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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49870/psn-pdf
August 10, 2019 - Anemia and Delayed Colon Cancer Diagnosis
August 10, 2019
Pathipati MP, Richter JM. Anemia and Delayed Colon Cancer Diagnosis. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/anemia-and-delayed-colon-cancer-diagnosis
Case Objectives
Describe the initial evaluation for iron deficiency anemia in elderly adults…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49771/psn-pdf
July 01, 2016 - Unintended Consequences of CPOE
October 1, 2016
Wears RL. Unintended Consequences of CPOE. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/unintended-consequences-cpoe
Case Objectives
Explain how technology, including computerized provider order entry, can transform, rather than
eliminate, hazards.
Recogni…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49744/psn-pdf
October 01, 2015 - The Risks of Absent Interoperability: Medication-Induced
Hemolysis in a Patient With a Known Allergy
October 1, 2015
Reider J. The Risks of Absent Interoperability: Medication-Induced Hemolysis in a Patient With a Known
Allergy. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/risks-absent-interoperability-me…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49855/psn-pdf
March 01, 2019 - Which Line: Ordering Provider or Proceduralist?
March 1, 2019
Blackmore CC. Which Line: Ordering Provider or Proceduralist? PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/which-line-ordering-provider-or-proceduralist
Case Objectives
Review the role of mistake-proofing to block errors from leading to adverse…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73642/psn-pdf
August 25, 2021 - Sudden Collapse During Upper Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy: Expect the Unexpected
August 25, 2021
Wieck M. Sudden Collapse During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Expect the Unexpected. PSNet
[internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/sudden-collapse-during-upper-gastrointestinal-endoscopy-expect-
unexpected
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50763/psn-pdf
December 18, 2019 - Their kids died on the psych ward. They were far from
alone, a Times investigation found.
December 18, 2019
Karlamangla S. Los Angeles Times. December 1, 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/their-kids-died-psych-ward-they-were-far-alone-times-investigation-found
Patient suicide is considered a sentinel event. This …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45721/psn-pdf
June 28, 2017 - Rude providers jeopardize patient safety. So stop it.
June 28, 2017
Thew J. HealthLeaders Media. June 14, 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rude-providers-jeopardize-patient-safety-so-stop-it
Rudeness can affect teamwork and hinder safe, transparent care. This news article reports on one
hospital's approach to ma…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41254/psn-pdf
April 11, 2012 - The Daily Plan: including patients for safety's sake.
April 11, 2012
King BJ, Mills PD, Fore AM, et al. The Daily Plan®: Including patients for safety's sake. Nurs Manage.
2012;43(3):15-8. doi:10.1097/01.NUMA.0000412229.53136.3e.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/daily-plan-including-patients-safetys-sake
This study re…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39585/psn-pdf
June 09, 2010 - Bar code technology and medication administration error.
June 9, 2010
Young J, Slebodnik M, Sands L. Bar Code Technology and Medication Administration Error. J Patient Saf.
2010;6(2):115-120. doi:10.1097/pts.0b013e3181de35f7.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/bar-code-technology-and-medication-administration-error
This…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44226/psn-pdf
November 03, 2015 - The Patient Survival Handbook.
November 3, 2015
Powell SM, Stone RD. Peachtree City, GA: Synensis; 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-survival-handbook
Engaging patients in their care is increasingly advocated as a way to improve safety. This book
recommends actions for patients and families to reduce risk…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37815/psn-pdf
June 18, 2008 - A 2-year study of patient safety competency assessment
in 29 clinical laboratories.
June 18, 2008
Reed RC, Kim S, Farquharson K, et al. A 2-Year Study of Patient Safety Competency Assessment in 29
Clinical Laboratories. Am J Clin Pathol. 2008;129(6). doi:10.1309/bm8jje1auca408tq.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2-yea…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40066/psn-pdf
January 01, 2011 - Communication errors in dispatch of air medical
transport.
December 8, 2010
Vilensky D, MacDonald RD. Communication errors in dispatch of air medical transport. Prehosp Emerg
Care. 2011;15(1):39-43. doi:10.3109/10903127.2011.519817.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communication-errors-dispatch-air-medical-transport
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42814/psn-pdf
February 06, 2014 - Twelve tips on engaging learners in checking health care
decisions.
February 6, 2014
Sibbald M, de Bruin A, van Merrienboer JJG. Twelve tips on engaging learners in checking health care
decisions. Med Teach. 2014;36(2):111-5. doi:10.3109/0142159X.2013.847910.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/twelve-tips-engaging-learn…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35625/psn-pdf
June 22, 2010 - Improving the safety of medication administration using
an interactive CD-ROM program.
June 22, 2010
Schneider PJ, Pedersen CA, Montanya KR, et al. Improving the safety of medication administration using
an interactive CD-ROM program. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006;63(1):59-64.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35888/psn-pdf
July 23, 2010 - Medication errors and patient complications with
continuous renal replacement therapy.
July 23, 2010
Barletta JF, Barletta G-M, Brophy PD, et al. Medication errors and patient complications with continuous
renal replacement therapy. Pediatr Nephrol. 2006;21(6):842-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42343/psn-pdf
June 19, 2013 - Top 10 patient safety issues: what more can we do?
June 19, 2013
Steelman VM, Graling PR. Top 10 patient safety issues: what more can we do? AORN J. 2013;97(6):679-
98, quiz 699-701. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2013.04.012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/top-10-patient-safety-issues-what-more-can-we-do
This commentary reveal…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36828/psn-pdf
August 29, 2011 - Pediatric medication errors in the postanesthesia care
unit: analysis of MEDMARX data.
August 29, 2011
Payne CH, Smith CR, Newkirk LE, et al. Pediatric medication errors in the postanesthesia care unit:
analysis of MEDMARX data. AORN J. 2007;85(4):731-40; quiz 741-4.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-medicati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44109/psn-pdf
November 06, 2015 - Safer Clinical Systems.
November 6, 2015
London, UK: Health Foundation.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safer-clinical-systems
This Web site highlights the work of a United Kingdom initiative launched in 2008 to apply safety
improvement tactics from high-risk industries to care services. The program engages teams to …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39609/psn-pdf
June 27, 2010 - Identification and Prevention of Common Adverse Drug
Events in the Intensive Care Unit.
June 27, 2010
Papadopoulos J, Kane-Gill SL, Cooper B, eds. Crit Care Med. 2010;38:(suppl 6):S83-S264.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identification-and-prevention-common-adverse-drug-events-intensive-care-unit
This supplem…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36284/psn-pdf
March 10, 2011 - E-prescribing, efficiency, quality: lessons from the
computerization of UK family practice.
March 10, 2011
Schade CP, Sullivan FM, de Lusignan S, et al. e-Prescribing, efficiency, quality: lessons from the
computerization of UK family practice. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2006;13(5):470-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/…