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  1. A multicomponent fall prevention strategy reduces falls at an academic medical center. | PSNet

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    June 27, 2018 - Study A multicomponent fall prevention strategy reduces falls at an academic medical center. Citation Text: France D, Slayton J, Moore S, et al. A Multicomponent Fall Prevention Strategy Reduces Falls at an Academic Medical Center. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safe…

  2. Practising safely in the foundation years. | PSNet

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    February 04, 2015 - Commentary Practising safely in the foundation years. Citation Text: Long SJ, Neale G, Vincent CA. Practising safely in the foundation years. BMJ. 2009;338:b1046. doi:10.1136/bmj.b1046. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML En…

  3. Bringing the clinical laboratory into the strategy to advance diagnostic excellence. | PSNet

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    September 08, 2021 - Commentary Bringing the clinical laboratory into the strategy to advance diagnostic excellence. Citation Text: Lubin IM, Astles J R, Shahangian S, et al. Bringing the clinical laboratory into the strategy to advance diagnostic excellence. Diagnosis (Berl). 2021;8(3):281-294. doi:10.1515/…

  4. Frequency, comprehension and attitudes of physicians towards abbreviations in the medical record. | PSNet

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    October 14, 2011 - Study Frequency, comprehension and attitudes of physicians towards abbreviations in the medical record. Citation Text: Hamiel U, Hecht I, Nemet A, et al. Frequency, comprehension and attitudes of physicians towards abbreviations in the medical record. Postgrad Med J. 2018;94(1111):254-25…

  5. Determining the safety of office-based surgery: what 10 years of Florida data and 6 years of Alabama data reveal. | PSNet

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    October 04, 2011 - Study Determining the safety of office-based surgery: what 10 years of Florida data and 6 years of Alabama data reveal. Citation Text: Starling J, Thosani MK, Coldiron BM. Determining the safety of office-based surgery: what 10 years of Florida data and 6 years of Alabama data reveal. …

  6. Diagnostic Excellence in U.S. Rural Healthcare: A Call to Action. | PSNet

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    December 22, 2018 - Book/Report Diagnostic Excellence in U.S. Rural Healthcare: A Call to Action. Citation Text: Ali KJ, Galvez NJ, Craig S, et al. Diagnostic Excellence In U.s. Rural Healthcare: A Call To Action. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; September 2024. AHRQ Publication No…

  7. Determinants of patient-reported medication errors: a comparison among seven countries. | PSNet

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    July 29, 2020 - Study Determinants of patient-reported medication errors: a comparison among seven countries. Citation Text: Lu CY, Roughead E. Determinants of patient-reported medication errors: a comparison among seven countries. Int J Clin Pract. 2011;65(7):733-40. doi:10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.0267…

  8. Beyond the medical record: other modes of error acknowledgment. | PSNet

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    August 03, 2009 - Study Beyond the medical record: other modes of error acknowledgment. Citation Text: Rosenthal M, Cornett PL, Sutcliffe K, et al. Beyond the medical record: other modes of error acknowledgment. J Gen Intern Med. 2005;20(5):404-9. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMe…

  9. Question answering systems for health professionals at the point of care - a systematic review. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Review Question answering systems for health professionals at the point of care - a systematic review. Citation Text: Kell G, Roberts A, Umansky S, et al. Question answering systems for health professionals at the point of care—a systematic review. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2024;31(4):1009-…

  10. Quality and strength of patient safety climate on medical–surgical units. | PSNet

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    February 15, 2011 - Study Quality and strength of patient safety climate on medical–surgical units. Citation Text: Hughes LC, Chang YK, Mark BA. Quality and strength of patient safety climate on medical-surgical units. Health Care Manag Rev. 2009;34(1):19-28. doi:10.1097/01.HMR.0000342976.07179.3a. Copy…

  11. 'Trust but verify'—five approaches to ensure safe medical apps. | PSNet

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    September 27, 2023 - Commentary 'Trust but verify'—five approaches to ensure safe medical apps. Citation Text: Wicks P, Chiauzzi E. 'Trust but verify'--five approaches to ensure safe medical apps. BMC Med. 2015;13:205. doi:10.1186/s12916-015-0451-z. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubM…

  12. Development of a modified early warning score using the electronic medical record. | PSNet

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    April 28, 2021 - Commentary Development of a modified early warning score using the electronic medical record. Citation Text: Albert BL, Huesman L. Development of a modified early warning score using the electronic medical record. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2011;30(5):283-292. doi:10.1097/DCC.0b013e3182277…

  13. Participating in a multisite study exploring operational failures encountered by frontline nurses: lessons learned. | PSNet

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    July 05, 2017 - Commentary Participating in a multisite study exploring operational failures encountered by frontline nurses: lessons learned. Citation Text: Melnyk H, Rosenfeld P, Glassman KS. Participating in a Multisite Study Exploring Operational Failures Encountered by Frontline Nurses: Lessons Lea…

  14. A systematic review of teamwork training interventions in medical student and resident education. | PSNet

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    November 18, 2016 - Review A systematic review of teamwork training interventions in medical student and resident education. Citation Text: Chakraborti C, Boonyasai R, Wright SM, et al. A systematic review of teamwork training interventions in medical student and resident education. J Gen Intern Med. 2008…

  15. How to improve change of shift handovers and collaborative grounding and what role does the electronic patient record system play? Results of a systematic literature review. | PSNet

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    June 29, 2022 - Review How to improve change of shift handovers and collaborative grounding and what role does the electronic patient record system play? Results of a systematic literature review. Citation Text: Flemming D, Hübner U. How to improve change of shift handovers and collaborative grounding …

  16. Beam me up Scotty! Impact of personal wireless communication devices in the emergency department. | PSNet

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    July 17, 2013 - Study Beam me up Scotty! Impact of personal wireless communication devices in the emergency department. Citation Text: Richards JD, Harris T. Beam me up Scotty! Impact of personal wireless communication devices in the emergency department. Emerg Med J. 2011;28(1):29-32. doi:10.1136/emj…

  17. An electronic intervention to improve safety for pain patients co-prescribed chronic opioids and benzodiazepines. | PSNet

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    March 23, 2022 - Study An electronic intervention to improve safety for pain patients co-prescribed chronic opioids and benzodiazepines. Citation Text: Zaman T, Rife TL, Batki SL, et al. An electronic intervention to improve safety for pain patients co-prescribed chronic opioids and benzodiazepines. Subs…

  18. The importance of leadership in preventing healthcare–associated infection: results of a multisite qualitative study. | PSNet

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    April 13, 2011 - Study The importance of leadership in preventing healthcare–associated infection: results of a multisite qualitative study. Citation Text: Saint S, Kowalski CP, Banaszak-Holl J, et al. The importance of leadership in preventing healthcare-associated infection: results of a multisite qu…

  19. More than a feeling: the role of empathetic care in promoting safety in health care. | PSNet

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    June 23, 2021 - Study More than a feeling: the role of empathetic care in promoting safety in health care. Citation Text: Leana C, Meuris J, Lamberton C. More Than a Feeling: The Role of Empathetic Care in Promoting Safety in Health Care. ILR Review. 2017;71(2):394-425. doi:10.1177/0019793917720432. C…

  20. Could it be done safely? Pharmacists views on safety and clinical outcomes from the introduction of an advanced role for technicians. | PSNet

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    October 22, 2014 - Study Could it be done safely? Pharmacists views on safety and clinical outcomes from the introduction of an advanced role for technicians. Citation Text: Napier P, Norris P, Braund R. Could it be done safely? Pharmacists views on safety and clinical outcomes from the introduction of an …
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