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  1. Intervention to reduce transmission of resistant bacteria in intensive care. | PSNet

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    February 29, 2012 - Study Classic Intervention to reduce transmission of resistant bacteria in intensive care. Citation Text: Huskins C, Huckabee CM, O'Grady NP, et al. Intervention to reduce transmission of resistant bacteria in intensive care. N Engl J Med. 2011;364(15):1407-18…

  2. Using Safety-II and resilient healthcare principles to learn from Never Events. | PSNet

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    February 20, 2019 - Study Using Safety-II and resilient healthcare principles to learn from Never Events. Citation Text: Anderson JE, Watt AJ. Using Safety-II and resilient healthcare principles to learn from Never Events. Int J Qual Health Care. 2020;32(3):196-203. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzaa009. Copy Citati…

  3. Potential biases in machine learning algorithms using electronic health record data. | PSNet

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    June 12, 2019 - Commentary Classic Potential biases in machine learning algorithms using electronic health record data. Citation Text: Gianfrancesco MA, Tamang S, Yazdany J, et al. Potential Biases in Machine Learning Algorithms Using Electronic Health Record Data. JAMA Intern …

  4. Improving quality and safety of care using "technovigilance": an ethnographic case study of secondary use of data from an electronic prescribing and decision support system. | PSNet

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    March 05, 2014 - Study Improving quality and safety of care using "technovigilance": an ethnographic case study of secondary use of data from an electronic prescribing and decision support system. Citation Text: Dixon-Woods M, Redwood S, Leslie M, et al. Improving quality and safety of care using "techno…

  5. Lifetime prevalence and correlates of patient-perceived medical errors experienced in the U.S. ambulatory setting: a population-based study. | PSNet

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    June 09, 2021 - Study Lifetime prevalence and correlates of patient-perceived medical errors experienced in the U.S. ambulatory setting: a population-based study. Citation Text: Sundwall DN, Munger MA, Tak CR, et al. Lifetime prevalence and correlates of patient-perceived medical errors experienced in t…

  6. Rethinking resident supervision to improve safety: from hierarchical to interprofessional models. | PSNet

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    April 09, 2013 - Study Rethinking resident supervision to improve safety: from hierarchical to interprofessional models. Citation Text: Tamuz M, Giardina TD, Thomas EJ, et al. Rethinking resident supervision to improve safety: From hierarchical to interprofessional models. J Hosp Med. 2011;6(8):445-452…

  7. The Sepsis Early Recognition and Response Initiative (SERRI). | PSNet

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    November 11, 2015 - Commentary The Sepsis Early Recognition and Response Initiative (SERRI). Citation Text: Jones SL, Ashton CM, Kiehne L, et al. The Sepsis Early Recognition and Response Initiative (SERRI). Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;42(3):122-138. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar P…

  8. Economic evaluation of quality improvement interventions for bloodstream infections related to central catheters: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    March 30, 2022 - Review Economic evaluation of quality improvement interventions for bloodstream infections related to central catheters: a systematic review. Citation Text: Nuckols TK, Keeler E, Morton SC, et al. Economic Evaluation of Quality Improvement Interventions for Bloodstream Infections Related…

  9. Analysis of readmissions in a mobile integrated health transitional care program using root cause analysis and common cause analysis. | PSNet

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    June 08, 2022 - Study Analysis of readmissions in a mobile integrated health transitional care program using root cause analysis and common cause analysis. Citation Text: Buitrago I, Seidl KL, Gingold DB, et al. Analysis of readmissions in a mobile integrated health transitional care program using root …

  10. Scaling safety: the South Carolina Surgical Safety Checklist experience. | PSNet

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    February 07, 2018 - Study Scaling safety: the South Carolina Surgical Safety Checklist experience. Citation Text: Berry WR, Edmondson L, Gibbons LR, et al. Scaling Safety: The South Carolina Surgical Safety Checklist Experience. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018;37(11):1779-1786. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2018.0717. …

