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  1. Improving communication with primary care physicians at the time of hospital discharge. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Study Improving communication with primary care physicians at the time of hospital discharge. Citation Text: Destino LA, Dixit A, Pantaleoni JL, et al. Improving Communication with Primary Care Physicians at the Time of Hospital Discharge. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2017;43(2):80-88. do…

  2. Improving perceptions of patient safety through standardizing handoffs from the emergency department to the inpatient setting: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    December 21, 2022 - Review Improving perceptions of patient safety through standardizing handoffs from the emergency department to the inpatient setting: a systematic review. Citation Text: Alimenti D, Buydos S, Cunliffe L, et al. Improving perceptions of patient safety through standardizing handoffs from t…

  3. Real-world virtual patient simulation to improve diagnostic performance through deliberate practice: a prospective quasi-experimental study. | PSNet

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    July 21, 2021 - Study Real-world virtual patient simulation to improve diagnostic performance through deliberate practice: a prospective quasi-experimental study. Citation Text: Kotwal S, Fanai M, Fu W, et al. Real-world virtual patient simulation to improve diagnostic performance through deliberate pra…

  4. Integrating implementation science in a quality and patient safety improvement learning collaborative: essential ingredients and impact. | PSNet

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    January 24, 2024 - Study Integrating implementation science in a quality and patient safety improvement learning collaborative: essential ingredients and impact. Citation Text: Jeffs L, Bruno F, Zeng RL, et al. Integrating implementation science in a quality and patient safety improvement learning collabor…

  5. Improving medication reconciliation with comprehensive evaluation at a Veterans Affairs skilled-nursing facility. | PSNet

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    May 19, 2021 - Study Improving medication reconciliation with comprehensive evaluation at a Veterans Affairs skilled-nursing facility. Citation Text: Baughman AW, Triantafylidis LK, O'Neil N, et al. Improving medication reconciliation with comprehensive evaluation at a Veterans Affairs skilled-nursing …

  6. A systematic review of evidence on the links between patient experience and clinical safety and effectiveness. | PSNet

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    May 01, 2019 - Review A systematic review of evidence on the links between patient experience and clinical safety and effectiveness. Citation Text: Doyle C, Lennox L, Bell D. A systematic review of evidence on the links between patient experience and clinical safety and effectiveness. BMJ Open. 2013;…

  7. Eliminating central line associated bloodstream infections in pediatric oncology patients: a quality improvement effort. | PSNet

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    July 19, 2023 - Study Eliminating central line associated bloodstream infections in pediatric oncology patients: a quality improvement effort. Citation Text: Willis DN, Looper K, Malone RA, et al. Eliminating central line associated bloodstream infections in pediatric oncology patients: a quality improv…

  8. Monitoring teamwork: a narrative review. | PSNet

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    November 06, 2015 - Review Monitoring teamwork: a narrative review. Citation Text: Rutherford JS. Monitoring teamwork: a narrative review. Anaesthesia. 2017;72 Suppl 1:84-94. doi:10.1111/anae.13744. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tag…

  9. Serious hazards of transfusion (SHOT) haemovigilance and progress is improving transfusion safety. | PSNet

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    April 27, 2019 - Review Serious hazards of transfusion (SHOT) haemovigilance and progress is improving transfusion safety. Citation Text: Bolton-Maggs PHB, Cohen H. Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) haemovigilance and progress is improving transfusion safety. Br J Haematol. 2013;163(3):303-14. doi…

  10. A coaching program to improve employee engagement, culture of safety, and patient experience. | PSNet

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    April 05, 2013 - Study A coaching program to improve employee engagement, culture of safety, and patient experience. Citation Text: Scheurer D, Coulter A, Harper K, et al. A coaching program to improve employee engagement, culture of safety, and patient experience. NEJM Catalyst. 2024;6(1):CAT.24.0225. d…

  11. Best Care at Lower Cost: The Path to Continuously Learning Health Care in America. | PSNet

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    July 08, 2016 - Book/Report Classic Best Care at Lower Cost: The Path to Continuously Learning Health Care in America. Citation Text: Best Care at Lower Cost: The Path to Continuously Learning Health Care in America. Smith M, Saunders R, Stuckhardt L, McGinnis JM, eds. Committe…

  12. SBAR: a shared mental model for improving communication between clinicians. | PSNet

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    January 02, 2017 - Study SBAR: a shared mental model for improving communication between clinicians. Citation Text: Haig KM, Sutton S, Whittington J. SBAR: a shared mental model for improving communication between clinicians. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(3):167-75. Copy Citation Format: …

  13. Applying Lean Sigma solutions to mistake-proof the chemotherapy preparation process. | PSNet

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    September 02, 2015 - Commentary Applying Lean Sigma solutions to mistake-proof the chemotherapy preparation process. Citation Text: Aboumatar HJ, Winner L, Davis RO, et al. Applying Lean Sigma solutions to mistake-proof the chemotherapy preparation process. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(2):79-86. Cop…

  14. Narrowing the mindware gap in medicine. | PSNet

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    July 31, 2013 - Commentary Narrowing the mindware gap in medicine. Citation Text: Croskerry P. Narrowing the mindware gap in medicine. Diagnosis (Berl). 2022;9(2):176-183. doi:10.1515/dx-2020-0128. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged …

  15. User's manual for the IOM's 'Quality Chasm' report. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Commentary User's manual for the IOM's 'Quality Chasm' report. Citation Text: Berwick DM. A user's manual for the IOM's 'Quality Chasm' report. Health Aff (Millwood). 2002;21(3):80-90. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote…

  16. The promise of big data: improving patient safety and nursing practice. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2022 - Commentary The promise of big data: improving patient safety and nursing practice. Citation Text: Linnen D. The promise of big data: Improving patient safety and nursing practice. Nursing (Brux). 2016;46(5):28-34; quiz 34-5. doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000482256.71143.09. Copy Citation F…

  17. Implementing, Studying, and Reporting Health System Improvement in the Era of Electronic Health Records. | PSNet

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    January 17, 2024 - Special or Theme Issue Implementing, Studying, and Reporting Health System Improvement in the Era of Electronic Health Records. Citation Text: Implementing, Studying, and Reporting Health System Improvement in the Era of Electronic Health Records. Auerbach AD, Bates DW, Rao JK, et al, ed…

  18. Escape Fire: Lessons for the Future of Health Care. | PSNet

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    July 05, 2008 - Book/Report Classic Escape Fire: Lessons for the Future of Health Care. Citation Text: Escape Fire: Lessons for the Future of Health Care. Berwick DM. Washington DC: Commonwealth Fund; 2002. Copy Citation Save Save to your library P…

  19. Finding antecedents of psychological safety: a step toward quality improvement. | PSNet

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    October 02, 2013 - Review Finding antecedents of psychological safety: a step toward quality improvement. Citation Text: Aranzamendez G, James D, Toms R. Finding Antecedents of Psychological Safety: A Step Toward Quality Improvement. Nurs Forum. 2015;50(3):171-178. doi:10.1111/nuf.12084. Copy Citation …

  20. Measurement of quality and assurance of safety in the critically ill. | PSNet

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    March 21, 2012 - Commentary Measurement of quality and assurance of safety in the critically ill. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Sexton B, Pham JC, et al. Measurement of quality and assurance of safety in the critically ill. Clin Chest Med. 2009;30(1):169-79, x. doi:10.1016/j.ccm.2008.09.004. Copy Citat…
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