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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cost-effectiveness-quality-improvement-programme-reduce-central-line-associated-bloodstream
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-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/checklist-based-intervention-improve-surgical-outcomes-michigan-evaluation-keystone-surgery
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/situ-simulation-quality-improvement-tool-identify-and-mitigate-latent-safety-threats
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interventions-designed-improve-safety-and-quality-therapeutic-anticoagulation-inpatient
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysis-suicides-reported-adverse-events-psychiatry-resulted-nine-quality-improvement
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/harnessing-implementation-science-improve-care-quality-and-patient-safety-systematic-review
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 …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/explaining-michigan-developing-ex-post-theory-quality-improvement-program
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):…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-improving-patient-safety-culture-hospitals-systematic-review
February 14, 2017 - Review
Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review.
Citation Text:
Morello RT, Lowthian JA, Barker AL, et al. Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(1):11-8. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-0…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/836791/psn-pdf
August 21, 2024 - TeamSTEPPS for Diagnosis Improvement.
August 21, 2024
TeamSTEPPS for Diagnosis Improvement.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamstepps-diagnosis-improvement
The recognition of diagnosis as a team activity is energizing new diagnostic process initiatives. Building on
the established TeamSTEPPS® principles, this new Te…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41073/psn-pdf
January 18, 2012 - Quality improvement in medical education: current state
and future directions.
January 18, 2012
Wong BM, Levinson W, Shojania KG. Quality improvement in medical education: current state and future
directions. Med Educ. 2012;46(1):107-19. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.2011.04154.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-im…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41064/psn-pdf
March 02, 2012 - Blending evidence and innovation: improving intershift
handoffs in a multihospital setting.
March 2, 2012
Thomas L, Donohue-Porter P. