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  1. Biopsy site selfies—a quality improvement pilot study to assist with correct surgical site identification. | PSNet

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    August 02, 2015 - Study Biopsy site selfies—a quality improvement pilot study to assist with correct surgical site identification. Citation Text: Nijhawan RI, Lee EH, Nehal KS. Biopsy site selfies--a quality improvement pilot study to assist with correct surgical site identification. Dermatol Surg. 2015;4…

  2. The DNA damage response and patient safety: engaging our molecular biology-oriented colleagues. | PSNet

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    March 11, 2020 - Commentary The DNA damage response and patient safety: engaging our molecular biology-oriented colleagues. Citation Text: Pukk K, Aron DC. The DNA damage response and patient safety: engaging our molecular biology-oriented colleagues. International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 2…

  3. Transforming healthcare: a safety imperative. | PSNet

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    June 26, 2019 - Commentary Classic Transforming healthcare: a safety imperative. Citation Text: Leape L, Berwick D, Clancy C, et al. Transforming healthcare: a safety imperative. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(6):424-8. doi:10.1136/qshc.2009.036954. Copy Citation Format: …

  4. Instruments for patient safety assessment: a scoping review. | PSNet

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    October 12, 2022 - Review Instruments for patient safety assessment: a scoping review. Citation Text: Nunes E, Sirtoli F, Lima E, et al. Instruments for patient safety assessment: a scoping review. Healthcare. 2024;12(20):2075. doi:10.3390/healthcare12202075. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google …

  5. Improving medication-related safety for residents in nursing homes: a qualitative study. | PSNet

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    March 24, 2019 - Study Improving medication-related safety for residents in nursing homes: a qualitative study. Citation Text: Shieu B, Lee Y-W, Epps F, et al. Improving medication-related safety for residents in nursing homes: a qualitative study. J Gerontol Nurs. 2025;51(3):38-43. doi:10.3928/00989134-…

  6. Health technology, quality and safety in a learning health system. | PSNet

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    February 09, 2022 - Commentary Health technology, quality and safety in a learning health system. Citation Text: Borycki EM, Kushniruk AW. Health technology, quality and safety in a learning health system. Healthc Manage Forum. 2023;51(2):212-221. doi:10.1177/08404704221139383. Copy Citation Format: …

  7. Chemotherapy medication errors in a pediatric cancer treatment center: prospective characterization of error types and frequency and development of a quality improvement initiative to lower the error rate. | PSNet

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    January 22, 2017 - Study Chemotherapy medication errors in a pediatric cancer treatment center: prospective characterization of error types and frequency and development of a quality improvement initiative to lower the error rate. Citation Text: Watts RG, Parsons K. Chemotherapy medication errors in a pe…

  8. Factors contributing to preventing operating room "never events": a machine learning analysis. | PSNet

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    July 26, 2023 - Study Factors contributing to preventing operating room "never events": a machine learning analysis. Citation Text: Arad D, Rosenfeld A, Magnezi R. Factors contributing to preventing operating room “never events”: a machine learning analysis. Patient Saf Surg. 2023;17(1):6. doi:10.1186/s…

  9. Measurement is essential for improving diagnosis and reducing diagnostic error: a report from the Institute of Medicine. | PSNet

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    January 23, 2017 - Commentary Classic Measurement is essential for improving diagnosis and reducing diagnostic error: a report from the Institute of Medicine. Citation Text: McGlynn EA, McDonald KM, Cassel C. Measurement Is Essential for Improving Diagnosis and Reducing Diagnostic…

  10. Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test result communication. | PSNet

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    July 14, 2010 - Study Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test result communication. Citation Text: Singh H, Wilson L, Petersen L, et al. Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test r…

  11. Improving the safety of medication administration using an interactive CD-ROM program. | PSNet

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    February 15, 2011 - Commentary Improving the safety of medication administration using an interactive CD-ROM program. Citation Text: Schneider PJ, Pedersen CA, Montanya KR, et al. Improving the safety of medication administration using an interactive CD-ROM program. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006;63(1):59-6…

  12. Developing a high-performance team training framework for internal medicine residents: the ABC'S of teamwork. | PSNet

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    June 01, 2011 - Study Developing a high-performance team training framework for internal medicine residents: the ABC'S of teamwork. Citation Text: Carbo AR, Tess A, Roy CL, et al. Developing a high-performance team training framework for internal medicine residents: the ABC'S of teamwork. J Patient Sa…

  13. Integrating the intensive care unit safety reporting system with existing incident reporting systems. | PSNet

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    January 12, 2011 - Study Integrating the intensive care unit safety reporting system with existing incident reporting systems. Citation Text: Thompson DA, Lubomski LH, Holzmueller CG, et al. Integrating the intensive care unit safety reporting system with existing incident reporting systems. Jt Comm J Qual…

  14. Five strategies for how patients and families can improve patient safety: World Patient Safety Day 2023. | PSNet

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    July 07, 2021 - Commentary Five strategies for how patients and families can improve patient safety: World Patient Safety Day 2023. Citation Text: Wu AW, Papieva I, Sheridan S, et al. Five strategies for how patients and families can improve patient safety: World Patient Safety Day 2023. J Patient Saf R…

  15. The rise of human factors: optimising performance of individuals and teams to improve patients' outcomes. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2024 - Commentary The rise of human factors: optimising performance of individuals and teams to improve patients' outcomes. Citation Text: Casali G, Cullen W, Lock G. The rise of human factors: optimising performance of individuals and teams to improve patients' outcomes. J Thorac Dis. 2019;11(…

  16. Intravenous smart pumps: usability issues, intravenous medication administration error, and patient safety. | PSNet

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    July 31, 2019 - Review Intravenous smart pumps: usability issues, intravenous medication administration error, and patient safety. Citation Text: Giuliano KK. Intravenous Smart Pumps: Usability Issues, Intravenous Medication Administration Error, and Patient Safety. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2018;30…

  17. Strategies to enhance adoption of ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention interventions: a systematic literature review. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2017 - Review Strategies to enhance adoption of ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention interventions: a systematic literature review. Citation Text: Goutier JM, Holzmueller CG, Edwards KC, et al. Strategies to enhance adoption of ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention interventions: a s…

  18. The Patient’s Role in Diagnostic Safety and Excellence: From Passive Reception towards Co-Design. | PSNet

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    April 10, 2019 - Book/Report The Patient’s Role in Diagnostic Safety and Excellence: From Passive Reception towards Co-Design. Citation Text: Epstein HM, Haskell H, Hemmelgarn C, et al. The Patient’s Role In Diagnostic Safety And Excellence: From Passive Reception Towards Co-Design. Rockville, MD: Agency…

  19. Quality of Care Concerns and the Facility Response Following a Medical Emergency at the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System in Las Vegas. | PSNet

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    July 13, 2022 - Book/Report Quality of Care Concerns and the Facility Response Following a Medical Emergency at the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System in Las Vegas. Citation Text: Quality of Care Concerns and the Facility Response Following a Medical Emergency at the VA Southern Nevada Health Care Sy…

  20. Intentional rounding—an integrative literature review. | PSNet

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    October 08, 2016 - Review Intentional rounding—an integrative literature review. Citation Text: Ryan L, Jackson D, Woods C, et al. Intentional rounding - An integrative literature review. J Adv Nurs. 2019;75(6):1151-1161. doi:10.1111/jan.13897. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed …
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