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  1. Using Six Sigma to reduce medication errors in a home-delivery pharmacy service. | PSNet

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    November 18, 2015 - Study Using Six Sigma to reduce medication errors in a home-delivery pharmacy service. Citation Text: Castle L, Franzblau-Isaac E, Paulsen J. Using Six Sigma to reduce medication errors in a home-delivery pharmacy service. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(6):319-24. Copy Citation …

  2. Thoughtless design of the electronic health record drives overuse, but purposeful design can nudge improved patient care. | PSNet

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    July 17, 2024 - Commentary Emerging Classic Thoughtless design of the electronic health record drives overuse, but purposeful design can nudge improved patient care. Citation Text: Vaughn VM, Linder JA. Thoughtless design of the electronic health record drives overuse, but purp…

  3. Declaring uncertainty: using quality improvement methods to change the conversation of diagnosis. | PSNet

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    April 01, 2020 - Study Declaring uncertainty: using quality improvement methods to change the conversation of diagnosis. Citation Text: Ipsaro AJ, Patel SJ, Warner DC, et al. Declaring Uncertainty: Using Quality Improvement Methods to Change the Conversation of Diagnosis. Hosp Pediatr. 2021;11(4):334-341…

  4. Leveraging the Partnership for Patients' initiative to improve patient safety and quality within the Military Health System. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Commentary Leveraging the Partnership for Patients' initiative to improve patient safety and quality within the Military Health System. Citation Text: King HB, Kesling K, Birk C, et al. Leveraging the Partnership for Patients' Initiative to Improve Patient Safety and Quality Within the M…

  5. Maximizing the Use of State Adverse Event Data to Improve Patient Safety. | PSNet

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    November 29, 2009 - Book/Report Maximizing the Use of State Adverse Event Data to Improve Patient Safety. Citation Text: Maximizing the Use of State Adverse Event Data to Improve Patient Safety. Rosenthal J, Booth M. National Academy for State Health Policy; 2005. Copy Citation Sav…

  6. Improving sepsis care through systems change: the impact of a medical emergency team. | PSNet

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    December 02, 2009 - Commentary Improving sepsis care through systems change: the impact of a medical emergency team. Citation Text: Sarani B, Brenner SR, Gabel B, et al. Improving sepsis care through systems change: the impact of a medical emergency team. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(3):179-182, 12…

  7. Increasing the use of 'smart' pump drug libraries by nurses: a continuous quality improvement project. | PSNet

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    September 09, 2020 - Commentary Increasing the use of 'smart' pump drug libraries by nurses: a continuous quality improvement project. Citation Text: Harding AD. Increasing the use of 'smart' pump drug libraries by nurses: a continuous quality improvement project. Am J Nurs. 2012;112(1):26-37. doi:10.1097/…

  8. The role of continuous quality improvement and psychological safety in predicting work-arounds. | PSNet

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    July 31, 2008 - Study The role of continuous quality improvement and psychological safety in predicting work-arounds. Citation Text: Halbesleben JRB, Rathert C. The role of continuous quality improvement and psychological safety in predicting work-arounds. Health Care Manage Rev. 2008;33(2):134-44. do…

  9. Effectiveness of patient care teams and the role of clinical expertise and coordination: a literature review. | PSNet

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    December 17, 2009 - Review Effectiveness of patient care teams and the role of clinical expertise and coordination: a literature review. Citation Text: Bosch M, Faber MJ, Cruijsberg J, et al. Review article: Effectiveness of patient care teams and the role of clinical expertise and coordination: a literat…

  10. Stop the noise: a quality improvement project to decrease electrocardiographic nuisance alarms. | PSNet

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    June 15, 2011 - Commentary Stop the noise: a quality improvement project to decrease electrocardiographic nuisance alarms. Citation Text: Sendelbach S, Wahl S, Anthony A, et al. Stop the Noise: A Quality Improvement Project to Decrease Electrocardiographic Nuisance Alarms. Crit Care Nurse. 2015;35(4):15…

  11. Defining and measuring patient safety. | PSNet

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    June 16, 2011 - Review Classic Defining and measuring patient safety. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Thompson DA, Holzmueller CG, et al. Defining and measuring patient safety. Crit Care Clin. 2005;21(1):1-19, vii. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX …

  12. Weaving quality improvement and patient safety skills into all levels of medical training: an annotated bibliography. | PSNet

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    August 09, 2023 - Review Weaving quality improvement and patient safety skills into all levels of medical training: an annotated bibliography. Citation Text: Mochan E, Nash DB. Weaving quality improvement and patient safety skills into all levels of medical training: an annotated bibliography. Am J Med Qu…

  13. The benefits and burdens of working with patient safety organizations under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. | PSNet

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    October 14, 2020 - Commentary The benefits and burdens of working with patient safety organizations under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. Citation Text: Dwyer PE, Watts CD. The benefits and burdens of working with patient safety organizations under the Patient Safety and Quality Imp…

  14. Current pulse: can a production system reduce medical errors in health care? | PSNet

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    September 09, 2011 - Commentary Current pulse: can a production system reduce medical errors in health care? Citation Text: Printezis A, Gopalakrishnan M. Current pulse: can a production system reduce medical errors in health care? Qual Manag Health Care. 2007;16(3):226-238. Copy Citation Format: …

  15. Beliefs of ambulatory care physicians about accuracy of patient medication records and technology-enhanced solutions to improve accuracy. | PSNet

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    December 03, 2014 - Study Beliefs of ambulatory care physicians about accuracy of patient medication records and technology-enhanced solutions to improve accuracy. Citation Text: Weeks DL, Corbett CF, Stream G. Beliefs of ambulatory care physicians about accuracy of patient medication records and technolo…

  16. How will it work? A qualitative study of strategic stakeholders' accounts of a patient safety initiative. | PSNet

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    September 02, 2009 - Study How will it work? A qualitative study of strategic stakeholders' accounts of a patient safety initiative. Citation Text: Dixon-Woods M, Tarrant C, Willars J, et al. How will it work? A qualitative study of strategic stakeholders' accounts of a patient safety initiative. Qual Saf …

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 30, 2014 - The role of chief executive officers in a quality improvement: a qualitative study. December 30, 2014 Parand A, Dopson S, Vincent CA. The role of chief executive officers in a quality improvement : a qualitative study. BMJ Open. 2013;3(1). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001731. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/role-chief-ex…

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 13, 2009 - Physician Quality Officer: a new model for engaging physicians in quality improvement. July 13, 2009 Walsh KE, Ettinger WH, Klugman R. Physician quality officer: a new model for engaging physicians in quality improvement. Am J Med Qual. 2009;24(4):295-301. doi:10.1177/1062860609336219. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 24, 2010 - Using a computerized sign-out system to improve physician–nurse communication. June 24, 2010 Sidlow R, Katz-Sidlow RJ. Using a computerized sign-out system to improve physician-nurse communication. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(1):32-36. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-computerized-sign-out-system-improve…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 28, 2010 - Bedside shift report improves patient safety and nurse accountability. July 28, 2010 Baker SJ. Bedside shift report improves patient safety and nurse accountability. Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association. 2010;36(4):355-8. doi:10.1016/j.jen.2010.03.…
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