June 30, 2021 - Study
Inappropriate prescribing of opioids for patients undergoing surgery.
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Varady NH, Worsham CM, Chen AF, et al. Inappropriate prescribing of opioids for patients undergoing surgery. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2022;119(49):e2210226119. doi:10.1073/pnas.2210226119.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-safety-culture-surgical-site-infection-outcomes
October 23, 2024 - Study
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Association of safety culture with surgical site infection outcomes.
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Fan CJ, Pawlik TM, Daniels T, et al. Association of safety culture with surgical site infection outcomes. J Am Coll Surg. 2016;222(2):122-128. doi:10.1016/j.jamcoll…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-clinical-practice-patients-hospitalised-mental-health-wards-during-suicidal-crisis
August 17, 2022 - Study
Safe clinical practice for patients hospitalised in mental health wards during a suicidal crisis: qualitative study of patient experiences.
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Berg SH, Rørtveit K, Walby FA, et al. Safe clinical practice for patients hospitalised in mental health wards during a suicidal…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-events-involving-telehealth-veterans-health-administration
October 26, 2022 - Review
Adverse events involving telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration.
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Mills PD, Tomolo A, Yackel EE. Adverse events involving telehealth in the Veterans Health Administration. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024;Epub Dec 20. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2024.12.002.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-patient-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - A Patient’s Guide to Warm Handoffs
Why is it important?
A warm handoff:
■ Lets you hear what your providers are saying
about your health and your plan of care.
■ Encourages you to speak up, ask questions,
and join the conversation about your health.
■ Gives you a chance to correct or clarify
any information…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-obesity-and-safety-inpatient-settings-systematic-literature-review
November 12, 2014 - Review
Pediatric obesity and safety in inpatient settings: a systematic literature review.
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Halvorson EE, Irby MB, Skelton JA. Pediatric obesity and safety in inpatient settings: a systematic literature review. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2014;53(10):975-87. doi:10.1177/000992281…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-clinicians.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Clinicians
Why is it important?
Communication breakdowns can result in
medical errors. Warm handoffs can help
address communication issues and:
■ Engage patients and families and
encourage them to ask questions.
■ Allow patients to clarify or correct the
information exchanged.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-staff.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Staff
Why is it important?
Warm handoffs can:
■ Engage patients and families as team
members.
■ Allow patients to clarify or correct the
information exchanged.
■ Build relationships.
■ Provide a safety check.
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
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