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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 27, 2010 - Opportunities and Recommendations for State–Federal Coordination to Improve Health System Performance: A Focus on Patient Safety. January 27, 2010 Buxbaum J. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy; January 2010. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opportunities-and-recommendations-state-federal-coordinati…

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 24, 2020 - Second opinions improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs. June 24, 2020 Hébert AR. Second opinions improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs. Employee Benefit News. 2020;June 8. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/second-opinions-improve-healthcare-outcomes-and-reduce-costs Second opinions are a strategy for redu…

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 29, 2009 - The Pennsylvania Learning Exchange: Helping States Improve and Integrate Patient Safety Initiatives—Summary Report. November 29, 2009 Hanlon C; Rosenthal J. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy; 2007. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pennsylvania-learning-exchange-helping-states-improve-and-integrate…

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 22, 2021 - Veterans Accountability Improvement Act. April 22, 2021 SB 1307, 117th Congress: 2021. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/veterans-accountability-improvement-act Reporting clinicians who exhibit practice behaviors that are detrimental to safety is challenged by system and cultural norms. This legislation aims to strengt…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 18, 2014 - Improving the quality of discharge communication with an educational intervention. December 18, 2014 Key-Solle M, Paulk E, Bradford K, et al. Improving the quality of discharge communication with an educational intervention. Pediatrics. 2010;126(4):734-9. doi:10.1542/peds.2010-0884. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/im…

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2012 - Improving patient safety via automated laboratory-based adverse event grading. December 15, 2011 Niland JC, Stiller T, Neat J, et al. Improving patient safety via automated laboratory-based adverse event grading. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2012;19(1):111-5. doi:10.1136/amiajnl-2011-000513. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue…

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 22, 2009 - Use of failure mode and effects analysis in improving the safety of i.v. drug administration. June 22, 2009 Adachi W, Lodolce AE. Use of failure mode and effects analysis in improving the safety of i.v. drug administration. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005;62(9):917-20. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-failure-mode-an…

  8. Spotlight (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2022 - Spotlight Spotlight False Assumptions Result in a Missed Pneumothorax after Bronchoscopy with Transbronchial Biopsy Source and Credits • This presentation is based on the September 2022 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case o See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm o CME credit is available o Commentary by:…

  9. Creating a learning health system for improving diagnostic safety: pragmatic insights from US health care organizations. | PSNet

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    May 12, 2021 - Study Creating a learning health system for improving diagnostic safety: pragmatic insights from US health care organizations. Citation Text: Giardina TD, Shahid U, Mushtaq U, et al. Creating a learning health system for improving diagnostic safety: pragmatic insights from US health care…

  10. Using Lean to improve medication administration safety: in search of the "perfect dose." | PSNet

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    September 16, 2015 - Study Using Lean to improve medication administration safety: in search of the "perfect dose." Citation Text: Ching JM, Long C, Williams BL, et al. Using lean to improve medication administration safety: in search of the "perfect dose". Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013;39(5):195-204. C…

  11. Improving shared situation awareness for high-risk therapies in hospitalized children. | PSNet

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    October 20, 2021 - Study Improving shared situation awareness for high-risk therapies in hospitalized children. Citation Text: Sosa T, Mayer B, Chakkalakkal B, et al. Improving shared situation awareness for high-risk therapies in hospitalized children. Hosp Pediatr. 2022;12(1):37-46. doi:10.1542/hpeds.202…

  12. Multiple component patient safety intervention in English hospitals: controlled evaluation of second phase. | PSNet

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    February 23, 2011 - Study Multiple component patient safety intervention in English hospitals: controlled evaluation of second phase. Citation Text: Benning A, Dixon-Woods M, Nwulu U, et al. Multiple component patient safety intervention in English hospitals: controlled evaluation of second phase. BMJ. 20…

  13. Hospital testing of the effectiveness of co-designed educational materials to improve patient and visitor knowledge and confidence in reporting patient deterioration. | PSNet

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    February 28, 2024 - Study Hospital testing of the effectiveness of co-designed educational materials to improve patient and visitor knowledge and confidence in reporting patient deterioration. Citation Text: King L, Belan I, Clark RA, et al. Hospital testing of the effectiveness of co-designed educational m…

  14. Competencies for improving diagnosis: an interprofessional framework for education and training in health care. | PSNet

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    September 12, 2018 - Study Competencies for improving diagnosis: an interprofessional framework for education and training in health care. Citation Text: Olson A, Rencic J, Cosby K, et al. Competencies for improving diagnosis: an interprofessional framework for education and training in health care. Diagnosi…

  15. From tokenism to empowerment: progressing patient and public involvement in healthcare improvement. | PSNet

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    March 18, 2020 - Review From tokenism to empowerment: progressing patient and public involvement in healthcare improvement. Citation Text: Ocloo J, Matthews R. From tokenism to empowerment: progressing patient and public involvement in healthcare improvement. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(8):626-32. doi:10.1136/…

  16. The use of positive deviance approach to improve health service delivery and quality of care: a scoping review. | PSNet

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    May 29, 2024 - Review The use of positive deviance approach to improve health service delivery and quality of care: a scoping review. Citation Text: Kassie AM, Eakin E, Abate BB, et al. The use of positive deviance approach to improve health service delivery and quality of care: a scoping review. BMC H…

  17. Development of a core drug list towards improving prescribing education and reducing errors in the UK. | PSNet

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    April 13, 2022 - Study Development of a core drug list towards improving prescribing education and reducing errors in the UK. Citation Text: Baker E, Pryce Roberts A, Wilde K, et al. Development of a core drug list towards improving prescribing education and reducing errors in the UK. Br J Clin Pharmac…

  18. Tracking progress in improving diagnosis: a framework for defining undesirable diagnostic events. | PSNet

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    September 01, 2021 - Commentary Classic Tracking progress in improving diagnosis: a framework for defining undesirable diagnostic events. Citation Text: Olson A, Graber ML, Singh H. Tracking Progress in Improving Diagnosis: A Framework for Defining Undesirable Diagnostic Events. J G…

  19. Characteristics of healthcare organisations struggling to improve quality: results from a systematic review of qualitative studies. | PSNet

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    August 14, 2019 - Review Classic Characteristics of healthcare organisations struggling to improve quality: results from a systematic review of qualitative studies. Citation Text: Vaughn VM, Saint S, Krein SL, et al. Characteristics of healthcare organisations struggling to impro…

  20. Spreading a medication administration intervention organizationwide in six hospitals. | PSNet

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    January 03, 2017 - Study Spreading a medication administration intervention organizationwide in six hospitals. Citation Text: Kliger J, Singer SJ, Hoffman F, et al. Spreading a medication administration intervention organizationwide in six hospitals. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38(2):51-60. Copy C…
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