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  1. Managing near-miss reporting in hospitals: the dynamics between staff members’ willingness to report and management’s handling of near-miss events. | PSNet

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    March 30, 2016 - Study Managing near-miss reporting in hospitals: the dynamics between staff members’ willingness to report and management’s handling of near-miss events. Citation Text: Caspi H, Perlman Y, Westreich S. Managing near-miss reporting in hospitals: the dynamics between staff members’ willing…

  2. A prospective controlled trial of the effect of a multi-faceted intervention on early recognition and intervention in deteriorating hospital patients. | PSNet

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    June 13, 2011 - Study A prospective controlled trial of the effect of a multi-faceted intervention on early recognition and intervention in deteriorating hospital patients. Citation Text: Mitchell IA, McKay H, Van Leuvan C, et al. A prospective controlled trial of the effect of a multi-faceted interve…

  3. A 'Communication and Patient Safety' training programme for all healthcare staff: can it make a difference? | PSNet

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    July 01, 2017 - Study A 'Communication and Patient Safety' training programme for all healthcare staff: can it make a difference? Citation Text: Lee P, Allen K, Daly M. A ‘Communication and Patient Safety’ training programme for all healthcare staff: can it make a difference? BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;21(1).…

  4. Emotional influences in patient safety. | PSNet

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    July 02, 2014 - Review Emotional influences in patient safety. Citation Text: Croskerry P, Abbass A, Wu AW. Emotional Influences in Patient Safety. J Patient Saf. 2010;6(4):199-205. doi:10.1097/pts.0b013e3181f6c01a. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7…

  5. Strategies to reduce patient harm from infusion-associated medication errors: a scoping review. | PSNet

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    August 10, 2016 - Review Strategies to reduce patient harm from infusion-associated medication errors: a scoping review. Citation Text: Wolf ZR. Strategies to Reduce Patient Harm From Infusion-Associated Medication Errors: A Scoping Review. J Infus Nurs. 2018;36(1):58-65. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000263.…

  6. SBAR: electronic handoff tool for noncomplicated procedural patients. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study SBAR: electronic handoff tool for noncomplicated procedural patients. Citation Text: Wentworth L, Diggins J, Bartel D, et al. SBAR: electronic handoff tool for noncomplicated procedural patients. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012;27(2):125-31. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e31823cc9a0. Copy Citati…

  7. Dealing with unforeseen complexity in the OR: the role of heedful interrelating in medical teams. | PSNet

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    July 06, 2011 - Study Dealing with unforeseen complexity in the OR: the role of heedful interrelating in medical teams. Citation Text: Schraagen JM. Dealing with unforeseen complexity in the OR: the role of heedful interrelating in medical teams. Theor Issues Ergon Sci. 2011;12(3). doi:10.1080/1464536…

  8. The evolution of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Movement in America: lessons learned and considerations to promote further improvement in patient safety. | PSNet

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    September 14, 2022 - Commentary The evolution of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Movement in America: lessons learned and considerations to promote further improvement in patient safety. Citation Text: Warner MA, Warner ME. The evolution of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Movement in America: lessons learned and…

  9. 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: …

  10. 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…

  11. IOM: shorten residents' work shifts to reduce fatigue, improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    January 31, 2024 - Journal Article IOM: shorten residents' work shifts to reduce fatigue, improve patient safety. Citation Text: Kuehn BM. IOM: Shorten residents' work shifts to reduce fatigue, improve patient safety. JAMA. 2009;301(3):259-61. doi:10.1001/jama.2008.940. Copy Citation Format: …

  12. As she lay dying: how I fought to stop medical errors from killing my mom. | PSNet

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    December 19, 2012 - Commentary As she lay dying: how I fought to stop medical errors from killing my mom. Citation Text: Welch JR. As she lay dying: how I fought to stop medical errors from killing my mom. Health Aff (Millwood). 2012;31(12):2817-2820. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.0833. Copy Citation For…

  13. A framework for patient safety: a defense nuclear industry-based high-reliability model. | PSNet

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    June 14, 2017 - Commentary A framework for patient safety: a defense nuclear industry-based high-reliability model. Citation Text: Birnbach DJ, Rosen LF, Williams L, et al. A framework for patient safety: a defense nuclear industry--based high-reliability model. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013;39(5):…

  14. Communicating uncertainty: a narrative review and framework for future research. | PSNet

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    February 24, 2021 - Review Communicating uncertainty: a narrative review and framework for future research. Citation Text: Simpkin AL, Armstrong KA. Communicating uncertainty: a narrative review and framework for future research. J Gen Intern Med. 2019;34(11):2586-2591. doi:10.1007/s11606-019-04860-8. Cop…

  15. Effectiveness of facilitated introduction of a standard operating procedure into routine processes in the operating theatre: a controlled interrupted time series. | PSNet

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    February 04, 2015 - Study Effectiveness of facilitated introduction of a standard operating procedure into routine processes in the operating theatre: a controlled interrupted time series. Citation Text: Morgan L, New S, Robertson ER, et al. Effectiveness of facilitated introduction of a standard operating …

  16. Misuse of pediatric medications and parent–physician communication: an interactive voice response intervention. | PSNet

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    May 27, 2011 - Study Misuse of pediatric medications and parent–physician communication: an interactive voice response intervention. Citation Text: Walsh KE, Bacic J, Phillips BD, et al. Misuse of Pediatric Medications and Parent-Physician Communication: An Interactive Voice Response Intervention. J Pa…

  17. Medication errors in community pharmacies: the need for commitment, transparency, and research. | PSNet

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    June 17, 2020 - Commentary Medication errors in community pharmacies: the need for commitment, transparency, and research. Citation Text: Hong K, Hong YD, Cooke CE. Medication errors in community pharmacies: the need for commitment, transparency, and research. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2019;15(7):823-826. d…

  18. Canadian Association of University Surgeons' Annual Symposium. Surgical simulation: the solution to safe training or a promise unfulfilled? | PSNet

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    March 09, 2022 - Review Canadian Association of University Surgeons' Annual Symposium. Surgical simulation: the solution to safe training or a promise unfulfilled? Citation Text: Brindley PG, Jones DB, Grantcharov T, et al. Canadian Association of University Surgeons' Annual Symposium. Surgical simulat…

  19. Improving medication administration safety in solid organ transplant patients through barcode-assisted medication administration. | PSNet

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    October 02, 2013 - Study Improving medication administration safety in solid organ transplant patients through barcode-assisted medication administration. Citation Text: Bonkowski J, Weber RJ, Melucci J, et al. Improving medication administration safety in solid organ transplant patients through barcode-as…

  20. Retrieval medicine: a review and guide for UK practitioners. Part 2: safety in patient retrieval systems. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2016 - Commentary Retrieval medicine: a review and guide for UK practitioners. Part 2: safety in patient retrieval systems. Citation Text: Hearns S, Shirley PJ. Retrieval medicine: a review and guide for UK practitioners. Part 2: safety in patient retrieval systems. Emerg Med J. 2006;23(12):9…
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