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The pursuit of perfection: hospitals take heightened actions to reduce adverse events. | PSNet

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November 18, 2020 - Newspaper/Magazine Article The pursuit of perfection: hospitals take heightened actions to reduce adverse events. Citation Text: May EL. The pursuit of perfection: hospitals take heightened actions to reduce adverse events. Healthcare executive. 2012;27(2):26-8, 30-3. Copy Citation …

The culture of a trauma team in relation to human factors. | PSNet

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February 22, 2023 - Study The culture of a trauma team in relation to human factors. Citation Text: Cole E, Crichton N. The culture of a trauma team in relation to human factors. J Clin Nurs. 2006;15(10). doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01566.x. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX E…

Six things every plastic surgeon needs to know about teamwork training and checklists. | PSNet

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September 07, 2016 - Image/Poster Six things every plastic surgeon needs to know about teamwork training and checklists. Citation Text: Harden SW. Six things every plastic surgeon needs to know about teamwork training and checklists. Aesthet Surg J. 2013;33(3):443-8. doi:10.1177/1090820X13477417. Copy Ci…

Hospitals often ignore policies on using qualified medical interpreters. | PSNet

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April 22, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Hospitals often ignore policies on using qualified medical interpreters. Citation Text: Rice S. Language liabilities. To avoid errors, hospitals urged to use qualified interpreters for patients with limited English. Modern healthcare. 2014;44(35):16-8, 20. Co…

The faces of errors: a case-based approach to educating providers, policy makers, and the public about patient safety. | PSNet

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March 13, 2013 - Commentary The faces of errors: a case-based approach to educating providers, policy makers, and the public about patient safety. Citation Text: Wachter R, Shojania KG. The faces of errors: a case-based approach to educating providers, policymakers, and the public about patient safety. J…

Analysis of medical malpractice claims to improve quality of care: cautionary remarks. | PSNet

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May 09, 2012 - Commentary Analysis of medical malpractice claims to improve quality of care: cautionary remarks. Citation Text: Garon-Sayegh P. Analysis of medical malpractice claims to improve quality of care: Cautionary remarks. J Eval Clin Pract. 2019;25(5):744-750. doi:10.1111/jep.13178. Copy Cit…

Disclosing medical errors to patients: a challenge for health care professionals and institutions. | PSNet

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April 19, 2017 - Commentary Disclosing medical errors to patients: a challenge for health care professionals and institutions. Citation Text: Levinson W. Disclosing medical errors to patients: a challenge for health care professionals and institutions. Patient Educ Couns. 2009;76(3):296-9. doi:10.1016/…

Medication errors and patient complications with continuous renal replacement therapy. | PSNet

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June 25, 2009 - Study Medication errors and patient complications with continuous renal replacement therapy. Citation Text: Barletta JF, Barletta G-M, Brophy PD, et al. Medication errors and patient complications with continuous renal replacement therapy. Pediatr Nephrol. 2006;21(6):842-5. Copy Cita…

Incidence, nature and impact of error in surgery. | PSNet

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December 16, 2020 - Study Incidence, nature and impact of error in surgery. Citation Text: Bosma E, Veen EJ, Roukema JA. Incidence, nature and impact of error in surgery. Br J Surg. 2011;98(11):1654-1659. doi:10.1002/bjs.7594. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3…

Inpatient notes: reducing diagnostic error—a new horizon of opportunities for hospital medicine. | PSNet

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February 24, 2021 - Commentary Inpatient notes: reducing diagnostic error—a new horizon of opportunities for hospital medicine. Citation Text: Singh H, Zwaan L. Web Exclusives. Annals for Hospitalists Inpatient Notes - Reducing Diagnostic Error-A New Horizon of Opportunities for Hospital Medicine. Ann Inter…

The patient's role in patient safety. | PSNet

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May 01, 2024 - Review The patient's role in patient safety. Citation Text: Corina I, Abram M, Halperin D. The patient's role in patient safety. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2019;46(2):215-225. doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2019.01.004. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML E…

FDA alerts health care providers, compounders and patients of dosing errors associated with compounded injectable semaglutide products. | PSNet

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February 15, 2024 - Press Release/Announcement FDA alerts health care providers, compounders and patients of dosing errors associated with compounded injectable semaglutide products. Citation Text: FDA alerts health care providers, compounders and patients of dosing errors associated with compounded injecta…

Diagnostic experiences of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. | PSNet

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May 13, 2020 - Study Diagnostic experiences of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Citation Text: Diagnostic experiences of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Visser SN, Zablotsky B, Holbrook JR, Danielson ML, Bitsko RH. Natl Health Stat Report. 2015;(81):1-8. …

Crew resource management training--clinicians' reactions and attitudes. | PSNet

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November 16, 2022 - Study Crew resource management training--clinicians' reactions and attitudes. Citation Text: France DJ, Stiles RA, Gaffney FA, et al. Crew resource management training-Clinicians' reactions and attitudes. AORN J. 2006;82(2):213-224. doi:10.1016/s0001-2092(06)60313-x. Copy Citation …

Implementing bedside handoff in the emergency department: a practice improvement project. | PSNet

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November 14, 2018 - Commentary Implementing bedside handoff in the emergency department: a practice improvement project. Citation Text: Campbell D, Dontje K. Implementing Bedside Handoff in the Emergency Department: A Practice Improvement Project. J Emerg Nurs. 2019;45(2):149-154. doi:10.1016/j.jen.2018.09.…

Avoiding iatrogenic harm to patient and family while discussing goals of care near the end of life. | PSNet

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September 09, 2010 - Review Avoiding iatrogenic harm to patient and family while discussing goals of care near the end of life. Citation Text: Weiner JS, Roth J. Avoiding iatrogenic harm to patient and family while discussing goals of care near the end of life. J Palliat Med. 2006;9(2):451-63. Copy Citat…

Improving reporting of outpatient pediatric medical errors. | PSNet

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March 14, 2022 - Study Improving reporting of outpatient pediatric medical errors. Citation Text: Neuspiel DR, Stubbs EH, Liggin L. Improving Reporting of Outpatient Pediatric Medical Errors. PEDIATRICS. 2011;128(6). doi:10.1542/peds.2011-0477. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTe…

Determining a patient's comfort in inquiring about healthcare providers' hand-washing behavior. | PSNet

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September 03, 2011 - Study Determining a patient's comfort in inquiring about healthcare providers' hand-washing behavior. Citation Text: Clare CA, Afzal O, Knapp K, et al. Determining a patient's comfort in inquiring about healthcare providers' hand-washing behavior. J Patient Saf. 2013;9(2):68-74. doi:10.…

Interdisciplinary teamwork in hospitals: a review and practical recommendations for improvement. | PSNet

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October 10, 2012 - Review Interdisciplinary teamwork in hospitals: a review and practical recommendations for improvement. Citation Text: O'Leary KJ, Sehgal NL, Terrell G, et al. Interdisciplinary teamwork in hospitals: a review and practical recommendations for improvement. J Hosp Med. 2012;7(1):48-54. do…

Improving healthcare quality through organisational peer-to-peer assessment: lessons from the nuclear power industry. | PSNet

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May 24, 2012 - Commentary Improving healthcare quality through organisational peer-to-peer assessment: lessons from the nuclear power industry. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Hudson DW. Improving healthcare quality through organisational peer-to-peer assessment: lessons from the nuclear power industry. …

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