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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-sigall-k-bell-md
February 26, 2025 - Studies demonstrate enhanced trust in the provider.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33866/psn-pdf
September 01, 2018 - Studies demonstrate enhanced trust in the provider.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/853080/psn-pdf
August 30, 2023 - Virtual Nursing: Improving Patient Care and Meeting
Workforce Challenges
August 30, 2023
Sanford K, Schuelke S, Lee M, et al. Virtual Nursing: Improving Patient Care and Meeting Workforce
Challenges. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/virtual-nursing-improving-patient-care-and-meeting-workf…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/cups-error
January 12, 2011 - Cups of Error
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Blegen MA, Pepper GA. Cups of Error. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2006.
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November 16, 2022 - Using Human Factors Engineering and the SEIPS Model
to Advance Patient Safety in Care Transitions
November 16, 2022
Carayon P, Werner N, Makkenchery A, et al. Using Human Factors Engineering and the SEIPS Model to
Advance Patient Safety in Care Transitions . PSNet [internet]. 2022.
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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/841493/psn-pdf
December 14, 2022 - Telehealth and Patient Safety.
December 14, 2022
O'Malley G, Shaikh U, Marcin JP. Telehealth and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/telehealth-and-patient-safety
Background
In recent years, telehealth, or the delivery of healthcare over a distance using telecommunications
techno…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49836/psn-pdf
July 01, 2018 - Primary Workaround, Secondary Complication
July 1, 2018
Debono D, Levett-Jones T. Primary Workaround, Secondary Complication. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/primary-workaround-secondary-complication
The Case
A young adult with a progressive neurological disorder presented to a hospital emerg…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49844/psn-pdf
October 01, 2018 - Diffusion of Responsibility Leads to Danger
October 1, 2018
Balcezak TJ, Deshpande O. Diffusion of Responsibility Leads to Danger. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/diffusion-responsibility-leads-danger
The Case
A 70-year-old man was sent to the emergency department (ED) from a nursing facility…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33745/psn-pdf
February 01, 2013 - Patient Engagement and Patient Safety
February 1, 2013
Weingart SN. Patient Engagement and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-engagement-and-patient-safety
Perspective
Patient engagement has arrived at the station. A Google search of this phrase identified 335,000 hi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33629/psn-pdf
March 01, 2006 - What Does Simulation Add to Teamwork Training?
March 1, 2006
Gaba DM. What Does Simulation Add to Teamwork Training? PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/what-does-simulation-add-teamwork-training
Editor's Note: In these point–counterpoint articles, Drs. Pratt and Sachs of Beth Israel Deacones…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wet-read
October 01, 2017 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
The Wet Read
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Arenson RL. The Wet Read. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2006.
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January 01, 2016 - A Room Without Orders
January 1, 2016
Vogelsmeier A, Despins L. A Room Without Orders. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/room-without-orders
Case Objectives
Review a common process for planned direct hospital admissions.
Describe challenges of prioritizing day-to-day patient care activities wi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49792/psn-pdf
May 01, 2017 - Diagnostic Delay in the Emergency Department
May 1, 2017
Marshall K, Singh H. Diagnostic Delay in the Emergency Department. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/diagnostic-delay-emergency-department
Case Objectives
Appreciate the importance of a broad differential diagnosis for acute abdominal pai…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/curated-library/diagnostic-safety-improvement
July 21, 2025 - Breadcrumb
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/perils-cross-coverage
September 22, 2010 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
The Perils of Cross Coverage
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Farnan JM, Arora V. The Perils of Cross Coverage. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2012.
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September 01, 2011 - In Conversation With…Kaveh G. Shojania, MD
September 1, 2011
Also Read an Essay
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In Conversation With…Kaveh G. Shojania, MD. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 20…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/incident-reporting-more-attention-safety-action-feedback-loop-please
September 01, 2011 - Incident Reporting: More Attention to the Safety Action Feedback Loop, Please
Teryl K. Nuckols, MD, MSHS | September 1, 2011
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Nuckols TK. Incident Reporting: More Attention to the …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-characteristics-and-short-term-outcomes-acute-kidney-injury-missed-diagnosis-older
April 20, 2022 - Study
Clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes of acute kidney injury missed diagnosis in older patients with severe COVID-19 in intensive care unit.
Citation Text:
Li Q, Hu P, Kang H, et al. Clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes of acute kidney injury missed diagnosis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-prevalence-medication-discrepancies-between-home-health-referrals-and-centers-medicare
December 23, 2011 - Study
High prevalence of medication discrepancies between home health referrals and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services home health certification and plan of care and their potential to affect safety of vulnerable elderly adults.
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Brody AA, Gibson B, Tresner-Kirsch D…