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  1. Examining medication errors in a tertiary hospital. | PSNet

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    May 27, 2011 - Commentary Examining medication errors in a tertiary hospital. Citation Text: Maricle K, Whitehead L, Rhodes M. Examining medication errors in a tertiary hospital. J Nurs Care Qual. 2007;22(1):20-27. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNot…

  2. Leadership oversight for patient safety programs: an essential element. | PSNet

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    October 03, 2017 - Commentary Leadership oversight for patient safety programs: an essential element. Citation Text: Moffatt-Bruce SD, Clark S, DiMaio M, et al. Leadership Oversight for Patient Safety Programs: An Essential Element. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;105(2):351-356. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.11.021…

  3. Strategies used by nurses to recover medical errors in an academic emergency department setting. | PSNet

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    September 26, 2016 - Study Strategies used by nurses to recover medical errors in an academic emergency department setting. Citation Text: Henneman EA, Blank FSJ, Gawlinski A, et al. Strategies used by nurses to recover medical errors in an academic emergency department setting. Appl Nurs Res. 2006;19(2):70-…

  4. Critical diagnoses (critical values) in anatomic pathology. | PSNet

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    September 29, 2010 - Commentary Critical diagnoses (critical values) in anatomic pathology. Citation Text: Pathology A of D of A and S, Silverman JF, Fletcher CDM, et al. Critical diagnoses (critical values) in anatomic pathology. Hum Pathol. 2006;37(8):982-4. Copy Citation Format: Google Sch…

  5. Counterheroism, common knowledge, and ergonomics: concepts from aviation that could improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    November 03, 2015 - Commentary Counterheroism, common knowledge, and ergonomics: concepts from aviation that could improve patient safety. Citation Text: Lewis GH, Vaithianathan R, Hockey PM, et al. Counterheroism, common knowledge, and ergonomics: concepts from aviation that could improve patient safety. M…

  6. Multilayered approach to patient safety culture. | PSNet

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    March 14, 2016 - Commentary Multilayered approach to patient safety culture. Citation Text: Reiman T, Pietikäinen E, Oedewald P. Multilayered approach to patient safety culture. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(5):e20. doi:10.1136/qshc.2008.029793. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar Pu…

  7. Personal accountability in healthcare: searching for the right balance. | PSNet

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    March 02, 2011 - Commentary Personal accountability in healthcare: searching for the right balance. Citation Text: Wachter R. Personal accountability in healthcare: searching for the right balance. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(2):176-80. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001227. Copy Citation Format: DOI G…

  8. A practical tool to learn from defects in patient care. | PSNet

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    September 28, 2010 - Commentary A practical tool to learn from defects in patient care. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Holzmueller CG, Martinez EA, et al. A practical tool to learn from defects in patient care. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(2):102-108. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar …

  9. Special Issue on Prescription Drug Misuse. | PSNet

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    November 25, 2020 - Special or Theme Issue Special Issue on Prescription Drug Misuse. Citation Text: Special Issue on Prescription Drug Misuse. Rickles NM, Fleming ML, Björnsdottir I, eds. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2019;15:907-1056. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print …

  10. ASHP statement on the pharmacist's role in medication reconciliation. | PSNet

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    June 30, 2021 - Commentary ASHP statement on the pharmacist's role in medication reconciliation. Citation Text: ASHP Statement on the Pharmacist’s Role in Medication Reconciliation. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2013;70(5):453-456. doi:10.2146/sp120009. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar B…

  11. Drug shortages continue to compromise patient care. | PSNet

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    February 24, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Drug shortages continue to compromise patient care. Citation Text: Drug shortages continue to compromise patient care. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. January 11, 2018;23:1-4. Copy Citation Save Save to your library …

  12. The Patients' View: 2004 ISQSH National Survey. | PSNet

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    July 20, 2022 - Book/Report The Patients' View: 2004 ISQSH National Survey. Citation Text: The Patients' View: 2004 ISQSH National Survey. Dublin: Irish Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare; 2004. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF…

  13. Culture at Work in Aviation and Medicine: National, Organizational, and Professional Influences. | PSNet

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    November 03, 2021 - Book/Report Classic Culture at Work in Aviation and Medicine: National, Organizational, and Professional Influences. Citation Text: Culture at Work in Aviation and Medicine: National, Organizational, and Professional Influences. Helmreich RL, Merritt AC. Brookfi…

  14. Critical laboratory value notification: a failure mode effects and criticality analysis. | PSNet

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    June 27, 2018 - Commentary Critical laboratory value notification: a failure mode effects and criticality analysis. Citation Text: Saxena S, Kempf R, Wilcox S, et al. Critical laboratory value notification: a failure mode effects and criticality analysis. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(9):495-506…

  15. Health Informatics, Healthcare Quality and Safety, and Healthcare Simulation: the New Triad to Advance Healthcare Operations | PSNet

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    April 28, 2021 - Special or Theme Issue Health Informatics, Healthcare Quality and Safety, and Healthcare Simulation: the New Triad to Advance Healthcare Operations Citation Text: Health Informatics, Healthcare Quality and Safety, and Healthcare Simulation: the New Triad to Advance Healthcare Operations …

  16. Do not put medication safety "on hold" with boarded patients. | PSNet

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    September 24, 2010 - Commentary Do not put medication safety "on hold" with boarded patients. Citation Text: Paparella S. Do not put medication safety "on hold" with boarded patients. J Emerg Nurs. 2010;36(4):347-9. doi:10.1016/j.jen.2010.03.008. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMe…

  17. Point-of-care testing, medical error, and patient safety: a 2007 assessment. | PSNet

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    February 01, 2017 - Review Point-of-care testing, medical error, and patient safety: a 2007 assessment. Citation Text: Ehrmeyer SS, Laessig RH. Point-of-care testing, medical error, and patient safety: a 2007 assessment. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2007;45(6):766-73. Copy Citation Format: Google Scho…

  18. Day passes for vulnerable patients of psychiatric hospitals can have dangerous, even fatal consequences. | PSNet

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    October 29, 2014 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Day passes for vulnerable patients of psychiatric hospitals can have dangerous, even fatal consequences. Citation Text: Day passes for vulnerable patients of psychiatric hospitals can have dangerous, even fatal consequences. Woodruff E. Baltimore Sun. June 9, 2…

  19. Medication error reduction and the use of PDA technology. | PSNet

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    August 28, 2024 - Study Medication error reduction and the use of PDA technology. Citation Text: Greenfield S. Medication error reduction and the use of PDA technology. J Nurs Educ. 2007;46(3):127-31. doi:10.3928/01484834-20070301-07. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX …

  20. The high costs of unnecessary care. | PSNet

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    June 28, 2023 - Commentary The high costs of unnecessary care. Citation Text: Carroll AE. The High Costs of Unnecessary Care. JAMA. 2017;318(18):1748-1749. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16193. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS …
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