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  1. Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems. | PSNet

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    February 23, 2011 - Study Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems. Citation Text: Coleman JJ, Nwulu U, Ferner RE. Decision support for sensible dosing in electronic prescribing systems. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2012;37(4):415-9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2710.2011.01310.x. Copy Citatio…

  2. Optimal preoperative assessment of the geriatric surgical patient: a best practices guideline from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program and the American Geriatrics Society. | PSNet

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    July 13, 2010 - Commentary Optimal preoperative assessment of the geriatric surgical patient: a best practices guideline from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program and the American Geriatrics Society. Citation Text: Chow WB, Rosenthal RA, Merkow RP, et al. Optim…

  3. Adverse drug events in general practice patients in Australia. | PSNet

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    March 04, 2020 - Study Adverse drug events in general practice patients in Australia. Citation Text: Miller GC, Britth HC, Valenti L. Adverse drug events in general practice patients in Australia. Med J Aust. 2006;184(7):321-4. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3…

  4. Mislabeled units of umbilical cord blood detected by a quality assurance program at the transplantation center. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study Mislabeled units of umbilical cord blood detected by a quality assurance program at the transplantation center. Citation Text: McCullough JS, McKenna D, Kadidlo D, et al. Mislabeled units of umbilical cord blood detected by a quality assurance program at the transplantation cente…

  5. Multiprofessional survey of protocol use in the intensive care unit. | PSNet

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    August 30, 2017 - Study Multiprofessional survey of protocol use in the intensive care unit. Citation Text: LeBlanc JM, Kane-Gill SL, Pohlman AS, et al. Multiprofessional survey of protocol use in the intensive care unit. J Crit Care. 2012;27(6):738.e9-17. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.07.012. Copy Citation…

  6. Implementation of a surgical safety checklist and postoperative outcomes: a prospective randomized controlled study. | PSNet

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    October 10, 2018 - Study Implementation of a surgical safety checklist and postoperative outcomes: a prospective randomized controlled study. Citation Text: Chaudhary N, Varma V, Kapoor S, et al. Implementation of a surgical safety checklist and postoperative outcomes: a prospective randomized controlled s…

  7. Epidemiology of and risk factors for harmful anti-infective medication errors in a pediatric hospital. | PSNet

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    March 22, 2017 - Study Epidemiology of and risk factors for harmful anti-infective medication errors in a pediatric hospital. Citation Text: Modi A, Germain E, Soma V, et al. Epidemiology of and Risk Factors for Harmful Anti-Infective Medication Errors in a Pediatric Hospital. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf.…

  8. Hospital medication errors: a cross sectional study. | PSNet

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    September 30, 2020 - Study Hospital medication errors: a cross sectional study. Citation Text: ISAACS AN, Ch'ng K, DELHIWALE N, et al. Hospital medication errors: a cross-sectional study. Int J Qual Health Care. 2021;33(1):mzaa136. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzaa136. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Sc…

  9. Longitudinal evaluation of a programme for safety culture change in a mental health service. | PSNet

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    January 24, 2018 - Study Longitudinal evaluation of a programme for safety culture change in a mental health service. Citation Text: Dickens GL, Salamonson Y, Johnson A, et al. Longitudinal evaluation of a programme for safety culture change in a mental health service. J Nurs Manag. 2021;29(4):690-698. doi…

  10. Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption of aviation-style challenge and response flow checklists: a quality improvement project. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2017 - Study Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption of aviation-style challenge and response flow checklists: a quality improvement project. Citation Text: Low DK, Reed MA, Geiduschek JM, et al. Striving for a zero-error patient surgical journey through adoption …

  11. Identifying patient safety problems during team rounds: an ethnographic study. | PSNet

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    May 11, 2022 - Study Identifying patient safety problems during team rounds: an ethnographic study. Citation Text: Lamba R, Linn K, Fletcher KE. Identifying patient safety problems during team rounds: an ethnographic study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(8):667-9. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002324. Copy Citation …

  12. The ethics of empowering patients as partners in healthcare-associated infection prevention. | PSNet

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    January 04, 2019 - Commentary The ethics of empowering patients as partners in healthcare-associated infection prevention. Citation Text: Sharp D, Palmore T, Grady C. The ethics of empowering patients as partners in healthcare-associated infection prevention. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014;35(3):307-9…

  13. How to monitor patient safety in primary care? Healthcare professionals' views. | PSNet

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    December 14, 2016 - Study How to monitor patient safety in primary care? Healthcare professionals' views. Citation Text: Samra R, Car J, Majeed A, et al. How to monitor patient safety in primary care? Healthcare professionals' views. JRSM Open. 2016;7(8):2054270416648045. doi:10.1177/2054270416648045. Cop…

  14. From principles to practice: embedding clinical reasoning as a longitudinal curriculum theme in a medical school programme. | PSNet

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    September 09, 2020 - Commentary From principles to practice: embedding clinical reasoning as a longitudinal curriculum theme in a medical school programme. Citation Text: Singh M, Collins L, Farrington R, et al. From principles to practice: embedding clinical reasoning as a longitudinal curriculum theme in a…

  15. Patient safety superheroes in training: using a comic book to teach patient safety to residents. | PSNet

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    May 11, 2022 - Study Patient safety superheroes in training: using a comic book to teach patient safety to residents. Citation Text: Maatman TC, Prigmore H, Williams JS, et al. Patient safety superheroes in training: using a comic book to teach patient safety to residents. BMJ Qual Saf. 2019;28(11):934…

  16. Learning from mistakes and near mistakes: using root cause analysis as a risk management tool. | PSNet

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    June 19, 2024 - Commentary Learning from mistakes and near mistakes: using root cause analysis as a risk management tool. Citation Text: Cerniglia-Lowensen J. Learning From Mistakes and Near Mistakes: Using Root Cause Analysis as a Risk Management Tool. J Radiol Nurs. 2015;34(1). doi:10.1016/j.jradnu.20…

  17. An ethnography of parents' perceptions of patient safety in the neonatal intensive care unit. | PSNet

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    September 01, 2018 - Study An ethnography of parents' perceptions of patient safety in the neonatal intensive care unit. Citation Text: Ottosen MJ, Engebretson J, Etchegaray J, et al. An Ethnography of Parents' Perceptions of Patient Safety in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Adv Neonatal Care. 2019;19(6):5…

  18. Potassium and phosphorus repletion in hospitalized patients: implications for clinical practice and the potential use of healthcare information technology to improve prescribing and patient safety. | PSNet

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    May 09, 2014 - Study Potassium and phosphorus repletion in hospitalized patients: implications for clinical practice and the potential use of healthcare information technology to improve prescribing and patient safety. Citation Text: Hemstreet BA, Stolpman N, Badesch DB, et al. Potassium and phosphor…

  19. Intensive care unit alarms—how many do we need? | PSNet

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    March 01, 2011 - Study Intensive care unit alarms—how many do we need? Citation Text: Siebig S, Kuhls S, Imhoff M, et al. Intensive care unit alarms--how many do we need? Crit Care Med. 2010;38(2):451-6. doi:10.1097/CCM.0b013e3181cb0888. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibT…

  20. Lessons learned from medical malpractice claims involving critical care nurses. | PSNet

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    July 15, 2020 - Study Lessons learned from medical malpractice claims involving critical care nurses. Citation Text: Myers LC, Heard L, Mort E. Lessons learned from medical malpractice claims involving critical care nurses. Am J Crit Care. 2020;29(3):174-181. doi:10.4037/ajcc2020341. Copy Citation …
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