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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-reengineered-electronic-error-reporting-system-medication-event-reporting-and-care
December 29, 2014 - Study
Impact of a reengineered electronic error-reporting system on medication event reporting and care process improvements at an urban medical center.
Citation Text:
McKaig D, Collins C, Elsaid KA. Impact of a reengineered electronic error-reporting system on medication event reporting…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework
Element
Definition
Things To Keep in Mind
The Purpose
Define the problem and why it is important.
· Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed.
· Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/displaying-patient-photos-medical-records-reduces-errors-improves
January 01, 2023 - Displaying Patient Photos in Medical Records Reduces Errors, Improves Patient Safety
Theme:
Supporting Health Systems in Advancing Care Delivery
Subtheme:
Optimizing Patient Safety Using Digital Healthcare Solutions
Patient photos displayed in the electronic health record significantly red…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-reports/2022-year-review/research-spotlight
January 01, 2022 - Research Spotlight
The Algorithm Is In: Is Adoption of Healthcare AI Outpacing Understanding? Our Nation’s strategy for better healthcare hinges on putting digital technologies to work. Today’s powerful tools make it easier to capture and share patient information, coordinate care, and strea…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/anesthesiology-control-tower-air-traffic-control-operating-rooms
January 01, 2020 - The Anesthesiology Control Tower: Like Air Traffic Control for Operating Rooms
Using algorithms for real-time monitoring during surgery can predict and prevent adverse outcomes, leading to better outcomes for patients.
Principal Investigator: Avidan, Michael Organization: Washington University…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45664/psn-pdf
July 02, 2017 - Intraoperative adverse events in abdominal surgery: what
happens in the operating room does not stay in the
operating room.
July 2, 2017
Bohnen JD, Mavros MN, Ramly EP, et al. Intraoperative Adverse Events in Abdominal Surgery: What
Happens in the Operating Room Does Not Stay in the Operating Room. Ann Surg. 2017;…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/838180/psn-pdf
January 01, 2023 - To err is human, but what happens when surgeons err?
September 28, 2022
Lin JS, Olutoye OO, Samora JB. To err is human, but what happens when surgeons err? J Pediatr Surg.
2023;58(3):496-502. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.06.019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/err-human-what-happens-when-surgeons-err
Clinicians involv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/850356/psn-pdf
June 14, 2023 - Prescribing errors in children: why they happen and how
to prevent them.
June 14, 2023
Conn R, Fox A, Carrington A, et al. Prescribing errors in children: why they happen and how to prevent
them. Pharmaceutical Journal. 2023;310:7973. doi:10.1211/pj.2023.1.184013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prescribing-errors-ch…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42567/psn-pdf
September 11, 2013 - What happens to the medication regimens of older adults
during and after an acute hospitalization?
September 11, 2013
Harris CM, Sridharan A, Landis R, et al. What happens to the medication regimens of older adults during
and after an acute hospitalization? J Patient Saf. 2013;9(3):150-3. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3182…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36149/psn-pdf
September 29, 2010 - When incidents happen.
September 29, 2010
Newfield JS. When Incidents Happen. Home Health Care Manag Pract. 2006;18(5).
doi:10.1177/1084822306287998.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-incidents-happen
The author discusses post-incident documentation for the home care setting and addresses legal issues.
https://ps…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45874/psn-pdf
February 22, 2017 - Ethics in the pediatric emergency department: when
mistakes happen: an approach to the process, evaluation,
and response to medical errors.
February 22, 2017
Dreisinger N, Zapolsky N. Ethics in the Pediatric Emergency Department: When Mistakes Happen: An
Approach to the Process, Evaluation, and Response to Medical…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39923/psn-pdf
September 03, 2014 - Sued for misdiagnosis? It could happen to you.
September 3, 2014
Lippman H, Davenport J. Sued for misdiagnosis? It could happen to you. J Fam Pract. 2010;59(9):498-508.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sued-misdiagnosis-it-could-happen-you
This article explains how to avoid diagnostic error, minimize litigation, and pr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38215/psn-pdf
November 14, 2011 - Could it happen here? Learning from other organizations'
safety errors.
November 14, 2011
Conway JB. Could it happen here? Learning from other organizations' safety errors. Healthcare Executive.
2008;23(6):64, 66-67.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/could-it-happen-here-learning-other-organizations-safety-errors
This…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40194/psn-pdf
June 20, 2011 - What happens when things go wrong?
June 20, 2011
Brandom BW, Callahan P, Micalizzi DA. What happens when things go wrong? Paediatr Anaesth.
2011;21(7):730-6. doi:10.1111/j.1460-9592.2010.03513.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-happens-when-things-go-wrong
This commentary reveals a personal story of loss and dis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39489/psn-pdf
June 11, 2010 - What happens between visits? Adverse and potential
adverse events among a low-income, urban, ambulatory
population with diabetes.
June 11, 2010
Sarkar U, Handley MA, Gupta R, et al. What happens between visits? Adverse and potential adverse
events among a low-income, urban, ambulatory population with diabetes. Qua…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35181/psn-pdf
June 23, 2009 - Communication during trauma resuscitation: do we know
what is happening?
June 23, 2009
Bergs EAG, Rutten FLPA, Tadros T, et al. Communication during trauma resuscitation: do we know what is
happening? Injury. 2005;36(8):905-11.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communication-during-trauma-resuscitation-do-we-know-what-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44359/psn-pdf
January 06, 2016 - What happens when healthcare innovations collide?
January 6, 2016
Pendharkar SR, Woiceshyn J, da Silveira GJC, et al. What happens when healthcare innovations collide?
BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(1):9-13. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004441.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-happens-when-healthcare-innovations-collide
Innovat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44132/psn-pdf
May 13, 2015 - Adverse outcomes: why bad things happen to good
people.
May 13, 2015
Sonnenberg A. Adverse outcomes: why bad things happen to good people. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol.
2015;13(5):820-3.e1. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2014.07.064.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-outcomes-why-bad-things-happen-good-people
This commentary…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47757/psn-pdf
February 06, 2019 - Doctors make mistakes. A new documentary explores
what happens when they do—and how to fix it.
February 6, 2019
Park A. Time Magazine. January 24, 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/doctors-make-mistakes-new-documentary-explores-what-happens-when-they-
do-and-how-fix-it
This news article reports on the documentar…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46506/psn-pdf
October 11, 2017 - Getting Ahead of Harm Before It Happens: A Guide About
Proactive Analysis for Improving Surgical Care Safety.
October 11, 2017
Wiley K, Davies JM. Edmonton, AB: Canadian Patient Safety Institute; 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-ahead-harm-it-happens-guide-about-proactive-analysis-improving-
surgical-car…