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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49598/psn-pdf
    February 01, 2010 - medication-reconciliation-pitfalls The Case A 90-year-old woman who lived alone suffered a mechanical fall

  2. Emergency Department Visits Related to Eye Injuries, 2008 (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb112.pdf
    May 01, 2011 - 195,630 31.7% 3 2,383 12.0% Other striking against by object accidentally with or without subsequent fall … 27,274 4.4% 783 3.9% Struck by/against an object accidentally in sports without subsequent fall … 22,266 3.5% 22,099 3.6% 168 0.8% Struck by/against other object accidentally without subsequent fall … slipping, tripping, or stumbling (E885.9) 18,554 2.9% 16,546 2.7% 2,008 10.1% Unspecified fall … (E888.9) 12,634 2.0% 10,135 1.6% 2,499 12.6% Fall resulting in striking against an object (

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33831/psn-pdf
    April 01, 2017 - In Conversation With… Mark Chassin, MD, MPP, MPH April 1, 2017 In Conversation With… Mark Chassin, MD, MPP, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2017. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-mark-chassin-md-mpp-mph Editor's note: Dr. Chassin is president and chief executive officer of The Joint Commission. He is also p…

  4. Central Venous Catheter Indications and Alternatives

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-alternatives.pptx
    April 01, 2022 - Guideline for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections 2009. … Incontinence-associated dermatitis: consensus statements, evidence-based guidelines for prevention and

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/840175/psn-pdf
    November 16, 2022 - Antithrombotic and thrombolytic therapy for valvular disease: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention … Optimal level of oral anticoagulant therapy for the prevention of arterial thrombosis in patients with

  6. Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report (pdf file)

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    October 01, 2012 - Based on this success, AHRQ contracted in fall 2008 with HRET to replicate this program nationally, … The contract was expanded in fall 2009 to include all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto … Many States used their regional HAI-prevention work groups developed as a result of the Centers for … State Participation Recruitment into the project was an ongoing process that began in fall 2008 and … In fall 2011, HRET partnered with the Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina (PQCNC) to leverage

  7. Treating Binge-Eating Disorder. A Review of Evidence for Adults (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/binge-eating_consumer.pdf
    May 01, 2016 - The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

  8. Using Health Information Technology to Support Population-Based Clinical Practice - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/k08hs018538-gesteland-final-report-2014.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - epidemiology perspective, 3) evidence-based practice, 4) an emphasis on outcomes and 5) an emphasis on prevention … e) An emphasis on prevention: Knowledge of available prevention strategies and how to apply them. … The site went live in fall of 2012. … For example, with the fall 2014 outbreaks of Parainfluenza and RSV, we conducted chats about these viruses … to support this evaluation and anticipate performing it during the next respiratory viral season (fall

  9. Final Progress Report: Staff Nurse Fatigue and Patient Safety (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/rogers-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - only were more likely to report struggling to stay awake, they also were 2.4 times more likely to fall … Incidence of adverse drug events and potential adverse drug events: Implications for prevention.

  10. Identifying Adverse Events Not Present on Admission: Can We Do It? | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/identifying-adverse-events-not-present-admission-can-we-do-it
    October 01, 2008 - February 1, 2012 Perspective Implementing a Fall … Prevention Program December 1, 2011 Perspective

  11. Nurses' role in detecting deterioration in ward patients: systematic literature review. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nurses-role-detecting-deterioration-ward-patients-systematic-literature-review
    March 27, 2018 - Review Nurses' role in detecting deterioration in ward patients: systematic literature review. Citation Text: Nurses' role in detecting deterioration in ward patients: systematic literature review. Odell M; Victor C; Oliver D. Copy Citation Save Save to your lib…

  12. Mothers face broken addiction treatment system. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mothers-face-broken-addiction-treatment-system
    January 25, 2023 - Related Resources ‘I felt like I was dying’: how women with postpartum depression fall

  13. The English Patient Safety Programme. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/english-patient-safety-programme
    September 02, 2020 - Special or Theme Issue The English Patient Safety Programme. Citation Text: The English Patient Safety Programme. J Health Serv Research Policy. 2010;15(suppl 1):S1-S91.  Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share …

  14. Organ donor's surgery death sparks questions. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/organ-donors-surgery-death-sparks-questions
    April 06, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Organ donor's surgery death sparks questions. Citation Text: Organ donor's surgery death sparks questions. Cohen E. CNN. April 9, 2012. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebo…

  15. Medical misdiagnoses can have fatal consequences. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-misdiagnoses-can-have-fatal-consequences
    July 27, 2011 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Medical misdiagnoses can have fatal consequences. Citation Text: Medical misdiagnoses can have fatal consequences. Olsen D. State Journal-Register. June 26, 2011. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

  16. Alarm Interventions During Medical Telemetry Monitoring: A Failure Mode & Effects Analysis. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alarm-interventions-during-medical-telemetry-monitoring-failure-mode-effects-analysis
    March 18, 2010 - Special or Theme Issue Alarm Interventions During Medical Telemetry Monitoring: A Failure Mode & Effects Analysis. Citation Text: Alarm Interventions During Medical Telemetry Monitoring: A Failure Mode & Effects Analysis. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. March 2008;5(suppl rev):1-50.  …

  17. Disease management: a mid-decade evolution toward patient safety. | PSNet

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    January 28, 2010 - Commentary Disease management: a mid-decade evolution toward patient safety. Citation Text: Disease management: a mid-decade evolution toward patient safety. Heckinger E; Chappell H; Downes D; Fitzner K. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print …

  18. Mix-up (wrong route of administration) of bladder irrigation with intravenous (IV) infusions. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mix-wrong-route-administration-bladder-irrigation-intravenous-iv-infusions
    March 27, 2005 - Government Resource Mix-up (wrong route of administration) of bladder irrigation with intravenous (IV) infusions. Citation Text: Mix-up (wrong route of administration) of bladder irrigation with intravenous (IV) infusions. Veterans Affairs; National Center for Patient Safety Copy C…

  19. Most surgery in wrong spot done on spine: 11 such cases found in state since 2006. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/most-surgery-wrong-spot-done-spine-11-such-cases-found-state-2006
    August 06, 2008 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Most surgery in wrong spot done on spine: 11 such cases found in state since 2006. Citation Text: Most surgery in wrong spot done on spine: 11 such cases found in state since 2006. Smith S. Copy Citation Save Save to your library …

  20. Preventing CAUTI: Engaging Clinicians and Senior Leadership to Implement Change (May 14, 2013) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-engaging-clinicians-transcript.html
    December 01, 2017 - or VAT prevention. … Third: Do you have an effective nurse champion for your CAUTI prevention activities? … Six: Do you have an effective physician champion for your CAUTI prevention activities? … Seven: Have physicians fully embraced CAUTI prevention activities? … Eight: Has senior leadership fully supported CAUTI prevention activities?
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