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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/final_slides_sept_spotlight_case_when_the_lytes_go_out_slides_08.25.2020-revised.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL SLIDES Sept_Spotlight Case_When the Lytes Go Out_SLIDES_08.25.2020-revised.pptx
Spotlight
When the Lytes Go Out: A Case
of Inpatient Cardiac Arrest
Source and Credits
• This presentation is based on the September 2020 AHRQ WebM&M
Spotlight Case
o See the full article at https://psne…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49514/psn-pdf
July 01, 2006 - One ACE Too Many
July 1, 2006
Juurlink DN. One ACE Too Many. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/one-ace-too-many
The Case
A 72-year-old man with coronary artery disease, diabetes, and recently diagnosed congestive heart failure
presented to the emergency department (ED) with chest pain. An acut…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33850/psn-pdf
January 01, 2018 - EHR Copy and Paste and Patient Safety
January 1, 2018
Dean SM. EHR Copy and Paste and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/ehr-copy-and-paste-and-patient-safety
Perspective
Although the ability to copy and paste text is a central benefit of computing in general, and electronic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49404/psn-pdf
June 01, 2003 - Not a Miscarriage
June 1, 2003
Learman LA. Not a Miscarriage. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/not-miscarriage
The Case
A 32-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 1, with a history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus on metformin, presented
at 7 and 2/7 weeks by last menstrual period (LMP). The patient rep…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49578/psn-pdf
January 01, 2009 - Hospital Admission Due to High-Dose Methotrexate Drug
Interaction
January 1, 2009
Siegel LC, Gandhi TK. Hospital Admission Due to High-Dose Methotrexate Drug Interaction. PSNet
[internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hospital-admission-due-high-dose-methotrexate-drug-interaction
The Case
A 40-year-old wo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49520/psn-pdf
September 01, 2006 - DNR in the OR and Afterwards
September 1, 2006
Lo B. DNR in the OR and Afterwards. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dnr-or-and-afterwards
The Case
An 85-year-old woman with dementia took a mechanical fall at her skilled nursing facility (SNF) and
suffered a fractured femur. After initial eval…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49635/psn-pdf
September 01, 2011 - Central, not Epidural
September 1, 2011
Simmons D. Central, not Epidural. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/central-not-epidural
The Case
A 55-year-old man with lung cancer recently had the lower lobe of his left lung removed. Post-operatively,
he was awake, alert, and oriented to time, place,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.260_slideshow.ppt
February 01, 2012 - Spotlight Case July 2008
Spotlight Case
E-prescribing: E for Error?
1
2
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the February 2012
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Elisa W. Ashton, PharmD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Departm…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49477/psn-pdf
April 01, 2005 - Hold the tPA
April 1, 2005
Fagan SC. Hold the tPA. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hold-tpa
The Case
A 74-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation on warfarin therapy came to the emergency
department (ED) 1 hour after the sudden onset of aphasia and right-sided weakness. A non-co…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49867/psn-pdf
July 02, 2019 - Diuretics and Electrolyte Abnormalities
July 2, 2019
Dreischulte T. Diuretics and Electrolyte Abnormalities. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/diuretics-and-electrolyte-abnormalities
Case Objectives
Recognize that thiazide diuretics can lead to serious adverse events.
State how commonly used t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49590/psn-pdf
January 01, 2010 - Is the Admission Drug Dose Too Low?
August 1, 2009
Kaushal R, Abramson EL. Is the Admission Drug Dose Too Low? PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/admission-drug-dose-too-low
The Case
A 72-year-old man with a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was admitted to
the hospit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49469/psn-pdf
December 01, 2004 - Overriding Considerations
December 1, 2004
Holtzman NA. Overriding Considerations. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/overriding-considerations
The Case
Mrs. G visited her obstetrician for first trimester routine prenatal care. The obstetrician offered genetic
testing for a variety of condition…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49428/psn-pdf
January 01, 2004 - To Resuscitate or Not?
January 1, 2004
Wu AW, Pronovost P. To Resuscitate or Not? PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/resuscitate-or-not
The Case
A critically ill end-stage AIDS patient was hospitalized for end-of-life care. Given the state of his disease,
his code status was Do Not Resuscitate/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49830/psn-pdf
May 01, 2018 - Suicide Risk in the Hospital
May 1, 2018
Mills PD. Suicide Risk in the Hospital. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/suicide-risk-hospital
The Case
A 37-year-old woman with a past medical history of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder
presented to the emergency department (ED)…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33749/psn-pdf
April 01, 2013 - Are Residency Duty Hour Rules Improving Patient Safety?
April 1, 2013
Fletcher KE, Reed DA. Are Residency Duty Hour Rules Improving Patient Safety? PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/are-residency-duty-hour-rules-improving-patient-safety
Perspective
Introduction
The Accreditation Council f…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/safetransitions/safetransitions.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Slide Presentation: An Introduction to Safe Transitions for Patients to New Appointments
An Introduction to Safe Transitions for Patients to New Appointments
Ambulatory Care Facility
Team Presentation
Overview
Purpose and Benefits
Toolkit Components
Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Implementation Steps
Resourc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/beprepared_quickstartfull.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Be Prepared to Be Engaged
Implementation
Quick Start Guide
Be Prepared
To Be Engaged
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care
Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Table of Contents
What Is the Be Prepared To Be Engaged Strategy? .........................…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/pre/measure.html
January 01, 2024 - Measurement
Once the problem or challenge has been identified, measurement will play an important role in defining the magnitude of the problem, assessing the short-term reactions to the TeamSTEPPS training, and ultimately demonstrating improvements that follow TeamSTEPPS implementation.
Measurement is the pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/beprepared_quickstartbrochure.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Be Prepared to Be Engaged (Half Page)
Implementation
Quick Start Guide
Be Prepared
To Be Engaged
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety
in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients
and Families
Table of Contents
What Is the Be Prepared To Be Engaged Strategy? ............…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/cusp-icu-slides.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Engage the Team and Applying CUSP in the ICU Setting Facilitator Guide
Engaging the Team and Applying CUSP in the ICU Setting
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019
April 2022
Objectives
Define key aspects of safety culture and why it is important
Recall…