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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40018/psn-pdf
    November 17, 2010 - Emergency medicine quality improvement and patient safety curriculum. November 17, 2010 Kelly JJ, Thallner E, Broida RI, et al. Emergency Medicine Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Curriculum. Academic Emergency Medicine. 2010;17. doi:10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00897.x. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-me…

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 17, 2011 - Improving patient safety in the office: The Institute for Safety in Office-Based Surgery. August 17, 2011 Urman RD, Shapiro FE. APSF Newsletter. 2011;3-4,9.   https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-patient-safety-office-institute-safety-office-based-surgery This piece discusses an ambulatory surgery safety im…

  3. Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    September 01, 2022 - Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Explain why optimizing antibiotic prescribing is necessary for patient safety. Understand how antibiotic stewardship teams can improve antibiotic prescribing practi…

  4. Improving Communication Between Members of the Practice Around Antibiotic Decisions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    September 01, 2022 - Improving Communication Between Members of the Practice Around Antibiotic Decisions After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Explain how to improve teamwork in the practice. Identify members of the practice who should be involved in developing management strategies for pa…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 18, 2011 - Improving the Reliability of Health Care. November 18, 2011 Nolan T, Resar R, Haraden C, et al. Boston, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2004. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-reliability-health-care This report shares a three-step model for applying reliability principles to health care. The element…

  6. Hospital Discharge | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    Topic: Hospital Discharge AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians to improve the hospital discharge process, including the Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit. Improving Hospital Discharge Through Medication Reconciliation and Education Improving the Emerg…

  7. 6. Implementation (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement 6. Implementation (continued) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement Summary Reviewers 1. Introduction 2. Evidenc…

  8. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections (pdf file)

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    November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF November 2019 Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections Acute…

  9. Antibiotic-Targets-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)

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    June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Identifying Targets To Improve Antibiotic Use Long-Term Care Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Identifying Targets To Improve Antibiotic Use Long-Term Care SAY: Hello and welcome to the presentation, “Identifying Targets To Improve Antibiotic…

  10. The impact of a diagnostic decision support system on the consultation: perceptions of GPs and patients. | PSNet

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    June 28, 2017 - Study The impact of a diagnostic decision support system on the consultation: perceptions of GPs and patients. Citation Text: Porat T, Delaney B, Kostopoulou O. The impact of a diagnostic decision support system on the consultation: perceptions of GPs and patients. BMC Med Inform Decis M…

  11. Improving general practice computer systems for patient safety: qualitative study of key stakeholders. | PSNet

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    October 16, 2012 - Study Improving general practice computer systems for patient safety: qualitative study of key stakeholders. Citation Text: Avery A, Savelyich BSP, Sheikh A, et al. Improving general practice computer systems for patient safety: qualitative study of key stakeholders. Qual Saf Health Ca…

  12. Use of FMEA analysis to reduce risk of errors in prescribing and administering drugs in paediatric wards: a quality improvement report. | PSNet

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    March 08, 2023 - Study Use of FMEA analysis to reduce risk of errors in prescribing and administering drugs in paediatric wards: a quality improvement report. Citation Text: Lago P, Bizzarri G, Scalzotto F, et al. Use of FMEA analysis to reduce risk of errors in prescribing and administering drugs in p…

  13. Using automated methods to detect safety problems with health information technology: a scoping review. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-automated-methods-detect-safety-problems-health-information-technology-scoping-review
    April 07, 2019 - Review Using automated methods to detect safety problems with health information technology: a scoping review. Citation Text: Surian D, Wang Y, Coiera E, et al. Using automated methods to detect safety problems with health information technology: a scoping review. J Am Med Inform Assoc. …

  14. How incident reporting systems can stimulate social and participative learning: a mixed-methods study. | PSNet

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    November 04, 2020 - Study How incident reporting systems can stimulate social and participative learning: a mixed-methods study. Citation Text: de Kam D, Kok J, Grit K, et al. How incident reporting systems can stimulate social and participative learning: a mixed-methods study. Health Policy (New York). 202…

  15. Compliance with and barriers to implementing the surgical safety checklist: a mixed-methods study. | PSNet

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    October 06, 2021 - Study Compliance with and barriers to implementing the surgical safety checklist: a mixed-methods study. Citation Text: Aydin Akbuga G, Sürme Y, Esenkaya D. Compliance with and barriers to implementing the surgical safety checklist: a mixed-methods study. AORN J. 2023;117(2):e1-e10. doi:…

  16. ASSM Algorithm Script Version 2 based on Draft Algorithm 8 (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/PCC_Burns_Q2_ASSM_Algorithm_Script_Version_2__based_on_Draft_Algorithm_8_January_30.pdf
    January 30, 2008 - ASSM Algorithm Script Version 2 based on Draft Algorithm 8 ASSM Algorithm Script Version 1 based on Draft Algorithm 7 January 23, 2008 Page 1 of 2 ASSM Algorithm Script Version 2 based on Draft Algorithm 8 January 30, 2008 Your blood sugar is too low. Treat low blood glucose with 15 grams of carbohydr…

  17. Engaging patients and informal caregivers to improve safety and facilitate person- and family-centered care during transitions from hospital to home: a qualitative descriptive study. | PSNet

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    March 08, 2023 - Study Engaging patients and informal caregivers to improve safety and facilitate person- and family-centered care during transitions from hospital to home: a qualitative descriptive study. Citation Text: Backman C, Cho-Young D. Engaging patients and informal caregivers to improve safety …

  18. Improving health care quality and patient safety through peer-to-peer assessment: demonstration project in two academic medical centers. | PSNet

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    March 14, 2018 - Study Improving health care quality and patient safety through peer-to-peer assessment: demonstration project in two academic medical centers. Citation Text: Mort E, Bruckel J, Donelan K, et al. Improving Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Through Peer-to-Peer Assessment: Demonstrati…

  19. Implementation of participatory organizational change in long term care to improve safety. | PSNet

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    February 01, 2012 - Study Implementation of participatory organizational change in long term care to improve safety. Citation Text: Van Eerd D, D'Elia T, Ferron EM, et al. Implementation of participatory organizational change in long term care to improve safety. J Safety Res. 2021;78:9-18. doi:10.1016/j.jsr…

  20. The efficacy of mindful practice in improving diagnosis in healthcare: a systematic review and evidence synthesis. | PSNet

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    May 05, 2021 - Review The efficacy of mindful practice in improving diagnosis in healthcare: a systematic review and evidence synthesis. Citation Text: Pinnock R, Ritchie D, Gallagher S, et al. The efficacy of mindful practice in improving diagnosis in healthcare: a systematic review and evidence synth…
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