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301. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47399/psn-pdf
     November 14, 2018 - Leveraging the continuum: a novel approach to meeting quality improvement and patient safety competency … Leveraging the Continuum: A Novel Approach to Meeting Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Competency … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leveraging-continuum-novel-approach-meeting-quality-improvement-and- patient-safety-competency … describes the development, implementation, and outcomes of a curriculum developed to meet quality improvement … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/competencies-patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-synthesis-recommendations-influential

302. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34058/psn-pdf
     September 29, 2017 - Research designs for studies evaluating the effectiveness of change and improvement strategies. … Research designs for studies evaluating the effectiveness of change and improvement strategies. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/research-designs-studies-evaluating-effectiveness-change-and-improvement … - strategies This review discusses the wide range of available methods to study quality improvement … examples are included that offer insight into the challenges of measuring effectiveness in quality improvement

303. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36262/psn-pdf
     August 04, 2009 - Safety in the academic medical center: transforming challenges into ingredients for improvement. … Safety in the academic medical center: transforming challenges into ingredients for improvement. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-academic-medical-center-transforming-challenges-ingredients- improvement … The authors discuss the unique aspects of AMCs that may hinder patient safety and quality improvement … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-academic-medical-center-transforming-challenges-ingredients-improvement

304. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35670/psn-pdf
     June 28, 2010 - Quality improvement implementation and hospital performance on patient safety indicators. … Quality improvement implementation and hospital performance on patient safety indicators. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-improvement-implementation-and-hospital-performance-patient-safety … indicators This AHRQ-funded study describes the association between dimensions of effective quality improvement … previous efforts at understanding the organizational factors involved in achieving patient safety improvement

305. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 28, 2016 - Getting it right for patient safety: specimen collection process improvement from operating room to … Getting It Right for Patient Safety: Specimen Collection Process Improvement From Operating Room to … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-it-right-patient-safety-specimen-collection-process-improvement- … This commentary describes an improvement initiative that enhanced teamwork between a pathology and surgical … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-it-right-patient-safety-specimen-collection-process-improvement-operating-room

306. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     July 13, 2016 - Recognizing quality improvement and patient safety activities in academic promotion in departments of … Recognizing Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Activities in Academic Promotion in Departments of … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/recognizing-quality-improvement-and-patient-safety-activities-academic- … promotion-departments A survey of academic medicine departments sought to identify quality improvement … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teaching-quality-improvement-and-patient-safety-trainees-systematic-review

307. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46960/psn-pdf
     July 18, 2018 - What every graduating resident needs to know about quality improvement and patient safety: a content … What Every Graduating Resident Needs to Know About Quality Improvement and Patient Safety: A Content … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-every-graduating-resident-needs-know-about-quality-improvement-and- … milestones for graduate medical education found that about 40% mentioned patient safety or quality improvement … Emphasis on patient safety and quality improvement skills varied by specialty.

308. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47027/psn-pdf
     June 19, 2018 - Overdiagnosis and overtreatment as a quality problem: insights from healthcare improvement research. … Overdiagnosis and overtreatment as a quality problem: insights from healthcare improvement research. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/overdiagnosis-and-overtreatment-quality-problem-insights-healthcare- improvement-research … This commentary suggests applying quality improvement approaches to address overdiagnosis and overtreatment … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/overdiagnosis-and-overtreatment-quality-problem-insights-healthcare-improvement-research

309. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47590/psn-pdf
     February 20, 2019 - Explaining organisational responses to a board-level quality improvement intervention: findings from … Explaining organisational responses to a board-level quality improvement intervention: findings from … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/explaining-organisational-responses-board-level-quality-improvement- intervention-findings … The authors highlight the importance of focusing on these contextual factors when seeking improvement … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/explaining-organisational-responses-board-level-quality-improvement-intervention-findings

310. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40741/psn-pdf
     August 31, 2011 - Rethinking peer review: what aviation can teach radiology about performance improvement. … Rethinking peer review: what aviation can teach radiology about performance improvement. … //psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rethinking-peer-review-what-aviation-can-teach-radiology-about-performance- improvement … This commentary explores how lessons from aviation can guide safety improvement in radiology. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rethinking-peer-review-what-aviation-can-teach-radiology-about-performance-improvement

311. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35914/psn-pdf
     July 23, 2010 - Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. July 23, 2010 Fassett WE. … Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. Ann Pharmacother. 2006;40(5):917-24. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act-2005-0 The author reviews key … research that led to the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 , summarizes the primary … /issue/patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act-2005

312. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42213/psn-pdf
     April 17, 2013 - Quality: performance improvement, teamwork, information technology and protocols. … Quality: performance improvement, teamwork, information technology and protocols. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-performance-improvement-teamwork-information-technology-and- protocols … This commentary describes several quality improvement initiatives and their specific benefits, including … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-performance-improvement-teamwork-information-technology-and-protocols

313. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37220/psn-pdf
     October 14, 2011 - Making the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 work. … Making the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 work. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act-2005-work The authors … discuss strategies to make the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 succeed, including … /issue/patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act-2005

314. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42370/psn-pdf
     June 19, 2013 - Resident Projects for Improvement. June 19, 2013 Heilman J, ed. … UNM CIR Journal of Quality Improvement in Healthcare. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/journal-quality-improvement-healthcare-second-edition This publication … outlines quality and safety improvement projects from one hospital's residency program, including efforts … /issue/resident-led-institutional-patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-process https://psnet.ahrq.gov

315. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36056/psn-pdf
     September 27, 2010 - Path to safety: benefits of the 2005 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act. … Path to safety: benefits of the 2005 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/path-safety-benefits-2005-patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act The … authors summarize the 2005 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, outlining its key elements and … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act-2005

316. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47714/psn-pdf
     March 27, 2019 - Quality improvement in ambulatory surgery centers: a major national effort aimed at reducing infections … Quality Improvement in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A Major National Effort Aimed at Reducing Infections … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-improvement-ambulatory-surgery-centers-major-national-effort-aimed … Quality improvement approaches utilized in the inpatient setting may need to be modified or adapted … unique aspects of ambulatory surgery centers must be taken into account when implementing quality improvement

317. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47930/psn-pdf
     May 01, 2019 - Evolving quality improvement support strategies to improve Plan–Do–Study–Act cycle fidelity: a retrospective … Evolving quality improvement support strategies to improve Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle fidelity: a retrospective … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evolving-quality-improvement-support-strategies-improve-plan-do-study-act … determine whether plan–do–study–act (PDSA) cycles were implemented as planned in a series of quality improvement … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evolving-quality-improvement-support-strategies-improve-plan-do-study-act-cycle-fidelity

318. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41556/psn-pdf
     January 03, 2017 - Patient safety reporting systems: sustained quality improvement using a multidisciplinary team and " … Patient Safety Reporting Systems: Sustained Quality Improvement Using a Multidisciplinary Team and “ … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-reporting-systems-sustained-quality-improvement-using- multidisciplinary-team … reporting providers and do not have formal mechanisms for translating reported errors into safety improvement … , implementing a multidisciplinary team to review and address problems, and following up to ensure improvement

319. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40677/psn-pdf
     August 10, 2011 - Board quality scorecards: measuring improvement. … Board quality scorecards: measuring improvement. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/board-quality-scorecards-measuring-improvement Hospital boards are increasingly … being called upon to monitor patient safety and quality improvement efforts, but this study found that … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/board-quality-scorecards-measuring-improvement https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue

320. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36863/psn-pdf
     August 29, 2011 - Embedding quality improvement and patient safety at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. … Embedding quality improvement and patient safety at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/embedding-quality-improvement-and-patient-safety-liverpool-womens-nhs- … foundation-trust The authors discuss a process for integrating patient safety and quality improvement … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/embedding-quality-improvement-and-patient-safety-liverpool-womens-nhs-foundation-trust