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An examination of technical efficiency, quality, and patient safety in acute care nursing units. | PSNet

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December 21, 2017 - Study An examination of technical efficiency, quality, and patient safety in acute care nursing units. Citation Text: Mark BA, Jones CB, Lindley L, et al. An examination of technical efficiency, quality, and patient safety in acute care nursing units. Policy Polit Nurs Pract. 2009;10(3…

Mandatory reporting of impaired medical practitioners: protecting patients, supporting practitioners. | PSNet

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September 01, 2016 - Commentary Mandatory reporting of impaired medical practitioners: protecting patients, supporting practitioners. Citation Text: Bismark MM, Morris JM, Clarke C. Mandatory reporting of impaired medical practitioners: protecting patients, supporting practitioners. Intern Med J. 2014;44(12a…

Evidence-based red cell transfusion in the critically ill: quality improvement using computerized physician order entry. | PSNet

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February 15, 2017 - Study Evidence-based red cell transfusion in the critically ill: quality improvement using computerized physician order entry. Citation Text: Rana R, Afessa B, Keegan MT, et al. Evidence-based red cell transfusion in the critically ill: quality improvement using computerized physician …

Matt's story: learning from heartbreak. | PSNet

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August 07, 2024 - Commentary Matt's story: learning from heartbreak. Citation Text: Miller K, Dastoli A. Matt's story: learning from heartbreak. Int J Qual Health Care. 2018;30(8):654-657. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzy076. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNot…

The High Costs of Weak Compliance With the New York State Hospital Adverse Event Reporting and Tracking System. | PSNet

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July 22, 2020 - Book/Report The High Costs of Weak Compliance With the New York State Hospital Adverse Event Reporting and Tracking System. Citation Text: The High Costs of Weak Compliance With the New York State Hospital Adverse Event Reporting and Tracking System. Thompson WC Jr. New York, NY: Off…

Use of simulation to test systems and prepare staff for a new hospital transition. | PSNet

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May 31, 2017 - Study Use of simulation to test systems and prepare staff for a new hospital transition. Citation Text: Adler MD, Mobley BL, Eppich W, et al. Use of Simulation to Test Systems and Prepare Staff for a New Hospital Transition. J Patient Saf. 2018;14(3):143-147. doi:10.1097/PTS.000000000000…

Effective physician–nurse communication: a patient safety essential for labor and delivery. | PSNet

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May 21, 2019 - Study Effective physician–nurse communication: a patient safety essential for labor and delivery. Citation Text: Lyndon A, Zlatnik MG, Wachter R. Effective physician-nurse communication: a patient safety essential for labor and delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011;205(2):91-6. doi:10.10…

Electronic prescribing within an electronic health record reduces ambulatory prescribing errors. | PSNet

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March 21, 2017 - Study Electronic prescribing within an electronic health record reduces ambulatory prescribing errors. Citation Text: Dupree E, Anderson R, McEvoy MD, et al. Professionalism: a necessary ingredient in a culture of safety. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2011;37(10):447-455. Copy Citation…

Use of board certification and recertification of pediatricians in health plan credentialing policies. | PSNet

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February 02, 2011 - Study Use of board certification and recertification of pediatricians in health plan credentialing policies. Citation Text: Freed GL, Singer D, Lakhani I, et al. Use of board certification and recertification of pediatricians in health plan credentialing policies. JAMA. 2006;295(8):913…

Increasing physician reporting of diagnostic learning opportunities. | PSNet

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March 23, 2022 - Study Increasing physician reporting of diagnostic learning opportunities. Citation Text: Marshall TL, Ipsaro AJ, Le M, et al. Increasing physician reporting of diagnostic learning opportunities. Pediatrics. 2021;147(1):e20192400. doi:10.1542/peds.2019-2400. Copy Citation Format: …

Impact of workplace mistreatment on patient safety risk and nurse-assessed patient outcomes. | PSNet

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September 24, 2010 - Study Impact of workplace mistreatment on patient safety risk and nurse-assessed patient outcomes. Citation Text: Laschinger HKS. Impact of workplace mistreatment on patient safety risk and nurse-assessed patient outcomes. J Nurs Adm. 2014;44(5):284-90. doi:10.1097/NNA.0000000000000068. …

Association of resident fatigue and distress with perceived medical errors. | PSNet

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February 02, 2011 - Study Association of resident fatigue and distress with perceived medical errors. Citation Text: West CP, Tan AD, Habermann TM, et al. Association of resident fatigue and distress with perceived medical errors. JAMA. 2009;302(12):1294-300. doi:10.1001/jama.2009.1389. Copy Citation …

Finding antecedents of psychological safety: a step toward quality improvement. | PSNet

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October 02, 2013 - Review Finding antecedents of psychological safety: a step toward quality improvement. Citation Text: Aranzamendez G, James D, Toms R. Finding Antecedents of Psychological Safety: A Step Toward Quality Improvement. Nurs Forum. 2015;50(3):171-178. doi:10.1111/nuf.12084. Copy Citation …

Patient safety: do nursing and medical curricula address this theme? | PSNet

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September 14, 2011 - Commentary Patient safety: do nursing and medical curricula address this theme? Citation Text: Wakefield A, Attree M, Braidman I, et al. Patient safety: do nursing and medical curricula address this theme? Nurse Educ Today. 2005;25(4):333-40. Copy Citation Format: Google …

Stress and burnout among surgeons: understanding and managing the syndrome and avoiding the adverse consequences. | PSNet

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June 28, 2010 - Review Stress and burnout among surgeons: understanding and managing the syndrome and avoiding the adverse consequences. Citation Text: Balch CM, Freischlag JA, Shanafelt TD. Stress and burnout among surgeons: understanding and managing the syndrome and avoiding the adverse consequences.…

Implementation of a protocol to reduce occurrence of retained sponges after vaginal delivery. | PSNet

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May 18, 2022 - Commentary Implementation of a protocol to reduce occurrence of retained sponges after vaginal delivery. Citation Text: Lutgendorf MA, Schindler LL, Hill JB, et al. Implementation of a protocol to reduce occurrence of retained sponges after vaginal delivery. Mil Med. 2011;176(6):702-704.…

Positive deviance: a new tool for infection prevention and patient safety. | PSNet

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March 09, 2022 - Commentary Positive deviance: a new tool for infection prevention and patient safety. Citation Text: Marra AR, Santos OFPD, Neto MC, et al. Positive Deviance: A New Tool for Infection Prevention and Patient Safety. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2013. Copy Citation Format: Google Sch…

Children's Hospital investigated five patient deaths from deadly fungal disease in 2009. | PSNet

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June 14, 2017 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Children's Hospital investigated five patient deaths from deadly fungal disease in 2009. Citation Text: Duffy J, Harris J, Gade L, et al. Mucormycosis outbreak associated with hospital linens. The Pediatric infectious disease journal. 2014;33(5):472-6. doi:10.1…

Medication errors in family practice, in hospitals and after discharge from the hospital: an ethical analysis. | PSNet

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September 23, 2020 - Commentary Medication errors in family practice, in hospitals and after discharge from the hospital: an ethical analysis. Citation Text: Clark PA. Medication errors in family practice, in hospitals and after discharge from the hospital: an ethical analysis. J Law Med Ethics. 2004;32(2)…

Time to sign off on signout. | PSNet

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March 11, 2011 - Commentary Time to sign off on signout. Citation Text: Stein DM, Stetson PD. Commentary: time to sign off on signout. Acad Med. 2011;86(7):804-6. doi:10.1097/ACM.0b013e31821d8409. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote ta…

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