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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33932/psn-pdf
May 27, 2011 - Preventable anesthesia mishaps: a study of human
factors.
May 27, 2011
Cooper JB, Newbower RS, Long CD, et al. Preventable anesthesia mishaps: a study of human factors.
Anesthesiology. 1978;49(6):399-406.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventable-anesthesia-mishaps-study-human-factors
This study reports on the ret…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/48159/psn-pdf
July 31, 2019 - Fatigue in radiology: a fertile area for future research.
July 31, 2019
Taylor-Phillips S, Stinton C. Fatigue in radiology: a fertile area for future research. Br J Radiol.
2019;92(1099):20190043. doi:10.1259/bjr.20190043.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fatigue-radiology-fertile-area-future-research
Physician fatigu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/48075/psn-pdf
June 19, 2019 - A mismatch made in America.
June 19, 2019
Butcher L. Managed Care. June 2019;28:37-39.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mismatch-made-america
Inconsistent patient name entry practices in electronic health records can contribute to wrong-patient
errors. This magazine article reports on the complex nature of addressing …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/850349/psn-pdf
June 14, 2023 - Cognitive biases in internal medicine: a scoping review.
June 14, 2023
Loncharich MF, Robbins RC, Durning SJ, et al. Cognitive biases in internal medicine: a scoping review.
Diagnosis (Berl). 2023;10(3):205-214. doi:10.1515/dx-2022-0120.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cognitive-biases-internal-medicine-scoping-review…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47165/psn-pdf
June 13, 2018 - Changing how we think about healthcare improvement.
June 13, 2018
Braithwaite J. Changing how we think about healthcare improvement. BMJ. 2018;361:k2014.
doi:10.1136/bmj.k2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/changing-how-we-think-about-healthcare-improvement
In learning organizations, leadership behavior creates a s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60589/psn-pdf
June 23, 2020 - Medication Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What
Have We Learned in the United States.
June 23, 2020
Institute for Safe Medication Practices and US Food and Drug Administration Division of Drug Information.
June 23, 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-during-covid-19-pandemic-what-have-we-lear…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45673/psn-pdf
December 07, 2016 - Report on the Safe Use of Pick Lists in Ambulatory Care
Settings.
December 7, 2016
Rizk S, Oguntebi G, Graber ML, Johnston D. Research Triangle Park, NC: RTI International; 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/report-safe-use-pick-lists-ambulatory-care-settings
Standard term selection tools—like pick lists or drop-d…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45506/psn-pdf
November 30, 2016 - Is an indication-based prescribing system in our future?
November 30, 2016
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. November 17, 2016;21:1-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/indication-based-prescribing-system-our-future
Health information technology has enhanced prescribers' ability to document the purpose o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46025/psn-pdf
July 11, 2017 - Measuring to improve medication reconciliation in a large
subspecialty outpatient practice.
July 11, 2017
Kern E, Dingae MB, Langmack EL, et al. Measuring to Improve Medication Reconciliation in a Large
Subspecialty Outpatient Practice. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2017;43(5):212-223.
doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2017.02.005…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44255/psn-pdf
November 09, 2015 - Biopsy site selfies—a quality improvement pilot study to
assist with correct surgical site identification.
November 9, 2015
Nijhawan RI, Lee EH, Nehal KS. Biopsy site selfies--a quality improvement pilot study to assist with correct
surgical site identification. Dermatol Surg. 2015;41(4):499-504. doi:10.1097/DSS.00…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/reduce-disparities.html
February 01, 2025 - Using Data to Reduce Disparities and Improve Quality
Resource: Using Data to Reduce Disparities and Improve Quality: A Guide for Health Care Organizations (PDF, 1 MB; 14 pages) This brief recommends strategies that primary care practices and health care organizations can use to effectively organize and inter…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/practice-team.html
November 01, 2018 - How to Implement a Team-Based Model in Primary Care: Learning Guide
Resource: The Practice Team
This online learning module provides a comprehensive overview and guidance for practices to implement a team-based model of primary care to enhance quality of care and productivity. Resources to support Key Drive…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/assess/index.html
September 01, 2019 - Assess Your Health Care Quality Reporting Project
Reporting comparative quality information to consumers is typically not a one-time event but an ongoing activity. For this reason, evaluation is a key part of your work, an aspect that has to be thought about and, in some cases, acted upon from the outset.
An …
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June 01, 2025 - Let’s Talk About It: Preventing HIV with PrEP
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June 01, 2023 - Overview
Tools and Resources To Help Hospitals Choose an ISCR Program
This section gives a high-level overview of the Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) program to support hospitals in implementing evidence-based enhanced recovery pathways. The Overview lists the tools and materials, organized in the…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45952/psn-pdf
May 31, 2017 - Surgeon, Heal Thyself: Optimising Surgical Performance
by Managing Stress.
May 31, 2017
Shiralkar U. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2017. ISBN: 9781498724036.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgeon-heal-thyself-optimising-surgical-performance-managing-stress
Stress, information overload, and high-risk decisions are prev…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide209.html
October 01, 2014 - 209. Specific Populations and Other Topics - Pregnant Smokers (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Clinical practice
Rationale
Motivate quit attempts by providing educational messages about the impact of smoking on both maternal and…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide59.html
October 01, 2014 - 59. The "5 A's" Model for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Ask about tobacco use. Identify and document tobacco use status for every patient at every visit.
Advise to quit. In a clear, strong and personalized manne…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide76.html
October 01, 2014 - 76. For the Patient Who Has Recently Quit (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Addressing problems encountered by former smokers
A patient who previously smoked might identify a problem that negatively affects health or quality of life. Specifi…