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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42039/psn-pdf
December 31, 2014 - Enhancing patient safety and quality of care by improving
the usability of electronic health record systems:
recommendations from AMIA.
December 31, 2014
Middleton B, Bloomrosen M, Dente MA, et al. Enhancing patient safety and quality of care by improving the
usability of electronic health record systems: recommen…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46493/psn-pdf
January 24, 2019 - Four states with robust prescription drug monitoring
programs reduced opioid dosages.
January 24, 2019
Haffajee RL, Mello MM, Zhang F, et al. Four States With Robust Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
Reduced Opioid Dosages. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018;37(6):964-974. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2017.1321.
https://psnet…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47333/psn-pdf
October 10, 2018 - Changing dynamics of the drug overdose epidemic in the
United States from 1979 through 2016.
October 10, 2018
Jalal H, Buchanich JM, Roberts MS, et al. Changing dynamics of the drug overdose epidemic in the United
States from 1979 through 2016. Science (1979). 2018;361(6408). doi:10.1126/science.aau1184.
https://p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45385/psn-pdf
January 03, 2017 - Viewing prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract
infection as a system: using systems engineering and
human factors engineering in a quality improvement
project in an academic medical center.
January 3, 2017
Rhee C, Phelps E, Meyer B, et al. Viewing Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47835/psn-pdf
April 24, 2019 - Facilitation of surgical innovation: is it possible to speed
the introduction of new technology while simultaneously
improving patient safety?
April 24, 2019
Marcus RK, Lillemoe HA, Caudle AS, et al. Facilitation of Surgical Innovation: Is It Possible to Speed the
Introduction of New Technology While Simultaneousl…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41479/psn-pdf
December 21, 2014 - Surgical training, duty-hour restrictions, and implications
for meeting the Accreditation Council for Graduate
Medical Education core competencies: views of surgical
interns compared with program directors.
December 21, 2014
Antiel RM, Van Arendonk K, Reed DA, et al. Surgical training, duty-hour restrictions, and …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46843/psn-pdf
June 21, 2018 - Electronic health record reviews to measure diagnostic
uncertainty in primary care.
June 21, 2018
Bhise V, Rajan SS, Sittig DF, et al. Electronic health record reviews to measure diagnostic uncertainty in
primary care. J Eval Clin Pract. 2018;24(3):545-551. doi:10.1111/jep.12912.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/elect…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38961/psn-pdf
September 01, 2016 - An empirical model to estimate the potential impact of
medication safety alerts on patient safety, health care
utilization, and cost in ambulatory care.
September 1, 2016
Weingart SN, Simchowitz B, Padolsky H, et al. An empirical model to estimate the potential impact of
medication safety alerts on patient safety,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44197/psn-pdf
November 03, 2015 - Effect of the World Health Organization checklist on
patient outcomes: a stepped wedge cluster randomized
controlled trial.
November 3, 2015
Haugen AS, Søfteland E, Almeland SK, et al. Effect of the World Health Organization checklist on patient
outcomes: a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial. Ann Su…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43553/psn-pdf
August 28, 2017 - Analysis of adverse events associated with adult
moderate procedural sedation outside the operating
room.
August 28, 2017
Karamnov S, Sarkisian N, Grammer R, et al. Analysis of Adverse Events Associated With Adult Moderate
Procedural Sedation Outside the Operating Room. J Patient Saf. 2014;13(3):111-121.
doi:10.1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44709/psn-pdf
November 18, 2016 - Lost information during the handover of critically injured
trauma patients: a mixed-methods study.
November 18, 2016
Zakrison TL, Rosenbloom B, McFarlan A, et al. Lost information during the handover of critically injured
trauma patients: a mixed-methods study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(12):929-936. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44447/psn-pdf
September 02, 2015 - Community-, healthcare-, and hospital-acquired severe
sepsis hospitalizations in the University HealthSystem
Consortium.
September 2, 2015
Page DB, Donnelly JP, Wang HE. Community-, Healthcare-, and Hospital-Acquired Severe Sepsis
Hospitalizations in the University HealthSystem Consortium. Crit Care Med. 2015;43(9…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41408/psn-pdf
October 19, 2012 - Patient notification for bloodborne pathogen testing due
to unsafe injection practices in the US health care
settings, 2001–2011.
October 19, 2012
Guh AY, Thompson ND, Schaefer MK, et al. Patient notification for bloodborne pathogen testing due to
unsafe injection practices in the US health care settings, 2001-201…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/supporting/senior-leader-checklist.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: CEO/Senior Leader Checklist
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
CEO/Senior Leader Checklist
CEO/Senior Leader Checklist
Who should use this tool: Senior leaders
Checklist Items
Leader Responsible
Date Initiated
1. Ensure all current and new employees receive Science o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38805/psn-pdf
April 04, 2011 - Disclosing medical errors to patients: it's not what you
say, it's what they hear.
April 4, 2011
Wu AW, Huang I-C, Stokes S, et al. Disclosing medical errors to patients: it's not what you say, it's what
they hear. J Gen Intern Med. 2009;24(9):1012-7. doi:10.1007/s11606-009-1044-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46232/psn-pdf
February 10, 2018 - Implications of electronic health record downtime: an
analysis of patient safety event reports.
February 10, 2018
Larsen E, Fong A, Wernz C, et al. Implications of electronic health record downtime: an analysis of patient
safety event reports. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2018;25(2):187-191. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocx057.
ht…
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May 10, 2013 - A comparative review of patient safety initiatives for
national health information technology.
May 10, 2013
Magrabi F, Aarts J, Nohr C, et al. A comparative review of patient safety initiatives for national health
information technology. Int J Med Inform. 2013;82(5):e139-48. doi:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2012.11.014.
htt…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/core-discussion-key.docx
March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for
Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Facilitator Notes
Training Module 2 — Core Team Discussion Guide
Clean Equipment and Environment: Knowledge and Practice
Directions
Answer the following questions to help reflect on how you can prepare to discuss cleaning and disinfection practices at your facility.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-antibiotics.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Talking With Residents and Family Members About Antibiotics
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Talking With Residents and Family Members
About Antibiotics
The last time this happened, the doctor
prescribed an antibiotic and my
family member got better.
Can’t we do that again… just in case?
Five …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47372/psn-pdf
January 01, 2019 - Patient safety culture, health information technology
implementation, and medical office problems that could
lead to diagnostic error.
October 3, 2018
Campione JR, Mardon RE, McDonald KM. Patient Safety Culture, Health Information Technology
Implementation, and Medical Office Problems That Could Lead to Diagnostic…