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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49413/psn-pdf
September 01, 2003 - Did We Forget Something?
September 1, 2003
Gibbs VC. Did We Forget Something? PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/did-we-forget-something
The Case
A 76-year-old-man underwent right aorto-iliac aneurysm repair. He developed postoperative fever, initially
attributed to ventilator-associated pneumo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49389/psn-pdf
February 01, 2003 - Procedural Mishap: Learning Curve?
February 1, 2003
Gibbs VC, Leape L. Procedural Mishap: Learning Curve? PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/procedural-mishap-learning-curve
The Case
A 28-year-old multiparous obese female presented for laparoscopic tubal ligation. The patient had
undesired fert…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867655/psn-pdf
February 26, 2025 - Learning Health Systems for Patient Safety
February 26, 2025
Savitz LA, Sousane Z, Mossburg SE. Learning Health Systems for Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2025.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/learning-health-systems-patient-safety
Despite an observable decrease in adverse events in health care over time, rat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/forgotten-drip
April 01, 2014 - The Forgotten Drip
Citation Text:
Josephson AS. The Forgotten Drip. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2008.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/security-lapse
December 18, 2019 - Security Lapse
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Mason D. Security Lapse. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/check-bags
January 03, 2017 - Check the Bags
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Caldwell M, Dracup KA. Check the Bags. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2003.
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November 01, 2017 - Specimen Almost Lost
November 1, 2017
Hehe YK. Specimen Almost Lost. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/specimen-almost-lost
The Case
A 29-year-old woman presented to the hospital with a rash that had spread across her legs and abdomen.
She was admitted to the medicine service for further evalu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49406/psn-pdf
June 01, 2003 - The Dangerous Detour
June 1, 2003
Gibson J, HTaylor D. The Dangerous Detour. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dangerous-detour
The Case
Following an overdose of alcohol and Ativan, a 26-year-old woman was admitted to the Medicine service
for observation after being placed on a 72-hour hold by…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73412/psn-pdf
August 01, 2022 - “Behavioral Health Vital Signs” Initiative Increases Patient
Education and Disclosure about Interpersonal Violence
(IPV)
June 30, 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/behavioral-health-vital-signs-initiative-increases-patient-education-and-
disclosure
Summary
The Behavioral Health Vital Signs (BHVS) screener i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49727/psn-pdf
March 01, 2015 - Critical Opportunity Lost
March 1, 2015
Genzen JR, Signorelli HN. Critical Opportunity Lost. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/critical-opportunity-lost
The Case
A 55-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with new onset chest pain. She
reported eating a heavy dinner the pre…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/836942/psn-pdf
April 27, 2022 - Saline Flush Leads to Acute Paralysis of an Awake
Patient: Risks of Improper Medication Labeling in an
Operating Room
April 27, 2022
Kriss RS. Saline Flush Leads to Acute Paralysis of an Awake Patient: Risks of Improper Medication
Labeling in an Operating Room. PSNet [internet]. 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-m…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49471/psn-pdf
December 01, 2004 - Carpe Diem (Seize the Day)
December 1, 2004
Krumholz A. Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/carpe-diem-seize-day
The Case
A 53-year-old man presented for a new patient visit at a local medical clinic. He had several chronic
medical conditions including hypertension, h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49487/psn-pdf
August 21, 2005 - Surprise Wire
August 21, 2005
Pearl JM, Donaldson NE. Surprise Wire. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/surprise-wire
The Case
A 39-year-old man with a history of liver disease presented to the emergency department (ED) with
gastrointestinal bleeding and altered mental status. Due to his clinic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.116_slideshow.ppt
February 01, 2006 - Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003
Spotlight Case February 2006
Lost in Transition
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the February 2006 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available through the Web site
Commentary by: Christopher Beach, MD; Northwe…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.146_slideshow.ppt
March 01, 2007 - Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003
Spotlight Case March 2007
Failure to Report
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the March 2007
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available through the Web site
Commentary by: Patrice L. Spath, BA, RHIT, Brown-Sp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/radiation-safety
September 15, 2024 - Radiation Safety
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Radiation Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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March 01, 2015 - Handoffs and Transitions
January 22, 2014
Sehgal NL. Handoffs and Transitions. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/handoffs-and-transitions
Annual Perspective 2014
Despite recent efforts to promote clinical integration, the United States health care system remains highly
fragmented. From it…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49757/psn-pdf
April 01, 2016 - Situational Awareness and Patient Safety
April 1, 2016
Farnan JE. Situational Awareness and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/situational-awareness-and-patient-safety
The Case
A 40-year-old woman with a history of cirrhosis and known esophageal varices was admitted to the hospit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/final_spotlight_case_open_wound_of_the_elbow_slides_09.19.2024.pptx
January 01, 2024 - treated with delayed primary closure 3 to 5 days after injury, when the risk of infection is often decreased
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-amid-nursing-workforce-challenges
April 24, 2024 - Patient Safety Amid Nursing Workforce Challenges
Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, Merton Lee, PharmD, PhD, Sarah E. Mossburg, RN, PhD | April 24, 2024
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