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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42263/psn-pdf
January 14, 2014 - The Quality and Safety Educators Academy: fulfilling an
unmet need for faculty development.
January 14, 2014
Myers JS, Tess A, Glasheen JJ, et al. The Quality and Safety Educators Academy: fulfilling an unmet need
for faculty development. Am J Med Qual. 2014;29(1):5-12. doi:10.1177/1062860613484082.
https://psnet.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37216/psn-pdf
July 28, 2010 - Discharge rounds in the 80-hour workweek: importance of
the trauma nurse practitioner.
July 28, 2010
Haan JM, Dutton RP, Willis M, et al. Discharge rounds in the 80-hour workweek: importance of the trauma
nurse practitioner. J Trauma. 2007;63(2):339-43.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/discharge-rounds-80-hour-workwee…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43322/psn-pdf
January 28, 2015 - Patient Safety Initiative: Hospital Executive and Physician
Leadership Strategies.
January 28, 2015
Oakbrook, IL: Joint Commission Resources; January 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-initiative-hospital-executive-and-physician-leadership-strategies
This toolkit draws from experiences of the Joint …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47354/psn-pdf
November 21, 2018 - Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Change Package.
November 21, 2018
Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust; 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-diagnosis-medicine-change-package
Proactive identification of conditions that degrade the diagnostic process can drive improvement. This
toolkit provides …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/860400/psn-pdf
January 10, 2024 - AHA Patient Safety Initiative.
January 10, 2024
American Hospital Association.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aha-patient-safety-initiative
Leadership at the organization and system level is crucial to gaining improvement traction and
sustainability. This initiative centers on safety culture, care inequities, and wo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42279/psn-pdf
May 15, 2013 - Interdisciplinary collaboration to maintain a culture of
safety in a labor and delivery setting.
May 15, 2013
Burke C, Grobman WA, Miller D. Interdisciplinary collaboration to maintain a culture of safety in a labor and
delivery setting. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2013;27(2):113-23; quiz 124-5.
doi:10.1097/JPN.0b013…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44503/psn-pdf
November 18, 2024 - Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course.
November 18, 2024
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. February 5-6, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM (eastern).
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/certified-professional-patient-safety-review-course
This online class prepares individuals to apply for the Institute for Healthca…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40658/psn-pdf
August 03, 2011 - Development and validation of a tool to improve
paediatric referral/consultation communication.
August 3, 2011
Stille CJ, Mazor KM, Meterko V, et al. Development and validation of a tool to improve paediatric
referral/consultation communication. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(8):692-7. doi:10.1136/bmjqs.2010.045781.
https:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851927/psn-pdf
August 02, 2023 - Perioperative Handoffs.
August 2, 2023
Abraham J, Rosen M, Greilich PE eds. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2023;49(8):341-434.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perioperative-handoffs
Handoffs occur several times during a surgical procedure, increasing the risk of communication mistakes
and misunderstandings. This special…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/845658/psn-pdf
June 08, 2023 - Simulation Articles of Influence.
June 8, 2023
Society for Simulation in Healthcare. 2017-2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/simulation-articles-influence
Simulation can be used to reveal teamwork coordination gaps and latent factors that contribute to failure.
This article collection has been curated by experts i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/850935/psn-pdf
June 21, 2023 - Non–operating room anesthesia challenges.
June 21, 2023
Smith MJ. Anesthesiology News. June 6, 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/non-operating-room-anesthesia-challenges
The use of office-based anesthesia presents both care improvements and risks for patients and clinical
teams. This article summarizes frontline …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37934/psn-pdf
July 23, 2008 - Pediatric safety in the emergency department: identifying
risks and preparing to care for child and family.
July 23, 2008
Nadzam D, Westergaard F. Pediatric safety in the emergency department: identifying risks and preparing
to care for child and family. J Nurs Care Qual. 2008;23(3):189-194.
doi:10.1097/01.NCQ.000…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36799/psn-pdf
November 28, 2016 - The evolving role of health educators in advancing patient
safety: forging partnerships and leading change.
November 28, 2016
Mercurio A. The evolving role of health educators in advancing patient safety: forging partnerships and
leading change. Health Promot Pract. 2007;8(2):119-27.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43356/psn-pdf
July 16, 2014 - Introducing the safety score audit for staff member and
patient safety.
July 16, 2014
Sinnott M, Eley R, Winch S. Introducing the safety score audit for staff member and patient safety. AORN
J. 2014;100(1):91-5. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2014.05.006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/introducing-safety-score-audit-staff-membe…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43561/psn-pdf
September 24, 2014 - At surgery clinic, rush to save Joan Rivers's life.
September 24, 2014
Hartocollis A, Goodman JD. New York Times. September 9, 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgery-clinic-rush-save-joan-riverss-life
Office-based anesthesia is becoming more common despite concerns regarding its safety. This newspaper
article …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45093/psn-pdf
September 04, 2016 - Radically redesigning patient safety.
September 4, 2016
Radick LE. Radically Redesigning Patient Safety. Healthcare executive. 2016;31(2):32-4, 36-40, 42.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/radically-redesigning-patient-safety
Leadership and staff commitment are required to achieve improvements in patient safety. Discuss…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34782/psn-pdf
November 01, 2016 - When systems fail.
November 1, 2016
Roberts KH, Bea RG. When systems fail. Organ Dyn. 2002;29(3):179-191. doi:10.1016/s0090-
2616(01)00025-0.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-systems-fail
This review provides a detailed account of managerial causes of failure and managerial failure prevention
strategies. The aut…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39863/psn-pdf
January 04, 2011 - Improving the quality of drug error reporting.
January 4, 2011
Armitage G, Newell R, Wright J. Improving the quality of drug error reporting. J Eval Clin Pract.
2010;16(6):1189-97. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01293.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-quality-drug-error-reporting
This analysis of voluntarily…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42978/psn-pdf
February 26, 2014 - The Francis Report: One Year On.
February 26, 2014
Thorlby R, Smith J, Williams S, Dayan M. London, UK: Nuffield Trust; February 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/francis-report-one-year
This publication offers insights from acute care hospital staff in England regarding recommendations from
the Francis rep…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44912/psn-pdf
November 18, 2016 - Patient safety in genomic medicine: an exploratory study.
November 18, 2016
Korngiebel DM, Fullerton SM, Burke W. Patient safety in genomic medicine: an exploratory study. Genet
Med. 2016;18(11):1136-1142. doi:10.1038/gim.2016.16.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-genomic-medicine-exploratory-study
This …