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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60257/psn-pdf
April 23, 2020 - When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error.
April 23, 2020
Ofri D. Boston, MA: Beacon Press; 2020. ISBN 9780807037881.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-we-do-harm-doctor-confronts-medical-error
Human and system failures combine to result in preventable patient harm. This book highlights the need for
frontl…
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January 01, 2023 - Learning Health Systems
January 1, 2023
Agency for Health Research and Quality.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-health-systems
The learning health system model centers on the purposeful, systematic use of internal data and
knowledge with external evidence to improve the safety and quality of care. This websi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42563/psn-pdf
October 09, 2013 - Quick Response codes for surgical safety: a prospective
pilot study.
October 9, 2013
Dixon JL, Smythe WR, Momsen LS, et al. Quick Response codes for surgical safety: a prospective pilot
study. Journal of Surgical Research. 2013;184(1). doi:10.1016/j.jss.2013.06.036.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quick-response-code…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38698/psn-pdf
June 10, 2009 - Towards a framework to select techniques for error
prediction: supporting novice users in the healthcare
sector.
June 10, 2009
Lyons M. Towards a framework to select techniques for error prediction: supporting novice users in the
healthcare sector. Appl Ergon. 2009;40(3):379-95. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2008.11.004.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42460/psn-pdf
July 31, 2013 - Effectiveness of the surgical safety checklist in a high
standard care environment.
July 31, 2013
Lübbeke A, Hovaguimian F, Wickboldt N, et al. Effectiveness of the surgical safety checklist in a high
standard care environment. Med Care. 2013;51(5):425-9. doi:10.1097/MLR.0b013e31828d1489.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/is…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42668/psn-pdf
January 09, 2014 - Delayed medical emergency team calls and associated
outcomes.
January 9, 2014
Boniatti MM, Azzolini N, Viana M, et al. Delayed medical emergency team calls and associated outcomes.
Crit Care Med. 2014;42(1):26-30. doi:10.1097/CCM.0b013e31829e53b9.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/delayed-medical-emergency-team-calls-a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37432/psn-pdf
November 29, 2009 - The Pennsylvania Learning Exchange: Helping States
Improve and Integrate Patient Safety
Initiatives—Summary Report.
November 29, 2009
Hanlon C; Rosenthal J. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy; 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pennsylvania-learning-exchange-helping-states-improve-and-integrate…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74095/psn-pdf
February 01, 2022 - Zero Suicide Initiative.
November 17, 2021
Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration. Fed Register. November 3,
2021;(86):60883-60893.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/zero-suicide-initiative
Patient suicide attempts are considered never events. This funding announcement calls for pr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46055/psn-pdf
July 26, 2017 - Bridging the gap between work-as-imagined and work-as-
done.
July 26, 2017
Deutsch ES. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. June 2017;14:80-83.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/bridging-gap-between-work-imagined-and-work-done
Understanding what is possible in the context of frontline practice is key when designing enhancements …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37887/psn-pdf
July 02, 2008 - Medical mistakes no longer billable: bold steps taken by
state to reduce hospital errors.
July 2, 2008
Smith S.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-mistakes-no-longer-billable-bold-steps-taken-state-reduce-hospital-
errors
Massachusetts government and state insurers have outlined policies whereby they will not r…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43322/psn-pdf
January 28, 2015 - Patient Safety Initiative: Hospital Executive and Physician
Leadership Strategies.
January 28, 2015
Oakbrook, IL: Joint Commission Resources; January 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-initiative-hospital-executive-and-physician-leadership-strategies
This toolkit draws from experiences of the Joint …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36425/psn-pdf
December 22, 2010 - Patient safety in the clinical laboratory: a longitudinal
analysis of specimen identification errors.
December 22, 2010
Wagar EA, Tamashiro L, Yasin B, et al. Patient safety in the clinical laboratory: a longitudinal analysis of
specimen identification errors. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2006;130(11):1662-1668.
https://p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40155/psn-pdf
January 26, 2011 - Addressing safety concerns about U-500 insulin in a
hospital setting.
January 26, 2011
Samaan KH, Dahlke M, Stover J. Addressing safety concerns about U-500 insulin in a hospital setting. Am
J Health Syst Pharm. 2011;68(1):63-8. doi:10.2146/ajhp100224.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/addressing-safety-concerns-about-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35271/psn-pdf
June 29, 2009 - Use of specific indicators to detect warfarin-related
adverse events.
June 29, 2009
Hartis CE, Gum MO, Lederer JW. Use of specific indicators to detect warfarin-related adverse events.
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2005;62(16). doi:10.2146/ajhp040404.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-specific-indic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41340/psn-pdf
January 03, 2017 - How to develop a second victim support program: a
toolkit for health care organizations.
January 3, 2017
Pratt SD, Kenney L, Scott SD, et al. How to develop a second victim support program: a toolkit for health
care organizations. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38(5):235-40, 193.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36688/psn-pdf
May 27, 2011 - Prevention of potential errors in resuscitation
medications orders by means of a computerised
physician order entry in paediatric critical care.
May 27, 2011
Vardi A; Efrati O; Levin I; Matok I; Rubinstein M; Paret G; Barzilay Z.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevention-potential-errors-resuscitation-medications-or…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37919/psn-pdf
July 16, 2008 - Adverse event protocol for interventional pain medicine:
the importance of an organized response.
July 16, 2008
Sitzman BT. Adverse Event Protocol for Interventional Pain Medicine: The Importance of an Organized
Response. Pain Medicine. 2008;9(suppl 1). doi:10.1111/j.1526-4637.2008.00446.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42537/psn-pdf
October 02, 2013 - The use of a checklist in a pediatric oncology clinic.
October 2, 2013
McLean TW, White GM, Bagliani AF, et al. The use of a checklist in a pediatric oncology clinic. Pediatr
Blood Cancer. 2013;60(11):1855-9. doi:10.1002/pbc.24657.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-checklist-pediatric-oncology-clinic
An Institute o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43864/psn-pdf
January 28, 2015 - Starter Kit for Alarm Fatigue.
January 28, 2015
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists; NACNS.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/starter-kit-alarm-fatigue
Alarm fatigue has been identified as a serious problem that affects the safety of nursing care. This toolkit
provides checklists, resources, and implemen…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47354/psn-pdf
November 21, 2018 - Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Change Package.
November 21, 2018
Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust; 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-diagnosis-medicine-change-package
Proactive identification of conditions that degrade the diagnostic process can drive improvement. This
toolkit provides …