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March 27, 2024 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Drug errors are dangerous but preventable.
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September 8, 2010
This newspaper article describes steps p…
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digital.ahrq.gov/document-type/focus-group-guide
January 01, 2023 - Focus Group Guide
Improving Sickle Cell Transitions, Focus Group Moderator Guide: IT Developers
Description
This is a focus group guide designed to be conducted with developers across a health care system. The tool includes questions to assess assess user's needs of electronic…
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digital.ahrq.gov/document-type/informed-consent-document
January 01, 2023 - Informed Consent Document
Focus Group Consent Form (Spanish)
Description
Example consent form used in an AHRQ-funded project involving older adults. The study involves a focus group on medication management practices. The form is in Spanish.
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pso.ahrq.gov/pso/listed/geographic
October 01, 2022 - SHARE:
Map of PSOs
There are 116 PSOs
in 37 States and the District of Columbia. This map shows the physical location of each PSO. All PSOs can operate nationally regardless of their home state.
Note: AHRQ updates…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74152/psn-pdf
December 08, 2021 - Adverse events and their contributors among older adults
during skilled nursing stays for rehabilitation: a scoping
review.
December 8, 2021
Okpalauwaekwe U, Tzeng H-M. Adverse events and their contributors among older adults during skilled
nursing stays for rehabilitation: a scoping review. Patient Relat Outcome …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43141/psn-pdf
April 30, 2014 - Engaging residents and fellows to improve institution-
wide quality: the first six years of a novel financial
incentive program.
April 30, 2014
Vidyarthi A, Green AL, Rosenbluth G, et al. Engaging residents and fellows to improve institution-wide
quality: the first six years of a novel financial incentive program.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/Battle%20buddies%20tip%20sheet%20(1).pdf
January 01, 2021 - I have a Battle Buddy – Now What?
Battle Buddies are not just for battle.
It’s critical to start connecting with your Battle Buddy now - before
things get really stressful.
It’s like training prior to a marathon.
Brief conversations now will strengthen your individual and team
resilience and ensure o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72851/psn-pdf
March 17, 2021 - Effect of a multifaceted clinical pharmacist intervention
on medication safety after hospitalization in persons
prescribed high-risk medications: a randomized clinical
trial.
March 17, 2021
Gurwitz JH, Kapoor A, Garber L, et al. Effect of a multifaceted clinical pharmacist intervention on
medication safety after …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45105/psn-pdf
May 11, 2016 - Medicines management, medication errors and adverse
medication events in older people referred to a
community nursing service: a retrospective observational
study.
May 11, 2016
Elliott RA, Lee CY, Beanland C, et al. Medicines Management, Medication Errors and Adverse Medication
Events in Older People Referred to …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866695/psn-pdf
September 11, 2024 - Reducing ambulatory central line-associated bloodstream
infections: a family-centered approach.
September 11, 2024
Wong CI, Ilowite M, Yan A, et al. Reducing ambulatory central line?associated bloodstream infections: a
family?centered approach. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2024;71(8):e31064. doi:10.1002/pbc.31064.
https:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40376/psn-pdf
July 06, 2012 - Electronic prescribing in an ambulatory care setting: a
cluster randomized trial.
July 6, 2012
Dainty KN, Adhikari NKJ, Kiss A, et al. Electronic prescribing in an ambulatory care setting: a cluster
randomized trial. J Eval Clin Pract. 2012;18(4):761-7. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2011.01657.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/839827/psn-pdf
December 20, 2020 - Racial bias in pulse oximetry measurement.
December 20, 2020
Sjoding MW, Dickson RP, Iwashyna TJ, et al. Racial bias in pulse oximetry measurement. N Engl J Med.
2020;383(25):2477-2478. doi:10.1056/nejmc2029240.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/racial-bias-pulse-oximetry-measurement
Pulse oximetry is used to triage pa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851355/psn-pdf
July 12, 2023 - Assessing the impact of a new pediatric healthcare
facility on medication administration: a human factors
approach.
July 12, 2023
Godin MR, Nasr AS. Assessing the impact of a new pediatric healthcare facility on medication
administration: a human factors approach. J Nurs Adm. 2023;53(6):331-336.
doi:10.1097/nna.0…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866279/psn-pdf
July 10, 2024 - Need to systematically identify and mitigate risks upon
hospitalisation for patients with chronic health
conditions.
July 10, 2024
Pronovost PJ, Carrington EM. Need to systematically identify and mitigate risks upon hospitalisation for
patients with chronic health conditions. BMJ Qual Saf. 2024;33(11):755-758. doi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73506/psn-pdf
July 21, 2021 - Patient-safety incidents during COVID-19 health crisis in
France: An exploratory sequential multi-method study in
primary care.
July 21, 2021
Fournier JP, Amélineau JB, Hild S, et al. Eur J Gen Pract. 2021;27(1):142-151.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-incidents-during-covid-19-health-crisis-france-exp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837672/psn-pdf
July 13, 2022 - Optimizing post-acute care patient safety: a scoping
review of multifactorial fall prevention interventions for
older adults.
July 13, 2022
Leland NE, Lekovitch C, Martínez J, et al. Optimizing post-acute care patient safety: a scoping review of
multifactorial fall prevention interventions for older adults. J Appl…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44063/psn-pdf
June 01, 2016 - Post-discharge adverse events among urban and rural
patients of an urban community hospital: a prospective
cohort study.
June 1, 2016
Tsilimingras D, Schnipper JL, Duke A, et al. Post-Discharge Adverse Events Among Urban and Rural
Patients of an Urban Community Hospital: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Gen Intern Me…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47255/psn-pdf
August 29, 2018 - Influence of shift duration on cognitive performance of
emergency physicians: a prospective cross-sectional
study.
August 29, 2018
Persico N, Maltese F, Ferrigno C, et al. Influence of Shift Duration on Cognitive Performance of Emergency
Physicians: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2018;72(2):17…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/836956/psn-pdf
April 20, 2022 - Effectiveness and safety of pulse oximetry in remote
patient monitoring of patients with COVID-19: a
systematic review.
April 20, 2022
Alboksmaty A, Beaney T, Elkin S, et al. Effectiveness and safety of pulse oximetry in remote patient
monitoring of patients with COVID-19: a systematic review. Lancet Digit Health.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/TeachBack-QuickGuide-card.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Teach-Back Quick Guide
Teach-Back Quick Guide
• Use teach-back for ALL patients.
• Start with most important message.
• Limit to 2-4 key points.
• Use plain language.
• Rephrase message until patient demonstrates
clear understanding.
Examples of Teach-Back Starters
• “Just t…