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  1. A cross-sectional observational study of high override rates of drug allergy alerts in inpatient and outpatient settings, and opportunities for improvement. | PSNet

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    July 02, 2019 - Study A cross-sectional observational study of high override rates of drug allergy alerts in inpatient and outpatient settings, and opportunities for improvement. Citation Text: Slight SP, Beeler PE, Seger DL, et al. A cross-sectional observational study of high override rates of drug al…

  2. Impact of simulation-based closed-loop communication training on medical errors in a pediatric emergency department. | PSNet

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    July 22, 2020 - Study Impact of simulation-based closed-loop communication training on medical errors in a pediatric emergency department. Citation Text: Diaz MCG, Dawson K. Impact of Simulation-Based Closed-Loop Communication Training on Medical Errors in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Am J Med Qual…

  3. Identification of patient information corruption in the intensive care unit: using a scoring tool to direct quality improvements in handover. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Study Identification of patient information corruption in the intensive care unit: using a scoring tool to direct quality improvements in handover. Citation Text: Pickering BW, Hurley K, Marsh B. Identification of patient information corruption in the intensive care unit: using a scori…

  4. Factors that affect opioid quality improvement initiatives in primary care: insights from ten health systems. | PSNet

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    November 03, 2021 - Study Factors that affect opioid quality improvement initiatives in primary care: insights from ten health systems. Citation Text: Childs E, Tano CA, Mikosz CA, et al. Factors that affect opioid quality improvement initiatives in primary care: insights from ten health systems. Jt Comm J …

  5. Electronic prescribing systems in hospitals to improve medication safety: a multi-methods research programme. | PSNet

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    November 09, 2022 - Review Electronic prescribing systems in hospitals to improve medication safety: a multi-methods research programme. Citation Text: Sheikh A, Coleman JJ, Chuter A, et al. Electronic prescribing systems in hospitals to improve medication safety: a multimethods research programme. Programm…

  6. Nurses' perceptions of safety culture in long-term care settings. | PSNet

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    April 06, 2011 - Study Nurses' perceptions of safety culture in long-term care settings. Citation Text: Wagner LM, Capezuti E, Rice JC. Nurses' perceptions of safety culture in long-term care settings. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2009;41(2):184-192. doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2009.01270.x. Copy Citation Format…

  7. Urgent referrals from primary care to dermatology for lesions suspicious for skin cancer: patterns, outcomes, and need for systems improvement. | PSNet

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    November 02, 2022 - Study Urgent referrals from primary care to dermatology for lesions suspicious for skin cancer: patterns, outcomes, and need for systems improvement. Citation Text: Pagani K, Lukac D, Olbricht SM, et al. Urgent referrals from primary care to dermatology for lesions suspicious for skin ca…

  8. Defining and enhancing collaboration between community pharmacists and primary care providers to improve medication safety. | PSNet

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    July 07, 2021 - Review Defining and enhancing collaboration between community pharmacists and primary care providers to improve medication safety. Citation Text: White A, Fulda KG, Blythe R, et al. Defining and enhancing collaboration between community pharmacists and primary care providers to improve m…

  9. Psychological safety in intensive care unit rounding teams. | PSNet

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    May 05, 2021 - Study Psychological safety in intensive care unit rounding teams. Citation Text: Diabes MA, Ervin JN, Davis BS, et al. Psychological safety in intensive care unit rounding teams. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2021;18(6):1027-1033. doi:10.1513/annalsats.202006-753oc. Copy Citation Format: …

  10. A systematic review of interventions used to enhance implementation of and compliance with the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist in adult surgery. | PSNet

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    March 08, 2023 - Review A systematic review of interventions used to enhance implementation of and compliance with the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist in adult surgery. Citation Text: Liu LQ, Mehigan S. A systematic review of interventions used to enhance implementation of and complia…

