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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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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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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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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/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39350/psn-pdf
March 10, 2010 - If only...: failed, missed and absent error recovery
opportunities in medication errors.
March 10, 2010
Habraken MMP, van der Schaaf TW. If only..: failed, missed and absent error recovery opportunities in
medication errors. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(1):37-41. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.026187.
https://psnet.ahrq.g…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42291/psn-pdf
September 12, 2016 - Human cognition and the dynamics of failure to rescue:
the Lewis Blackman case.
September 12, 2016
Acquaviva K, Haskell H, Johnson J. Human cognition and the dynamics of failure to rescue: the Lewis
Blackman case. J Prof Nurs. 2013;29(2):95-101. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2012.12.009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/huma…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34934/psn-pdf
March 11, 2011 - Exploring barriers and facilitators to the use of
computerized clinical reminders.
March 11, 2011
Saleem JJ, Patterson ES, Militello LG, et al. Exploring barriers and facilitators to the use of computerized
clinical reminders. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2005;12(4):438-47.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-barrier…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39324/psn-pdf
April 07, 2010 - Redesigning a morbidity and mortality program in a
university-affiliated pediatric anesthesia department.
April 7, 2010
McDonnell C, Laxer RM, Roy L. Redesigning a morbidity and mortality program in a university-affiliated
pediatric anesthesia department. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(3):117-125.
https://psn…
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February 13, 2013 - Reason's accident causation model: application to
adverse events in acute care.
February 13, 2013
Elliott M, Page K, Worrall-Carter L. Reason's accident causation model: application to adverse events in
acute care. Contemp Nurse. 2012;43(1):22-8. doi:10.5172/conu.2012.43.1.22.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reasons-…