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  1. Examining the effect of quality improvement initiatives on decreasing racial disparities in maternal morbidity. | PSNet

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    May 11, 2022 - Study Examining the effect of quality improvement initiatives on decreasing racial disparities in maternal morbidity. Citation Text: Davidson C, Denning S, Thorp K, et al. Examining the effect of quality improvement initiatives on decreasing racial disparities in maternal morbidity. BMJ …

  2. Technology-based closed-loop tracking for improving communication and follow-up of pathology results. | PSNet

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    May 25, 2022 - Study Technology-based closed-loop tracking for improving communication and follow-up of pathology results. Citation Text: Rajan SS, Baldwin J, Giardina TD, et al. Technology-based closed-loop tracking for improving communication and follow-up of pathology results. J Patient Saf. 2022;18…

  3. How do hospital boards govern for quality improvement? A mixed methods study of 15 organisations in England. | PSNet

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    February 20, 2019 - Study How do hospital boards govern for quality improvement? A mixed methods study of 15 organisations in England. Citation Text: Jones L, Pomeroy L, Robert G, et al. How do hospital boards govern for quality improvement? A mixed methods study of 15 organisations in England. BMJ Qual Saf…

  4. Using a potentially aggressive/violent patient huddle to improve health care safety. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Commentary Using a potentially aggressive/violent patient huddle to improve health care safety. Citation Text: Larson LA, Finley JL, Gross TL, et al. Using a Potentially Aggressive/Violent Patient Huddle to Improve Health Care Safety. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2019;45(2):74-80. doi:10.…

  5. Determining the skills needed by frontline NHS staff to deliver quality improvement: findings from six case studies. | PSNet

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    March 30, 2022 - Study Determining the skills needed by frontline NHS staff to deliver quality improvement: findings from six case studies. Citation Text: Wright DJ, Gabbay J, Le May A. Determining the skills needed by frontline NHS staff to deliver quality improvement: findings from six case studies. BM…

  6. Demonstrating high reliability on accountability measures at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. | PSNet

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    January 27, 2016 - Study Demonstrating high 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…

  7. Using a claims data-based sentinel system to improve compliance with clinical guidelines: results of a randomized prospective study. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study Using a claims data-based sentinel system to improve compliance with clinical guidelines: results of a randomized prospective study. Citation Text: Javitt JC, Steinberg G, Locke T, et al. Using a claims data-based sentinel system to improve compliance with clinical guidelines: re…

  8. Improving patients' intensive care admission through multidisciplinary simulation-based crisis resource management: a qualitative study. | PSNet

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    August 23, 2023 - Study Improving patients' intensive care admission through multidisciplinary simulation-based crisis resource management: a qualitative study. Citation Text: Jensen JF, Ramos J, Ørom M‐L, et al. Improving patients' intensive care admission through multidisciplinary simulation‐based crisi…

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 29, 2017 - Framework for patient safety research and improvement. September 29, 2017 Pronovost P, Goeschel CA, Marsteller JA, et al. Framework for patient safety research and improvement. Circulation. 2009;119(2):330-7. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.729848. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/framework-patient-safety-research-and-i…

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    September 09, 2009 - Improving communication in the emergency department. September 9, 2009 Redfern E, Brown R, Vincent C. Improving communication in the emergency department. Emerg Med J. 2009;26(9):658-61. doi:10.1136/emj.2008.065623. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-communication-emergency-department Implementation of structu…

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 27, 2011 - Knowledge for Improvement. April 27, 2011 Batalden P, Davidoff F, eds. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(suppl 1):1-105.   https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/knowledge-improvement Articles in this supplement discuss research tactics, cross-disciplinary thinking, and educational strategies, along with how they can contribute to…

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 25, 2011 - A leadership initiative to improve communication and enhance safety. May 25, 2011 Donahue M, Miller M, Smith L, et al. A Leadership Initiative to Improve Communication and Enhance Safety. American Journal of Medical Quality. 2011;26(3). doi:10.1177/1062860610387410. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leadership-initiati…

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 08, 2012 - How-to Guides: Improving Transitions from the Hospital to Reduce Avoidable Rehospitalizations. August 8, 2012 Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; June 2012. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-guides-improving-transitions-hospital-reduce-avoidable-rehospitalizations This series, developed in conjunct…

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 01, 2011 - The University of Texas System Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Course February 1, 2011 Thomas EJ, Patterson JE, Martin S, et al. The University of Texas System Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Course. PSNet [internet]. 2011. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/university-texas-system-clinical-safety-and-effectiv…

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 29, 2017 - Implementing the Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program (CUSP) to improve patient safety in an academic primary care practice. October 29, 2017 Pitts SI, Maruthur NM, Luu N-P, et al. Implementing the Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program (CUSP) to Improve Patient Safety in an Academic Primary Care Practice. Jt …

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 19, 2019 - A guide to evaluation of quality improvement and patient safety educational programs: lessons from the VA Chief Resident in Quality and Safety Program. June 19, 2019 Butcher RL, Carluzzo KL, Watts B, et al. A Guide to Evaluation of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Educational Programs: Lessons From the VA Ch…

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    May 11, 2019 - Evidence review conducted for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery: focus on anesthesiology for colorectal surgery.  May 11, 2019 Ban KA, Gibbons MM, Ko CY, et al. Evidence Review Conducted for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety …

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 16, 2016 - Improving patient safety reporting with the common formats: common data representation for Patient Safety Organizations. November 16, 2016 Elkin PL, Johnson HC, Callahan MR, et al. Improving patient safety reporting with the common formats: Common data representation for Patient Safety Organizations. J Biomed Info…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 24, 2016 - Using simulation to improve first-year pharmacy students' ability to identify medication errors involving the top 100 prescription medications. August 24, 2016 Atayee RS, Awdishu L, Namba J. Using Simulation to Improve First-Year Pharmacy Students' Ability to Identify Medication Errors Involving the Top 100 Prescr…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 25, 2008 - Association of a clinical knowledge support system with improved patient safety, reduced complications and shorter length of stay among Medicare beneficiaries in acute care hospitals in the United States. September 25, 2008 Bonis PA, Pickens GT, Rind DM, et al. Association of a clinical knowledge support system wi…
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