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  1. JAMA professionalism: disclosure of medical error. | PSNet

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    December 19, 2018 - Commentary JAMA professionalism: disclosure of medical error. Citation Text: Levinson W, Yeung J, Ginsburg S. Disclosure of Medical Error. JAMA. 2016;316(7):764-5. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.9136. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XM…

  2. Possible solutions for barriers in incident reporting by residents. | PSNet

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    April 14, 2011 - Study Possible solutions for barriers in incident reporting by residents. Citation Text: Martowirono K, Jansma JD, van Luijk SJ, et al. Possible solutions for barriers in incident reporting by residents. J Eval Clin Pract. 2012;18(1):76-81. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01544.x. Copy …

  3. Infection prevention in long-term care: re-evaluating the system using a human factors engineering approach. | PSNet

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    August 21, 2024 - Commentary Infection prevention in long-term care: re-evaluating the system using a human factors engineering approach. Citation Text: Katz MJ, Gurses AP. Infection prevention in long-term care: re-evaluating the system using a human factors engineering approach. Infect Control Hosp Epid…

  4. Parenteral nutrition prescribing processes using computerized prescriber order entry: opportunities to improve safety. | PSNet

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    September 11, 2019 - Study Parenteral nutrition prescribing processes using computerized prescriber order entry: opportunities to improve safety. Citation Text: Hilmas E, Peoples JD. Parenteral nutrition prescribing processes using computerized prescriber order entry: opportunities to improve safety. JPEN …

  5. Quality-monitoring program for bar-code–assisted medication administration.   | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Study Quality-monitoring program for bar-code–assisted medication administration.   Citation Text: Mims E, Tucker C, Carlson R, et al. Quality-monitoring program for bar-code-assisted medication administration. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009;66(12):1125-31. doi:10.2146/ajhp080172. Copy…

  6. Simulated settings; powerful arenas for learning patient safety practices and facilitating transference to clinical practice. A mixed method study. | PSNet

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    December 07, 2011 - Study Simulated settings; powerful arenas for learning patient safety practices and facilitating transference to clinical practice. A mixed method study. Citation Text: Reime MH, Johnsgaard T, Kvam FI, et al. Simulated settings; powerful arenas for learning patient safety practices and f…

  7. Effect of a ward-based pharmacy team on preventable adverse drug events in surgical patients (SUREPILL study). | PSNet

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    March 11, 2015 - Study Effect of a ward-based pharmacy team on preventable adverse drug events in surgical patients (SUREPILL study). Citation Text: Group S and P in LS. Effect of a ward-based pharmacy team on preventable adverse drug events in surgical patients (SUREPILL study). Br J Surg. 2015;102(10):…

  8. An educational intervention to increase "speaking-up" behaviors in nurses and improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    May 08, 2013 - Study An educational intervention to increase "speaking-up" behaviors in nurses and improve patient safety. Citation Text: Sayre MM, McNeese-Smith D, Leach LS, et al. An educational intervention to increase "speaking-up" behaviors in nurses and improve patient safety. J Nurs Care Qual.…

  9. Morbidity and mortality: delays in my patient’s cancer care. | PSNet

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    July 15, 2020 - Commentary Morbidity and mortality: delays in my patient’s cancer care. Citation Text: Rahman AS. Morbidity and mortality: delays in my patient’s cancer care. Health Aff (Millwood). 2024;43(11):1605-1608. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2024.00513. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scho…

  10. Physician understanding and ability to communicate harms and benefits of common medical treatments. | PSNet

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    September 28, 2016 - Study Physician understanding and ability to communicate harms and benefits of common medical treatments. Citation Text: Krouss M, Croft LD, Morgan DJ. Physician Understanding and Ability to Communicate Harms and Benefits of Common Medical Treatments. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(10):1565-1…

  11. Monitoring and reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national survey of state hospital associations. | PSNet

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    December 01, 2010 - Study Monitoring and reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national survey of state hospital associations. Citation Text: Murphy DJ, Needham DM, Goeschel CA, et al. Monitoring and reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national survey of state h…

  12. Understanding complaints made about surgical departments in a UK district general hospital. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Study Understanding complaints made about surgical departments in a UK district general hospital. Citation Text: Claydon O, Keeler B, Khanna A. Understanding complaints made about surgical departments in a UK district general hospital. Int J Qual Health Care. 2021;33(3). doi:10.1093/intq…

  13. 'August is always a nightmare': results of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Society of Acute Medicine August transition survey. | PSNet

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    November 05, 2014 - Study 'August is always a nightmare': results of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Society of Acute Medicine August transition survey. Citation Text: Vaughan L, McAlister G, Bell D. 'August is always a nightmare': results of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh a…

  14. A quality improvement initiative to reduce safety events among adolescents hospitalized after a suicide attempt. | PSNet

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    July 22, 2020 - Study A quality improvement initiative to reduce safety events among adolescents hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Citation Text: Noelck M, Velazquez-Campbell M, Austin JP. A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Safety Events Among Adolescents Hospitalized After a Suicide Attempt…

  15. Accuracy of adverse-drug-event reports collected using an automated dispensing system. | PSNet

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    April 06, 2022 - Study Accuracy of adverse-drug-event reports collected using an automated dispensing system. Citation Text: Romero A, Malone DC. Accuracy of adverse-drug-event reports collected using an automated dispensing system. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005;62(13):1375-80. Copy Citation Forma…

  16. Do team processes really have an effect on clinical performance? A systematic literature review. | PSNet

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    November 13, 2019 - Review Do team processes really have an effect on clinical performance? A systematic literature review. Citation Text: Schmutz J, Manser T. Do team processes really have an effect on clinical performance? A systematic literature review. Br J Anaesth. 2013;110(4). doi:10.1093/bja/aes513.…

  17. Increase in US medication-error deaths between 1983 and 1993. | PSNet

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    March 14, 2022 - Study Classic Increase in US medication-error deaths between 1983 and 1993. Citation Text: Phillips DP, Christenfeld N, Glynn LM. Increase in US medication-error deaths between 1983 and 1993. Lancet. 1998;351(9103):643-4. Copy Citation Format: Go…

  18. In chronic condition: experiences of patients with complex health care needs, in eight countries, 2008. | PSNet

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    December 23, 2012 - Study In chronic condition: experiences of patients with complex health care needs, in eight countries, 2008. Citation Text: Schoen C, Osborn R, How SKH, et al. In chronic condition: experiences of patients with complex health care needs, in eight countries, 2008. Health Aff (Millwood)…

  19. The social dimensions of safety incident reporting in maternity care: the influence of working relationships and group processes. | PSNet

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    September 18, 2024 - Study The social dimensions of safety incident reporting in maternity care: the influence of working relationships and group processes. Citation Text: Lindsay P, Sandall J, Humphrey C. The social dimensions of safety incident reporting in maternity care: the influence of working relati…

  20. Assessing the impact of hospital mergers and acquisitions on safety culture with proactive risk assessments | PSNet

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    June 12, 2024 - Study Assessing the impact of hospital mergers and acquisitions on safety culture with proactive risk assessments Citation Text: Folcarelli P, Hoffman J, Janes M, et al. Assessing the impact of hospital mergers and acquisitions on safety culture with proactive risk assessments. J Healthc…
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