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  1. Equipped: overcoming barriers to change to improve quality of care (theories of change). | PSNet

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    May 23, 2018 - Commentary Equipped: overcoming barriers to change to improve quality of care (theories of change). Citation Text: Lachman P, Runnacles J, Dudley J, et al. Equipped: overcoming barriers to change to improve quality of care (theories of change). Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2015;100(1):1…

  2. Implementation of a parent-centered approach to the preinduction checklist in pediatric surgery. | PSNet

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    October 05, 2022 - Study Implementation of a parent-centered approach to the preinduction checklist in pediatric surgery. Citation Text: Arshad SA, Ferguson DM, Garcia EI, et al. Implementation of a Parent-centered Approach to the Preinduction Checklist in Pediatric Surgery. J Surg Res. 2021;257:455-461. d…

  3. Improving diagnosis by feedback and deliberate practice: one-on-one coaching for diagnostic maturation. | PSNet

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    July 06, 2022 - Study Improving diagnosis by feedback and deliberate practice: one-on-one coaching for diagnostic maturation. Citation Text: Sinha P, Pischel L, Sofair AN. Improving diagnosis by feedback and deliberate practice: one-on-one coaching for diagnostic maturation. Diagnosis (Berl). 2021;8(2):…

  4. Improving patient safety—five years after the IOM report. | PSNet

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    February 18, 2011 - Commentary Classic Improving patient safety—five years after the IOM report. Citation Text: Altman DE, Clancy CM, Blendon RJ. Improving Patient Safety — Five Years after the IOM Report. New Engl J Med. 2004;351(20):2041-2043. doi:10.1056/nejmp048243. Copy Ci…

  5. Improving patient safety: avoiding unread imaging exams in the National VA enterprise electronic health record. | PSNet

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    March 12, 2025 - Study Improving patient safety: avoiding unread imaging exams in the National VA enterprise electronic health record. Citation Text: Bastawrous S, Carney B. Improving Patient Safety: Avoiding Unread Imaging Exams in the National VA Enterprise Electronic Health Record. J Digit Imaging. 20…

  6. Track, trigger and teamwork: communication of deterioration in acute medical and surgical wards. | PSNet

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    August 06, 2014 - Study Track, trigger and teamwork: communication of deterioration in acute medical and surgical wards. Citation Text: Donohue LA, Endacott R. Track, trigger and teamwork: communication of deterioration in acute medical and surgical wards. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2010;26(1):10-7. doi:…

  7. Deploying Six Sigma in a health care system as a work in progress. | PSNet

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    March 04, 2011 - Study Deploying Six Sigma in a health care system as a work in progress. Citation Text: Christianson JB, Warrick LH, Howard R, et al. Deploying Six Sigma in a health care system as a work in progress. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(11):603-13. Copy Citation Format: Goo…

  8. Improving medication safety in primary care using electronic health records. | PSNet

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    April 23, 2008 - Study Improving medication safety in primary care using electronic health records. Citation Text: Nemeth LS, Wessell AM. Improving medication safety in primary care using electronic health records. J Patient Saf. 2010;6(4):238-43. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubM…

  9. Teaching internal medicine residents quality improvement and patient safety: a lean thinking approach. | PSNet

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    March 28, 2012 - Commentary Teaching internal medicine residents quality improvement and patient safety: a lean thinking approach. Citation Text: Kim CS, Lukela MP, Parekh V, et al. Teaching internal medicine residents quality improvement and patient safety: a lean thinking approach. Am J Med Qual. 201…

  10. Hospital quality-review spending and patient safety: a longitudinal analysis using instrumental variables. | PSNet

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    December 21, 2022 - Study Hospital quality-review spending and patient safety: a longitudinal analysis using instrumental variables. Citation Text: Dynan L, Smith RB. Hospital quality-review spending and patient safety: a longitudinal analysis using instrumental variables. Health Serv Outcomes Res Methodol.…

