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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50584/psn-pdf
October 23, 2019 - Unprotected: broken promises in Georgia’s senior care
industry.
October 23, 2019
Schrade B, Teegardin C. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Sept-October 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unprotected-broken-promises-georgias-senior-care-industry
Assisted living facilities have challenges that reduce the quality and saf…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41233/psn-pdf
March 21, 2012 - ASPEN Parenteral Nutrition Safety Summit.
March 21, 2012
Andris DA, Mirtallo JM, Guenter P, eds. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2012;36(2 Suppl):1S-62S.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aspen-parenteral-nutrition-safety-summit
Articles in this special issue examine parenteral nutrition administration and provide …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42715/psn-pdf
November 06, 2013 - Identifying Risks and Monitoring Safety: the Role of
Patients and Citizens.
November 6, 2013
O'Hara J, Isden R. London, UK: Health Foundation; October 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-risks-and-monitoring-safety-role-patients-and-citizens
This report examines how a framework for measuring and monitor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38974/psn-pdf
February 18, 2019 - Patient Safety and Adverse Events.
February 18, 2019
Adlassnig KP, Blobel B, Mantas J, Masic I, eds. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2009;150:497-566. In:
Medical Informatics in a United and Healthy Europe. Washington, DC: IOS Press. ISBN: 9781607500445.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-adverse-events
P…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38520/psn-pdf
September 19, 2016 - Inpatient suicide in a general hospital.
September 19, 2016
Cheng I-C, Hu F-C, Tseng M-CM. Inpatient suicide in a general hospital. Gen Hosp Psychiatry.
2009;31(2):110-5. doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2008.12.008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/inpatient-suicide-general-hospital
Suicide attempts by hospitalized patient…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42443/psn-pdf
January 07, 2015 - Medical audible alarms: a review.
January 7, 2015
Edworthy J. Medical audible alarms: a review. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2013;20(3):584-9.
doi:10.1136/amiajnl-2012-001061.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-audible-alarms-review
This review examines design, implementation, and standardization concerns related to a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39953/psn-pdf
October 27, 2010 - Implementing bedside handover: strategies for change
management.
October 27, 2010
McMurray A, Chaboyer W, Wallis M, et al. Implementing bedside handover: strategies for change
management. J Clin Nurs. 2010;19(17-18):2580-9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03033.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-bedside-han…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/measuring-blood-pressure-surveillance-160412.pdf
October 08, 2025 - either$SBP,$DBP,$BP$control,$or$
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-236-fullreport.pdf
October 01, 2018 - Examining credentials for developmental-behavioral and neurodevelopmental pediatricians with
<90 percent
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-241-bmi-communication-section-1-table-1.pdf
June 02, 2025 - CHIPRA 241: Section 1, Table 1
Table 1: Codes to Identify Outpatient Care Visits
Description CPT HCPCS ICD-9-CM Diagnosis
Office or other outpatient
services
99201-99205, 99211-99215,
99241-99245
Preventive medicine 99381-99385, 99391-99395,
99401-99404, 99411-99412,
99420, 99429
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Ge…
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June 14, 2011 - Don't be fooled by the illusion of patient safety.
June 14, 2011
Spath P. Don't be fooled by the illusion of patient safety. Hosp Peer Rev. 2005;30(5):69-71.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-cot-connection-dont-be-fooled-illusion-patient-safety
The author examines the pros and cons of using root cause analysis …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/857580/psn-pdf
August 09, 2024 - Patient Safety Research Summaries.
August 9, 2024
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2023-2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-research-summaries
The application of evidence in real situations helps to embed innovation across systems and sustain care
improvement. This col…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37380/psn-pdf
June 16, 2019 - ISMP medication error report analysis.
June 16, 2019
Cohen MR. Hosp Pharm. 2007;42(11):982-985.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-medication-error-report-analysis-19
This monthly commentary examines risks associated with mismanagement of IV tubing and ports,
discusses a recent article regarding unintended conseque…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39492/psn-pdf
May 05, 2010 - Use of information technology in medication
reconciliation: a scoping review.
May 5, 2010
Bassi J, Lau F, Bardal S. Use of information technology in medication reconciliation: a scoping review. Ann
Pharmacother. 2010;44(5):885-97. doi:10.1345/aph.1M699.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-information-technology-medic…
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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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73548/psn-pdf
July 27, 2021 - Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care.
July 27, 2021
Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-errors-primary-care
Case analysis provides important opportunities to highlight factors that culminate in diagnostic error. This
website supports learning generated from the Primary-Care…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42427/psn-pdf
July 17, 2013 - Residual anaesthesia drugs in intravenous lines—a silent
threat?
July 17, 2013
Bowman S, Raghavan K, Walker IA. Residual anaesthesia drugs in intravenous lines--a silent threat?
Anaesthesia. 2013;68(6):557-61. doi:10.1111/anae.12287.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/residual-anaesthesia-drugs-intravenous-lines-silent-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42331/psn-pdf
June 05, 2013 - Using the ABCs of situational awareness for patient
safety.
June 5, 2013
Cohen NL. Using the ABCs of situational awareness for patient safety. Nursing (Brux). 2013;43(4):64-5.
doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000428332.23978.82.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-abcs-situational-awareness-patient-safety
This commentary exa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33957/psn-pdf
February 05, 2018 - State Patient Safety Centers: A New Approach to Promote
Patient Safety.
February 5, 2018
Rosenthal J, Booth M. Portland, ME National Academy for State Health Policy; October 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/state-patient-safety-centers-new-approach-promote-patient-safety
Six states have enacted legislation to su…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38382/psn-pdf
September 26, 2016 - Interruptions and blood transfusion checks: lessons from
the simulated operating room.
September 26, 2016
Liu D, Grundgeiger T, Sanderson P, et al. Interruptions and blood transfusion checks: lessons from the
simulated operating room. Anesth Analg. 2009;108(1):219-22. doi:10.1213/ane.0b013e31818e841a.
https://psne…