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  1. Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. | PSNet

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    March 31, 2021 - Review Classic Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. Citation Text: Lamé G, Dixon-Woods M. Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. BMJ Simul Technol Enhanc Learn. 2018;6(2)…

  2. Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    February 14, 2017 - Review Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review. Citation Text: Morello RT, Lowthian JA, Barker AL, et al. Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(1):11-8. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-0…

  3. Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units in the USA. | PSNet

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    January 02, 2017 - Study Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units in the USA. Citation Text: Herzer KR, Niessen L, Constenla DO, et al. Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line-…

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 01, 2007 - The Role of the Patient in Improving Patient Safety March 1, 2007 Gibson R. The Role of the Patient in Improving Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2007. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/role-patient-improving-patient-safety Perspective Patients have three roles in improving patient safety: helping to ensure thei…

  5. The University of Texas System Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Course | PSNet

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    February 01, 2011 - The University of Texas System Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Course Eric J. Thomas, MD, MPH; Jan Patterson, MD, MS; Sherry Martin, MEd; Doris Quinn, PhD; Gary Reed, MD; Ken Shine, MD | February 1, 2011  View more articles from the same authors. Citation Text: T…

  6. Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks. | PSNet

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    May 29, 2019 - Special or Theme Issue Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks. Citation Text: Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks. Gluck PA, ed. Obstet Gynecol Clin. 2008;35(1):1-168. Copy Citation …

  7. Spotlight (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2020 - Spotlight Spotlight Some Patients Can’t Wait: Improving Timeliness of Emergency Department Care Source and Credits • This presentation is based on the 2020 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case ○ See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm • Commentary by: David K. Barnes, MD, FACEP and Rita Chang, MD ○ Editor…

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 18, 2012 - Improving medication management through the redesign of the hospital code cart medication drawer. January 18, 2012 Rousek JB, Hallbeck MS. Improving Medication Management Through the Redesign of the Hospital Code Cart Medication Drawer. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2011;5…

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 02, 2012 - Mastering improvement science skills in the new era of quality and safety: the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars Program. May 2, 2012 Estrada CA, Dolansky MA, Singh MK, et al. Mastering improvement science skills in the new era of quality and safety: the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars Program.…

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 06, 2010 - Use of colour-coded labels for intravenous high-risk medications and lines to improve patient safety. January 6, 2010 Porat N, Bitan Y, Shefi D, et al. Use of colour-coded labels for intravenous high-risk medications and lines to improve patient safety. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(6):505-9. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.…

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 06, 2010 - Critical incident monitoring in paediatric and adult critical care: from reporting to improved patient outcomes? December 6, 2010 Frey B, Schwappach DLB. Critical incident monitoring in paediatric and adult critical care: from reporting to improved patient outcomes? Curr Opin Crit Care. 2010;16(6):649-53. doi:10.1…

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 12, 2008 - Improving patient safety and uniformity of care by a standardized regimen for the use of oxytocin. June 12, 2008 Hayes EJ, Weinstein L. Improving patient safety and uniformity of care by a standardized regimen for the use of oxytocin. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008;198(6):622.e1-7. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2008.01.039. https…

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 15, 2020 - Enhancing Your Medication Error Reporting Program to Improve Global Medication Safety. August 19, 2020 Institute for Safe Medication Practices. September 15, 2020. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enhancing-your-medication-error-reporting-program-improve-global- medication-safety Medication error reporting is key to …

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 10, 2014 - Improving the quality and safety of patient care in cardiac anesthesia. December 10, 2014 Merry A, Weller J, Mitchell SJ. Improving the quality and safety of patient care in cardiac anesthesia. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2014;28(5):1341-51. doi:10.1053/j.jvca.2014.02.018. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-qu…

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 20, 2023 - More hospitals move to confront medical errors head on. December 20, 2023 Gorenstein D. Tradeoffs. November 16, 2023. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/more-hospitals-move-confront-medical-errors-head Amid governmental guidance to improve safety, front-line perspectives remain an important source for insight to make im…

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 01, 2015 - Improving Patient Safety Culture Through Teamwork and Communication: TeamSTEPPS. July 1, 2015 Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust; June 2015. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-patient-safety-culture-through-teamwork-and-communication- teamstepps This guide draws from the experience of organizati…

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 02, 2014 - Implementing a nurse-shadowing program for first-year medical students to improve interprofessional collaborations on health care teams. July 2, 2014 Jain A, Luo E, Yang J, et al. Implementing a nurse-shadowing program for first-year medical students to improve interprofessional collaborations on health care teams…

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 20, 2019 - The surgical ward round checklist: improving patient safety and clinical documentation. November 20, 2019 Krishnamohan N, Maitra I, Shetty VD. The surgical ward round checklist: improving patient safety and clinical documentation. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2019;12:789-794. doi:10.2147/JMDH.S178896. https://psnet.ahrq…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 14, 2011 - Six steps from head to hand: a simulator based transfer oriented psychological training to improve patient safety. January 14, 2011 Müller MP, Hänsel M, Stehr SN, et al. Six steps from head to hand: a simulator based transfer oriented psychological training to improve patient safety. Resuscitation. 2007;73(1):137-4…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 20, 2018 - Risk models to improve safety of dispensing high-alert medications in community pharmacies. August 20, 2018 Cohen MR, Smetzer JL, Westphal JE, et al. Risk models to improve safety of dispensing high-alert medications in community pharmacies. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2012;52(5):584-602. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue…
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