  11. Implementation of a surgical comprehensive unit-based safety program to reduce surgical site infections. | PSNet

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    November 21, 2017 - Study Implementation of a surgical comprehensive unit-based safety program to reduce surgical site infections. Citation Text: Wick EC, Hobson DB, Bennett JL, et al. Implementation of a surgical comprehensive unit-based safety program to reduce surgical site infections. J Am Coll Surg. …

  12. A patient reported approach to identify medical errors and improve patient safety in the emergency department. | PSNet

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    July 13, 2010 - Study A patient reported approach to identify medical errors and improve patient safety in the emergency department. Citation Text: Glickman SW, Mehrotra A, Shea CM, et al. A Patient Reported Approach to Identify Medical Errors and Improve Patient Safety in the Emergency Department. J Pa…

  13. The use of a standard design medication room to promote medication safety: organizational implications. | PSNet

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    July 27, 2022 - Study The use of a standard design medication room to promote medication safety: organizational implications. Citation Text: Rozenbaum H, Gordon L, Brezis M, et al. The use of a standard design medication room to promote medication safety: organizational implications. Int J Qual Health C…

  14. Improving patient safety using the sterile cockpit principle during medication administration: a collaborative, unit-based project. | PSNet

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    September 12, 2016 - Study Improving patient safety using the sterile cockpit principle during medication administration: a collaborative, unit-based project. Citation Text: Fore AM, Sculli GL, Albee D, et al. Improving patient safety using the sterile cockpit principle during medication administration: a…

  15. Declaring uncertainty: using quality improvement methods to change the conversation of diagnosis. | PSNet

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    April 01, 2020 - Study Declaring uncertainty: using quality improvement methods to change the conversation of diagnosis. Citation Text: Ipsaro AJ, Patel SJ, Warner DC, et al. Declaring Uncertainty: Using Quality Improvement Methods to Change the Conversation of Diagnosis. Hosp Pediatr. 2021;11(4):334-341…

  16. Improving sepsis care through systems change: the impact of a medical emergency team. | PSNet

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    December 02, 2009 - Commentary Improving sepsis care through systems change: the impact of a medical emergency team. Citation Text: Sarani B, Brenner SR, Gabel B, et al. Improving sepsis care through systems change: the impact of a medical emergency team. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(3):179-182, 12…

  17. Increasing the use of 'smart' pump drug libraries by nurses: a continuous quality improvement project. | PSNet

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    September 09, 2020 - Commentary Increasing the use of 'smart' pump drug libraries by nurses: a continuous quality improvement project. Citation Text: Harding AD. Increasing the use of 'smart' pump drug libraries by nurses: a continuous quality improvement project. Am J Nurs. 2012;112(1):26-37. doi:10.1097/…

  18. The role of continuous quality improvement and psychological safety in predicting work-arounds. | PSNet

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    July 31, 2008 - Study The role of continuous quality improvement and psychological safety in predicting work-arounds. Citation Text: Halbesleben JRB, Rathert C. The role of continuous quality improvement and psychological safety in predicting work-arounds. Health Care Manage Rev. 2008;33(2):134-44. do…

  19. Effectiveness of patient care teams and the role of clinical expertise and coordination: a literature review. | PSNet

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    December 17, 2009 - Review Effectiveness of patient care teams and the role of clinical expertise and coordination: a literature review. Citation Text: Bosch M, Faber MJ, Cruijsberg J, et al. Review article: Effectiveness of patient care teams and the role of clinical expertise and coordination: a literat…

  20. Stop the noise: a quality improvement project to decrease electrocardiographic nuisance alarms. | PSNet

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    June 15, 2011 - Commentary Stop the noise: a quality improvement project to decrease electrocardiographic nuisance alarms. Citation Text: Sendelbach S, Wahl S, Anthony A, et al. Stop the Noise: A Quality Improvement Project to Decrease Electrocardiographic Nuisance Alarms. Crit Care Nurse. 2015;35(4):15…
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