  11. Impact of teamwork and communication training interventions on safety culture and patient safety in emergency departments: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    October 07, 2020 - Review Impact of teamwork and communication training interventions on safety culture and patient safety in emergency departments: a systematic review. Citation Text: Alsabri M, Boudi Z, Lauque D, et al. Impact of teamwork and communication training interventions on safety culture and pat…

  12. How to scale up quality and safety program with the home care accreditation. | PSNet

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    July 27, 2022 - Study How to scale up quality and safety program with the home care accreditation. Citation Text: Brunelli L, Cristofori V, Battistella C, et al. How to scale up quality and safety program with the home care accreditation. Int J Integr Care. 2022;22(1):19. doi:10.5334/ijic.5698. Copy C…

  13. Surgical checklists: a systematic review of impacts and implementation. | PSNet

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    January 06, 2018 - Review Surgical checklists: a systematic review of impacts and implementation. Citation Text: Treadwell JR, Lucas S, Tsou AY. Surgical checklists: a systematic review of impacts and implementation. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(4):299-318. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001797. Copy Citation F…

  14. Organizational readiness to change as a leverage point for improving safety: a national nursing home survey. | PSNet

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    August 26, 2020 - Study Organizational readiness to change as a leverage point for improving safety: a national nursing home survey. Citation Text: Quach ED, Kazis LE, Zhao S, et al. Organizational readiness to change as a leverage point for improving safety: a national nursing home survey. BMC Health Ser…

  15. Incorporation of quality and safety principles in maintenance of certification: a qualitative analysis of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards. | PSNet

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    July 18, 2018 - Study Incorporation of quality and safety principles in maintenance of certification: a qualitative analysis of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards. Citation Text: Davis JJ, Price DW, Kraft W, et al. Incorporation of Quality and Safety Principles in Maintenance of Certifi…

  16. ICU attending handoff practices: results from a national survey of academic intensivists. | PSNet

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    February 06, 2019 - Study ICU attending handoff practices: results from a national survey of academic intensivists. Citation Text: Lane-Fall MB, Collard ML, Turnbull AE, et al. ICU Attending Handoff Practices: Results From a National Survey of Academic Intensivists. Crit Care Med. 2016;44(4):690-8. doi:10.1…

  17. Floating to intensive care units: nurses' messages for instant action to promote patient safety. | PSNet

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    August 15, 2018 - Study Floating to intensive care units: nurses' messages for instant action to promote patient safety. Citation Text: Ahmed FR, Timmins F, Dias JM, et al. Floating to intensive care units: nurses' messages for instant action to promote patient safety. Nurs Crit Care. 2023;28(6):902-912. …

  18. A look into the nature and causes of human errors in the intensive care unit. | PSNet

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    June 29, 2009 - Study Classic A look into the nature and causes of human errors in the intensive care unit. Citation Text: Donchin Y, Gopher D, Olin M, et al. A look into the nature and causes of human errors in the intensive care unit. Crit Care Med. 1995;23(2):294-300. Co…

  19. Using human factors and ergonomics principles to prevent inpatient falls. | PSNet

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    November 09, 2022 - Study Using human factors and ergonomics principles to prevent inpatient falls. Citation Text: Kwok Y-ting, Lam M-sang. Using human factors and ergonomics principles to prevent inpatient falls. BMJ Open Qual. 2022;11(1):e001696. doi:10.1136/bmjoq-2021-001696. Copy Citation Format: …

  20. Improving patient safety in the ICU by prospective identification of missing safety barriers using the Bow-Tie prospective risk analysis model. | PSNet

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    February 14, 2024 - Study Improving patient safety in the ICU by prospective identification of missing safety barriers using the Bow-Tie prospective risk analysis model. Citation Text: Kerckhoffs MC, van der Sluijs AF, Binnekade JM, et al. Improving Patient Safety in the ICU by Prospective Identification o…
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