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  1. Development of a training program for bar-code–assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. | PSNet

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    September 22, 2021 - Commentary Development of a training program for bar-code–assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. Citation Text: Dartt LR, Schneider R. Development of a training program for bar-code-assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010…

  2. Crossing to safety: transforming healthcare organizations for patient safety. | PSNet

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    January 05, 2012 - Commentary Crossing to safety: transforming healthcare organizations for patient safety. Citation Text: Ralston JD, Larson EB. Crossing to safety: transforming healthcare organizations for patient safety. J Postgrad Med. 2005;51(1):61-67. Copy Citation Format: Google Scho…

  3. The current and ideal state of anatomic pathology patient safety. | PSNet

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    February 15, 2010 - Commentary The current and ideal state of anatomic pathology patient safety. Citation Text: Raab SS. The current and ideal state of anatomic pathology patient safety. MLO Med Lab Obs. 2014;46(6):8-10. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote…

  4. Interns overestimate the effectiveness of their hand-off communication. | PSNet

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    March 02, 2011 - Study Interns overestimate the effectiveness of their hand-off communication. Citation Text: Chang VY, Arora V, Lev-Ari S, et al. Interns overestimate the effectiveness of their hand-off communication. Pediatrics. 2010;125(3):491-496. doi:10.1542/peds.2009-0351. Copy Citation For…

  5. Patient safety and medications in the home. | PSNet

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    August 07, 2024 - Commentary Patient safety and medications in the home. Citation Text: McKenzie H. Patient safety and medications in the home. Home Healthc Nurse. 2010;28(3):198-200. doi:10.1097/01.NHH.0000369773.18785.5b. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 X…

  6. ADEs and automation. | PSNet

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    January 15, 2014 - Commentary ADEs and automation. Citation Text: Kloppenborg E, Wheeler A, Luria J. ADEs and automation. Nurs Manage. 2009;40(1):43-7. doi:10.1097/01.NUMA.0000343983.46376.31. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged…

  7. Quality improvement: Universal Protocol use in office-based gastrointestinal procedure units. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Commentary Quality improvement: Universal Protocol use in office-based gastrointestinal procedure units. Citation Text: Hardee LK. Quality improvement: universal protocol use in office-based gastrointestinal procedure units. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2012;35(6):380-2. doi:10.1097/SGA.0b013e3…

  8. Telling cultures: 'cultural' issues for staff reporting concerns about colleagues in the UK National Health Service. | PSNet

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    July 08, 2015 - Commentary Telling cultures: 'cultural' issues for staff reporting concerns about colleagues in the UK National Health Service. Citation Text: Ehrich K. Telling cultures: 'cultural' issues for staff reporting concerns about colleagues in the UK National Health Service. Sociol Health Il…

  9. Medication administration process assessment: applying lessons learned from commercial aviation. | PSNet

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    May 25, 2011 - Commentary Medication administration process assessment: applying lessons learned from commercial aviation. Citation Text: Donahue M, Brown JP, Fitzpatrick JJ. Medication administration process assessment: applying lessons learned from commercial aviation. J Nurs Admin. 2009;39(2):77-8…

  10. Hospital ethical climate and teamwork in acute care: the moderating role of leaders. | PSNet

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    October 15, 2016 - Study Hospital ethical climate and teamwork in acute care: the moderating role of leaders. Citation Text: Rathert C, Fleming DA. Hospital ethical climate and teamwork in acute care: the moderating role of leaders. Health Care Manag Rev. 2008;33(4):323-331. doi:10.1097/01.HCM.0000318769.7…

  11. Patient safety perceptions: a survey of Iowa physicians, pharmacists, and nurses. | PSNet

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    February 01, 2012 - Study Patient safety perceptions: a survey of Iowa physicians, pharmacists, and nurses. Citation Text: Durbin J, Hansen MM, Sinkowitz-Cochran R, et al. Patient safety perceptions: a survey of Iowa physicians, pharmacists, and nurses. Am J Infect Control. 2006;34(1):25-30. Copy Citati…

  12. Oncology care setting design and planning part I: concepts for the oncology nurse that improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    September 24, 2010 - Commentary Oncology care setting design and planning part I: concepts for the oncology nurse that improve patient safety. Citation Text: Sheridan-Leos N. Oncology care setting design and planning part I: Concepts for the oncology nurse that improve patient safety. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 20…

  13. A piece of my mind. Coping with fallibility. | PSNet

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    June 26, 2015 - Commentary Classic A piece of my mind. Coping with fallibility. Citation Text: Levinson W, Dunn PM. A piece of my mind. Coping with fallibility. JAMA. 1989;261(15):2252. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XM…

  14. Development of a checklist for documenting team and collaborative behaviors during multidisciplinary bedside rounds. | PSNet

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    November 08, 2012 - Study Development of a checklist for documenting team and collaborative behaviors during multidisciplinary bedside rounds. Citation Text: Henneman EA, Kleppel R, Hinchey KT. Development of a checklist for documenting team and collaborative behaviors during multidisciplinary bedside r…

  15. Impact of organizations on healthcare-associated infections. | PSNet

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    December 11, 2024 - Commentary Impact of organizations on healthcare-associated infections. Citation Text: Castro-Sánchez E, Holmes AH. Impact of organizations on healthcare-associated infections. J Hosp Infect. 2015;89(4):346-50. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2015.01.012. Copy Citation Format: DOI Googl…

  16. A strategic approach to quality improvement and patient safety education and resident integration in a general surgery residency. | PSNet

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    November 17, 2010 - Commentary A strategic approach to quality improvement and patient safety education and resident integration in a general surgery residency. Citation Text: O'Heron CT, Jarman BT. A strategic approach to quality improvement and patient safety education and resident integration in a gener…

  17. Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery. | PSNet

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    May 30, 2012 - Multi-use Website Classic Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery. Citation Text: Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery. The Joint Commission. Copy Citation …

  18. Delivering high reliability in maternity care: in situ simulation as a source of organisational resilience. | PSNet

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    April 05, 2023 - Commentary Emerging Classic Delivering high reliability in maternity care: in situ simulation as a source of organisational resilience. Citation Text: Macrae C, Draycott T. Delivering high reliability in maternity care: In situ simulation as a source of organisa…

  19. Vital Signs: Core Metrics for Health and Health Care Progress. | PSNet

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    November 24, 2021 - Book/Report Vital Signs: Core Metrics for Health and Health Care Progress. Citation Text: Vital Signs: Core Metrics for Health and Health Care Progress. Blumenthal D, Malphrus E, McGinnis JM, eds. Committee on Core Metrics for Better Health at Lower Cost, Institute of Medicine. Washingto…

  20. Ambiguity and workarounds as contributors to medical error. | PSNet

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    December 23, 2008 - Commentary Ambiguity and workarounds as contributors to medical error. Citation Text: Spear SJ, Schmidhofer M. Ambiguity and workarounds as contributors to medical error. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142(8):627-630. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XM…
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