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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866642/psn-pdf
September 04, 2024 - Learning from patient safety incidents: The Green Cross
method.
September 4, 2024
Jacobsen HK, Ballangrud R, Birkeli GH. Learning from patient safety incidents: the Green Cross method.
Nurs Crit Care. 2024;Epub Jun 26. doi:10.1111/nicc.13114.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-patient-safety-incidents-green-cro…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47520/psn-pdf
February 06, 2019 - Improving patient safety in developing countries—moving
towards an integrated approach.
February 6, 2019
Elmontsri M, Banarsee R, Majeed A. Improving patient safety in developing countries - moving towards an
integrated approach. JRSM Open. 2018;9(11):2054270418786112. doi:10.1177/2054270418786112.
https://psnet.a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43698/psn-pdf
November 19, 2014 - Alcohol and drug testing of health professionals following
preventable adverse events: a bad idea.
November 19, 2014
Banja J. Alcohol and drug testing of health professionals following preventable adverse events: a bad idea.
Am J Bioeth. 2014;14(12):25-36. doi:10.1080/15265161.2014.964873.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60359/psn-pdf
May 20, 2020 - Incorrect use of smart infusion pump in the operating
room (OR) leads to milrinone overdose.
May 20, 2020
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. May 7, 2020;25(9).
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/incorrect-use-smart-infusion-pump-operating-room-or-leads-milrinone-
overdose
Lack of familiarity with sm…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/864371/psn-pdf
March 13, 2024 - The ritualisation of the surgical safety checklist and its
decoupling from patient safety goals.
March 13, 2024
Facey M, Baxter NN, Hammond Mobilio M, et al. The ritualisation of the surgical safety checklist and its
decoupling from patient safety goals. Sociol Health Illn. 2024;46(6):1100-1118. doi:10.1111/1467-
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43860/psn-pdf
March 25, 2015 - Pharmacy dispensing errors: claims study emphasizes
need for systematic vigilance.
March 25, 2015
Webb J. Drug Topics. March 10, 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pharmacy-dispensing-errors-claims-study-emphasizes-need-systematic-
vigilance
Pharmacies can serve as gatekeepers to ensure patients receive the corre…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72600/psn-pdf
December 23, 2020 - Improving hospital safety culture for falls prevention
through interdisciplinary health education.
December 23, 2020
Lopez-Jeng C, Eberth SD. Improving hospital safety culture for falls prevention through interdisciplinary
health education. Health Promot Pract. 2020;21(6):918-925. doi:10.1177/1524839919840337.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37430/psn-pdf
February 01, 2011 - Nonpayment for harms resulting from medical care:
catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
February 1, 2011
Wald HL, Kramer AM. Nonpayment for harms resulting from medical care: catheter-associated urinary tract
infections. JAMA. 2007;298(23):2782-4. doi:10.1001/jama.298.23.2782.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43783/psn-pdf
January 14, 2015 - Improving the quality and safety of care on the medical
ward: a review and synthesis of the evidence base.
January 14, 2015
Pannick S, Beveridge I, Wachter R, et al. Improving the quality and safety of care on the medical ward: A
review and synthesis of the evidence base. Eur J Intern Med. 2014;25(10):874-87.
doi:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44922/psn-pdf
March 01, 2017 - Mobilising a team for the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist:
a qualitative video study.
March 1, 2017
Korkiakangas T. Mobilising a team for the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist: a qualitative video study. BMJ
Qual Saf. 2017;26(3):177-188. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004887.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mobilising-team-who-sur…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851917/psn-pdf
January 01, 2024 - Incivility in healthcare: the impact of poor
communication.
August 2, 2023
Guppy JH, Widlund H, Munro R, et al. Incivility in healthcare: the impact of poor communication. BMJ Lead.
2024;8(1):83-87. doi:10.1136/leader-2022-000717.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/incivility-healthcare-impact-poor-communication
Incivi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38332/psn-pdf
January 14, 2009 - Verifying patient identity and site of surgery: improving
compliance with protocol by audit and feedback.
January 14, 2009
Garnerin P, Arès M, Huchet A, et al. Verifying patient identity and site of surgery: improving compliance
with protocol by audit and feedback. Qual Saf Health Care. 2008;17(6):454-8.
doi:10.11…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46643/psn-pdf
January 10, 2018 - The role of checklists and human factors for improved
patient safety in plastic surgery.
January 10, 2018
Oppikofer C, Schwappach DLB. The Role of Checklists and Human Factors for Improved Patient Safety in
Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;140(6):812e-817e. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000003892.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866698/psn-pdf
September 11, 2024 - Can we ensure medication safety with the use of speech
recognition software?
September 11, 2024
Can we ensure medication safety with the use of speech recognition software? ISMP Medication Safety
Alert! Acute Care. August 22, 2024;29(17):1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-we-ensure-medication-safety-use-speech-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47797/psn-pdf
June 14, 2019 - The impact of RVU-based compensation on patient safety
outcomes in outpatient otolaryngology procedures.
June 14, 2019
Stanisce L, Ahmad N, Deckard N, et al. The Impact of RVU-Based Compensation on Patient Safety
Outcomes in Outpatient Otolaryngology Procedures. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019;160(6):1003-1008.
d…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47002/psn-pdf
April 25, 2018 - Making Health Care Safer in Ambulatory Care Settings
and Long Term Care Facilities (R18).
April 25, 2018
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; April 10, 2018. PA-18-750.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-health-care-safer-ambulatory-care-settings-and-long-term-care-
facilities-r18
Research …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46777/psn-pdf
January 24, 2018 - Safety analysis over time: seven major changes to
adverse event investigation.
January 24, 2018
Vincent CA, Carthey J, Macrae C, et al. Safety analysis over time: seven major changes to adverse event
investigation. Implementation Science. 2017;12(1). doi:10.1186/s13012-017-0695-4.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38988/psn-pdf
October 07, 2009 - Resident duty-hour reform associated with increased
morbidity following hip fracture.
October 7, 2009
Browne JA, Cook C, Olson SA, et al. Resident duty-hour reform associated with increased morbidity
following hip fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(9):2079-85. doi:10.2106/JBJS.H.01240.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/849135/psn-pdf
May 17, 2023 - Quality and Safety Considerations in Intensity Modulated
Radiation Therapy: An ASTRO Safety White Paper
Update.
May 17, 2023
Moran JM, Bazan JG, Dawes SL, et al. Quality and Safety Considerations in Intensity Modulated Radiation
Therapy: An ASTRO Safety White Paper Update. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2023;13(3):203-216.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41606/psn-pdf
February 01, 2019 - Safe use of opioids in hospitals.
December 23, 2016
Sentinel Event Alert. 2012;49:1-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-use-opioids-hospitals
Opioid pain medications are considered high-risk medications due to the potential for respiratory
depression and other adverse effects. Because these medications are freque…