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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45583/psn-pdf
January 18, 2017 - ASHP IV Adult Continuous Infusions.
January 18, 2017
Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ashp-iv-adult-continuous-infusions
Miscalculations of intravenous infusion concentrations can result in patient harm. Representing the first
phase of a standards deve…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36456/psn-pdf
May 27, 2011 - Evaluation and certification of computerized physician
order entry systems.
May 27, 2011
Classen D, Avery A, Bates DW. Evaluation and certification of computerized provider order entry systems.
J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2007;14(1):48-55.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-and-certification-computerized-physician…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37951/psn-pdf
May 26, 2011 - The Leapfrog Group's CPOE standard and evaluation tool.
May 26, 2011
Metzger JB, Welebob E, Turisco F, et al. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. July/August
2008;5:22-25.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leapfrog-groups-cpoe-standard-and-evaluation-tool
This article describes an evaluation tool designed for…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37931/psn-pdf
September 25, 2008 - Can a structured checklist prevent problems with
laparoscopic equipment?
September 25, 2008
Verdaasdonk EGG, Stassen LPS, Hoffmann WF, et al. Can a structured checklist prevent problems with
laparoscopic equipment? Surg Endosc. 2008;22(10):2238-43. doi:10.1007/s00464-008-0029-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-st…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40138/psn-pdf
July 21, 2011 - Decision support and patient safety: the time has come.
July 21, 2011
Hasley SK. Decision support and patient safety: the time has come. Am J Obstet Gynecol.
2011;204(6):461-5. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.10.901.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/decision-support-and-patient-safety-time-has-come
This review reveals how dec…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35618/psn-pdf
June 24, 2010 - Using a computerized sign-out system to improve
physician–nurse communication.
June 24, 2010
Sidlow R, Katz-Sidlow RJ. Using a computerized sign-out system to improve physician-nurse
communication. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(1):32-36.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-computerized-sign-out-system-improve…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36971/psn-pdf
September 12, 2011 - Hospital patient safety: characteristics of best-performing
hospitals.
September 12, 2011
Longo DR, Hewett JE, Ge B, et al. Hospital patient safety: characteristics of best-performing hospitals. J
Healthc Manag. 2007;52(3):188-204; discussion 204-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-patient-safety-characterist…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37786/psn-pdf
March 23, 2011 - A theoretical framework and competency-based approach
to improving handoffs.
March 23, 2011
Arora VM, Johnson JK, Meltzer DO, et al. A theoretical framework and competency-based approach to
improving handoffs. Qual Saf Health Care. 2008;17(1):11-4. doi:10.1136/qshc.2006.018952.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/theoret…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47315/psn-pdf
August 01, 2018 - Agent of change.
August 1, 2018
Gale SF. Chief Learning Officer. July/August 2018;17:22-25.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/agent-change
Organizational learning is an essential element of safety culture. This article reports how one hospital
leader drew from the success of aviation strategies to design and implement …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43534/psn-pdf
January 22, 2016 - Creating a fellowship curriculum in patient safety and
quality.
January 22, 2016
Abookire SA, Gandhi TK, Kachalia A, et al. Creating a Fellowship Curriculum in Patient Safety and Quality.
Am J Med Qual. 2016;31(1):27-30. doi:10.1177/1062860614549012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/creating-fellowship-curriculum-pati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35354/psn-pdf
September 28, 2005 - Crew resource management training--clinicians' reactions
and attitudes.
September 28, 2005
France DJ, Stiles RA, Gaffney FA, et al. Crew resource management training-Clinicians' reactions and
attitudes. AORN J. 2006;82(2):213-224. doi:10.1016/s0001-2092(06)60313-x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/crew-resource-manage…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38341/psn-pdf
April 02, 2009 - CPOE: it don't come easy.
April 2, 2009
Anderson HJ. CPOE: it don't come easy. Health Data Manag. 2009;17(1):18-20, 22, 24 passim.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cpoe-it-dont-come-easy
Although shifting from paper-based or verbal orders to computerized physician order entry (CPOE)
systems could reduce medical errors…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47053/psn-pdf
May 23, 2018 - TeamSTEPPS Canada.
May 23, 2018
Canadian Patient Safety Institute.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamstepps-canada
The TeamSTEPPS program was developed to support effective communication and teamwork skills in
various health care settings. This site supports the Canadian TeamSTEPPS initiative. The program will
pre…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33902/psn-pdf
December 22, 2014 - National Quality Measures Clearinghouse (NQMC).
December 22, 2014
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 1998-2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-quality-measures-clearinghouse-nqmc
This web-accessible database provided access to evidence-based quality measures and measure sets.
The mission of the Nat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41411/psn-pdf
October 19, 2012 - Minnesota Hospital Association Statewide Project: SAFE
from FALLS.
October 19, 2012
Apold J, Quigley PA. Minnesota Hospital Association Statewide Project: SAFE from FALLS. J Nurs Care
Qual. 2012;27(4):299-306. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3182599d1b.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minnesota-hospital-association-statewide-p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40829/psn-pdf
January 05, 2014 - Guide to Reducing Unintended Consequences of
Electronic Health Records.
January 5, 2014
Jones SS, Koppel R, Ridgely MS, Palen TE, Wu S, Harrison MI. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality; August 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/guide-reducing-unintended-consequences-electronic-health-records
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50633/psn-pdf
November 06, 2019 - Findings of Two Inaugural Leapfrog Surveys 2019.
November 6, 2019
Washington DC: Leapfrog Group; 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/findings-two-inaugural-leapfrog-surveys-2019
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) are established venues for surgical care despite engagement in
assessment to ensure their safety. This re…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34138/psn-pdf
January 20, 2016 - National Quality Forum.
January 20, 2016
1099 14th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-quality-forum
The National Quality Forum (NQF) is a private, not-for-profit membership organization created to develop
and implement a national strategy for quality and safety measure…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42554/psn-pdf
December 06, 2013 - State of science: human factors and ergonomics in
healthcare.
December 6, 2013
Hignett S, Carayon P, Buckle P, et al. State of science: human factors and ergonomics in healthcare.
Ergonomics. 2013;56(10):1491-503. doi:10.1080/00140139.2013.822932.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/state-science-human-factors-and-ergono…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/846126/psn-pdf
March 09, 2023 - As a high-level intervention, system changes should be addressed and implemented to improve patient