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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49779/psn-pdf
January 01, 2017 - The Empty Bag
December 1, 2016
Vincent C. The Empty Bag. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/empty-bag
The Case
A 90-year-old woman with end-stage dementia was admitted to an acute care hospital for treatment of a
hip fracture after a fall at a nursing home. During the hospitalization, her kidne…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33767/psn-pdf
May 01, 2014 - Innovations in Promoting Hand Hygiene Compliance
May 1, 2014
Marra AR, Edmond MB. Innovations in Promoting Hand Hygiene Compliance. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/innovations-promoting-hand-hygiene-compliance
Perspective
One hundred sixty-five years after the publication of Ignaz Semmel…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/safety-challenges-supervision-and-night-coverage-academic-residency
February 21, 2024 - The Safety Challenges of Supervision and Night Coverage in Academic Residency
Citation Text:
Raffel K. The Safety Challenges of Supervision and Night Coverage in Academic Residency. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33678/psn-pdf
January 01, 2009 - In Conversation with…Thomas H. Gallagher, MD
January 1, 2009
In Conversation with…Thomas H. Gallagher, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withthomas-h-gallagher-md
Editor's note: Thomas H. Gallagher, MD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and the
Departme…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withalbert-wu-md-mph
February 26, 2025 - In Conversation with...Albert Wu, MD, MPH
July 1, 2008
Citation Text:
In Conversation with..Albert Wu, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2008.In Conversation with...Albert Wu, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Departm…
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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/49816/psn-pdf
January 01, 2018 - A Painful Medication Reconciliation Mishap
January 1, 2018
Chou R. A Painful Medication Reconciliation Mishap. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/painful-medication-reconciliation-mishap
Case Objectives
Recognize that substance use disorders are common in patients with acute pain.
Understand th…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33729/psn-pdf
May 01, 2012 - The Emergence of the Trigger Tool as the Premier
Measurement Strategy for Patient Safety
May 1, 2012
Sharek PJ. The Emergence of the Trigger Tool as the Premier Measurement Strategy for Patient Safety.
PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/emergence-trigger-tool-premier-measurement-strategy-pa…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/kowozer-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Mortality Assessment in Lung Cancer Resection
Final Progress Report
Mortality Assessment in Lung Cancer Resection
University of Virginia
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2014
Principal Investigator: Benjamin D. Kozower, MD, MPH
Project Officer: Kay Anderson, PhD
I would like to …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49516/psn-pdf
August 01, 2006 - Physical Diagnosis: A Lost Art?
August 1, 2006
Thompson GR, Verghese A. Physical Diagnosis: A Lost Art? PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/physical-diagnosis-lost-art
Case Objectives
Appreciate the decline in proficiency and reliance on physical examination skills among health care
providers.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49712/psn-pdf
June 01, 2014 - May I Have Another?—Medication Error
June 1, 2014
Wolf MS. May I Have Another?—Medication Error. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/may-i-have-another-medication-error
The Case
A 40-year-old man was admitted to the hospital after having a seizure. Upon admission, the patient, a
pharmacology-tra…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module3/putoolkit_module3_tools.docx
June 02, 2025 - Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit
Module 3 Tools
3A: Pressure Ulcer Prevention Pathway for Acute Care
3B: Elements of a Comprehensive Skin Assessment
3C: Pressure Ulcer Identification Notepad
3D: The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk
3E: Norton Scale
3F: Care Plan
3G: Pat…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/forming-cuspteam-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Forming a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Team
SAY:
Today, we will briefly revisit the key concepts of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program or CUSP. Then, we will dive into a focused di…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/forming-cusp-team-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - Forming a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Team: Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: Forming a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Team
Say:
Today, we will briefly revisit the key concepts of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program or CUSP. …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/pt-experience-measures.pdf
March 20, 2017 - Patient Experience Measures from the CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey
CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey and Instructions
Patient Experience Measures from the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey
Document No. 909
Updated 3/20/17
Patient Experience Measures from the
CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey
Introduction.....................…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/translating-cahps-surveys.pdf
January 17, 2017 - Translating CAHPS Surveys
Translating CAHPS® Surveys
Contents
Purpose of this Document ............................................................................................................................. 1
Select Translation Team Members ..................................................................…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49602/psn-pdf
April 01, 2010 - Anticoagulation: Held Too Long
April 1, 2010
Dunn AS. Anticoagulation: Held Too Long. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/anticoagulation-held-too-long
The Case
A 68-year-old woman with a history of mitral valve replacement with a mechanical valve was admitted with
abdominal pain. Because of the…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/safeguarding-diagnostic-testing-point-care
September 30, 2011 - Safeguarding Diagnostic Testing at the Point of Care
Citation Text:
Kost GJ, Ehrmeyer SS. Safeguarding Diagnostic Testing at the Point of Care. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2017.
Copy Citation
Format:
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49498/psn-pdf
January 01, 2006 - An Ounce of Prevention
January 1, 2006
Kucher N. An Ounce of Prevention. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/ounce-prevention
Case Objectives
Assess risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized patients
List recommended strategies for VTE prevention for various risk groups
Identify pat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.113_slideshow.ppt
January 01, 2006 - Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003
Spotlight Case January 2006
An Ounce of Prevention
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the Jan. 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: Nils Kucher, MD; University Ho…