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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37115/psn-pdf
October 04, 2011 - Evaluation of an anonymous system to report medical
errors in pediatric inpatients.
October 4, 2011
Taylor JA, Brownstein D, Klein EJ, et al. Evaluation of an anonymous system to report medical errors in
pediatric inpatients. J Hosp Med. 2007;2(4):226-33.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-anonymous-system-re…
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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/45311/psn-pdf
May 20, 2019 - The Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists. 2nd
Edition.
May 20, 2019
Oakbrook Terrance, IL: Joint Commission; 2018. ISBN: 9781635850598.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/joint-commission-big-book-checklists-2nd-edition
Checklists are a widely accepted strategy to improve communication and standardize processes to su…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50874/psn-pdf
February 05, 2020 - Checking In on the Checklist.
February 5, 2020
Buissonniere M. Brooklyn NY: Lifebox and Ariadne Labs; 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/checking-checklist
Checklists are integrated into error reduction strategies and healthcare team communication efforts
worldwide but implementation and impact of the tool varies …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41713/psn-pdf
September 26, 2012 - Why patients need leaders: introducing a ward safety
checklist.
September 26, 2012
Amin Y, Grewcock D, Andrews S, et al. Why patients need leaders: introducing a ward safety checklist. J R
Soc Med. 2012;105(9):377-83. doi:10.1258/jrsm.2012.120098.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-patients-need-leaders-introducing-…
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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/41931/psn-pdf
December 19, 2012 - Preventing wrong-site surgery in Minnesota: a 5-year
journey.
December 19, 2012
Rydrych D, Apold J, Harder K. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. November/December 2012;9:24-27,30-32,34.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-wrong-site-surgery-minnesota-5-year-journey
Discussing a 5-year effort to report, analyze, and red…
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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/865348/psn-pdf
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/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/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/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/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/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/46553/psn-pdf
October 25, 2017 - Telehealth.
October 25, 2017
Tuckson R, Edmunds M, Hodgkins ML. Telehealth. N Engl J Med. 2017;377(16):1585-1592.
doi:10.1056/NEJMsr1503323.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/telehealth
Telemedicine can improve patient experience and access to health care. This commentary reviews the
current state of telehealth practi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44155/psn-pdf
June 24, 2015 - Patient Safety Tool Kit.
June 24, 2015
WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Cairo, Egypt: World Health Organization; 2015. ISBN:
9789290220596.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-tool-kit
Patient safety programs should reflect local needs, motivate clinician and leadership engagement, and
s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41682/psn-pdf
September 19, 2012 - Impact of the unit-based patient safety officer.
September 19, 2012
Nedved P, Chaudhry R, Pilipczuk D, et al. Impact of the unit-based patient safety officer. J Nurs Adm.
2012;42(9):431-434. doi:10.1097/NNA.0b013e318266810e.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-unit-based-patient-safety-officer
A unit-based nurse 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/36863/psn-pdf
August 29, 2011 - Embedding quality improvement and patient safety at
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.
August 29, 2011
Scholefield H. Embedding quality improvement and patient safety at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation
Trust. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2007;21(4):593-607.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/embedding-qual…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73326/psn-pdf
June 01, 2021 - CANDOR Webinar Series.
June 1, 2021
Patient Safety Movement Foundation. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/candor-webinar-series
The Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) model was designed to support early error
disclosure with patients and families after mistakes in care occur. This three-part webi…