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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46958/psn-pdf
March 28, 2018 - Disposal of paper records containing personal
information in hospitals.
March 28, 2018
Ramjist JK, Coburn N, Urbach DR, et al. Disposal of Paper Records Containing Personal Information in
Hospitals. JAMA. 2018;319(11):1162-1163. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.21533.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disposal-paper-records-conta…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/48142/psn-pdf
August 21, 2019 - Six ways to lower errors—and unnecessary surgeries—in
radiology exams.
August 21, 2019
Panner M. Forbes. August 12, 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/six-ways-lower-errors-and-unnecessary-surgeries-radiology-exams
Diagnostic errors can result in harm across the spectrum of practice. Discussing cognitive and syste…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46192/psn-pdf
June 07, 2017 - Investigating the causes of adverse events.
June 7, 2017
Sanchez JA, Lobdell KW, Moffatt-Bruce SD, et al. Investigating the Causes of Adverse Events. Ann Thorac
Surg. 2017;103(6):1693-1699. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.04.001.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigating-causes-adverse-events
Incident analysis enab…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43552/psn-pdf
December 16, 2014 - Robotic-assisted surgery: focus on training and
credentialing.
December 16, 2014
Dubeck D. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. September 2014;11:93-101.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/robotic-assisted-surgery-focus-training-and-credentialing
Research has documented a substantial learning curve for surgeons as they develop sk…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73868/psn-pdf
September 22, 2021 - Phony diagnoses hide high rates of drugging at nursing
homes.
September 22, 2021
Thomas K, Gebeloff R, Silver-Greenberg J. New York Times. September 11, 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/phony-diagnoses-hide-high-rates-drugging-nursing-homes
Nursing home medication misuse is a contributor to resident harm. T…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46341/psn-pdf
August 16, 2017 - In treating sepsis, questions about timing and mandates.
August 16, 2017
Abbasi J. In Treating Sepsis, Questions About Timing and Mandates. JAMA. 2017;318(6):506-508.
doi:10.1001/jama.2017.7997.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/treating-sepsis-questions-about-timing-and-mandates
Delayed treatment of sepsis can result …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38838/psn-pdf
May 25, 2010 - Multidisciplinary system for detecting medication errors
in antineoplastic chemotherapy.
May 25, 2010
Serrano-Fabiá A, Albert-Marí A, Almenar-Cubells D, et al. Multidisciplinary system for detecting medication
errors in antineoplastic chemotherapy. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2010;16(2):105-12.
doi:10.1177/10781552093404…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851195/psn-pdf
July 05, 2023 - Clinician factors associated with delayed diagnosis of
appendicitis.
July 5, 2023
Michelson KA, McGarghan FLE, Patterson EE, et al. Clinician factors associated with delayed diagnosis of
appendicitis. Diagnosis (Berl). 2023;10(2):183-186. doi:10.1515/dx-2022-0119.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinician-factors-ass…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/863223/psn-pdf
February 28, 2024 - Prioritizing Patient Safety Through Quality Measurement.
February 28, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, March 6 and 21, 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prioritizing-patient-safety-through-quality-measurement
Quality measurement intersects with patient safety and care improvement efforts to…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74019/psn-pdf
July 11, 2023 - PACT Collaborative: Pathway to Accountability,
Compassion and Transparency.
July 11, 2023
Ariadne Labs, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pact-collaborative-pathway-accountability-compassion-and-transparency
Communication and Resolution Programs (CR…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43657/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - Strategies for Ensuring the Safe Use of Insulin Pens in the
Hospital.
November 26, 2014
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-ensuring-safe-use-insulin-pens-hospital
Insulin is classified as a high-alert medication due to the potential to cause serious patient harm w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837907/psn-pdf
August 24, 2022 - ISMP Guidelines for Safe Medication Use in Perioperative
and Procedural Settings.
August 24, 2022
Plymouth Meeting, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-guidelines-safe-medication-use-perioperative-and-procedural-settings
Medication errors associated with surgery and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72715/psn-pdf
February 03, 2021 - FDA updates vinca alkaloid labeling for preparation in
intravenous infusion bags only.
February 3, 2021
MedWatch Safety Alert. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; January 15, 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fda-updates-vinca-alkaloid-labeling-preparation-intravenous-infusion-bags-only
Vinc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73970/psn-pdf
October 21, 2021 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Patient Experiences
with CRPs.
October 13, 2021
Collaborative for Accountability and Improvement. October 21, 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/good-bad-and-ugly-patient-experiences-crps
Communication-and-resolution program (CRP) initiatives are a valuable strategy for impro…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39572/psn-pdf
January 03, 2017 - The tangible handoff: a team approach for advancing
structured communication in labor and delivery.
January 3, 2017
Block M, Ehrenworth JF, Cuce VM, et al. The tangible handoff: a team approach for advancing structured
communication in labor and delivery. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(6):282-287, 241.
https:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/61124/psn-pdf
November 11, 2020 - Using Twitter to assess patient takes on patient
experience.
November 11, 2020
Heath S. Patient Engagement HIT. October 29, 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-twitter-assess-patient-takes-patient-experience
Twitter is evolving as a useful data source for patient safety. This news story discusses an examinati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46167/psn-pdf
June 07, 2017 - Identifying patients with sepsis on the hospital wards.
June 7, 2017
Bhattacharjee P, Edelson DP, Churpek MM. Identifying Patients With Sepsis on the Hospital Wards. Chest.
2016;151(4). doi:10.1016/j.chest.2016.06.020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-patients-sepsis-hospital-wards
Undiagnosed sepsis can l…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/848044/psn-pdf
April 26, 2023 - Effect of a hospital command centre on patient safety: an
interrupted time series study.
April 26, 2023
Mebrahtu TF, McInerney CD, Benn J, et al. BMJ Health Care Inform. 2023;30(1):e100653.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-hospital-command-centre-patient-safety-interrupted-time-series-study
Command centers…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72515/psn-pdf
January 15, 2025 - AHRQ’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® Program: An
Overview for New Users.
December 17, 2024
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. January 15, 2025.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/tutorial-ahrq-sopsr-data-entry-and-analysis-tool
An organization’s understanding of its culture is foundational t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50786/psn-pdf
January 08, 2020 - Patient Safety.
January 8, 2020
Halamek LP, ed. Semin Perinatol. 2019;43(8):151172-151182.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-18
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a complex environment that serves a vulnerable population at
increased risk for harm should errors occur. This special iss…