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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reporting-adverse-events-patients-step-step-approach
November 16, 2022 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Reporting adverse events to patients: a step-by-step approach.
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Cherry RA, Marcus L, Dorn B. Reporting adverse events to patients: a step-by-step approach. Physician Executive. 2010;36(3):4-6, 8-9.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alcohol-based-surgical-prep-solution-and-risk-fire-operating-room-case-report
February 02, 2022 - Commentary
Alcohol based surgical prep solution and the risk of fire in the operating room: a case report.
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Batra S, Gupta R. Alcohol based surgical prep solution and the risk of fire in the operating room: a case report. Patient Saf Surg. 2008;2(1):10. doi:10.1186/1754-9…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/postoperative-complications-due-retained-surgical-sponge
February 23, 2011 - Commentary
Postoperative complications due to a retained surgical sponge.
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Sarda AK, Pandey D, Neogi S, et al. Postoperative complications due to a retained surgical sponge. Singapore Med J. 2007;48(6):e160-4.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ambiguous-abbreviations-audit-abbreviations-paediatric-note-keeping
November 16, 2022 - Study
Ambiguous abbreviations: an audit of abbreviations in paediatric note keeping.
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Sheppard JE, Weidner LCE, Zakai S, et al. Ambiguous abbreviations: an audit of abbreviations in paediatric note keeping. Arch Dis Child. 2008;93(3):204-6.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36618/psn-pdf
July 24, 2008 - Software for symptoms.
July 24, 2008
Borzo J. Wall Street Journal. May 23, 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/software-symptoms
This article discusses decision support system implementation and use, and its role in preventing physician
misdiagnosis.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/software-symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36887/psn-pdf
May 16, 2007 - Hospitals tie CEO bonuses to safety.
May 16, 2007
Rowland C.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospitals-tie-ceo-bonuses-safety
This article reports on Massachusetts hospitals that are basing hospital executive bonuses on the extent to
which their hospitals implement and comply with safety measures.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38087/psn-pdf
July 28, 2013 - Bar-Coded Medication Administration (BCMA).
July 28, 2013
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; AHRQ.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/bar-coded-medication-administration-bcma
This document summarizes the experience of numerous AHRQ-funded programs in implementing bar-
coded medication administration.
https://p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38954/psn-pdf
September 16, 2009 - For all the right reasons.
September 16, 2009
Hagland M.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/all-right-reasons
This article discusses approaching computerized provider order entry (CPOE) implementation from a
patient safety perspective and shares success stories from numerous US hospitals.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35566/psn-pdf
December 14, 2005 - Hospitals try to break a deadly 'code.'
December 14, 2005
Kowalczyk L.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospitals-try-break-deadly-code
This article reports on the implementation of rapid response teams in Boston hospitals and the potential for
reducing patient mortality.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35548/psn-pdf
January 01, 2006 - Patient Safety 2006.
December 7, 2005
National Patient Safety Agency.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-2006
This conference gave participants the opportunity to select one of seven educational tracks on
understanding and implementing improvements in patient safety. A selection of the presentations
and …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42044/psn-pdf
February 13, 2013 - Patient Safety.
February 13, 2013
Minnesota Hospital Association; MHA.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-10
This Web site provides access to materials for patient safety improvement efforts in Minnesota, including
initiatives to reduce adverse drug events and hospital collaboratives to implement best pra…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39346/psn-pdf
March 10, 2010 - How-to Guide: Multidisciplinary Rounds.
March 10, 2010
Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; February 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-guide-multidisciplinary-rounds
This manual offers practical advice on how to plan for and implement care team rounds that involve a
variety of health care prov…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50844/psn-pdf
January 29, 2020 - Improving Patient Safety and Team Communication
through Daily Huddles
January 29, 2020
Shaikh U. Improving Patient Safety and Team Communication through Daily Huddles. PSNet [internet].
2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/improving-patient-safety-and-team-communication-through-daily-huddles
Background
Communicat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49767/psn-pdf
August 21, 2016 - Falling Between the Cracks in the Software
August 21, 2016
Adler-Milstein J. Falling Between the Cracks in the Software. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/falling-between-cracks-software
The Case
A 61-year-old man with a history of osteoarthritis was scheduled for a total knee replacement. Prio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42817/psn-pdf
December 18, 2013 - Medication Reconciliation for Hospitalists.
December 18, 2013
Society of Hospital Medicine.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-reconciliation-hospitalists
This Web site provides resources to help health systems implement the Multi-Center Medication
Reconciliation Quality Improvement Study (MARQUIS) medication…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35765/psn-pdf
September 14, 2008 - Manchester Patient Safety Framework (MaPSaF).
September 14, 2008
Manchester, UK: University of Manchester; 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/manchester-patient-safety-framework-mapsaf
This tool was developed to help National Health Service organizations assess their progress in
implementing and sustaining a safet…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841493/psn-pdf
December 14, 2022 - Telehealth and Patient Safety.
December 14, 2022
O'Malley G, Shaikh U, Marcin JP. Telehealth and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/telehealth-and-patient-safety
Background
In recent years, telehealth, or the delivery of healthcare over a distance using telecommunications
techno…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/mixup-beyond-medication-label
June 01, 2014 - Mixup Beyond the Medication Label
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Pervanas H, VanValkenburgh D. Mixup Beyond the Medication Label. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2018.
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January 25, 2010 - The enterprise take on patient safety.
January 25, 2010
Rogoski RR. The enterprise take on patient safety. Health management technology. 2005;26(8):12, 14, 16-
7.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enterprise-take-patient-safety
This article reports on two efforts to reduce medical errors through information technology …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50769/psn-pdf
February 15, 2017 - Cultural Competence and Patient Safety
December 27, 2019
Brach C, Hall KK, Fitall E. Cultural Competence and Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/cultural-competence-and-patient-safety
Background
Culture can be defined as the “personal identification, language, thoughts, co…