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Tort claims and adverse events in emergency medical services. | PSNet

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January 02, 2008 - Study Tort claims and adverse events in emergency medical services. Citation Text: Wang HE, Fairbanks RJ, Shah M, et al. Tort claims and adverse events in emergency medical services. Ann Emerg Med. 2008;52(3):256-62. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.02.011. Copy Citation Format: …

Distractions in the anesthesia work environment: impact on patient safety? Report of a meeting sponsored by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. | PSNet

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July 24, 2024 - Commentary Distractions in the anesthesia work environment: impact on patient safety? Report of a meeting sponsored by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. Citation Text: van Pelt M, Weinger MB. Distractions in the Anesthesia Work Environment: Impact on Patient Safety? Report of a M…

Anaesthetists' management of oxygen pipeline failure: room for improvement. | PSNet

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January 28, 2009 - Study Anaesthetists' management of oxygen pipeline failure: room for improvement. Citation Text: Weller JM, Merry AF, Warman GR, et al. Anaesthetists' management of oxygen pipeline failure: room for improvement. Anaesthesia. 2007;62(2):122-6. Copy Citation Format: Google …

How to prevent the top 4 medication errors. | PSNet

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May 20, 2020 - Newspaper/Magazine Article How to prevent the top 4 medication errors. Citation Text: How to prevent the top 4 medication errors. Sederstrom J. Drug Topics. September 17, 2018. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share …

The ‘new view’ of human error. Origins, ambiguities, successes and critiques. | PSNet

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August 12, 2020 - Commentary The ‘new view’ of human error. Origins, ambiguities, successes and critiques. Citation Text: Le Coze JC. The ‘new view’ of human error. Origins, ambiguities, successes and critiques. Safety Sci. 2022;154:105853. doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2022.105853. Copy Citation Format: …

Effectiveness of a course designed to teach handoffs to medical students. | PSNet

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April 12, 2023 - Study Effectiveness of a course designed to teach handoffs to medical students. Citation Text: Chu ES, Reid M, Burden M, et al. Effectiveness of a course designed to teach handoffs to medical students. J Hosp Med. 2010;5(6):344-8. doi:10.1002/jhm.633. Copy Citation Format: …

Use of the common gas outlet for supplementary oxygen during Caesarean section. | PSNet

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August 04, 2021 - Commentary Use of the common gas outlet for supplementary oxygen during Caesarean section. Citation Text: Edsell MEG, Erasmus PD. Use of the common gas outlet for supplementary oxygen during Caesarean section. Anaesthesia. 2005;60(11):1152-3. Copy Citation Format: Google …

Will human factors restore faith in the GMC? | PSNet

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January 12, 2022 - Commentary Will human factors restore faith in the GMC? Citation Text: Morgan L, Benson D, McCulloch P. Will human factors restore faith in the GMC? BMJ. 2019;364:l1037. doi:10.1136/bmj.l1037. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 X…

The culture of safety: results of an organization-wide survey in 15 California hospitals. | PSNet

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November 18, 2009 - Study Classic The culture of safety: results of an organization-wide survey in 15 California hospitals. Citation Text: Singer SJ, Gaba DM, Geppert JJ, et al. The culture of safety: results of an organization-wide survey in 15 California hospitals. Qual Saf Hea…

Reforming the Veterans Health Administration—beyond palliation of symptoms. | PSNet

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May 11, 2019 - Commentary Reforming the Veterans Health Administration—beyond palliation of symptoms. Citation Text: Giroir BP, Wilensky GR. Reforming the Veterans Health Administration--Beyond Palliation of Symptoms. N Engl J Med. 2015;373(18):1693-5. doi:10.1056/NEJMp1511438. Copy Citation Form…

Preventable errors in the operating room--part 2: retained foreign objects, sharps injuries, and wrong site surgery. | PSNet

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April 25, 2018 - Review Preventable errors in the operating room--part 2: retained foreign objects, sharps injuries, and wrong site surgery. Citation Text: Dagi F, Berguer R, Moore S, et al. Preventable errors in the operating room--part 2: retained foreign objects, sharps injuries, and wrong site surg…

Identifying quality markers of a safe surgical ward: an interview study of patients, clinical staff, and administrators. | PSNet

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June 17, 2015 - Study Identifying quality markers of a safe surgical ward: an interview study of patients, clinical staff, and administrators. Citation Text: Hassen Y, Singh P, Pucher PH, et al. Identifying quality markers of a safe surgical ward: An interview study of patients, clinical staff, and admi…

Enhancing pediatric perioperative patient safety. | PSNet

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January 28, 2015 - Commentary Enhancing pediatric perioperative patient safety. Citation Text: Johnson Q, McVey J. Enhancing Pediatric Perioperative Patient Safety. AORN J. 2017;106(5):434-442. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2017.09.007. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 X…

Retained foreign bodies after surgery. | PSNet

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November 23, 2011 - Study Retained foreign bodies after surgery. Citation Text: Lincourt AE, Harrell A, Cristiano J, et al. Retained Foreign Bodies After Surgery. Journal of Surgical Research. 2007;138(2). doi:10.1016/j.jss.2006.08.001. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote…

Effect of surgical safety checklists on pediatric surgical complications in Ontario. | PSNet

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December 07, 2016 - Study Effect of surgical safety checklists on pediatric surgical complications in Ontario. Citation Text: O'Leary JD, Wijeysundera DN, Crawford MW. Effect of surgical safety checklists on pediatric surgical complications in Ontario. CMAJ. 2016;188(9):E191-E198. doi:10.1503/cmaj.151333. …

Alcohol and drug testing of health professionals following preventable adverse events: a bad idea. | PSNet

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January 02, 2017 - Commentary Alcohol and drug testing of health professionals following preventable adverse events: a bad idea. Citation Text: Banja J. Alcohol and drug testing of health professionals following preventable adverse events: a bad idea. Am J Bioeth. 2014;14(12):25-36. doi:10.1080/15265161.20…

Implementing a surgical checklist: more than checking a box. | PSNet

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July 16, 2014 - Study Implementing a surgical checklist: more than checking a box. Citation Text: Levy SM, Senter CE, Hawkins RB, et al. Implementing a surgical checklist: more than checking a box. Surgery. 2012;152(3):331-6. doi:10.1016/j.surg.2012.05.034. Copy Citation Format: DOI Goog…

FDA advises health care professionals and patients about insulin pen packaging and dispensing. | PSNet

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June 22, 2011 - Press Release/Announcement FDA advises health care professionals and patients about insulin pen packaging and dispensing. Citation Text: FDA advises health care professionals and patients about insulin pen packaging and dispensing. MedWatch Safety Alert. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Dr…

Infusion medication error reduction by two-person verification: a quality improvement initiative. | PSNet

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June 19, 2019 - Commentary Infusion medication error reduction by two-person verification: a quality improvement initiative. Citation Text: Subramanyam R, Mahmoud M, Buck D, et al. Infusion Medication Error Reduction by Two-Person Verification: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatrics. 2016;138(6). …

A practical approach to measure the quality of handwritten medication orders: a tool for improvement. | PSNet

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September 24, 2010 - Study A practical approach to measure the quality of handwritten medication orders: a tool for improvement. Citation Text: Garbutt J, Milligan P, McNaughton C, et al. A Practical Approach to Measure the Quality of Handwritten Medication Orders. J Patient Saf. 2008;1(4). doi:10.1097/01.…

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