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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-approaches-making-sense-text-adverse-event-reporting-system
August 03, 2022 - Study
Electronic approaches to making sense of the text in the adverse event reporting system.
Citation Text:
Benin AL, Fodeh SJ, Lee K, et al. Electronic approaches to making sense of the text in the adverse event reporting system. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2016;36(2):10-20. doi:10.1002/jhr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/influence-organizational-factors-patient-safety-examining-successful-handoffs-health-care
November 20, 2015 - Study
The influence of organizational factors on patient safety: examining successful handoffs in health care.
Citation Text:
Richter J, McAlearney AS, Pennell ML. The influence of organizational factors on patient safety: Examining successful handoffs in health care. Health Care Manage …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluating-effect-safety-culture-error-reporting-comparison-managerial-and-staff-perspectives
January 20, 2016 - Study
Evaluating the effect of safety culture on error reporting: a comparison of managerial and staff perspectives.
Citation Text:
Richter J, McAlearney AS, Pennell ML. Evaluating the effect of safety culture on error reporting: a comparison of managerial and staff perspectives. Am J Me…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/are-we-there-yet-ten-persistent-hazards-and-inefficiencies-use-medication-administration
August 04, 2021 - Study
"Are we there yet?" Ten persistent hazards and inefficiencies with the use of medication administration technology from the perspective of practicing nurses.
Citation Text:
Taft T, Rudd EA, Thraen I, et al. “Are we there yet?” Ten persistent hazards and inefficiencies with the use …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prescription-errors-and-outcomes-related-inconsistent-information-transmitted-through
April 04, 2011 - Study
Prescription errors and outcomes related to inconsistent information transmitted through computerized order entry: a prospective study.
Citation Text:
Singh H, Mani S, Espadas D, et al. Prescription errors and outcomes related to inconsistent information transmitted through compu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-prescribing-alerts-and-group-academic-detailing-reduce-use-potentially
July 10, 2008 - Study
Computerized prescribing alerts and group academic detailing to reduce the use of potentially inappropriate medications in older people.
Citation Text:
Simon SR, Smith DH, Feldstein AC, et al. Computerized prescribing alerts and group academic detailing to reduce the use of poten…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/support-hospital-home-elders-randomized-trial
November 30, 2016 - Study
Support from hospital to home for elders: a randomized trial.
Citation Text:
Goldman E, Sarkar U, Kessell E, et al. Support from hospital to home for elders: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2014;161(7):472-81. doi:10.7326/M14-0094.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-pediatric-trigger-tool-estimate-total-harm-burden-hospital-acquired-conditions
July 03, 2016 - Study
Using a pediatric trigger tool to estimate total harm burden hospital-acquired conditions represent.
Citation Text:
Stockwell DC, Landrigan CP, Schuster MA, et al. Using a Pediatric Trigger Tool to Estimate Total Harm Burden Hospital-acquired Conditions Represent. Pediatr Qual Saf.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-electronic-health-record-structured-discharge-summary-provide-real-time-adverse
December 29, 2014 - Study
Evaluation of an electronic health record structured discharge summary to provide real time adverse event reporting in thoracic surgery.
Citation Text:
Graham AJ, Ocampo W, Southern DA, et al. Evaluation of an electronic health record structured discharge summary to provide real ti…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surveying-care-teams-after-hospital-deaths-identify-preventable-harm-and-opportunities
April 17, 2024 - Study
Surveying care teams after in-hospital deaths to identify preventable harm and opportunities to improve advance care planning.
Citation Text:
Lucier D, Folcarelli P, Totte C, et al. Surveying Care Teams after in-Hospital Deaths to Identify Preventable Harm and Opportunities to Impr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leveraging-redesigned-morbidity-and-mortality-conference-incorporates-clinical-and
April 24, 2018 - Commentary
Leveraging a redesigned morbidity and mortality conference that incorporates the clinical and educational missions of improving quality and patient safety.
Citation Text:
Tad-Y DB, Pierce RG, Pell JM, et al. Leveraging a Redesigned Morbidity and Mortality Conference That Incor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/innovations-video
August 09, 2025 - Learn About the Submit an Innovation Process
PSNet’s Submit an Innovation feature allows organizations to share successfully implemented innovative practices and/or interventions that have resulted in improved patient safety and reduced harm. Watch the video below to learn more about the Submit an Innovation process…
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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.
https://psnet.ahrq…
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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.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospitals-try-br…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36170/psn-pdf
December 30, 2012 - Standardizing safety.
December 30, 2012
Meyers S. Standardizing safety. Trustee. 2006;59(7):12-4, 21, 1.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/standardizing-safety
The author describes how several hospitals implemented crew resource management programs to improve
communication.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/standardizing-s…
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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.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/a…
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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/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/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/33852/psn-pdf
January 01, 2017 - Patient Engagement in Safety
January 1, 2017
Stern RJ, Sarkar U. Patient Engagement in Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-engagement-safety
Annual Perspective 2017
Background
In the past 2 decades, patient engagement in safety has evolved from obscurity to maturity. The Ins…