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psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/ambulatory-safety-nets-reduce-missed-and-delayed-diagnoses-cancer
February 26, 2025 - transform thinking from a root-cause analysis framework to a systems-focused framework to prevent future harms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72911/psn-pdf
March 15, 2021 - In particular, anticoagulation errors can cause harms such as bruising and bleeding and those
occurring
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851389/psn-pdf
July 31, 2023 - transform thinking from a root-cause analysis framework to a
systems-focused framework to prevent future harms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/846935/psn-pdf
March 29, 2023 - Maternal Safety and Perinatal Mental Health
March 29, 2023
Allen C, Van CM, Mossburg S. Maternal Safety and Perinatal Mental Health . PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/maternal-safety-and-perinatal-mental-health
Maternal patient safety is a critical aspect of healthcare given the complex pr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49586/psn-pdf
May 01, 2009 - Vial Mistakes Involving Heparin
May 1, 2009
Vanderveen T. Vial Mistakes Involving Heparin. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/vial-mistakes-involving-heparin
The Case
A 65-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for an elective left carotid endarterectomy. During the
procedure, the surgeon re…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/mixup-beyond-medication-label
June 01, 2014 - Mixup Beyond the Medication Label
Citation Text:
Pervanas H, VanValkenburgh D. Mixup Beyond the Medication Label. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2018.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33856/psn-pdf
April 01, 2018 - Patient Safety During Hospital Discharge
April 1, 2018
Liang K, Alper E. Patient Safety During Hospital Discharge. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-during-hospital-discharge
Perspective
Patients are admitted to the hospital in the United States 35 million times per year.(1)…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49853/psn-pdf
February 01, 2019 - Adverse Event During Intrahospital Transport
February 1, 2019
Bergman L, Chaboyer W. Adverse Event During Intrahospital Transport. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/adverse-event-during-intrahospital-transport
The Case
A 4-year-old boy underwent surgery under general anesthesia for correction o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/final_june-spotlight_case_slides_06.12.2020.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL June-Spotlight Case Slides_06.12.2020.pptx
Spotlight
When the Indications for Drug
Administration Blur
Source and Credits
• This presentation is based on the June 2020 AHRQ
WebM&M Spotlight Case
o See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
• Commentary by: Julia Munsch,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hazards-loading-doses
December 01, 2003 - Hazards of Loading Doses
Citation Text:
Mucksavage JJ, Tesoro EP. Hazards of Loading Doses. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2017.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module_1-speaker-notes.docx
September 01, 2015 - AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
Module 1: Overview
SAY:
“Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting” is a four-module program designed for intensive care unit, or ICU, nurses to gain a sense of confidence and demonstrate competence in catheter-associated urinary tra…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/facil-guide/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module1-speaker-notes.html
February 01, 2023 - Module 1: Overview - Facilitator's Notes
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
Slide 1. Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
Say:
"Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting" is a four-module program designed for intensive care unit, or ICU, nurses to gain a sense of confidence and demonstrate competence in cathe…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/patient-safety-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Improving Antibiotic Use is a Patient Safety Issue
Making the Case That Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Improving Antibiotic Use – Patient Safety Issue
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibio…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-insertion.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Facilitator Notes
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion
Ensuring Aseptic Placement
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019
April 2022
1
Why Is Aseptic Insertion So Important?1-3
2020 National Healthcare Safety Netw…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33633/psn-pdf
May 01, 2006 - Patient Safety in the Physician Office Setting
May 1, 2006
Elder NC. Patient Safety in the Physician Office Setting. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-physician-office-setting
Perspective
Dr. Jones was sure he had increased Mr. H's cholesterol-lowering medication to 80 mg 6 …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49572/psn-pdf
October 01, 2008 - Mistaken Identity
October 1, 2008
Hall LW. Mistaken Identity. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/mistaken-identity
The Case
An 85-year-old Cantonese-speaking woman was admitted to the medical service with altered mental status
and a reported fall. After finding tenderness in her left hip, the p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/improving-patient-safety-and-team-communication-through-daily-huddles
December 15, 2024 - Improving Patient Safety and Team Communication through Daily Huddles
Citation Text:
Shaikh U. Improving Patient Safety and Team Communication through Daily Huddles. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2020.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/130-ss-swiss-cheese-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Learning From Defects: Applying the “Swiss cheese model” of System Failure
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Learning From Defects: Applying the “Swiss C…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/implementing-treatment/engaging-and-educating
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38981/psn-pdf
September 30, 2009 - Computerized decision support to reduce potentially
inappropriate prescribing to older emergency department
patients: a randomized, controlled trial.
September 30, 2009
Terrell KM, Perkins AJ, Dexter P, et al. Computerized decision support to reduce potentially inappropriate
prescribing to older emergency departme…