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  1. Feasibility of centre-based incident reporting in primary healthcare: the SPIEGEL study. | PSNet

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    October 05, 2011 - Study Feasibility of centre-based incident reporting in primary healthcare: the SPIEGEL study. Citation Text: Zwart DLM, Steerneman AHM, van Rensen ELJ, et al. Feasibility of centre-based incident reporting in primary healthcare: the SPIEGEL study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(2):121-7. doi:1…

  2. Usability testing of a mobile app to report medication errors anonymously: mixed-methods approach. | PSNet

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    May 12, 2021 - Study Usability testing of a mobile app to report medication errors anonymously: mixed-methods approach. Citation Text: George D, Hassali MA, Hss A-S. Usability Testing of a Mobile App to Report Medication Errors Anonymously: Mixed-Methods Approach. JMIR Hum Factors. 2018;5(4):e12232. do…

  3. Prospective memory in the ICU: the effect of visual cues on task execution in a representative simulation. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Study Prospective memory in the ICU: the effect of visual cues on task execution in a representative simulation. Citation Text: Grundgeiger T, Sanderson PM, Orihuela B, et al. Prospective memory in the ICU: the effect of visual cues on task execution in a representative simulation. Ergo…

  4. User satisfaction with computerized order entry system and its effect on workplace level of stress. | PSNet

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    August 27, 2017 - Study User satisfaction with computerized order entry system and its effect on workplace level of stress. Citation Text: Ghahramani N, Lendel I, Haque R, et al. User satisfaction with computerized order entry system and its effect on workplace level of stress. J Med Syst. 2009;33(3):19…

  5. Anatomy of a patient safety event: a pediatric patient safety taxonomy. | PSNet

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    May 18, 2022 - Study Anatomy of a patient safety event: a pediatric patient safety taxonomy. Citation Text: Woods DM, Johnson JK, Holl JL, et al. Anatomy of a patient safety event: a pediatric patient safety taxonomy. Qual Saf Health Care. 2005;14(6):422-7. Copy Citation Format: Google …

  6. Explaining ethnic disparities in patient safety: a qualitative analysis. | PSNet

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    April 14, 2021 - Study Explaining ethnic disparities in patient safety: a qualitative analysis. Citation Text: Suurmond J, Uiters E, de Bruijne M, et al. Explaining ethnic disparities in patient safety: a qualitative analysis. Am J Public Health. 2010;100 Suppl 1:S113-7. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2009.167064. …

  7. Potentially inappropriate prescribing for elderly patients in 2 outpatient settings. | PSNet

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    November 18, 2009 - Study Potentially inappropriate prescribing for elderly patients in 2 outpatient settings. Citation Text: Maio V, Hartmann CW, Poston S, et al. Potentially inappropriate prescribing for elderly patients in 2 outpatient settings. Am J Med Qual. 2006;21(3):162-8. Copy Citation Form…

  8. Exploring the relationship between contact frequency, leader-member relationships, and patient safety culture | PSNet

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    February 10, 2021 - Study Exploring the relationship between contact frequency, leader-member relationships, and patient safety culture Citation Text: Anderson AD, Floegel TA, Hofler L, et al. Exploring the Relationship Between Contact Frequency, Leader-Member Relationships, and Patient Safety Culture. J Nu…

  9. Exploring and evaluating patient safety culture in a community-based primary care setting. | PSNet

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    March 19, 2018 - Study Exploring and evaluating patient safety culture in a community-based primary care setting. Citation Text: Desmedt M, Bergs J, Willaert B, et al. Exploring and Evaluating Patient Safety Culture in a Community-Based Primary Care Setting. J Patient Saf. 2021;17(8):e1216-e1222. doi:10.…

  10. Health care huddles: managing complexity to achieve high reliability. | PSNet

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    November 17, 2015 - Study Health care huddles: managing complexity to achieve high reliability. Citation Text: Provost SM, Lanham H, Leykum LK, et al. Health care huddles: managing complexity to achieve high reliability. Health Care Manage Rev. 2015;40(1):2-12. doi:10.1097/HMR.0000000000000009. Copy Citat…

