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  1. Development of an instrument to measure the unintended consequences of EHRs. | PSNet

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    June 22, 2011 - Commentary Development of an instrument to measure the unintended consequences of EHRs. Citation Text: Carrington JM, Gephart SM, Verran JA, et al. Development of an Instrument to Measure the Unintended Consequences of EHRs. West J Nurs Res. 2015;37(7):842-58. doi:10.1177/019394591557608…

  2. Is communication improved with the implementation of an obstetrical version of the World Health Organization safe surgery checklist? | PSNet

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    February 02, 2022 - Study Is communication improved with the implementation of an obstetrical version of the World Health Organization safe surgery checklist? Citation Text: Govindappagari S, Guardado A, Goffman D, et al. Is Communication Improved With the Implementation of an Obstetrical Version of the Wor…

  3. Patient safety stories: a project utilizing narratives in resident training. | PSNet

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    May 10, 2016 - Study Patient safety stories: a project utilizing narratives in resident training. Citation Text: Cox LAM, Logio LS. Patient safety stories: a project utilizing narratives in resident training. Acad Med. 2011;86(11):1473-8. doi:10.1097/ACM.0b013e318230efaa. Copy Citation Format: …

  4. Using failure mode and effects analysis to plan implementation of smart i.v. pump technology. | PSNet

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    July 14, 2010 - Study Using failure mode and effects analysis to plan implementation of smart i.v. pump technology. Citation Text: Wetterneck TB, Skibinski K, Roberts TL, et al. Using failure mode and effects analysis to plan implementation of smart i.v. pump technology. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006;6…

  5. Postoperative handover: problems, pitfalls, and prevention of error. | PSNet

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    September 26, 2012 - Image/Poster Postoperative handover: problems, pitfalls, and prevention of error. Citation Text: Nagpal K, Arora S, Abboudi M, et al. Postoperative handover: problems, pitfalls, and prevention of error. Ann Surg. 2010;252(1):171-6. doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e3181dc3656. Copy Citation …

  6. A system-wide hospital child maltreatment patient safety program. | PSNet

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    September 15, 2021 - Study A system-wide hospital child maltreatment patient safety program. Citation Text: Hansen J, Terreros A, Sherman A, et al. A system-wide hospital child maltreatment patient safety program. Pediatrics. 2021;148(3):e2021050555. doi:10.1542/peds.2021-050555. Copy Citation Format: …

  7. Improving hospital safety culture for falls prevention through interdisciplinary health education. | PSNet

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    December 16, 2011 - Study Improving hospital safety culture for falls prevention through interdisciplinary health education. Citation Text: Lopez-Jeng C, Eberth SD. Improving hospital safety culture for falls prevention through interdisciplinary health education. Health Promot Pract. 2020;21(6):918-925. doi…

  8. The influence of bullying on nursing practice errors: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    January 30, 2019 - Review The influence of bullying on nursing practice errors: a systematic review. Citation Text: Johnson AH, Benham‐Hutchins M. The Influence of Bullying on Nursing Practice Errors: A Systematic Review. AORN J. 2020;111(2). doi:10.1002/aorn.12923. Copy Citation Format: DOI …

  9. Achieving the Institute of Medicine's 6 aims for quality in the midst of the opioid crisis: considerations for the emergency department. | PSNet

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    June 24, 2015 - Commentary Achieving the Institute of Medicine's 6 aims for quality in the midst of the opioid crisis: considerations for the emergency department. Citation Text: Waszak DL, Fennimore LA. Achieving the Institute of Medicine's 6 aims for quality in the midst of the opioid crisis: consider…

  10. Faculty member review and feedback using a sign-out checklist: improving intern written sign-out. | PSNet

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    February 15, 2017 - Study Faculty member review and feedback using a sign-out checklist: improving intern written sign-out. Citation Text: Bump GM, Bost JE, Buranosky R, et al. Faculty member review and feedback using a sign-out checklist: improving intern written sign-out. Acad Med. 2012;87(8):1125-31. do…

  11. Residency training in handoffs: a survey of program directors in psychiatry. | PSNet

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    January 01, 2019 - Study Residency training in handoffs: a survey of program directors in psychiatry. Citation Text: Arbuckle MR, Reardon CL, Young JQ. Residency training in handoffs: a survey of program directors in psychiatry. Acad Psychiatry. 2015;39(2):132-8. doi:10.1007/s40596-014-0167-y. Copy Citat…

  12. Surgical adverse outcomes and patients’ evaluation of quality of care: inherent risk or reduced quality of care? | PSNet

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    March 22, 2011 - Study Surgical adverse outcomes and patients’ evaluation of quality of care: inherent risk or reduced quality of care? Citation Text: van de Mheen PJM-, van Duijn-Bakker N, Kievit J. Surgical adverse outcomes and patients' evaluation of quality of care: inherent risk or reduced quality…

  13. Persistent noncompliance with the work-hour regulation. | PSNet

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    February 08, 2023 - Study Persistent noncompliance with the work-hour regulation. Citation Text: Tabrizian P, Rajhbeharrysingh U, Khaitov S, et al. Persistent noncompliance with the work-hour regulation. Arch Surg. 2011;146(2):175-8. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2010.337. Copy Citation Format: DOI Goo…

  14. "Health courts" and accountability for patient safety. | PSNet

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    February 17, 2011 - Commentary "Health courts" and accountability for patient safety. Citation Text: Mello MM, Studdert DM, Kachalia A, et al. "Health courts" and accountability for patient safety. Milbank Q. 2006;84(3):459-92. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML …

  15. Multi-professional patterns and methods of communication during patient handoffs. | PSNet

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    January 30, 2019 - Study Multi-professional patterns and methods of communication during patient handoffs. Citation Text: Benham-Hutchins MM, Effken JA. Multi-professional patterns and methods of communication during patient handoffs. Int J Med Inform. 2010;79(4):252-67. doi:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2009.12.00…

  16. The tipping point: the relationship between volume and patient harm. | PSNet

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    September 10, 2014 - Study The tipping point: the relationship between volume and patient harm. Citation Text: Pedroja AT. The tipping point: the relationship between volume and patient harm. Am J Med Qual. 2008;23(5):336-41. doi:10.1177/1062860608320628. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scho…

  17. Using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Patient Safety Indicators for targeting nursing quality improvement. | PSNet

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    April 03, 2017 - Study Using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Patient Safety Indicators for targeting nursing quality improvement. Citation Text: Zrelak PA, Utter GH, Sadeghi B, et al. Using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality patient safety indicators for targeting nursing qua…

  18. A preliminary taxonomy of medical errors in family practice. | PSNet

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    April 08, 2011 - Study Classic A preliminary taxonomy of medical errors in family practice. Citation Text: Dovey S, Meyers DS, Phillips RL, et al. A preliminary taxonomy of medical errors in family practice. Qual Saf Health Care. 2002;11(3):233-8. Copy Citation Format: …

  19. The natural lifespan of a safety policy: violations and system migration in anaesthesia. | PSNet

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    June 22, 2009 - Study The natural lifespan of a safety policy: violations and system migration in anaesthesia. Citation Text: Maurice G de S, Auroy Y, Vincent CA, et al. The natural lifespan of a safety policy: violations and system migration in anaesthesia. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(4):327-31. doi:…

  20. Using system analysis to build a safety culture: improving the reliability of epidural analgesia. | PSNet

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    January 14, 2009 - Study Using system analysis to build a safety culture: improving the reliability of epidural analgesia. Citation Text: Garnerin P, Huchet-Belouard A, Diby M, et al. Using system analysis to build a safety culture: improving the reliability of epidural analgesia. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand…
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