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  1. Cognitive error in an academic emergency department. | PSNet

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    July 29, 2020 - Study Cognitive error in an academic emergency department. Citation Text: Schnapp BH, Sun JE, Kim JL, et al. Cognitive error in an academic emergency department. Diagnosis (Berl). 2018;5(3):135-142. doi:10.1515/dx-2018-0011. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed B…

  2. Diagnostic delays in paediatric stroke. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Study Diagnostic delays in paediatric stroke. Citation Text: Mallick AA, Ganesan V, Kirkham FJ, et al. Diagnostic delays in paediatric stroke. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2015;86(8):917-21. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2014-309188. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed Bib…

  3. Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 29, 2017 - Commentary Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. Citation Text: Parry D, Odedra A, Fagbohun M, et al. Abbreviation use decreases effective clinical communication and can compromise patient safety. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023;61…

  4. Applying requisite imagination to safeguard electronic health record transitions. | PSNet

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    August 25, 2021 - Commentary Applying requisite imagination to safeguard electronic health record transitions. Citation Text: Sittig DF, Lakhani P, Singh H. Applying requisite imagination to safeguard electronic health record transitions. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2022;29(5):1014-1018. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocab…

  5. Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. | PSNet

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    June 30, 2010 - Commentary Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. Citation Text: Coiera E, Braithwaite J. Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(2):99-103. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.025833. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMe…

  6. From identifying patient safety risks to reporting patient complaints: a grounded theory study on patients' hospital experiences. | PSNet

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    December 20, 2017 - Study From identifying patient safety risks to reporting patient complaints: a grounded theory study on patients' hospital experiences. Citation Text: Gyberg A, Brezicka T, Wijk H, et al. From identifying patient safety risks to reporting patient complaints: a grounded theory study on pa…

  7. Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to assess the nature of harm averted by "smart" infusion safety systems. | PSNet

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    January 23, 2017 - Study Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to assess the nature of harm averted by "smart" infusion safety systems. Citation Text: Williams CK, Maddox RR, Heape E, et al. Application of the IV Medication Harm Index to Assess the Nature of Harm Averted by "Smart" Infusion Safety …

  8. Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream infections. | PSNet

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    January 15, 2014 - Study Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream infections. Citation Text: Sawyer M, Weeks K, Goeschel CA, et al. Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstr…

  9. Clinical progress note: situation awareness for clinical deterioration in hospitalized children. | PSNet

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    January 19, 2022 - Commentary Clinical progress note: situation awareness for clinical deterioration in hospitalized children. Citation Text: Sosa T, Galligan MM, Brady PW. Clinical progress note: situation awareness for clinical deterioration in hospitalized children. J Hosp Med. 2022;17(3):199-202. doi:1…

  10. Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. | PSNet

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    September 17, 2010 - Study Classic Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. Citation Text: Davis TC, Wolf MS, Bass PF, et al. Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. Ann Intern Med. 2006;145(12):887-94. Copy Citation Format: Google Scho…

  11. Time for a rebalance: psychological and emotional well-being in the healthcare workforce as the foundation for patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 07, 2020 - Commentary Time for a rebalance: psychological and emotional well-being in the healthcare workforce as the foundation for patient safety. Citation Text: Kirk K. Time for a rebalance: psychological and emotional well-being in the healthcare workforce as the foundation for patient safety. …

  12. "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything": advancing patient safety by better managing the paradox of planning versus adaptation. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Commentary "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything": advancing patient safety by better managing the paradox of planning versus adaptation. Citation Text: Call RC, Espiritu SG, Barrows DA. “Plans are worthless, but planning is everything”: advancing patient safety by better mana…

  13. Safe Administration of Medication in School: Policy Statement. | PSNet

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    May 31, 2023 - Organizational Policy/Guidelines Safe Administration of Medication in School: Policy Statement. Citation Text: Miotto MB, Balchan B, Combe L, et al. Safe Administration of Medication in School: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. 2024;153(6):2024066839. doi:10.1542/peds.2024-066839. Copy Cit…

  14. Using trainee failures to enhance learning: a qualitative study of pediatric hospitalists on allowing failure. | PSNet

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    December 14, 2022 - Study Using trainee failures to enhance learning: a qualitative study of pediatric hospitalists on allowing failure. Citation Text: Klasen JM, Beck J, Randall CL, et al. Using trainee failures to enhance learning: a qualitative study of pediatric hospitalists on allowing failure. Acad Pe…

  15. Operational measurement of diagnostic safety: state of the science. | PSNet

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    September 28, 2022 - Commentary Emerging Classic Operational measurement of diagnostic safety: state of the science. Citation Text: Singh H, Bradford A, Goeschel CA. Operational measurement of diagnostic safety: state of the science. Diagnosis (Berl). 2021;8(1):51-66. doi:10.1515/dx…

  16. Governing the quality and safety of healthcare: a conceptual framework. | PSNet

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    September 03, 2011 - Commentary Governing the quality and safety of healthcare: a conceptual framework. Citation Text: Brown A, Dickinson H, Kelaher M. Governing the quality and safety of healthcare: A conceptual framework. Soc Sci Med. 2018;202:99-107. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.02.020. Copy Citation …

  17. Rapid response systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | PSNet

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    January 29, 2018 - Review Rapid response systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Citation Text: Maharaj R, Raffaele I, Wendon J. Rapid response systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care. 2015;19(1). doi:10.1186/s13054-015-0973-y. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Schola…

  18. Development of patient safety measures to identify inappropriate diagnosis of common infections. | PSNet

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    April 10, 2024 - Study Development of patient safety measures to identify inappropriate diagnosis of common infections. Citation Text: White AT, Vaughn VM, Petty LA, et al. Development of patient safety measures to identify inappropriate diagnosis of common infections. Clin Infect Dis. 2024;78(6):1403-14…

  19. Large language models for preventing medication direction errors in online pharmacies. | PSNet

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    February 27, 2019 - Study Large language models for preventing medication direction errors in online pharmacies. Citation Text: Pais C, Liu J, Voigt R, et al. Large language models for preventing medication direction errors in online pharmacies. Nat Med. 2024;30(6):1574-1582. doi:10.1038/s41591-024-02933-8.…

  20. Understanding procedural violations using Safety-I and Safety-II: the case of community pharmacies. | PSNet

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    February 06, 2019 - Study Understanding procedural violations using Safety-I and Safety-II: the case of community pharmacies. Citation Text: Jones CEL, Phipps D, Ashcroft DM. Understanding procedural violations using Safety-I and Safety-II: The case of community pharmacies. Saf Sci. 2018;105:114-120. doi:10…
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