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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 10, 2010 - Improving insulin distribution and administration safety using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. May 10, 2010 Yamamoto J, Abraham D, Malatestinic B. Improving Insulin Distribution and Administration Safety Using Lean Six Sigma Methodologies. Hosp Pharm. 2010;45(3). doi:10.1310/hpj4503-212. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue…

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 16, 2015 - Improving resident handoffs for children transitioning from the intensive care unit. November 16, 2015 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.2014-0067. https://psnet.ahrq.g…

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 01, 2011 - Handover after pediatric heart surgery: a simple tool improves information exchange. June 1, 2011 Zavalkoff SR, Razack SI, Lavoie J, et al. Handover after pediatric heart surgery: a simple tool improves information exchange. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2011;12(3):309-13. doi:10.1097/PCC.0b013e3181fe27b6. https://psnet.…

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 09, 2009 - Use of a computerized forcing function improves performance in ordering restraints. April 9, 2009 Griffey RT, Wittels K, Gilboy N, et al. Use of a computerized forcing function improves performance in ordering restraints. Ann Emerg Med. 2009;53(4):469-76. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.05.035. https://psnet.ahrq.g…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 13, 2012 - Emerging issues and challenges for improving patient safety in mental health: a qualitative analysis of expert perspectives. June 13, 2012 Brickell TA, McLean C. Emerging issues and challenges for improving patient safety in mental health: a qualitative analysis of expert perspectives. J Patient Saf. 2011;7(1):39-…

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 08, 2009 - Enhancing pediatric safety: assessing and improving resident competency in life-threatening events with a computer-based interactive resuscitation tool. July 8, 2009 Lerner C, Gaca AM, Frush DP, et al. Enhancing pediatric safety: assessing and improving resident competency in life-threatening events with a compute…

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 19, 2011 - Creating complex health improvement programs as mindful organizations: from theory to action. December 19, 2011 Issel M, Narasimha KM. Creating complex health improvement programs as mindful organizations: from theory to action. J Health Organ Manag. 2007;21(2):166-83. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/creating-complex…

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 19, 2017 - Learning and mindfulness: improving perioperative patient safety. April 19, 2017 Graling PR, Sanchez JA. Learning and mindfulness: improving perioperative patient safety. AORN J. 2017;105(3):317-321. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2017.01.006. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-and-mindfulness-improving-perioperative-patie…

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 08, 2011 - Evaluation of a preoperative team briefing: a new communication routine results in improved clinical practice. June 8, 2011 Lingard LA, Regehr G, Cartmill C, et al. Evaluation of a preoperative team briefing: a new communication routine results in improved clinical practice. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(6):475-82. doi:1…

  10. Improving safety recommendations before implementation: a simulation-based event analysis to optimize interventions designed to prevent recurrence of adverse events. | PSNet

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    July 24, 2019 - Study Improving safety recommendations before implementation: a simulation-based event analysis to optimize interventions designed to prevent recurrence of adverse events. Citation Text: Langevin M, Ward N, Fitzgibbons C, et al. Improving safety recommendations before implementation: a s…

  11. Multimethod study of a large-scale programme to improve patient safety using a harm-free care approach. | PSNet

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    January 23, 2019 - Study Multimethod study of a large-scale programme to improve patient safety using a harm-free care approach. Citation Text: Power M, Brewster L, Parry G, et al. Multimethod study of a large-scale programme to improve patient safety using a harm-free care approach. BMJ Open. 2016;6(9):e0…

  12. Quality improvement initiative to decrease central line-associated bloodstream infections during the COVID-19 pandemic: a "zero harm" approach. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Commentary Quality improvement initiative to decrease central line-associated bloodstream infections during the COVID-19 pandemic: a "zero harm" approach. Citation Text: Redstone CS, Zadeh M, Wilson M-A, et al. Quality improvement initiative to decrease central line-associated bloodstrea…

  13. Sustaining reliability on accountability measures at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. | PSNet

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    January 19, 2014 - Study Sustaining reliability on accountability measures at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Demski R, Callender T, et al. Demonstrating high reliability on accountability measures at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013;39(12):531-544. Cop…

  14. Medical engagement in organisation-wide safety and quality-improvement programmes: experience in the UK Safer Patients Initiative. | PSNet

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    February 01, 2011 - Study Medical engagement in organisation-wide safety and quality-improvement programmes: experience in the UK Safer Patients Initiative. Citation Text: Parand A, Burnett S, Benn J, et al. Medical engagement in organisation-wide safety and quality-improvement programmes: experience in t…

  15. Sustaining improvement of hospital-wide initiative for patient safety and quality: a systematic scoping review. | PSNet

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    September 01, 2021 - Review Sustaining improvement of hospital-wide initiative for patient safety and quality: a systematic scoping review. Citation Text: Moon SEJ, Hogden A, Eljiz K. Sustaining improvement of hospital-wide initiative for patient safety and quality: a systematic scoping review. BMJ Open Qual…

  16. Interprofessional education in team communication: working together to improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Study Interprofessional education in team communication: working together to improve patient safety. Citation Text: Brock DM, Abu-Rish E, Chiu C-R, et al. Interprofessional education in team communication: working together to improve patient safety. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(5):414-23. doi…

  17. Using performance improvement to enhance time-out compliance and prevent wrong-site surgery. | PSNet

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    October 06, 2021 - Commentary Using performance improvement to enhance time-out compliance and prevent wrong-site surgery. Citation Text: Vance ME, Proctor T, Schmidt KA. Using performance improvement to enhance time-out compliance and prevent wrong-site surgery. AORN J. 2021;113(6):635-642. doi:10.1002/ao…

  18. The safety stand-down: a technique for improving and sustaining hand hygiene compliance among health care personnel. | PSNet

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    August 01, 2018 - Study The safety stand-down: a technique for improving and sustaining hand hygiene compliance among health care personnel. Citation Text: Cunningham D, Brilli RJ, McClead RE, et al. The Safety Stand-down: A Technique for Improving and Sustaining Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Health Care …

  19. Sustaining quality improvement and patient safety training in graduate medical education: lessons from social theory. | PSNet

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    July 02, 2014 - Study Sustaining quality improvement and patient safety training in graduate medical education: lessons from social theory. Citation Text: Wong BM, Kuper A, Hollenberg E, et al. Sustaining quality improvement and patient safety training in graduate medical education: lessons from social …

  20. Improving diagnostic performance through feedback: the Diagnosis Learning Cycle. | PSNet

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    December 16, 2020 - Commentary Improving diagnostic performance through feedback: the Diagnosis Learning Cycle. Citation Text: Fernandez Branson C, Williams M, Chan TM, et al. Improving diagnostic performance through feedback: the Diagnosis Learning Cycle. BMJ Qual Saf. 2021;30(12):1002-1009. doi:10.1136/bm…
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