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  1. Standardised proformas improve patient handover: audit of trauma handover practice. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study Standardised proformas improve patient handover: audit of trauma handover practice. Citation Text: Ferran NA, Metcalfe AJ, O'Doherty D. Standardised proformas improve patient handover: Audit of trauma handover practice. Patient Saf Surg. 2008;2:24. doi:10.1186/1754-9493-2-24. C…

  2. Measures and measurement of high-performance work systems in health care settings: propositions for improvement. | PSNet

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    December 21, 2017 - Commentary Measures and measurement of high-performance work systems in health care settings: propositions for improvement. Citation Text: Etchegaray J, St John C, Thomas EJ. Measures and measurement of high-performance work systems in health care settings: Propositions for improvement…

  3. Impact of hospital accreditation on quality improvement in healthcare: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Review Impact of hospital accreditation on quality improvement in healthcare: a systematic review. Citation Text: Alhawajreh MJ, Paterson AS, Jackson WJ. Impact of hospital accreditation on quality improvement in healthcare: a systematic review. PLoS ONE. 2023;18(12):e0294180. doi:10.137…

  4. Using simulation to improve patient safety: dawn of a new era. | PSNet

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    October 29, 2017 - Commentary Using simulation to improve patient safety: dawn of a new era. Citation Text: Cheng A, Grant V, Auerbach M. Using simulation to improve patient safety: dawn of a new era. JAMA Pediatr. 2015;169(5):419-20. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2014.3817. Copy Citation Format: …

  5. Committed to Safety: Ten Case Studies on Reducing Harm to Patients. | PSNet

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    July 31, 2012 - Book/Report Committed to Safety: Ten Case Studies on Reducing Harm to Patients. Citation Text: Committed to Safety: Ten Case Studies on Reducing Harm to Patients. McCarthy D, Blumenthal D. New York, NY: Commonwealth Fund; 2006. Copy Citation Save Save to you…

  6. A critical review of the systems approach within patient safety research. | PSNet

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    June 16, 2021 - Review A critical review of the systems approach within patient safety research. Citation Text: Waterson P. A critical review of the systems approach within patient safety research. Ergonomics. 2009;52(10):1185-1195. doi:10.1080/00140130903042782. Copy Citation Format: DO…

  7. Annotated bibliography: an update to: "Understanding ambulatory care practices in the context of patient safety and quality improvement." | PSNet

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    March 02, 2010 - Commentary Annotated bibliography: an update to: "Understanding ambulatory care practices in the context of patient safety and quality improvement." Citation Text: Kumar PR, Nash DB. Annotated Bibliography: An Update to “Understanding Ambulatory Care Practices in the Context of Patient S…

  8. Incorporating metacognition into morbidity and mortality rounds: the next frontier in quality improvement. | PSNet

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    September 21, 2016 - Review Incorporating metacognition into morbidity and mortality rounds: the next frontier in quality improvement. Citation Text: Katz D, Detsky AS. Incorporating metacognition into morbidity and mortality rounds: The next frontier in quality improvement. J Hosp Med. 2016;11(2):120-2. doi…

  9. The "Quality Minute"—a new, brief, and structured technique for quality improvement education during the morbidity and mortality conference. | PSNet

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    January 09, 2019 - Commentary The "Quality Minute"—a new, brief, and structured technique for quality improvement education during the morbidity and mortality conference. Citation Text: Hoffman RL, Morris JB, Kelz RR. The “Quality Minute”—A New, Brief, and Structured Technique for Quality Improvement Educa…

  10. Stories from the sharp end: case studies in safety improvement. | PSNet

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    October 07, 2008 - Study Stories from the sharp end: case studies in safety improvement. Citation Text: Stories from the sharp end: case studies in safety improvement. McCarthy D; Blumenthal D. Milbank Q. 2006;84(1):165-200 Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Dow…

  11. The 100,000 Lives Campaign: setting a goal and a deadline for improving health care quality. | PSNet

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    February 29, 2012 - Commentary The 100,000 Lives Campaign: setting a goal and a deadline for improving health care quality. Citation Text: Berwick DM, Calkins DR, McCannon CJ, et al. The 100 000 Lives Campaign. JAMA. 2006;295(3). doi:10.1001/jama.295.3.324. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google S…

  12. Pain Management and Prescription Opioid-related Harms: Exploring the State of the Evidence: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief. | PSNet

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    July 05, 2008 - Meeting/Conference Proceedings Pain Management and Prescription Opioid-related Harms: Exploring the State of the Evidence: Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief. Citation Text: Pain Management and Prescription Opioid-related Harms: Exploring the State of the Evidence: Proceedings of a Works…

  13. Managing unnecessary variability in patient demand to reduce nursing stress and improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Study Managing unnecessary variability in patient demand to reduce nursing stress and improve patient safety. Citation Text: Litvak E, Buerhaus P, Davidoff F, et al. Managing unnecessary variability in patient demand to reduce nursing stress and improve patient safety. Jt Comm J Qual Pat…

  14. America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission's Annual Report 2017. | PSNet

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    November 27, 2018 - Book/Report America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission's Annual Report 2017. Citation Text: America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety: The Joint Commission's Annual Report 2017. Oakbrook Terrace; IL: Joint Commission; 2017. Copy Citation …

  15. How effective are incident-reporting systems for improving patient safety? A systematic literature review. | PSNet

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    January 18, 2023 - Review How effective are incident-reporting systems for improving patient safety? A systematic literature review. Citation Text: How effective are incident-reporting systems for improving patient safety? A systematic literature review. Stavropoulou C, Doherty C, Tosey P. Milbank Q. 2015;…

  16. Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide: the Hawaii experience. | PSNet

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    January 15, 2014 - Study Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide: the Hawaii experience. Citation Text: Lin D, Weeks K, Bauer L, et al. Eradicating Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections Statewide. American Journal of Medical Quality. 2011;27(2). doi:10.1177/106286061…

  17. Progress Made Towards Improving Opioid Safety, But Further Efforts to Assess Progress and Reduce Risk Are Needed. | PSNet

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    May 16, 2018 - Book/Report Progress Made Towards Improving Opioid Safety, But Further Efforts to Assess Progress and Reduce Risk Are Needed. Citation Text: Progress Made Towards Improving Opioid Safety, But Further Efforts to Assess Progress and Reduce Risk Are Needed. Washington, DC: United States Gov…

  18. Assessment of teamwork during structured interdisciplinary rounds on medical units. | PSNet

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    December 21, 2014 - Study Assessment of teamwork during structured interdisciplinary rounds on medical units. Citation Text: O'Leary KJ, Boudreau YN, Creden AJ, et al. Assessment of teamwork during structured interdisciplinary rounds on medical units. J Hosp Med. 2012;7(9):679-83. doi:10.1002/jhm.1970. …

  19. Selection of indicators for continuous monitoring of patient safety: recommendations of the project 'safety improvement for patients in Europe.'  | PSNet

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    June 22, 2016 - Commentary Selection of indicators for continuous monitoring of patient safety: recommendations of the project 'safety improvement for patients in Europe.'  Citation Text: Kristensen S, Mainz J, Bartels P. Selection of indicators for continuous monitoring of patient safety: recommendat…

  20. Chasing the 6-sigma: drawing lessons from the cockpit culture. | PSNet

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    April 22, 2015 - Commentary Chasing the 6-sigma: drawing lessons from the cockpit culture. Citation Text: Hickey EJ, Halvorsen F, Laussen PC, et al. Chasing the 6-sigma: Drawing lessons from the cockpit culture. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017;155(2). doi:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.09.097. Copy Citation F…
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