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Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. | PSNet

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March 31, 2021 - Review Classic Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. Citation Text: Lamé G, Dixon-Woods M. Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. BMJ Simul Technol Enhanc Learn. 2018;6(2)…

Reducing serious safety events and priority hospital-acquired conditions in a pediatric hospital with the implementation of a patient safety program. | PSNet

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July 19, 2023 - Study Reducing serious safety events and priority hospital-acquired conditions in a pediatric hospital with the implementation of a patient safety program. Citation Text: Phipps AR, Paradis M, Peterson KA, et al. Reducing Serious Safety Events and Priority Hospital-Acquired Conditions in…

Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units in the USA. | PSNet

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January 02, 2017 - Study Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units in the USA. Citation Text: Herzer KR, Niessen L, Constenla DO, et al. Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line-…

A checklist-based intervention to improve surgical outcomes in Michigan: evaluation of the Keystone Surgery program. | PSNet

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May 01, 2015 - Study Classic A checklist-based intervention to improve surgical outcomes in Michigan: evaluation of the Keystone Surgery program. Citation Text: Reames BN, Krell RW, Campbell D, et al. A checklist-based intervention to improve surgical outcomes in Michigan: eva…

In situ simulation as a quality improvement tool to identify and mitigate latent safety threats for emergency department SARS-CoV-2 airway management: a multi-institutional initiative. | PSNet

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February 22, 2023 - Study In situ simulation as a quality improvement tool to identify and mitigate latent safety threats for emergency department SARS-CoV-2 airway management: a multi-institutional initiative. Citation Text: Yang CJ, Saggar V, Seneviratne N, et al. In situ simulation as a quality improveme…

Interventions designed to improve the safety and quality of therapeutic anticoagulation in an inpatient electronic medical record. | PSNet

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March 27, 2024 - Review Interventions designed to improve the safety and quality of therapeutic anticoagulation in an inpatient electronic medical record. Citation Text: Austin J, Barras M, Sullivan C. Interventions designed to improve the safety and quality of therapeutic anticoagulation in an inpatient…

Analysis of suicides reported as adverse events in psychiatry resulted in nine quality improvement initiatives. | PSNet

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October 21, 2020 - Study Analysis of suicides reported as adverse events in psychiatry resulted in nine quality improvement initiatives. Citation Text: Mackenhauer J, Winsløv J-H, Holmskov J, et al. Analysis of suicides reported as adverse events in psychiatry resulted in nine quality improvement initiativ…

Harnessing implementation science to improve care quality and patient safety: a systematic review of targeted literature. | PSNet

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October 20, 2014 - Review Harnessing implementation science to improve care quality and patient safety: a systematic review of targeted literature. Citation Text: Braithwaite J, Marks D, Taylor N. Harnessing implementation science to improve care quality and patient safety: a systematic review of targeted …

Explaining Michigan: developing an ex post theory of a quality improvement program. | PSNet

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April 04, 2011 - Study Classic Explaining Michigan: developing an ex post theory of a quality improvement program. Citation Text: Dixon-Woods M, Bosk CL, Aveling EL, et al. Explaining Michigan: developing an ex post theory of a quality improvement program. Milbank Q. 2011;89(2):…

Review of computerized physician handoff tools for improving the quality of patient care. | PSNet

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September 07, 2011 - Review Review of computerized physician handoff tools for improving the quality of patient care. Citation Text: Li P, Ali S, Tang C, et al. Review of computerized physician handoff tools for improving the quality of patient care. J Hosp Med. 2013;8(8):456-63. doi:10.1002/jhm.1988. C…

Defining diagnostic error: a scoping review to assess the impact of the National Academies' report Improving Diagnosis in Health Care. | PSNet

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March 03, 2021 - Review Defining diagnostic error: a scoping review to assess the impact of the National Academies' report Improving Diagnosis in Health Care. Citation Text: Giardina TD, Hunte H, Hill MA, et al. Defining diagnostic error: a scoping review to assess the impact of the National Academies' r…

Developing and evaluating the success of a family activated medical emergency team: a quality improvement report. | PSNet

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December 02, 2014 - Study Developing and evaluating the success of a family activated medical emergency team: a quality improvement report. Citation Text: Brady PW, Zix J, Brilli RJ, et al. Developing and evaluating the success of a family activated medical emergency team: a quality improvement report. BMJ …

Operational failures in general practice: a consensus-building study on the priorities for improvement. | PSNet

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February 07, 2024 - Study Operational failures in general practice: a consensus-building study on the priorities for improvement. Citation Text: Sinnott C, Alboksmaty A, Moxey JM, et al. Operational failures in general practice: a consensus-building study on the priorities for improvement. Br J Gen Pract. 2…

Creating a high-reliability health care system: improving performance on core processes of care at Johns Hopkins Medicine. | PSNet

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January 27, 2016 - Study Creating a high-reliability health care system: improving performance on core processes of care at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Armstrong M, Demski R, et al. Creating a high-reliability health care system: improving performance on core processes of care at Jo…

Improving safety for hospitalized patients: much progress but many challenges remain. | PSNet

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September 24, 2017 - Commentary Improving safety for hospitalized patients: much progress but many challenges remain. Citation Text: Kronick R, Arnold S, Brady J. Improving Safety for Hospitalized Patients: Much Progress but Many Challenges Remain. JAMA. 2016;316(5):489-90. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7887. Copy…

Impact of a statewide intensive care unit quality improvement initiative on hospital mortality and length of stay: retrospective comparative analysis. | PSNet

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October 16, 2012 - Study Impact of a statewide intensive care unit quality improvement initiative on hospital mortality and length of stay: retrospective comparative analysis. Citation Text: Lipitz-Snyderman A, Steinwachs D, Needham DM, et al. Impact of a statewide intensive care unit quality improvement…

The Diagnostic Error Index: a quality improvement initiative to identify and measure diagnostic errors. | PSNet

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July 14, 2021 - Study The Diagnostic Error Index: a quality improvement initiative to identify and measure diagnostic errors. Citation Text: Perry MF, Melvin JE, Kasick RT, et al. The Diagnostic Error Index: a quality improvement initiative to identify and measure diagnostic errors. J Pediatr. 2021;232:…

Improving communication and teamwork during labor: a feasibility, acceptability, and safety study. | PSNet

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July 20, 2022 - Study Improving communication and teamwork during labor: a feasibility, acceptability, and safety study. Citation Text: Weiseth A, Plough A, Aggarwal R, et al. Improving communication and teamwork during labor: A feasibility, acceptability, and safety study. Birth. 2022;49(4):637-647. do…

A mixed-methods study of challenges experienced by clinical teams in measuring improvement. | PSNet

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February 20, 2019 - Study A mixed-methods study of challenges experienced by clinical teams in measuring improvement. Citation Text: Woodcock T, Liberati EG, Dixon-Woods M. A mixed-methods study of challenges experienced by clinical teams in measuring improvement. BMJ Qual Saf. 2021;30(2):106-115. doi:10.11…

Patient safety: Part II. Opportunities for improvement in patient safety. | PSNet

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August 19, 2009 - Review Patient safety: Part II. Opportunities for improvement in patient safety. Citation Text: Elston DM, Stratman E, Johnson-Jahangir H, et al. Patient safety: Part II. Opportunities for improvement in patient safety. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009;61(2):193-205; quiz 206. doi:10.1016/j.ja…

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