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  1. Preventing central line–associated bloodstream infections in the intensive care unit: application of high-reliability principles. | PSNet

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    March 10, 2010 - Commentary Preventing central line–associated bloodstream infections in the intensive care unit: application of high-reliability principles. Citation Text: McCraw B, Crutcher T, Polancich S, et al. Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in the Intensive Care Unit: Appl…

  2. The role of checklists and human factors for improved patient safety in plastic surgery. | PSNet

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    November 02, 2016 - Commentary The role of checklists and human factors for improved patient safety in plastic surgery. Citation Text: Oppikofer C, Schwappach DLB. The Role of Checklists and Human Factors for Improved Patient Safety in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;140(6):812e-817e. doi:10.1097…

  3. Perceptions of effective and ineffective nurse–physician communication in hospitals. | PSNet

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    June 28, 2017 - Study Perceptions of effective and ineffective nurse–physician communication in hospitals. Citation Text: Robinson P, Gorman G, Slimmer LW, et al. Perceptions of effective and ineffective nurse-physician communication in hospitals. Nurs Forum. 2010;45(3):206-16. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6198…

  4. The Armstrong Institute Resident/Fellow Scholars: a multispecialty curriculum to train future leaders in patient safety and quality improvement. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Commentary The Armstrong Institute Resident/Fellow Scholars: a multispecialty curriculum to train future leaders in patient safety and quality improvement. Citation Text: Rinke ML, Mock CK, Persing NM, et al. The Armstrong Institute Resident/Fellow Scholars: A Multispecialty Curriculum t…

  5. Maximizing the Use of State Adverse Event Data to Improve Patient Safety. | PSNet

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    November 29, 2009 - Book/Report Maximizing the Use of State Adverse Event Data to Improve Patient Safety. Citation Text: Maximizing the Use of State Adverse Event Data to Improve Patient Safety. Rosenthal J, Booth M. National Academy for State Health Policy; 2005. Copy Citation Sav…

  6. Review of alternatives to root cause analysis: developing a robust system for incident report analysis. | PSNet

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    November 14, 2018 - Review Review of alternatives to root cause analysis: developing a robust system for incident report analysis. Citation Text: Hagley G, Mills PD, Watts B, et al. Review of alternatives to root cause analysis: developing a robust system for incident report analysis. BMJ Open Qual. 2019;8(…

  7. Workforce planning and safe workload in sterile compounding hospital pharmacy services. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study Workforce planning and safe workload in sterile compounding hospital pharmacy services. Citation Text: Chaker A, Omair I, Mohamed WH, et al. Workforce planning and safe workload in sterile compounding hospital pharmacy services. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022;79(3):187–192. doi:10.10…

  8. Introducing the safety score audit for staff member and patient safety. | PSNet

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    April 16, 2014 - Commentary Introducing the safety score audit for staff member and patient safety. Citation Text: Sinnott M, Eley R, Winch S. Introducing the safety score audit for staff member and patient safety. AORN J. 2014;100(1):91-5. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2014.05.006. Copy Citation Format: …

  9. Increasing compliance of safe medication administration in pediatric anesthesia by use of a standardized checklist. | PSNet

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    December 11, 2024 - Commentary Increasing compliance of safe medication administration in pediatric anesthesia by use of a standardized checklist. Citation Text: Kanjia MK, Adler AC, Buck D, et al. Increasing compliance of safe medication administration in pediatric anesthesia by use of a standardized check…

  10. Consensus bundle on prevention of surgical site infections after major gynecologic surgery. | PSNet

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    January 15, 2014 - Commentary Consensus bundle on prevention of surgical site infections after major gynecologic surgery. Citation Text: Pellegrini JE, Toledo P, Soper DE, et al. Consensus Bundle on Prevention of Surgical Site Infections After Major Gynecologic Surgery. Obstet Gynecol. 2017;129(1):50-61. d…

  11. Implications of case managers' perceptions and attitude on safety of home-delivered care. | PSNet

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    September 18, 2016 - Study Implications of case managers' perceptions and attitude on safety of home-delivered care. Citation Text: Jones S. Implications of case managers' perceptions and attitude on safety of home-delivered care. Br J Community Nurs. 2015;20(12):602-7. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2015.20.12.602. Co…

  12. The importance of leadership in preventing healthcare–associated infection: results of a multisite qualitative study. | PSNet

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    April 13, 2011 - Study The importance of leadership in preventing healthcare–associated infection: results of a multisite qualitative study. Citation Text: Saint S, Kowalski CP, Banaszak-Holl J, et al. The importance of leadership in preventing healthcare-associated infection: results of a multisite qu…

  13. From To Err Is Human to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care: the risk management perspective. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Commentary From To Err Is Human to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care: the risk management perspective. Citation Text: Bunting RF, Groszkruger DP. From To Err Is Human to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care: The risk management perspective. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2016;35(3):10-23. doi:10.1…

  14. Association of overlapping cardiac surgery with short-term patient outcomes. | PSNet

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    November 09, 2022 - Study Association of overlapping cardiac surgery with short-term patient outcomes. Citation Text: Glauser G, Goodrich S, McClintock SD, et al. Association of overlapping cardiac surgery with short-term patient outcomes. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162(1):155-164.e2. doi:10.1016/j.jtc…

  15. A framework for health care organizations to develop and evaluate a safety scorecard. | PSNet

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    September 17, 2010 - Commentary A framework for health care organizations to develop and evaluate a safety scorecard. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Berenholtz SM, Needham DM. A framework for health care organizations to develop and evaluate a safety scorecard. JAMA. 2007;298(17):2063-5. Copy Citation F…

  16. Patient safety in an interprofessional learning environment. | PSNet

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    May 30, 2008 - Commentary Patient safety in an interprofessional learning environment. Citation Text: Horsburgh M, Merry A, Seddon M. Patient safety in an interprofessional learning environment. Med Educ. 2005;39(5):512-3. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XM…

  17. Prospective risk analysis and incident reporting for better pharmaceutical care at paediatric hospital discharge. | PSNet

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    June 27, 2011 - Study Prospective risk analysis and incident reporting for better pharmaceutical care at paediatric hospital discharge. Citation Text: Kaestli L-Z, Cingria L, Fonzo-Christe C, et al. Prospective risk analysis and incident reporting for better pharmaceutical care at paediatric hospital di…

  18. The 2011 duty-hour requirements—a survey of residency program directors. | PSNet

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    December 02, 2014 - Study The 2011 duty-hour requirements—a survey of residency program directors. Citation Text: Drolet BC, Khokhar MT, Fischer SA. The 2011 duty-hour requirements--a survey of residency program directors. N Engl J Med. 2013;368(8):694-7. doi:10.1056/NEJMp1214483. Copy Citation Form…

  19. Why it is so hard to talk about overuse in pediatrics and why it matters. | PSNet

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    March 04, 2020 - Commentary Why it is so hard to talk about overuse in pediatrics and why it matters. Citation Text: Ralston SL, Schroeder AR. Why It Is So Hard to Talk About Overuse in Pediatrics and Why It Matters. JAMA Pediatr. 2017;171(10):931-932. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.2239. Copy Citatio…

  20. The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surgical care: the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. | PSNet

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    May 26, 2016 - Review The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surgical care: the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Citation Text: Maggard-Gibbons M. The use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve the safety of surg…
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