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  1. Contingency planning for electronic health record–based care continuity: a survey of recommended practices. | PSNet

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    November 11, 2020 - Study Contingency planning for electronic health record–based care continuity: a survey of recommended practices. Citation Text: Sittig DF, Gonzalez D, Singh H. Contingency planning for electronic health record-based care continuity: a survey of recommended practices. Int J Med Inform. 2…

  2. Using simulation to improve first-year pharmacy students' ability to identify medication errors involving the top 100 prescription medications. | PSNet

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    January 23, 2017 - Study Using simulation to improve first-year pharmacy students' ability to identify medication errors involving the top 100 prescription medications. Citation Text: Atayee RS, Awdishu L, Namba J. Using Simulation to Improve First-Year Pharmacy Students' Ability to Identify Medication Err…

  3. Can medical students identify a potentially serious acetaminophen dosing error in a simulated encounter? A case control study. | PSNet

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    March 30, 2011 - Study Can medical students identify a potentially serious acetaminophen dosing error in a simulated encounter? A case control study. Citation Text: Dudas RA, Barone MA. Can medical students identify a potentially serious acetaminophen dosing error in a simulated encounter? a case control…

  4. How do stakeholders experience the adoption of electronic prescribing systems in hospitals? A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. | PSNet

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    December 16, 2020 - Review How do stakeholders experience the adoption of electronic prescribing systems in hospitals? A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Citation Text: Farre A, Heath G, Shaw K, et al. How do stakeholders experience the adoption of electronic prescribing syst…

  5. Creating high reliability in health care organizations. | PSNet

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    September 20, 2011 - Commentary Creating high reliability in health care organizations. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Berenholtz SM, Goeschel CA, et al. Creating high reliability in health care organizations. Health Serv Res. 2006;41(4 Pt 2):1599-1617. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMe…

  6. Adopting the Fall Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety (TIPS) program to engage older adults in fall prevention in a nursing home. | PSNet

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    December 08, 2021 - Commentary Adopting the Fall Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety (TIPS) program to engage older adults in fall prevention in a nursing home. Citation Text: Tzeng H-M, Jansen LS, Okpalauwaekwe U, et al. Adopting the Fall Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety (TIPS) program to …

  7. A qualitative positive deviance study to explore exceptionally safe care on medical wards for older people. | PSNet

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    March 02, 2016 - Study A qualitative positive deviance study to explore exceptionally safe care on medical wards for older people. Citation Text: Baxter R, Taylor N, Kellar I, et al. A qualitative positive deviance study to explore exceptionally safe care on medical wards for older people. BMJ Qual Saf. …

  8. A multidisciplinary model for reviewing severe maternal morbidity cases and teaching residents patient safety principles. | PSNet

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    August 23, 2023 - Study A multidisciplinary model for reviewing severe maternal morbidity cases and teaching residents patient safety principles. Citation Text: Ogunyemi D, Hage N, Kim SK, et al. A Multidisciplinary Model for Reviewing Severe Maternal Morbidity Cases and Teaching Residents Patient Safety …

  9. Handoff mnemonics used in perioperative handoff intervention studies: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Review Handoff mnemonics used in perioperative handoff intervention studies: a systematic review. Citation Text: Patel SM, Fuller S, Michael MM, et al. Handoff mnemonics used in perioperative handoff intervention studies: a systematic review. Anesth Analg. 2024;Epub Nov 26. doi:10.1213/a…

  10. Shining a Light: Safer Health Care Through Transparency. | PSNet

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    November 23, 2016 - Book/Report Shining a Light: Safer Health Care Through Transparency. Citation Text: Shining a Light: Safer Health Care Through Transparency. Boston, MA: National Patient Safety Foundation Lucian Leape Institute; January 2015. Copy Citation Save Save to your librar…

  11. Perceptions of safety culture vary across the intensive care units of a single institution. | PSNet

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    June 27, 2011 - Study Classic Perceptions of safety culture vary across the intensive care units of a single institution. Citation Text: Huang DT, Clermont G, Sexton B, et al. Perceptions of safety culture vary across the intensive care units of a single institution. Crit Car…

  12. Implementation of the I-PASS handoff program in diverse clinical environments: a multicenter prospective effectiveness implementation study. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Study Implementation of the I-PASS handoff program in diverse clinical environments: a multicenter prospective effectiveness implementation study. Citation Text: Starmer AJ, Spector ND, O'Toole JK, et al. Implementation of the I‐PASS handoff program in diverse clinical environments: a mu…

  13. Gaps in ambulatory patient safety for immunosuppressive specialty medications. | PSNet

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    November 19, 2018 - Study Gaps in ambulatory patient safety for immunosuppressive specialty medications. Citation Text: Patterson S, Schmajuk G, Evans M, et al. Gaps in Ambulatory Patient Safety for Immunosuppressive Specialty Medications. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2019;45(5):348-357. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2…

  14. Linking acknowledgement to action: closing the loop on non-urgent, clinically significant test results in the electronic health record. | PSNet

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    July 02, 2019 - Study Linking acknowledgement to action: closing the loop on non-urgent, clinically significant test results in the electronic health record. Citation Text: Dalal A, Pesterev BM, Eibensteiner K, et al. Linking acknowledgement to action: closing the loop on non-urgent, clinically signific…

  15. Safety and risk management interventions in hospitals: a systematic review of the literature. | PSNet

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    April 01, 2010 - Review Safety and risk management interventions in hospitals: a systematic review of the literature. Citation Text: Dückers M, Faber M, Cruijsberg J, et al. Safety and risk management interventions in hospitals: a systematic review of the literature. Med Care Res Rev. 2009;66(6 Suppl):…

  16. A mixed methods study exploring patient safety culture at 4 VHA Hospitals. | PSNet

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    September 25, 2019 - Study A mixed methods study exploring patient safety culture at 4 VHA Hospitals. Citation Text: Sullivan JL, Shin MH, Ranusch A, et al. A mixed methods study exploring patient safety culture at 4 VHA Hospitals. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024;50(11):791-800. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2024.07.0…

  17. Performance variability in perioperative sentinel events: report on a nationwide data set. | PSNet

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    November 04, 2020 - Study Performance variability in perioperative sentinel events: report on a nationwide data set. Citation Text: Reijmerink IM, Bos K, Leistikow IP, et al. Performance variability in perioperative sentinel events: report on a nationwide data set. Br J Surg. 2022;109(7):573-575. doi:10.109…

  18. Accurate measurement in California's safety-net health systems has gaps and barriers. | PSNet

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    April 04, 2018 - Study Accurate measurement in California's safety-net health systems has gaps and barriers. Citation Text: Khoong EC, Cherian R, Rivadeneira NA, et al. Accurate Measurement In California's Safety-Net Health Systems Has Gaps And Barriers. Health Aff (Millwood). 2018;37(11):1760-1769. doi:…

  19. Adherence to national guidelines for timeliness of test results communication to patients in the Veterans Affairs health care system. | PSNet

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    March 03, 2019 - Study Adherence to national guidelines for timeliness of test results communication to patients in the Veterans Affairs health care system. Citation Text: Meyer AND, Scott TMT, Singh H. Adherence to national guidelines for timeliness of test results communication to patients in the Veter…

  20. Factors associated with workarounds in barcode-assisted medication administration in hospitals. | PSNet

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    January 23, 2019 - Study Factors associated with workarounds in barcode-assisted medication administration in hospitals. Citation Text: Veen W, Taxis K, Wouters H, et al. Factors associated with workarounds in barcode‐assisted medication administration in hospitals. J Clin Nurs. 2020;29(13-14):2239-2250. d…
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