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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/where-does-risk-adjusted-mortality-fit-safety-measurement-program
March 01, 2015 - But perhaps we should turn our attention away from R-AHMRs to ensuring mandated and timely peer review
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837913/psn-pdf
August 31, 2022 - common pediatric diagnoses may be helpful in standardizing pediatric care at referring hospitals and
ensuring
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-brian-jarman-phd
March 01, 2015 - But perhaps we should turn our attention away from R-AHMRs to ensuring mandated and timely peer review
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/miscommunication-during-interhospital-transport-critically-ill-child
March 27, 2024 - common pediatric diagnoses may be helpful in standardizing pediatric care at referring hospitals and ensuring
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50615/psn-pdf
October 30, 2019 - Misidentifying the Unidentified – John Doe and the EHR
October 30, 2019
Janowak CF, Janowak LM. Misidentifying the Unidentified – John Doe and the EHR. PSNet [internet].
2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/misidentifying-unidentified-john-doe-and-ehr
The Case
Two male patients of similar age arrived at the same …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.143_slideshow.ppt
January 01, 2015 - Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003
Spotlight Case February 2007
The ‘Customer’ Is Always Right
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the February 2007
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available through the Web site
Commentary by: Niraj L. Sehgal,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49647/psn-pdf
February 01, 2012 - Amended Lab Results: Communication Slip
February 1, 2012
Mohta V. Amended Lab Results: Communication Slip. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/amended-lab-results-communication-slip
The Case
A 25-year-old woman in her first pregnancy was seen at 33 weeks' gestation with new onset hypertension
an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.299_slideshow.ppt
May 01, 2013 - Spotlight Case July 2008
Spotlight Case
Right Regimen, Wrong Cancer: Patient Catches Medical Error
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Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the May 2013
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Joseph O. Jacobson, MD, MSc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49509/psn-pdf
April 01, 2006 - Insert Omission
April 1, 2006
Darney P. Insert Omission. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/insert-omission
The Case
A multiparous woman presented to the gynecology clinic requesting intrauterine contraceptive (IUC)
placement (Figure). She was appropriately counseled on the risks and benefits o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.257_slideshow.ppt
December 01, 2011 - Spotlight Case July 2008
Spotlight Case
Order Interrupted by Text: Multitasking Mishap
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Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the December 2011
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available
Commentary by: John Halamka, MD, MS, Chief Informa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33780/psn-pdf
July 01, 2015 - Safety and Medical Education
January 1, 2014
Ranji SR. Safety and Medical Education. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/safety-and-medical-education
Annual Perspective 2014
As the patient safety field has grown, so too has the appreciation for the need to improve safety in medical
educatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.188_slideshow.ppt
November 01, 2008 - Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003
Spotlight Case November 2008
Dangerous Shift
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the November 2008
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Emily S. Patterson, PhD
Institute for Ergonomics, Ohi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33725/psn-pdf
February 01, 2012 - Balancing Supervision and Autonomy: An Ongoing
Tension
February 1, 2012
Dine JC, Myers JS. Balancing Supervision and Autonomy: An Ongoing Tension. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/balancing-supervision-and-autonomy-ongoing-tension
Perspective
Graduate Medical Education (GME) has changed …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49767/psn-pdf
August 21, 2016 - Falling Between the Cracks in the Software
August 21, 2016
Adler-Milstein J. Falling Between the Cracks in the Software. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/falling-between-cracks-software
The Case
A 61-year-old man with a history of osteoarthritis was scheduled for a total knee replacement. Prio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33585/psn-pdf
March 15, 2025 - Radiation Safety
March 15, 2025
Radiation Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/radiation-safety
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editorial Team to ensure that
they reflect current research and practice in the patient safety field. Last reviewed in 2025…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/responding-patient-safety-events
October 18, 2023 - Responding to Patient Safety Events
Citation Text:
Shaikh U. Responding to Patient Safety Events. PSNet [internet]. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2025.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33606/psn-pdf
December 15, 2024 - Opioid Safety
December 15, 2024
Opioid Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/opioid-safety
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editorial Team to ensure that
they reflect current research and practice in the patient safety field. Last reviewed in 2024.
Bac…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.17_slideshow.ppt
June 01, 2003 - PowerPoint Presentation
Spotlight Case June 2003
Missed Appendicitis
webmm.ahrq.gov
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on June 2003
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case in Surgery
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available through the Web site
Commentary by: James Adams, MD, Fei…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49565/psn-pdf
July 01, 2008 - Wrong Route for Nutrients
July 1, 2008
Scott-Cawiezell JR. Wrong Route for Nutrients. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wrong-route-nutrients
The Case
An 82-year-old man living in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) had not been eating or drinking well for about 6
months. He had lost weight and d…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/reporting-patient-safety-events
March 30, 2022 - Reporting Patient Safety Events
Citation Text:
Reporting Patient Safety Events. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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