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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50601/psn-pdf
October 09, 2022 - Medication Safety: Advancing the Development of
Improvement Strategies and Tools (R18).
October 9, 2022
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; September 28, 2022. PA-
20-028.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-advancing-development-improvement
Medication errors are …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43144/psn-pdf
March 29, 2016 - Autopsy advocates.
March 29, 2016
Clark C. HealthLeaders Media. April 11, 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/autopsy-advocates
Highlighting how hospital autopsy programs can uncover diagnostic errors, reveal adverse events, and
enhance learning opportunities, this news article recommends that these initiatives int…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42015/psn-pdf
April 22, 2013 - Building a culture of safety through team training and
engagement.
April 22, 2013
Thomas L, Galla C. Building a culture of safety through team training and engagement. BMJ Qual Saf.
2013;22(5):425-34. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/building-culture-safety-through-team-training-and-enga…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36474/psn-pdf
May 26, 2011 - The checklist--a tool for error management and
performance improvement.
May 26, 2011
Hales BM, Pronovost P. The checklist--a tool for error management and performance improvement. J Crit
Care. 2006;21(3):231-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/checklist-tool-error-management-and-performance-improvement
This commentar…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chapter2.html
December 01, 2017 - ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery Systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives Using Enhanced Data Infrastructure
Chapter 2. Project Implementation
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Table of Contents
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/952.html
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Celebrates National Public Health Week
Issue Number
952
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
April 8, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Rates of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia The rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia during inpatient stays increased by 20.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/consent-form-nc.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Heart Health Now Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care Consent Form
Heart Health NOW
Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care
This document outlines the agreement between UNC-Chapel Hill and [Practice Name] to conduct the project
titled “Heart Health Now! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care”. This agr…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/novel-patient-facing-mobile-platform-collect-and-implement-patient-reported
April 01, 2023 - A Novel Patient-Facing Mobile Platform to Collect and Implement Patient-Reported Outcomes and Voice Biomarkers in Underserved Adult Patients with Asthma
Project Description
Research Story
The ASTHMAXcel Voice mobile platform has the potential to improve self-management, s…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/best-mental-health.html
June 01, 2022 - Best Practices for Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Among Nursing Home Staff
Resource: Best Practices for Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Among Nursing Home Staff
This resource focuses on emotional well-being of nursing home staff, including information about the effects of t…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/enhanced-handoffs-echo/citation/machine
January 01, 2024 - Machine learning-augmented interventions in perioperative care: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Citation
Mehta D, Gonzalez XT, Huang G, Abraham J. Machine learning-augmented interventions in perioperative care: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth. 2024 Dec;133(6):1159-1172. doi:…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-population-health-through-enhanced-targeted-regional-decision-support/citation/the-long-road-to-semantic-interoperability-in-support-of-public-health-experiences-from-two-states
January 01, 2023 - The long road to semantic interoperability in support of public health: experiences from two states.
Citation
Dixon BE, Vreeman DJ, Grannis SJ. The long road to semantic interoperability in support of public health: experiences from two states. J Biomed Inform 2014 Jun;49:3-8.
Link
http://www.…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/development-electronic-medical-record-integrated-enhanced-after-visit-summary/citation/characteristics
January 01, 2023 - Characteristics of outpatient clinical summaries in the United States.
Citation
Salmon C, O'Conor R, Singh S, et al. Characteristics of outpatient clinical summaries in the United States. Int J Med Inform 2016 Oct;94:75-80. PMID: 27573314.
Link
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27573314
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36146/psn-pdf
February 05, 2019 - Guidelines for Design and Construction.
February 5, 2019
St Louis, Missouri; Facilities Guidelines Institute; 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/guidelines-design-and-construction
These updated guidelines include design changes, such as the adoption of private rooms to reduce
medical error, interruptions, and hosp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41991/psn-pdf
January 23, 2013 - Handovers from the OR to the ICU.
January 23, 2013
Bonifacio AS, Segall N, Barbeito A, et al. Handovers from the OR to the ICU. Int Anesthesiol Clin.
2013;51(1):43-61. doi:10.1097/AIA.0b013e31826f2b0e.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/handovers-or-icu
This commentary discusses concerns associated with patient transfer…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42186/psn-pdf
April 24, 2013 - High reliability: truly achieving healthcare quality and
safety.
April 24, 2013
Kaplan GS. Pursuing the perfect patient experience. Front Health Serv Manage. 2013;29(3):16-27.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-reliability-truly-achieving-healthcare-quality-and-safety
This commentary discusses how high reliability …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42408/psn-pdf
July 10, 2013 - Non-technical Skills and the Future of Teamwork in
Healthcare Settings.
July 10, 2013
Sevdalis N. London, UK: The Health Foundation; June 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/non-technical-skills-and-future-teamwork-healthcare-settings
Highlighting the value of teamwork in delivering safe care, this report describes…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42543/psn-pdf
September 29, 2017 - Advancing the research agenda for diagnostic error
reduction.
September 29, 2017
Zwaan L, Schiff G, Singh H. Advancing the research agenda for diagnostic error reduction. BMJ Qual Saf.
2013;22(Suppl 2):ii52-ii57. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001624.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/advancing-research-agenda-diagnostic-error…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47614/psn-pdf
October 19, 2020 - Patient.
October 19, 2020
Canadian Patient Safety Institute;
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient
Patient stories and insights related to medical mishaps can inspire and motivate work to enhance health
care safety. This annual podcast series uses patient accounts of medical errors to collaboratively explore
solut…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41600/psn-pdf
August 15, 2012 - The role of nursing surveillance in keeping patients safe.
August 15, 2012
Dresser S. The role of nursing surveillance in keeping patients safe. J Nurs Adm. 2012;42(7-8):361-368.
doi:10.1097/NNA.0b013e3182619377.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/role-nursing-surveillance-keeping-patients-safe
This commentary discusses…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40087/psn-pdf
December 15, 2010 - Managing patient access and flow in the emergency
department to improve patient safety.
December 15, 2010
PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. 2010;7:123-134.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-patient-access-and-flow-emergency-department-improve-patient-
safety
This report examines how optimizing patient flow fro…