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  1. Patient generated research priorities to improve diagnostic safety: a systematic prioritization exercise. | PSNet

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    February 24, 2021 - Commentary Patient generated research priorities to improve diagnostic safety: a systematic prioritization exercise. Citation Text: Zwaan L, Smith KM, Giardina TD, et al. Patient generated research priorities to improve diagnostic safety: a systematic prioritization exercise. Patient Edu…

  2. Quality improvement as a primary approach to change in healthcare: a precarious, self-limiting choice? | PSNet

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    June 08, 2022 - Commentary Quality improvement as a primary approach to change in healthcare: a precarious, self-limiting choice? Citation Text: Mandel KE, Cady SH. Quality improvement as a primary approach to change in healthcare: a precarious, self-limiting choice? BMJ Qual Saf. 2022;31(12):860-866. d…

  3. Using behavioral insights to strengthen strategies for change. Practical applications for quality improvement in healthcare. | PSNet

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    April 06, 2022 - Commentary Using behavioral insights to strengthen strategies for change. Practical applications for quality improvement in healthcare. Citation Text: Johansen RLR, Tulloch S. Using behavioral insights to strengthen strategies for change. Practical applications for quality improvement in…

  4. Improving resident handoffs for children transitioning from the intensive care unit. | PSNet

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    January 12, 2022 - Study Improving resident handoffs for children transitioning from the intensive care unit. Citation Text: Warrick D, Gonzalez-del-Rey J, Hall D, et al. Improving resident handoffs for children transitioning from the intensive care unit. Hosp Pediatr. 2015;5(3):127-33. doi:10.1542/hpeds.2…

  5. The Swiss Cheese Conference: integrating and aligning quality improvement education with hospital patient safety initiatives. | PSNet

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    March 14, 2016 - Commentary The Swiss Cheese Conference: integrating and aligning quality improvement education with hospital patient safety initiatives. Citation Text: Durstenfeld MS, Statman S, Dikman A, et al. The Swiss Cheese Conference: integrating and aligning quality improvement education with hos…

  6. Improving hospital infant safe sleep compliance by using safety prevention bundle methodology. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2022 - Study Improving hospital infant safe sleep compliance by using safety prevention bundle methodology. Citation Text: Batra EK, Lewis ML, Saravana D, et al. Improving hospital infant safe sleep compliance by using safety prevention bundle methodology. Pediatrics. 2021;148(6):e2020033704. d…

  7. Quality and patient safety metrics: developing a structured program for improving patient care in the Department of Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital. | PSNet

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    April 22, 2011 - Study Quality and patient safety metrics: developing a structured program for improving patient care in the Department of Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital. Citation Text: Hasimja-Saraqini D, McNeill K, Kuk H, et al. Quality and patient safety metrics: developing a structured program for i…

  8. Health care quality and safety in a correctional system: creating goals and performance measures for improvement. | PSNet

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    May 18, 2022 - Commentary Health care quality and safety in a correctional system: creating goals and performance measures for improvement. Citation Text: Neely J, Sampath R, Kirkbride G, et al. Health care quality and safety in a correctional system: creating goals and performance measures for improve…

  9. How can regulatory authorities improve safety in organizations by influencing safety culture? A conceptual model of the relationships and a discussion of implications. | PSNet

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    July 07, 2021 - Commentary How can regulatory authorities improve safety in organizations by influencing safety culture? A conceptual model of the relationships and a discussion of implications. Citation Text: Nævestad T-O, Storesund Hesjevoll I, Elvik R. How can regulatory authorities improve safety in…

  10. The development of the concept of return-on-investment from large-scale quality improvement programmes in healthcare: an integrative systematic literature review. | PSNet

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    October 27, 2021 - Review The development of the concept of return-on-investment from large-scale quality improvement programmes in healthcare: an integrative systematic literature review. Citation Text: Thusini S’thembile, Milenova M, Nahabedian N, et al. The development of the concept of return-on-invest…

  11. Liquid-based Papanicolaou tests in endometrial carcinoma diagnosis: performance, error root cause analysis, and quality improvement. | PSNet

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    September 01, 2012 - Study Liquid-based Papanicolaou tests in endometrial carcinoma diagnosis: performance, error root cause analysis, and quality improvement. Citation Text: Sams SB, Currens HS, Raab SS. Liquid-based Papanicolaou tests in endometrial carcinoma diagnosis: performance, error root cause analys…

  12. Psychological intervention to improve communication and patient safety in obstetrics: examination of the health action process approach. | PSNet

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    April 21, 2021 - Study Psychological intervention to improve communication and patient safety in obstetrics: examination of the health action process approach. Citation Text: Derksen C, Kötting L, Keller FM, et al. Psychological intervention to improve communication and patient safety in obstetrics: exam…

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2015 - Improving Pain Management for Hospitalized Medical Patients. January 1, 2015 Society of Hospital Medicine. Improving Pain Management for Hospitalized Medical Patients. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-pain-management-hospitalized-medical-patients Pain management presents complex patient safety concerns. Info…

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 14, 2011 - Making the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 work. October 14, 2011 Vemula R, Assaf R, Al-Assaf AF. Making the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 work. J Healthc Qual. 2007;29(4):6-10. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act-2005-work The aut…

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 23, 2015 - Interdisciplinary teamwork in hospitals: a review and practical recommendations for improvement. February 23, 2015 O'Leary KJ, Sehgal NL, Terrell G, et al. Interdisciplinary teamwork in hospitals: a review and practical recommendations for improvement. J Hosp Med. 2012;7(1):48-54. doi:10.1002/jhm.970. https://psne…

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 27, 2013 - Trends in adverse events over time: why are we not improving? March 27, 2013 Shojania KG, Thomas EJ. Trends in adverse events over time: why are we not improving? BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(4):273-7. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2013-001935. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/trends-adverse-events-over-time-why-are-we-not-improving Th…

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 27, 2010 - Path to safety: benefits of the 2005 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act. September 27, 2010 McBride D, Greening A, Redmond D. Path to safety: benefits of the 2005 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act. Healthc Financ Manage. 2006;60(6):84-8. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/path-safety-benefits-2005-patie…

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 17, 2013 - Quality: performance improvement, teamwork, information technology and protocols. April 17, 2013 Coleman NE, Pon S. Quality: performance improvement, teamwork, information technology and protocols. Crit Care Clin. 2013;29(2):129-51. doi:10.1016/j.ccc.2012.11.002. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-performance-im…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 14, 2018 - Leveraging the continuum: a novel approach to meeting quality improvement and patient safety competency requirements across a large department of medicine. November 14, 2018 Myers JS, Bellini LM. Leveraging the Continuum: A Novel Approach to Meeting Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Competency Requirements Ac…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 14, 2021 - How can regulatory authorities improve safety in organizations by influencing safety culture? A conceptual model of the relationships and a discussion of implications. July 14, 2021 Nævestad T-O, Storesund Hesjevoll I, Elvik R. How can regulatory authorities improve safety in organizations by influencing safety c…
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