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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/845080/psn-pdf
February 22, 2023 - A high-reliability organization mindset.
February 22, 2023
Merchant NB, O’Neal J, Dealino-Perez C, et al. A high-reliability organization mindset. Am J Med Qual.
2022;37(6):504-510. doi:10.1097/jmq.0000000000000086.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-reliability-organization-mindset
The goal for health care organiz…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44909/psn-pdf
March 23, 2016 - Root Cause Analysis Workbook for
Community/Ambulatory Pharmacy.
March 23, 2016
Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-workbook-communityambulatory-pharmacy
Root cause analysis offers a structured way to detect and address system weaknesses. This…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/838929/psn-pdf
October 26, 2022 - Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care.
October 26, 2022
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; October 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toolkit-improve-antibiotic-use-ambulatory-care
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is associated with increased risk potential. This toolkit a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39572/psn-pdf
January 03, 2017 - The tangible handoff: a team approach for advancing
structured communication in labor and delivery.
January 3, 2017
Block M, Ehrenworth JF, Cuce VM, et al. The tangible handoff: a team approach for advancing structured
communication in labor and delivery. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(6):282-287, 241.
https:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35158/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - Using simulation-based training to improve patient safety:
what does it take?
January 2, 2017
Salas E, Wilson K, Burke S, et al. Using simulation-based training to improve patient safety: what does it
take? Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(7):363-71.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-simulation-based-training-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44018/psn-pdf
November 16, 2015 - Targeted communication intervention using nursing crew
resource management principles.
November 16, 2015
Tschannen D, McClish D, Aebersold M, et al. Targeted communication intervention using nursing crew
resource management principles. J Nurs Care Qual. 2015;30(1):7-11.
doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000073.
https://p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41489/psn-pdf
October 12, 2012 - Defining patient safety in hospice: principles to guide
measurement and public reporting.
October 12, 2012
Casarett D, Spence C, Clark MA, et al. Defining patient safety in hospice: principles to guide measurement
and public reporting. J Palliat Med. 2012;15(10):1120-3. doi:10.1089/jpm.2011.0530.
https://psnet.ahr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/848044/psn-pdf
April 26, 2023 - Effect of a hospital command centre on patient safety: an
interrupted time series study.
April 26, 2023
Mebrahtu TF, McInerney CD, Benn J, et al. BMJ Health Care Inform. 2023;30(1):e100653.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-hospital-command-centre-patient-safety-interrupted-time-series-study
Command centers…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42128/psn-pdf
August 15, 2013 - Computerized prescriber order entry and opportunities
for medication errors: comparison to tradition paper-
based order entry.
August 15, 2013
Jozefczyk KG, Kennedy WK, Lin MJ, et al. Computerized prescriber order entry and opportunities for
medication errors: comparison to tradition paper-based order entry. J Pha…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37847/psn-pdf
June 18, 2008 - Effect of the 80-hour work week on resident case
coverage.
June 18, 2008
Shin S, Britt R, Britt LD. Effect of the 80-hour work week on resident case coverage. J Am Coll Surg.
2008;206(5):798-800; discussion 801-3. doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.12.028.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-80-hour-work-week-resident…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43493/psn-pdf
February 18, 2015 - Hospital tones down alarms to reduce fatigue, enhance
safety.
February 18, 2015
Olson J.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-tones-down-alarms-reduce-fatigue-enhance-safety
Alarm fatigue has been recognized as a contributor to serious errors in hospitals. Reporting on how
nuisance alarms increase risks, this ne…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45526/psn-pdf
January 01, 2019 - Improving incident reporting among physician trainees.
September 28, 2016
Krouss M, Alshaikh J, Croft LD, et al. Improving Incident Reporting Among Physician Trainees. J Patient
Saf. 2019;15(4):308-310. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000325.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-incident-reporting-among-physician-train…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72786/psn-pdf
February 24, 2021 - Drug shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 24, 2021
Bookwalter CM. US Pharmacist. 2021;46(2):25-28.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-shortages-amid-covid-19-pandemic
COVID-19 has increased uncertainties in sectors across health care. This article discusses a variety of
supply-chain fact…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38385/psn-pdf
February 04, 2009 - Impact of a computerized physician order entry system
on nurse-physician collaboration in the medication
process.
February 4, 2009
Pirnejad H, Niazkhani Z, van der Sijs H, et al. Impact of a computerized physician order entry system on
nurse-physician collaboration in the medication process. Int J Med Inform. 2008…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33962/psn-pdf
June 22, 2007 - Enacting the Washington state patient safety act requiring
hospital staffing plans for nursing services and
establishing recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
June 22, 2007
HB 1602. Washington State Legislature. 2003-2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enacting-washington-state-patient-safety-act-requiring-hosp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35636/psn-pdf
June 24, 2010 - Improving Papanicolaou test quality and reducing
medical errors by using Toyota production system
methods.
June 24, 2010
Raab SS, Andrew-JaJa C, Condel JL, et al. Improving Papanicolaou test quality and reducing medical
errors by using Toyota production system methods. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006;194(1).
doi:10.101…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38061/psn-pdf
November 08, 2008 - Medication errors in pediatric inpatients: prevalence and
results of a prevention program.
November 8, 2008
Otero P, Leyton A, Mariani G, et al. Medication errors in pediatric inpatients: prevalence and results of a
prevention program. Pediatrics. 2008;122(3):e737-43. doi:10.1542/peds.2008-0014.
https://psnet.ahrq…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39251/psn-pdf
September 24, 2016 - No interruptions please: impact of a no interruption zone
on medication safety in intensive care units.
September 24, 2016
Anthony K, Wiencek C, Bauer C, et al. No interruptions please: impact of a No Interruption Zone on
medication safety in intensive care units. Crit Care Nurse. 2010;30(3):21-9. doi:10.4037/ccn20…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46272/psn-pdf
January 01, 2019 - Deployment of a second victim peer support program: a
replication study.
September 24, 2017
Merandi J, Liao NN, Lewe D, et al. Deployment of a second victim peer support program: a replication
study. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019;2(4):e031. doi:10.1097/pq9.0000000000000031.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/deployment-second-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35966/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - Assessing and monitoring override medications in
automated dispensing devices.
January 2, 2017
Kowiatek JG, Weber RJ, Skledar S, et al. Assessing and monitoring override medications in automated
dispensing devices. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(6):309-17.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-and-monitoring…