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  1. Improving radiology report quality by rapidly notifying radiologist of report errors. | PSNet

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    May 29, 2019 - Study Improving radiology report quality by rapidly notifying radiologist of report errors. Citation Text: Minn MJ, Zandieh AR, Filice RW. Improving Radiology Report Quality by Rapidly Notifying Radiologist of Report Errors. J Digit Imaging. 2015;28(4):492-8. doi:10.1007/s10278-015-9781-…

  2. Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors. | PSNet

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    February 04, 2015 - Commentary Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors. Citation Text: Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors. Lai B, Horn J, Wilkinson J, et al. Fam Pract Manag. 2023;30(2):13-17. Copy Cit…

  3. An education-service partnership to achieve safety and quality improvement competencies in nursing. | PSNet

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    August 30, 2023 - Commentary An education-service partnership to achieve safety and quality improvement competencies in nursing. Citation Text: Fater KH, Ready R. An Education-Service Partnership to Achieve Safety and Quality Improvement Competencies in Nursing. Journal of Nursing Education. 2011;50(12).…

  4. Strategies for improving patient safety: linking task type to error type. | PSNet

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    August 22, 2012 - Commentary Strategies for improving patient safety: linking task type to error type. Citation Text: Mattox EA. Strategies for improving patient safety: linking task type to error type. Crit Care Nurse. 2012;32(1):52-78. doi:10.4037/ccn2012303. Copy Citation Format: DOI Go…

  5. The role of checklists and human factors for improved patient safety in plastic surgery. | PSNet

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    November 02, 2016 - Commentary The role of checklists and human factors for improved patient safety in plastic surgery. Citation Text: Oppikofer C, Schwappach DLB. The Role of Checklists and Human Factors for Improved Patient Safety in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;140(6):812e-817e. doi:10.1097…

  6. Surveillance Monitoring to Improve Patient Safety in Acute Hospital Care Units | PSNet

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    April 26, 2023 - Surveillance Monitoring to Improve Patient Safety in Acute Hospital Care Units Susan McGrath, PhD,George Blike, MD, MHCDS,Bryan M. Gale, MA,Sarah E. Mossburg, RN, PhD | April 26, 2023  Also Read the Conversation View more articles from the same authors. Citation…

  7. Blink or think: can further reflection improve initial diagnostic impressions? | PSNet

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    November 28, 2012 - Study Blink or think: can further reflection improve initial diagnostic impressions? Citation Text: Hess BJ, Lipner RS, Thompson V, et al. Blink or think: can further reflection improve initial diagnostic impressions? Acad Med. 2015;90(1):112-118. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000000550. Copy…

  8. 'Just culture': improving safety by achieving substantive, procedural and restorative justice. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Commentary 'Just culture': improving safety by achieving substantive, procedural and restorative justice. Citation Text: Dekker SWA, Breakey H. ‘Just culture:’ Improving safety by achieving substantive, procedural and restorative justice. Saf Sci. 2016;85. doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2016.01.018.…

  9. Electronic prescribing improves medication safety in community-based office practices. | PSNet

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    January 19, 2014 - Study Electronic prescribing improves medication safety in community-based office practices. Citation Text: Kaushal R, Kern LM, Barrón Y, et al. Electronic Prescribing Improves Medication Safety in Community-Based Office Practices. J Gen Intern Med. 2010;25(6). doi:10.1007/s11606-009-1…

  10. A coproduced family reporting intervention to improve safety surveillance and reduce disparities. | PSNet

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    September 06, 2023 - Study A coproduced family reporting intervention to improve safety surveillance and reduce disparities. Citation Text: Khan A, Baird JD, Mauskar S, et al. A coproduced family reporting intervention to improve safety surveillance and reduce disparities. Pediatrics. 2024;154(4):e2023065245…

  11. Improving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios as a cost-effective safety intervention. | PSNet

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    May 14, 2008 - Study Improving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios as a cost-effective safety intervention. Citation Text: Rothberg MB, Abraham I, Lindenauer PK, et al. Improving nurse-to-patient staffing ratios as a cost-effective safety intervention. Med Care. 2005;43(8):785-91. Copy Citation Fo…

  12. Identification of priorities for improvement of medication safety in primary care: a PRIORITIZE study. | PSNet

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    October 05, 2016 - Study Identification of priorities for improvement of medication safety in primary care: a PRIORITIZE study. Citation Text: Car LT, Papachristou N, Gallagher J, et al. Identification of priorities for improvement of medication safety in primary care: a PRIORITIZE study. BMC Fam Pract. 20…

  13. Improving critical incident reporting in primary care through education and involvement. | PSNet

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    September 07, 2022 - Study Improving critical incident reporting in primary care through education and involvement. Citation Text: Müller BS, Beyer M, Blazejewski T, et al. Improving critical incident reporting in primary care through education and involvement. BMJ Open Qual. 2019;8(3):e000556. doi:10.1136/b…

  14. A perinatal care quality and safety initiative: are there financial rewards for improved quality? | PSNet

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    April 27, 2019 - Study A perinatal care quality and safety initiative: are there financial rewards for improved quality? Citation Text: Kozhimannil KB, Sommerness SA, Rauk P, et al. A perinatal care quality and safety initiative: are there financial rewards for improved quality? Jt Comm J Qual Patient …

  15. Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users. | PSNet

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    September 24, 2010 - Study Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users. Citation Text: Lafata JE, Gunter MJ, Hsu J, et al. Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users. Med Care. 2007;45(10):966-72. Copy Citation Format: …

  16. Bar-coding surgical sponges to improve safety: a randomized controlled trial.   | PSNet

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    March 02, 2011 - Study Classic Bar-coding surgical sponges to improve safety: a randomized controlled trial.   Citation Text: Greenberg CC, Diaz-Flores R, Lipsitz SR, et al. Bar-coding Surgical Sponges To Improve Safety. Ann Surg. 2009;247(4). doi:10.1097/sla.0b013e3181656cd5.…

  17. Using a computerized sign-out system to improve physician–nurse communication. | PSNet

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    September 28, 2016 - Study Using a computerized sign-out system to improve physician–nurse communication. Citation Text: 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. Copy Citation Format: …

  18. A practical approach to measure the quality of handwritten medication orders: a tool for improvement. | PSNet

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    September 24, 2010 - Study A practical approach to measure the quality of handwritten medication orders: a tool for improvement. Citation Text: Garbutt J, Milligan P, McNaughton C, et al. A Practical Approach to Measure the Quality of Handwritten Medication Orders. J Patient Saf. 2008;1(4). doi:10.1097/01.…

  19. Improving responses to safety incidents: we need to talk about justice. | PSNet

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    February 02, 2022 - Commentary Improving responses to safety incidents: we need to talk about justice. Citation Text: Cribb A, O'Hara JK, Waring J. Improving responses to safety incidents: we need to talk about justice. BMJ Qual Saf. 2022;31(4):327-330. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2021-014333. Copy Citation For…

  20. Procedural timeout compliance is improved with real-time clinical decision support. | PSNet

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    October 11, 2017 - Study Procedural timeout compliance is improved with real-time clinical decision support. Citation Text: Shear T, Deshur M, Avram MJ, et al. Procedural Timeout Compliance Is Improved With Real-Time Clinical Decision Support. J Patient Saf. 2018;14(3):148-152. doi:10.1097/PTS.000000000000…
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