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  1. An Interactive Health Communication Program For Young Urban Adults with Asthma - 2012 | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/interactive-health-communication-program-young-urban-adults-asthma/annual-summary/2012
    January 01, 2012 - An Interactive Health Communication Program For Young Urban Adults with Asthma - 2012 Project Name An Interactive Health Communication Program For Young Urban Adults With Asthma Principal Investigator Baptist, Alan Organization Regents of the University of Michigan Fu…

  2. CMQCC obstetric sepsis toolkit update: a patient-centered approach to quality improvement. | PSNet

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    August 21, 2024 - Commentary CMQCC obstetric sepsis toolkit update: a patient-centered approach to quality improvement. Citation Text: Main EK, Nath R, Bauer ME. CMQCC obstetric sepsis toolkit update: a patient-centered approach to quality improvement. Semin Perinatol. 2024:151976. doi:10.1016/j.semperi.2…

  3. The VHA New England Medication Error Prevention Initiative as a model for long-term improvement collaboratives. | PSNet

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    January 04, 2017 - Commentary The VHA New England Medication Error Prevention Initiative as a model for long-term improvement collaboratives. Citation Text: Lesar TS, Anderson ER, Fields J, et al. The VHA New England Medication Error Prevention Initiative as a model for long-term improvement collaboratives…

  4. I-CaRe: a case review tool focused on improving inpatient care. | PSNet

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    February 18, 2011 - Commentary I-CaRe: a case review tool focused on improving inpatient care. Citation Text: Lee JH, Vidyarthi A, Sehgal NL, et al. I-CaRe: a case review tool focused on improving inpatient care. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2009;35(2):115-119, 61. Copy Citation Format: Googl…

  5. The Daily Goals Communication Sheet: a simple and novel tool for improved communication and care. | PSNet

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    October 14, 2009 - Commentary The Daily Goals Communication Sheet: a simple and novel tool for improved communication and care. Citation Text: Schwartz JM, Nelson KL, Saliski M, et al. The daily goals communication sheet: a simple and novel tool for improved communication and care. Jt Comm J Qual Patient S…

  6. Tracing the foundations of a conceptual framework for a patient safety ontology. | PSNet

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    March 23, 2011 - Commentary Tracing the foundations of a conceptual framework for a patient safety ontology. Citation Text: Runciman WB, Baker GR, Michel P, et al. Tracing the foundations of a conceptual framework for a patient safety ontology. BMJ Qual Saf. 2010;19(6). doi:10.1136/qshc.2009.035147. …

  7. Development and sustainability of an inpatient-to-outpatient discharge handoff tool: a quality improvement project. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2015 - Study Development and sustainability of an inpatient-to-outpatient discharge handoff tool: a quality improvement project. Citation Text: Moy NY, Lee SJ, Chan T, et al. Development and sustainability of an inpatient-to-outpatient discharge handoff tool: a quality improvement project. Jt C…

  8. Learning from defects to enhance morbidity and mortality conferences. | PSNet

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    May 20, 2009 - Commentary Learning from defects to enhance morbidity and mortality conferences. Citation Text: Berenholtz SM, Hartsell TL, Pronovost P. Learning from defects to enhance morbidity and mortality conferences. Am J Med Qual. 2009;24(3):192-5. doi:10.1177/1062860609332370. Copy Citation …

  9. What's the difference between a hospital and a bottling factory? | PSNet

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    October 08, 2008 - Commentary What's the difference between a hospital and a bottling factory? Citation Text: Morton A, Cornwell J. What's the difference between a hospital and a bottling factory? BMJ. 2009;339(jul20 1). doi:10.1136/bmj.b2727. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX…

  10. Framework for direct observation of performance and safety in healthcare. | PSNet

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    November 15, 2023 - Commentary Framework for direct observation of performance and safety in healthcare. Citation Text: Catchpole K, Neyens DM, Abernathy J, et al. Framework for direct observation of performance and safety in healthcare. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26(12):1015-1021. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2016-006407. …

  11. Implementing handoff communication. | PSNet

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    August 25, 2010 - Commentary Implementing handoff communication. Citation Text: Ardoin KB, Broussard L. Implementing handoff communication. J Nurses Staff Dev. 2011;27(3):128-35. doi:10.1097/NND.0b013e318217b3dd. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote…

  12. Building a highway to quality health care. | PSNet

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    February 14, 2017 - Commentary Building a highway to quality health care. Citation Text: Watson S, Pronovost P. Building a Highway to Quality Health Care. J Patient Saf. 2016;12(3):165-6. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000074. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML En…

  13. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005--HHS guidance regarding patient safety work product and providers' external obligations. | PSNet

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    December 24, 2008 - Government Resource Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005--HHS guidance regarding patient safety work product and providers' external obligations. Citation Text: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005--HHS guidance regarding patient safety work product and provid…

  14. Time out for patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 26, 2022 - Commentary Time out for patient safety. Citation Text: Meginniss A, Damian F, Falvo F. Time out for patient safety. J Emerg Nurs. 2012;38(1):51-53. doi:10.1016/j.jen.2011.04.007. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote t…

  15. Reengineering hospital discharge: a protocol to improve patient safety, reduce costs, and boost patient satisfaction. | PSNet

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    May 20, 2009 - Commentary Reengineering hospital discharge: a protocol to improve patient safety, reduce costs, and boost patient satisfaction. Citation Text: Clancy CM. Reengineering hospital discharge: a protocol to improve patient safety, reduce costs, and boost patient satisfaction. Am J Med Qual…

  16. Accountability, organisational learning and risks to patient safety in England: conflict or compromise? | PSNet

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    December 29, 2014 - Commentary Accountability, organisational learning and risks to patient safety in England: conflict or compromise? Citation Text: Dodds A, Kodate N. Accountability, organisational learning and risks to patient safety in England: Conflict or compromise? Health Risk Soc. 2011;13(4):327-3…

  17. Learning in action: developing safety improvement capabilities through action learning. | PSNet

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    October 16, 2012 - Study Learning in action: developing safety improvement capabilities through action learning. Citation Text: Christiansen A, Prescott T, Ball J. Learning in action: developing safety improvement capabilities through action learning. Nurse Educ Today. 2014;34(2):243-7. doi:10.1016/j.ned…

  18. Ethical and legal issues in the use of health information technology to improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    July 30, 2014 - Review Ethical and legal issues in the use of health information technology to improve patient safety. Citation Text: Berner ES. Ethical and legal issues in the use of health information technology to improve patient safety. HEC Forum. 2008;20(3):243-58. doi:10.1007/s10730-008-9074-5. …

  19. Medication safety in primary care practice: results from a PPRNet quality improvement intervention. | PSNet

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    April 23, 2008 - Study Medication safety in primary care practice: results from a PPRNet quality improvement intervention. Citation Text: Wessell AM, Ornstein SM, Jenkins RG, et al. Medication Safety in Primary Care Practice: results from a PPRNet quality improvement intervention. Am J Med Qual. 2013;2…

  20. Nurse/physician communication through a sensemaking lens: shifting the paradigm to improve patient safety. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nursephysician-communication-through-sensemaking-lens-shifting-paradigm-improve-patient
    June 05, 2024 - Review Nurse/physician communication through a sensemaking lens: shifting the paradigm to improve patient safety. Citation Text: Manojlovich M. Nurse/physician communication through a sensemaking lens: shifting the paradigm to improve patient safety. Med Care. 2010;48(11):941-6. doi:10…
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