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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33804/psn-pdf
March 03, 2016 - In Conversation With… Paul McGann, MD
March 1, 2016
In Conversation With… Paul McGann, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-paul-mcgann-md
Editor's note: Dr. McGann is the Chief Medical Officer for Quality Improvement at the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). He…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49566/psn-pdf
July 01, 2008 - What Was in Those Platelets?
July 1, 2008
Yomtovian R. What Was in Those Platelets? . PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/what-was-those-platelets
The Case
A 47-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital for complex spinal surgery. The surgery went well
without complications, and postoperativel…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/trauma-when-theres-no-time-count
April 20, 2016 - August 21, 2019
Estimating breast cancer overdiagnosis after screening mammography among
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fall-related-injuries-acute-care-reducing-risk-harm
March 28, 2018 - October 27, 2021
Estimating the economic cost of nurse sensitive adverse events amongst
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-propensity-and-safe-medication-administration
December 08, 2010 - June 23, 2021
Estimating the economic cost of nurse sensitive adverse events amongst
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-lives-saved-measures-nurse-staffing-and-patient-safety-research-statistical
May 21, 2009 - Study
The use of "lives saved" measures in nurse staffing and patient safety research: statistical considerations.
Citation Text:
Diya L, Van den Heede K, Sermeus W, et al. The use of "lives saved" measures in nurse staffing and patient safety research: statistical considerations. Nurs R…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/variability-measurement-hospital-wide-mortality-rates
July 01, 2016 - Study
Classic
Variability in the measurement of hospital-wide mortality rates.
Citation Text:
Shahian DM, Wolf RE, Iezzoni LI, et al. Variability in the measurement of hospital-wide mortality rates. N Engl J Med. 2010;363(26):2530-9. doi:10.1056/NEJMsa1006396. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/comparison-internal-medicine-and-general-surgery-residents-assessments-risk-postsurgical
September 27, 2017 - Study
Comparison of internal medicine and general surgery residents' assessments of risk of postsurgical complications in surgically complex patients.
Citation Text:
Healy JM, Davis KA, Pei KY. Comparison of Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residents' Assessments of Risk of Postsurg…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-medical-errors-ninety-day-costs-and-outcomes-examination-surgical-patients
August 03, 2017 - Study
The impact of medical errors on ninety-day costs and outcomes: an examination of surgical patients.
Citation Text:
Encinosa W, Hellinger FJ. The impact of medical errors on ninety-day costs and outcomes: an examination of surgical patients. Health Serv Res. 2008;43(6):2067-85. do…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/joint-commissions-ongoing-professional-practice-evaluation-process-costly-ineffective-and
July 01, 2017 - Study
The Joint Commission's ongoing professional practice evaluation process: costly, ineffective, and potentially harmful to safety culture.
Citation Text:
Donnelly LF, Podberesky DJ, Towbin AJ, et al. The Joint Commission's ongoing professional practice evaluation process: costly, ine…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/predicting-computerized-physician-order-entry-system-adoption-us-hospitals-can-federal
October 06, 2011 - Study
Predicting computerized physician order entry system adoption in US hospitals: can the federal mandate be met?
Citation Text:
Ford EW, McAlearney AS, Phillips MT, et al. Predicting computerized physician order entry system adoption in US hospitals: Can the federal mandate be met?…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/171-billion-problem-annual-cost-measurable-medical-errors
May 26, 2021 - Study
Classic
The $17.1 billion problem: the annual cost of measurable medical errors.
Citation Text:
Van Den Bos J, Rustagi K, Gray T, et al. The $17.1 Billion Problem: The Annual Cost Of Measurable Medical Errors. Health Aff. 2011;30(4):596-603. doi:10.1377/hl…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/comparison-focused-family-cancer-history-questionnaire-family-history-documentation
June 23, 2021 - Study
Comparison of a focused family cancer history questionnaire to family history documentation in the electronic medical record.
Citation Text:
Clift K, Macklin-Mantia S, Barnhorst M, et al. Comparison of a focused family cancer history questionnaire to family history documentation in…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-hospitalizations-adverse-drug-events-older-americans
October 20, 2021 - Study
Classic
Emergency hospitalizations for adverse drug events in older Americans.
Citation Text:
Budnitz DS, Lovegrove MC, Shehab N, et al. Emergency hospitalizations for adverse drug events in older Americans. New Engl J Med. 2011;365(21):2002-2012. doi:10…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39704/psn-pdf
July 21, 2010 - Identifying medication errors in surgical prescription
charts.
July 21, 2010
Simons J. Identifying medication errors in surgical prescription charts. Paediatr Nurs. 2010;22(5):20-4.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-medication-errors-surgical-prescription-charts
This study used manual chart review to estima…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35307/psn-pdf
July 14, 2009 - Color coding to reduce errors.
July 14, 2009
Deboer S, Seaver M, Broselow J. Color coding to reduce errors. Am J Nurs. 2005;105(8):68-71.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/color-coding-reduce-errors
The authors present a color-coding system that helps estimate the weight of a child in a critical situation so
practition…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40077/psn-pdf
July 10, 2012 - Improvement Cymru.
July 10, 2012
NHS Wales.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improvement-cymru
This national program draws from other large collaborative efforts to engage health care organizations
across Wales in reducing preventable harm. It was rebranded from the 1000 Lives campaign in 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33700/psn-pdf
October 01, 2010 - In Conversation with...Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD
October 1, 2010
In Conversation with..Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withpeter-j-pronovost-md-phd-0
Editor's note: Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and He…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-scorecard-rates-hospital-acquired-conditions-2010-2015-interim-data-national-efforts
December 24, 2008 - Book/Report
National Scorecard on Rates of Hospital-Acquired Conditions 2010 to 2015: Interim Data From National Efforts to Make Health Care Safer.
Citation Text:
National Scorecard on Rates of Hospital-Acquired Conditions 2010 to 2015: Interim Data From National Efforts to Make Health C…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-events-cough-and-cold-medications-after-market-withdrawal-products-labeled-infants
August 02, 2015 - Study
Adverse events from cough and cold medications after a market withdrawal of products labeled for infants.
Citation Text:
Shehab N, Schaefer MK, Kegler SR, et al. Adverse events from cough and cold medications after a market withdrawal of products labeled for infants. Pediatrics. 20…