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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837740/psn-pdf
July 27, 2022 - Reducing near miss medication events using an
evidence-based approach.
July 27, 2022
Smith-Love J. Reducing near miss medication events using an evidence-based approach. J Nurs Care
Qual. 2022;37(4):327-333. doi:10.1097/ncq.0000000000000630.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-near-miss-medication-events-using-e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38172/psn-pdf
October 29, 2008 - Levels of agreement on the grading, analysis and
reporting of significant events by general practitioners: a
cross-sectional study.
October 29, 2008
McKay J, Bowie P, Murray L, et al. Levels of agreement on the grading, analysis and reporting of significant
events by general practitioners: a cross-sectional study.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47850/psn-pdf
March 27, 2019 - Medicines-related harm in the elderly post-hospital
discharge.
March 27, 2019
Cheong V-L, Tomlinson J, Khan S, et al. Prescriber. 2019;30:29-34.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medicines-related-harm-elderly-post-hospital-discharge
Geriatric patients are particularly vulnerable to medication-related harm. This articl…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867179/psn-pdf
January 01, 2025 - Implementation of a standardized tool for root cause
analysis selection.
November 20, 2024
Wahlstedt E, Levy BE, Scott E, et al. Implementation of a standardized tool for root cause analysis
selection. J Patient Saf. 2025;21(2):101-105. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000001291.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39270/psn-pdf
February 03, 2010 - Organization-wide adoption of computerized provider
order entry systems: a study based on diffusion of
innovations theory.
February 3, 2010
Rahimi B, Timpka T, Vimarlund V, et al. Organization-wide adoption of computerized provider order entry
systems: a study based on diffusion of innovations theory. BMC Med Info…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44707/psn-pdf
February 09, 2016 - Infections and interaction rituals in the organisation:
clinician accounts of speaking up or remaining silent in
the face of threats to patient safety.
February 9, 2016
Szymczak JE. Infections and interaction rituals in the organisation: clinician accounts of speaking up or
remaining silent in the face of threats …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44394/psn-pdf
August 24, 2018 - Getting the wrong person's medicine at the pharmacy:
easy steps consumers can take to help eliminate these
errors.
August 24, 2018
ISMP Safe Medicine. July/August 2015;13:1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-wrong-persons-medicine-pharmacy-easy-steps-consumers-can-take-
help-eliminate-these
Dispensing error…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866966/psn-pdf
October 16, 2024 - Diagnostic Excellence in U.S. Rural Healthcare: A Call to
Action.
October 16, 2024
Ali KJ, Galvez NJ, Craig S, et al. Diagnostic Excellence In U.s. Rural Healthcare: A Call To Action.
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; September 2024. AHRQ Publication No. 24-
0010-9-EF
https://psnet.ahrq.g…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/764400/psn-pdf
March 02, 2022 - A mixed methods evaluation of medication reconciliation
in the primary care setting.
March 2, 2022
Gionfriddo MR, Duboski V, Middernacht A, et al. A mixed methods evaluation of medication reconciliation
in the primary care setting. PLoS ONE. 2021;16(12):e0260882. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0260882.
https://psnet.ahr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47338/psn-pdf
September 19, 2018 - Avoidable sepsis infections send thousands of seniors to
gruesome deaths.
September 19, 2018
Schulte F, Lucas E, Mahr J. Kaiser Health News and Chicago Tribune. September 5, 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/avoidable-sepsis-infections-send-thousands-seniors-gruesome-deaths
Sepsis is a serious condition that can …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/855431/psn-pdf
January 01, 2024 - The benefits and opportunities: engaging patients in
identifying and reporting patient safety incidents.
November 15, 2023
Pozzobon LD, Rotter T, Sears K. The benefits and opportunities: engaging patients in identifying and
reporting patient safety incidents. Healthc Manage Forum. 2024;37(4):196-201.
doi:10.1177/0…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/apf.html
August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix F
Solutions Meeting Announcement Template
On behalf of (insert executive sponsor name), we would like you to participate in our upcoming solutions meeting related to (describe safety event).
The solutions meeting will take place at (time) (date) (location).
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43024/psn-pdf
March 05, 2014 - Speaking up for patient safety by hospital-based health
care professionals: a literature review.
March 5, 2014
Okuyama A, Wagner C, Bijnen B. Speaking up for patient safety by hospital-based health care
professionals: a literature review. BMC Health Serv Res. 2014;14:61. doi:10.1186/1472-6963-14-61.
https://psnet.…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/root-cause-analysis.html
February 01, 2025 - Using Root Cause Analysis to Improve Quality and Performance
Resource: Using Root Cause Analysis to Help Practices Understand and Improve Their Performance and Outcomes (PDF, 908 KB, 18 pages) Part of an AHRQ curriculum used to train practice facilitators, this resource describes how practices can use a roo…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/apps/index.jsp
The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients.
The Prevention TaskForce data is based on the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPS…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/prevehosp-reports-ig.pdf
November 30, 2013 - Rule 1: High risk based on prior hospital or ED visit
AND an existing high-risk factor
Criteria: … Resident has prior hospital or ED visits in last 90
days and at least one additional risk factor from … Polypharmacy is considered the use of 15 or
more medications and is treated as a risk factor for hospital … This score can indicate the severity of the risk factor and the
likeliness that this condition could
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary-supplemental-screening-in-women-with-dense-/breast-cancer-screening-january-2016
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January 11, 2016
Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/highlights/ps-project-highlights-care-coordination.pdf
June 30, 2025 - Patient safety problems are complex and rarely caused by one factor or
component of a work system. … Aim 3:
Labor costs were the major cost factor in caring for those with C. difficile.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-topics/hemophilia
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-tympanostomy_research-protocol.pdf
September 02, 2016 - Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Tympanostomy Tubes
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published online: September 2, 2016
Evidence-based Practice Center Methodology Repor t Protocol
Project Title: Transparency of Repor ting Requirements
Repor t Topic: Tympanostomy Tubes
I. Background
Info…