  11. A systematic review of the effectiveness of interruptive medication prescribing alerts in hospital CPOE systems to change prescriber behavior and improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    August 17, 2016 - Review A systematic review of the effectiveness of interruptive medication prescribing alerts in hospital CPOE systems to change prescriber behavior and improve patient safety. Citation Text: Page N, Baysari MT, Westbrook JI. A systematic review of the effectiveness of interruptive medic…

  12. A risk analysis method to evaluate the impact of a Computerized Provider Order Entry system on patient safety. | PSNet

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    September 15, 2021 - Study A risk analysis method to evaluate the impact of a Computerized Provider Order Entry system on patient safety. Citation Text: Bonnabry P, Despont-Gros C, Grauser D, et al. A risk analysis method to evaluate the impact of a computerized provider order entry system on patient safet…

  13. Evaluation of the effectiveness of a surgical checklist in Medicare patients. | PSNet

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    January 13, 2016 - Study Evaluation of the effectiveness of a surgical checklist in Medicare patients. Citation Text: Reames BN, Scally CP, Thumma JR, et al. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Surgical Checklist in Medicare Patients. Med Care. 2015;53(1):87-94. doi:10.1097/MLR.0000000000000277. Copy Ci…

  14. Determinants of adverse events in vascular surgery. | PSNet

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    March 21, 2012 - Study Determinants of adverse events in vascular surgery. Citation Text: Hernandez-Boussard T, McDonald KM, Morton J, et al. Determinants of adverse events in vascular surgery. J Am Coll Surg. 2012;214(5):788-97. doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.01.045. Copy Citation Format: …

  15. Readmission after delayed diagnosis of surgical site infection: a focus on prevention using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. | PSNet

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    September 22, 2021 - Study Readmission after delayed diagnosis of surgical site infection: a focus on prevention using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Citation Text: Gibson A, Tevis S, Kennedy G. Readmission after delayed diagnosis of surgical site infection: a…

  16. Design and evaluation of simulation scenarios for a program introducing patient safety, teamwork, safety leadership, and simulation to healthcare leaders and managers. | PSNet

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    February 08, 2017 - Study Design and evaluation of simulation scenarios for a program introducing patient safety, teamwork, safety leadership, and simulation to healthcare leaders and managers. Citation Text: Cooper JB, Singer SJ, Hayes J, et al. Design and evaluation of simulation scenarios for a program…

  17. Development and evaluation of I-PASS-to-PICU: a standard electronic template to improve referral communication for inter-facility transfers to the pediatric intensive care unit. | PSNet

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    June 14, 2023 - Study Development and evaluation of I-PASS-to-PICU: a standard electronic template to improve referral communication for inter-facility transfers to the pediatric intensive care unit. Citation Text: Parikh NR, Francisco LS, Balikai SC, et al. Development and evaluation of I-PASS-to-PICU:…

  18. User-testing guidelines to improve the safety of intravenous medicines administration: a randomised in situ simulation study. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Study User-testing guidelines to improve the safety of intravenous medicines administration: a randomised in situ simulation study. Citation Text: Jones MD, McGrogan A, Raynor DK, et al. User-testing guidelines to improve the safety of intravenous medicines administration: a randomised i…

  19. Quality improvement initiatives lead to reduction in nulliparous term singleton vertex cesarean delivery rate. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study Classic Quality improvement initiatives lead to reduction in nulliparous term singleton vertex cesarean delivery rate. Citation Text: Vadnais MA, Hacker MR, Shah NT, et al. Quality improvement initiatives lead to reduction in nulliparous term singleton ver…

  20. Engaging with ethnic minority consumers to improve safety in cancer services: a national stakeholder analysis. | PSNet

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    September 15, 2021 - Study Engaging with ethnic minority consumers to improve safety in cancer services: a national stakeholder analysis. Citation Text: Joseph K, Newman B, Manias E, et al. Engaging with ethnic minority consumers to improve safety in cancer services: a national stakeholder analysis. Patient …
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