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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43371/psn-pdf
June 19, 2019 - Medication Safety Officer's Handbook.
June 19, 2019
Larson CM, Saine D, eds. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2013. ISBN:
9781585282104.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-officers-handbook
This book provides information about medication errors and quality improvement to gui…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45005/psn-pdf
May 04, 2016 - Leading High-Reliability Organizations in Healthcare.
May 4, 2016
Morrow R. Boca Raton, FL: Productivity Press; 2016. ISBN: 9781466594883.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leading-high-reliability-organizations-healthcare
High reliability has been recently adopted as a goal for health care. This book reviews the primar…
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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/73523/psn-pdf
July 21, 2021 - TeamSTEPPS Video Toolkit.
July 21, 2021
AHA Team Training and Project Firstline. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association, Center for Disease
Control and Prevention; July 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamstepps-video-toolkit
Problems in communication are common contributors to patient care mistakes. This t…
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December 16, 2015 - Defining the Role of Social Sciences in Patient Safety.
December 16, 2015
Su L, Fernandez R, Grand J, et al, eds. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2015;45:365-394.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/defining-role-social-sciences-patient-safety
Applying principles from other fields, such as aviation and nuclear pow…
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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/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/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/44553/psn-pdf
October 07, 2015 - A medical detective story: why doctors make diagnostic
errors.
October 7, 2015
Landro L. Wall Street Journal. September 26, 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-detective-story-why-doctors-make-diagnostic-errors
In light of the recent IOM report on improving diagnosis, this newspaper article features an inte…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41668/psn-pdf
December 21, 2014 - A surgical simulation curriculum for senior medical
students based on TeamSTEPPS.
December 21, 2014
Meier AH, Boehler ML, McDowell CM, et al. A surgical simulation curriculum for senior medical students
based on TeamSTEPPS. Arch Surg. 2012;147(8):761-6. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2012.1340.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36148/psn-pdf
March 03, 2011 - Surgical crisis management skills training and
assessment: a stimulation-based approach to enhancing
operating room performance.
March 3, 2011
Moorthy K, Munz Y, Forrest D, et al. Surgical Crisis Management Skills Training and Assessment. Ann
Surg. 2006;244(1). doi:10.1097/01.sla.0000217618.30744.61.
https://psne…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47539/psn-pdf
November 28, 2018 - The star of the diagnostic journey: assessing patient
perspectives.
November 28, 2018
Gipson K. PA-PSRS Pa Patient Saf Advis. 2018 Oct 31;15(suppl 1):39-45.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/star-diagnostic-journey-assessing-patient-perspectives
Patients are increasingly seen as partners in efforts to improve health ca…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50805/psn-pdf
January 15, 2020 - Advancing safety with closed-loop communication of test
results.
January 15, 2020
Quick Safety. December 17, 2019;(52):1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/advancing-safety-closed-loop-communication-test-results
Incomplete or delayed test result communication is a known factor in diagnostic error. This article shares…
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December 30, 2014 - Time to accelerate integration of human factors and
ergonomics in patient safety.
December 30, 2014
Gurses AP, Ozok A, Pronovost P. Time to accelerate integration of human factors and ergonomics in
patient safety. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(4):347-51. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000421.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/time-acc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46334/psn-pdf
August 09, 2017 - Maternal deaths at MetroWest hospital prompt state
probes.
August 9, 2017
Kowalczyk L. Boston Globe. July 29, 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/maternal-deaths-metrowest-hospital-prompt-state-probes
Maternal death is a sentinel event. This news article reports on two incidents at one hospital that prompted
inves…
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July 19, 2024 - SHOT Annual Report.
July 19, 2024
S Narayan, ed. Manchester, UK: Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) Steering Group; 2023. ISBN:
9781999596859.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/shot-annual-report-2019
Although errors in the blood transfusion process are rare, they can be harmful. This annual report provides
an anal…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46553/psn-pdf
October 25, 2017 - Telehealth.
October 25, 2017
Tuckson R, Edmunds M, Hodgkins ML. Telehealth. N Engl J Med. 2017;377(16):1585-1592.
doi:10.1056/NEJMsr1503323.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/telehealth
Telemedicine can improve patient experience and access to health care. This commentary reviews the
current state of telehealth practi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44770/psn-pdf
September 24, 2016 - Obstacles to research on the effects of interruptions in
healthcare.
September 24, 2016
Grundgeiger T, Dekker SWA, Sanderson P, et al. Obstacles to research on the effects of interruptions in
healthcare. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(6):392-5. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004083.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/obstacles-research-…
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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/44155/psn-pdf
June 24, 2015 - Patient Safety Tool Kit.
June 24, 2015
WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Cairo, Egypt: World Health Organization; 2015. ISBN:
9789290220596.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-tool-kit
Patient safety programs should reflect local needs, motivate clinician and leadership engagement, and
s…