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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/final_feb_2021_spotlight_delay_in_appropriate_dx.pdf
January 01, 2021 - of events--an error pattern commonly referred to
as the “Swiss cheese model”--eventually led to the correct
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865655/psn-pdf
April 24, 2024 - firmness is an insensitive and
unreliable finding, with a sensitivity of 24% and specificity of 55% for correct
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/under-pressure-delayed-diagnosis-compartment-syndrome-after-lower-leg-fracture
November 25, 2020 - firmness is an insensitive and unreliable finding, with a sensitivity of 24% and specificity of 55% for correct
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/discharged-iv-antibiotics-when-issues-arise-who-manages-complications
October 10, 2017 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Discharged with IV antibiotics: When issues arise, who manages the complications?
Citation Text:
Donnelley M, Gintjee TJ, Go J. Discharged with IV antibiotics: When issues arise, who manages the complications?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Qu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ability-practitioners-identify-solid-oral-dosage-tablets
January 02, 2017 - Study
Ability of practitioners to identify solid oral dosage tablets.
Citation Text:
Ability of practitioners to identify solid oral dosage tablets. Schiff GD; Kim S; Seger AC; Bult J; Bates DW.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-mode-and-effects-analysis-health-care-proactive-risk-reduction-third-edition
May 18, 2016 - Book/Report
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Health Care: Proactive Risk Reduction, Third Edition.
Citation Text:
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Health Care: Proactive Risk Reduction, Third Edition. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources; 2010. ISBN: 9781599404066.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-connor-wesley-rn-bsn-patient-safety-concerns-and-lgbtq-population
February 01, 2023 - Say that if I make a mistake, please correct me, if I do not correct myself.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-concerns-and-lgbtq-population
February 01, 2023 - Say that if I make a mistake, please correct me, if I do not correct myself.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867652/psn-pdf
February 26, 2025 - The Evolution of Root Cause Analysis
February 26, 2025
Behrhorst J, Gale B, Van CM. The Evolution of Root Cause Analysis. PSNet [internet]. 2025.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/evolution-root-cause-analysis
Introduction
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a structured approach designed to uncover the direct causes of…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49853/psn-pdf
February 01, 2019 - Adverse Event During Intrahospital Transport
February 1, 2019
Bergman L, Chaboyer W. Adverse Event During Intrahospital Transport. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/adverse-event-during-intrahospital-transport
The Case
A 4-year-old boy underwent surgery under general anesthesia for correction o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/making-do
September 05, 2018 - Making Do
Citation Text:
Bradley LD. Making Do. 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/sites/default/files/2021-06/final_spotlight_miscommunication_possible_artifact_06.21.2021.pdf
January 01, 2021 - Spotlight
Spotlight
The Consequences of Miscommunication
Regarding a Possible Artifact
Source and Credits
• This presentation is based on the June 2021 AHRQ WebM&M
Spotlight Case
o See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
o CME credit is available
o Commentary by: Kriti Gwal, MD
o AHRQ WebM&M Edit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medication-overdose
September 01, 2011 - Medication Overdose
Citation Text:
Kaushal R. Medication Overdose. 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/node/49709/psn-pdf
May 01, 2014 - Raise the Bar
May 1, 2014
Stotts J, Lyndon A. Raise the Bar. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/raise-bar
The Case
A 57-year-old man presented to an ambulatory surgery center for excision of a right groin lipoma. The
patient was seen and evaluated by an anesthesiologist who was new to the cente…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.161_slideshow.ppt
October 01, 2007 - Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003
Spotlight Case October 2007
Do Not Disturb!
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the October 2007
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available online
Commentary by: F. Daniel Duffy, MD, University of Oklahoma, and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49453/psn-pdf
July 01, 2004 - Bowel Prep
July 1, 2004
Nelson D. Bowel Prep. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bowel-prep
The Case
The patient is a 73-year-old woman who 20 years ago underwent treatment for breast cancer. At her
daughter's suggestion, the patient requested referral for colonoscopy, as she understood there w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/61080/psn-pdf
October 28, 2020 - Preventing Complications during Aneurysm Clipping –
the Role of Neuromonitoring.
October 28, 2020
DeLemos C. Preventing Complications during Aneurysm Clipping – the Role of Neuromonitoring. PSNet
[internet]. 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/preventing-complications-during-aneurysm-clipping-role-neuromonitoring
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49560/psn-pdf
April 01, 2008 - The Wrongful Resuscitation
April 1, 2008
Teno JM. The Wrongful Resuscitation. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wrongful-resuscitation
The Case
An 80-year-old man with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, bilateral below-the-knee amputations, and
poor quality of life had previously been r…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49424/psn-pdf
November 01, 2003 - Waiting Too Long
November 1, 2003
Rosen MA. Waiting Too Long. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/waiting-too-long
The Case
A 31-year-old gravida 1, para 1 woman presented at 40 weeks in the early stages of labor having received
limited prenatal care at an outside clinic. Physical exam performed…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49596/psn-pdf
December 01, 2009 - Round-Trip Service
December 1, 2009
McGrath MH. Round-Trip Service. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/round-trip-service
The Case
A 70-year-old man with a long history of degenerative joint disease was experiencing increased symptoms
in his left knee. He was referred by his primary care provid…