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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35225/psn-pdf
December 17, 2008 - Wired hospitals: can high tech save your life?
December 17, 2008
Fischman J. Wired hospitals: can high tech save your life? U.S. news & world report. 2005;139(4):44-5, 49-
50, 52.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-high-tech-save-your-life
This article reports on activities at several hospitals that illustrate how i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41412/psn-pdf
May 23, 2012 - Implementing AORN recommended practices for laser
safety.
May 23, 2012
Castelluccio D, Nurses A of OR. Implementing AORN Recommended Practices for Laser Safety. AORN J.
2012;95(5):612-24; quiz 625-7. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2012.03.001.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-aorn-recommended-practices-laser-safety
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39149/psn-pdf
January 15, 2017 - Disclosure and Apology: What's Missing? Advancing
Programs that Support Clinicians.
January 15, 2017
Carr S. Chestnut Hill, MA: Medically Induced Trauma Support Services; 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disclosure-and-apology-whats-missing-advancing-programs-support-clinicians
This report describes results of a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40389/psn-pdf
July 31, 2012 - Getting Your Best Health Care: Real-World Stories for
Patient Empowerment.
July 31, 2012
Farbstein K. Rockville, MD: Access Intelligence, LLC; 2011. ISBN: 9781885461452.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-your-best-health-care-real-world-stories-patient-empowerment
This book explores patient-centered care and pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/about/areas.html
February 01, 2018 - Patient Safety and Quality Areas
AHRQ funds research to improve patient safety and quality across all settings of care. We also develop practical, research-based tools and resources that help clinicians and others working in the nation’s hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices, and other settings make care sa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34135/psn-pdf
February 28, 2024 - Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.
February 28, 2024
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-healthcare-settings
The hand hygiene guidelines represent part of a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
strategy to promote patient safety by reducing infect…
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There are eight patient safety activities that are carried out by, or on behalf of a PSO, or a healthcare provider:
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/other-supporting-document20627/ovarian-cancer-screening-1996
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Ovarian Cancer: Screening, 1996
July 15, 1994
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/literature-surveillance-report/iron-deficiency-anemia-in-young-children-screening
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Literature Surveillance Report
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Young Children: Screening
October 30, 2023
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January 01, 2018 - Use of mHealth Technology for Supporting Symptom Management in Underserved Persons Living with HIV - Final Report
1. TITLE PAGE
Title of Project: Use of mHealth Technology for Supporting Symptom Management in Underserved Persons Living with
HIV
Principal Investigator and Team Members:
PI: …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prioritization-selection-of-harms.pdf
February 01, 2018 - Methods-Guide-Chapter-Prioritization-And-Selection-Of-Harms-For-Inclusion-In-Systematic-Reviews
Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews
Prioritization and Selection of Harms for Inclusion in
Systematic Reviews
This report is based on research conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Rese…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review/genital-herpes-serologic-screening
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Final Evidence Review
Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening
February 14, 2023
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review/osteoporosis-screening
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Final Evidence Review
Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Screening
January 14, 2025
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November 06, 2013 - Stay Connected: FAQs about Small-Bore Connectors and
Tubing Misconnections.
November 6, 2013
Arlington, VA: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation; October 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/stay-connected-faqs-about-small-bore-connectors-and-tubing-misconnections
To help prevent tubing misconn…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41560/psn-pdf
August 01, 2012 - Improving Medication Safety in High Risk Medicare
Beneficiaries Toolkit.
August 1, 2012
Touchette DR, Stubbings J, Schumock G. Effective Healthcare Research Report No. 38. Rockville, MD:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; July 2012. AHRQ Publication No. 12-EHC027-EF.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening
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Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening
February 02, 2021
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide218.html
July 01, 2018 - 218. Helpful Web Sites (All Web sites listed are either government-sponsored organizations or nonprofit foundations) (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Medicare: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/mcd/viewdecisionmemo.asp?id=130 and http://www.cms.hhs.g…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40317/psn-pdf
November 21, 2016 - Achieving an Exceptional Patient and Family Experience
of Inpatient Hospital Care.
November 21, 2016
Balik B, Conway J, Zipperer L, Watson J. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/achieving-exceptional-patient-and-family-experience-inpatient-hospital-care
This whit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33950/psn-pdf
February 05, 2018 - Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery.
February 5, 2018
Rockville, MD: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; 2005. AHRQ Pub. No. 01-0040d.
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This AHRQ brochure provides practical advice for patients facing non-emergent surgery, to help them be
gen…
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December 19, 2012 - 5 most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in the ICU.
December 19, 2012
Agnvall E. AARP. November 16, 2012.
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This article discusses five conditions often associated with diagnostic errors in intensive care units and
provides tips for patients an…