  11. Time to accelerate integration of human factors and ergonomics in patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 03, 2013 - Commentary Time to accelerate integration of human factors and ergonomics in patient safety. Citation Text: Gurses AP, Ozok A, Pronovost P. Time to accelerate integration of human factors and ergonomics in patient safety. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(4):347-51. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000421. …

  12. Using crew resource management and a 'read-and-do checklist' to reduce failure-to-rescue events on a step-down unit. | PSNet

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    November 04, 2020 - Study Using crew resource management and a 'read-and-do checklist' to reduce failure-to-rescue events on a step-down unit. Citation Text: Young-Xu Y, Fore AM, Metcalf A, et al. Using crew resource management and a 'read-and-do checklist' to reduce failure-to-rescue events on a step-down …

  13. Reducing errors through discharge medication reconciliation by pharmacy services. | PSNet

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    October 20, 2021 - Study Reducing errors through discharge medication reconciliation by pharmacy services. Citation Text: Bishop MA, Cohen BA, Billings LK, et al. Reducing errors through discharge medication reconciliation by pharmacy services.  Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2015;72(17 Suppl 2):S120-6. doi:10.21…

  14. Between choice and chance: the role of human factors in acute care equipment decisions. | PSNet

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    February 22, 2023 - Study Between choice and chance: the role of human factors in acute care equipment decisions. Citation Text: Nemeth CP, Nunnally M, Bitan Y, et al. Between choice and chance: the role of human factors in acute care equipment decisions. J Patient Saf. 2009;5(2):114-21. doi:10.1097/PTS.0…

  15. Communicating doses of pediatric liquid medicines to parents/caregivers: a comparison of written dosing directions on prescriptions with labels applied by dispensed pharmacy. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2024 - Study Communicating doses of pediatric liquid medicines to parents/caregivers: a comparison of written dosing directions on prescriptions with labels applied by dispensed pharmacy. Citation Text: Shah R, Blustein L, Kuffner E, et al. Communicating doses of pediatric liquid medicines to p…

  16. What 'just culture' doesn't understand about just punishment. | PSNet

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    December 30, 2014 - Commentary What 'just culture' doesn't understand about just punishment. Citation Text: Reis-Dennis S. What 'Just Culture' doesn't understand about just punishment. J Med Ethics. 2018;44(11):739-742. doi:10.1136/medethics-2018-104911. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Schola…

  17. Implementing an interprofessional patient safety learning initiative: insights from participants, project leads and steering committee members. | PSNet

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    August 14, 2014 - Study Implementing an interprofessional patient safety learning initiative: insights from participants, project leads and steering committee members. Citation Text: Jeffs L, Abramovich IA, Hayes C, et al. Implementing an interprofessional patient safety learning initiative: insights fr…

  18. Predicting dispensing errors in community pharmacies: an application of the Systematic Human Error Reduction and Prediction Approach (SHERPA). | PSNet

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    February 06, 2019 - EMERGING INNOVATIONS Predicting dispensing errors in community pharmacies: an application of the Systematic Human Error Reduction and Prediction Approach (SHERPA). Citation Text: Predicting dispensing errors in community pharmacies: an application of the Systematic Human Error Reduction and Predic…

  19. A review of educational strategies to improve nurses' roles in recognizing and responding to deteriorating patients. | PSNet

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    October 16, 2013 - Review A review of educational strategies to improve nurses' roles in recognizing and responding to deteriorating patients. Citation Text: Liaw SY, Scherpbier A, Klainin-Yobas P, et al. A review of educational strategies to improve nurses' roles in recognizing and responding to deterio…

  20. The Daily Plan: including patients for safety's sake. | PSNet

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    March 13, 2013 - Study The Daily Plan: including patients for safety's sake. Citation Text: King BJ, Mills PD, Fore AM, et al. The Daily Plan®: Including patients for safety's sake. Nurs Manage. 2012;43(3):15-8. doi:10.1097/01.NUMA.0000412229.53136.3e. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Sch…
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