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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49639/psn-pdf
November 01, 2011 - Near Miss with Bedside Medications
November 1, 2011
Wu AW. Near Miss with Bedside Medications. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/near-miss-bedside-medications
Case Objectives
Understanding the definition of near miss—also known as close call.
Appreciate the importance of close calls in reducin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33738/psn-pdf
December 01, 2012 - In Conversation With... John G. Reiling, PhD
December 1, 2012
In Conversation With.. John G. Reiling, PhD. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-john-g-reiling-phd
Editor's note: John G. Reiling, PhD, is president and CEO of Safe by Design. Dr. Reiling consults with
hospitals and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/853773/psn-pdf
September 27, 2023 - A Double “Never Event”: Wrong Patient and Wrong Side.
September 27, 2023
Bellini A, Salcedo ES. A Double “Never Event”: Wrong Patient and Wrong Side. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/double-never-event-wrong-patient-and-wrong-side
The Case
A first-year orthopedic surgery resident was consulted…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49663/psn-pdf
September 01, 2012 - Peripheral IV in Too Long
September 1, 2012
Fang C-T. Peripheral IV in Too Long. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/peripheral-iv-too-long
Case Objectives
Appreciate the complications associated with peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters.
Describe the optimal sterile technique that should be us…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33885/psn-pdf
August 01, 2019 - In Conversation With… Susan Smith, MD
August 1, 2019
In Conversation With… Susan Smith, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-susan-smith-md
Editor's note: Dr. Smith, a family medicine physician, is chief faculty practices officer for UCSF Health.
Over the past 3–4 years, the …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49552/psn-pdf
January 01, 2008 - How Do Providers Recover From Errors?
January 1, 2008
West CP. How Do Providers Recover From Errors? PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/how-do-providers-recover-errors
Case Objectives
Describe the provider-specific prevalence of medical errors.
Appreciate the impact of medical errors on care pr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33663/psn-pdf
September 15, 2008 - Implementing a Patient Safety Program at a Large
National Health System
January 1, 2008
Hauck LD, Jacob J. Implementing a Patient Safety Program at a Large National Health System. PSNet
[internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/implementing-patient-safety-program-large-national-health-system
Perspectiv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33841/psn-pdf
September 01, 2017 - In Conversation With… Andrew Gettinger, MD
September 1, 2017
In Conversation With… Andrew Gettinger, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-andrew-gettinger-md
Editor's note: Dr. Gettinger is the Chief Medical Information Officer and the Executive Director of the
Office of Cli…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33746/psn-pdf
March 01, 2013 - In Conversation With… David M. Gaba, MD
March 1, 2013
In Conversation With… David M. Gaba, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-david-m-gaba-md
Editor's note: David M. Gaba, MD, is a Professor of Anesthesia at the Stanford University School of
Medicine. An international leade…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.464_slideshow.ppt
January 01, 2019 - Spotlight
Spotlight
Mistaken Attribution, Diagnostic Misstep
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Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the January 2019 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Timothy R. Kreider, MD, PhD, and John Q. Young, MD, MPP, PhD
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49799/psn-pdf
July 01, 2017 - Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture
July 1, 2017
Doernberg S. Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delayed-recognition-positive-blood-culture
The Case
A 58-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer recently treated with immunosuppress…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33696/psn-pdf
June 01, 2010 - In Conversation with…Pat Croskerry, MD, PhD
June 1, 2010
In Conversation with…Pat Croskerry, MD, PhD. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withpat-croskerry-md-phd
Editor's note: Pat Croskerry, MD, PhD, is a professor in emergency medicine at Dalhousie University in
Halifax, Nova…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33704/psn-pdf
December 01, 2010 - In Conversation with...Geri Amori, PhD
December 1, 2010
In Conversation with..Geri Amori, PhD. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withgeri-amori-phd
Editor's note: Geri Amori, PhD, is Vice President for the Education Center at The Risk Management and
Patient Safety Institute, a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49642/psn-pdf
December 01, 2011 - Order Interrupted by Text: Multitasking Mishap
December 1, 2011
Halamka J. Order Interrupted by Text: Multitasking Mishap. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/order-interrupted-text-multitasking-mishap
Case Objectives
State the prevalence of mobile devices among clinicians and their common health…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49543/psn-pdf
September 01, 2007 - Medication Reconciliation: Whose Job Is It?
September 1, 2007
Poon EG. Medication Reconciliation: Whose Job Is It? PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medication-reconciliation-whose-job-it
Case Objectives
Appreciate the prevalence and impact of medication discrepancies at times of transition in …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49699/psn-pdf
February 01, 2014 - Multifactorial Medication Mishap
February 1, 2014
Yang A. Multifactorial Medication Mishap. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/multifactorial-medication-mishap
Case Objectives
Understand the system-based causes of medication errors.
Describe a model for a systems approach to error analysis.
Id…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49606/psn-pdf
August 01, 2010 - Weighing In on Surgical Safety
August 1, 2010
Brodsky JB, Margarson M. Weighing In on Surgical Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weighing-surgical-safety
Case Objectives
Identify the comorbidites associated with obesity that place patients at higher risk for surgical
complications.
Un…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60172/psn-pdf
March 01, 2021 - Verification Screen That Includes Prominent Patient
Photograph Significantly Reduces Errors Caused by
Orders Placed in Wrong Chart
Originally published on June 12, 2020
Last updated on January 11, 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/verification-screen-includes-prominent-patient-photograph-significantly-
reduc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49573/psn-pdf
January 01, 2009 - Dangerous Shift
November 1, 2008
Patterson ES. Dangerous Shift. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dangerous-shift
Case Objectives
Review the evidence base on erroneous actions related to shift changes.
Understand the limits of standardizing handoffs in preventing errors at shift change.
Expla…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33723/psn-pdf
December 01, 2011 - Implementing a Fall Prevention Program
December 1, 2011
Healey F. Implementing a Fall Prevention Program. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/implementing-fall-prevention-program
Perspective
Throughout the developed world, most hospital beds are occupied by older people, many of whom have
b…