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  1. Comparison of military and civilian methods for determining potentially preventable deaths: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Review Comparison of military and civilian methods for determining potentially preventable deaths: a systematic review. Citation Text: Janak JC, Sosnov JA, Bares JM, et al. Comparison of Military and Civilian Methods for Determining Potentially Preventable Deaths: A Systematic Review. JA…

  2. Five years after 'To Err is Human': what have we learned? | PSNet

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    March 18, 2019 - Commentary Classic Five years after 'To Err is Human': what have we learned? Citation Text: Leape L, Berwick DM. Five years after To Err Is Human: what have we learned? JAMA. 2005;293(19):2384-90. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTe…

  3. Automated identification of diagnostic labelling errors in medicine. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Study Automated identification of diagnostic labelling errors in medicine. Citation Text: Hautz WE, Kündig MM, Tschanz R, et al. Automated identification of diagnostic labelling errors in medicine. Diagnosis. 2021;9(2):241-249. doi:10.1515/dx-2021-0039. Copy Citation Format: …

  4. Using simulation to improve root cause analysis of adverse surgical outcomes. | PSNet

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    May 19, 2021 - Study Using simulation to improve root cause analysis of adverse surgical outcomes. Citation Text: Slakey DP, Simms ER, Rennie K, et al. Using simulation to improve root cause analysis of adverse surgical outcomes. Int J Qual Health Care. 2014;26(2):144-50. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzu011. C…

  5. Making residents part of the safety culture: improving error reporting and reducing harms. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Commentary Making residents part of the safety culture: improving error reporting and reducing harms. Citation Text: Fox MD, Bump GM, Butler GA, et al. Making Residents Part of the Safety Culture: Improving Error Reporting and Reducing Harms. J Patient Saf. 2021;17(5):e373-e378. doi:10.1…

  6. Exploring the impact of employee engagement and patient safety. | PSNet

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    July 27, 2022 - Review Exploring the impact of employee engagement and patient safety. Citation Text: Scott G, Hogden A, Taylor R, et al. Exploring the impact of employee engagement and patient safety. Int J Qual Health Care. 2022;34(3):mzac059. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzac059. Copy Citation Format: …

  7. Attitudinal changes resulting from repetitive training of operating room personnel using high-fidelity simulation at the point of care. | PSNet

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    February 25, 2009 - Study Attitudinal changes resulting from repetitive training of operating room personnel using high-fidelity simulation at the point of care. Citation Text: Paige JT, Kozmenko V, Yang T, et al. Attitudinal changes resulting from repetitive training of operating room personnel using of …

  8. Project BOOST: effectiveness of a multihospital effort to reduce rehospitalization. | PSNet

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    September 10, 2014 - Study Project BOOST: effectiveness of a multihospital effort to reduce rehospitalization. Citation Text: Hansen LO, Greenwald JL, Budnitz T, et al. Project BOOST: effectiveness of a multihospital effort to reduce rehospitalization. J Hosp Med. 2013;8(8):421-7. doi:10.1002/jhm.2054. Co…

  9. "No-go considerations" for in situ simulation safety. | PSNet

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    April 14, 2021 - Commentary Emerging Classic "No-go considerations" for in situ simulation safety. Citation Text: Bajaj K, Minors A, Walker K, et al. "No-Go Considerations" for In Situ Simulation Safety. Simul Healthc. 2018;13(3):221-224. doi:10.1097/SIH.0000000000000301. Copy…

  10. Mapping changes in surgical mortality over 9 years by peer review audit. | PSNet

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    March 04, 2011 - Study Mapping changes in surgical mortality over 9 years by peer review audit. Citation Text: Thompson A, Ashraf Z, Burton H, et al. Mapping changes in surgical mortality over 9 years by peer review audit. Br J Surg. 2005;92(11):1449-52. Copy Citation Format: Google Schol…

  11. The intersection of traumatic childbirth and obstetric racism: a qualitative study. | PSNet

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    June 14, 2023 - Study The intersection of traumatic childbirth and obstetric racism: a qualitative study. Citation Text: Dmowska A, Fielding‐Singh P, Halpern J, et al. The intersection of traumatic childbirth and obstetric racism: a qualitative study. Birth. 2024;51(1):209-217. doi:10.1111/birt.12774. …

  12. Patient whiteboards as a communication tool in the hospital setting: A survey of practices and recommendations. | PSNet

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    February 18, 2011 - Study Patient whiteboards as a communication tool in the hospital setting: A survey of practices and recommendations. Citation Text: Sehgal NL, Green A, Vidyarthi A, et al. Patient whiteboards as a communication tool in the hospital setting: a survey of practices and recommendations. J …

  13. Perceptions of rounding checklists in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study. | PSNet

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    July 21, 2021 - Study Perceptions of rounding checklists in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study. Citation Text: Hallam BD, Kuza CC, Rak K, et al. Perceptions of rounding checklists in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2018;27(10):836-843. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2017-007218.…

  14. Potentially inappropriate medication use and healthcare expenditures in the US community-dwelling elderly. | PSNet

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    April 08, 2020 - Study Potentially inappropriate medication use and healthcare expenditures in the US community-dwelling elderly. Citation Text: Fu AZ, Jiang JZ, Reeves JH, et al. Potentially inappropriate medication use and healthcare expenditures in the US community-dwelling elderly. Med Care. 2007;4…

  15. Interventions for improving teamwork in intrapartem care: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. | PSNet

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    November 04, 2020 - Review Interventions for improving teamwork in intrapartem care: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Citation Text: Wu M, Tang J, Etherington N, et al. Interventions for improving teamwork in intrapartem care: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. BMJ Qual…

  16. In situ simulation: detection of safety threats and teamwork training in a high risk emergency department. | PSNet

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    May 23, 2013 - Study In situ simulation: detection of safety threats and teamwork training in a high risk emergency department. Citation Text: Patterson M, Geis GL, Falcone RA, et al. In situ simulation: detection of safety threats and teamwork training in a high risk emergency department. BMJ Qual Saf…

  17. Improving end of life care: an information systems approach to reducing medical errors. | PSNet

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    November 04, 2015 - Study Improving end of life care: an information systems approach to reducing medical errors. Citation Text: Tamang S, Kopec D, Shagas G, et al. Improving end of life care: an information systems approach to reducing medical errors. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2005;114:93-104. Copy C…

  18. Improving inpatient mental health medication safety through the process of obtaining HIMSS Stage 7: a case report. | PSNet

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    July 17, 2019 - Commentary Improving inpatient mental health medication safety through the process of obtaining HIMSS Stage 7: a case report. Citation Text: Improving inpatient mental health medication safety through the process of obtaining HIMSS Stage 7: a case report. Sulkers H, Tajirian T, Paterson …

  19. Comparing safety climate in naval aviation and hospitals: implications for improving patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 14, 2009 - Study Comparing safety climate in naval aviation and hospitals: implications for improving patient safety. Citation Text: Singer SJ, Rosen AK, Zhao S, et al. Comparing safety climate in naval aviation and hospitals: implications for improving patient safety. Health Care Manag Rev. 2010…

  20. A trial of automated decision support alerts for contraindicated medications using computerized physician order entry. | PSNet

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    May 20, 2019 - Study A trial of automated decision support alerts for contraindicated medications using computerized physician order entry. Citation Text: Galanter W, Didomenico RJ, Polikaitis A. A trial of automated decision support alerts for contraindicated medications using computerized physician…
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