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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dont-dismiss-dangerous-obstetric-hemorrhage
August 21, 2024 - Tested examples of all of these tools are available.( 6,8 ) Reporting and systems learning actions,
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psnet.ahrq.gov/curated-article-libraries
March 18, 2025 - Curated Libraries
Curated Libraries are groupings of PSNet content, curated by AHRQ and by other experts in the patient safety field.
Watch the video to learn more about how this new feature works and how it can be of benefit to you.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bloody-bp-cuff
June 21, 2016 - One study from the operating room revealed blood contamination of approximately 30% of surfaces tested
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/artificial-intelligence-and-diagnostic-errors
January 31, 2020 - Artificial Intelligence and Diagnostic Errors
January 31, 2020
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Hall KK, Fitall E. Artificial Intelligence and Diagnostic Errors. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Hea…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-david-gruen-md
January 31, 2020 - In Conversation With... David Gruen, MD
January 31, 2020
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In Conversation With.. David Gruen, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2020.In Conversation With... David Gruen, MD. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49831/psn-pdf
June 01, 2018 - Chest Pain in a Rural Hospital
June 1, 2018
MacKinney CA, Mohr NM. Chest Pain in a Rural Hospital. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/chest-pain-rural-hospital
Case Objectives
Recognize that a significant proportion of the Unites States population receives care in rural safety
net emergency dep…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dangerous-dialysis
June 12, 2024 - The patient was tested for HIV and hepatitis viruses and was treated for 3 months with postexposure prophylaxis
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primers-0
March 15, 2025 - Primers
Guides for key topics in patient safety through context, epidemiology, and relevant AHRQ PSNet content. The Patient Safety 101 Primer provides an overview of the patient safety field and covers key definitions and concepts.
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Clinical Decision Support Systems
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/integrating-multiple-medication-decision-support-systems-how-will-we-make-it-all-work
May 01, 2008 - If drug–drug interaction systems were tested using simulation, many of them would have shown high alert … In summary, medication decision support needs to be extensively field-tested, and designs need to be
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/neurological-red-flags-missed-stroke-after-intermittent-episodes-dizziness-and-headache
February 08, 2023 - by the Dix-Hallpike test, transient (resolves within 60 seconds if the affected canal is kept in the tested … posterior canal BPPV is upbeating torsional nystagmus beating towards the lower ear (the side being tested … BPPV is horizontal, usually beating towards the ground; it changes direction when the other ear is tested
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/unexplained-apnea-under-anesthesia
December 01, 2005 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Unexplained Apnea Under Anesthesia
Citation Text:
Barach P. Unexplained Apnea Under Anesthesia. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2003.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/loss-trust-and-missed-diagnosis
October 31, 2023 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
A Loss of Trust and a Missed Diagnosis
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Landefeld J, Teasdale S, Jain S. A Loss of Trust and a Missed Diagnosis. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2022.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-witheric-coleman-md-mph
December 01, 2007 - EC: We have formally tested the model using both advance practice nurses and registered nurses. … Fortunately, a number of tested interventions and expert recommendations are available to improve care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/care-transitions
December 01, 2007 - Fortunately, a number of tested interventions and expert recommendations are available to improve care … EC: We have formally tested the model using both advance practice nurses and registered nurses.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/ultrasound-looked-fine-point-care-ultrasound-and-patient-safety
December 01, 2012 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
"The Ultrasound Looked Fine": Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Patient Safety
Citation Text:
Lewiss RE. "The Ultrasound Looked Fine": Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and H…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/medication-safety-nursing-homes-whats-wrong-and-how-fix-it
August 01, 2012 - Medication Safety in Nursing Homes: What's Wrong and How to Fix It
Jerry Gurwitz, MD | August 1, 2012
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Gurwitz JH. Medication Safety in Nursing Homes: What's Wrong and How to Fix I…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-christopher-p-landrigan-md-mph
April 01, 2013 - In Conversation With… Christopher P. Landrigan, MD, MPH
April 1, 2013
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In Conversation With… Christopher P. Landrigan, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-office-based-care-settings
January 31, 2024 - Patient Safety in Office-Based Care Settings
Richard Ricciardi, Ph.D., CRNP, FAANP, FAAN; Merton Lee, PharmD, PhD; Sarah E. Mossburg, RN, PhD
| January 31, 2024
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Ricciardi R, L…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withrichard-ricciardi-about-office-based-patient-safety
January 31, 2024 - In Conversation with...Richard Ricciardi about Office-Based Patient Safety
Richard Ricciardi, Ph.D., CRNP, FAANP, FAAN | January 31, 2024
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Ricciardi R, Lee M, Mossburg S. In Conversatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/double-dosing-rules
February 03, 2010 - Must be examined for risk and pilot-tested for workability.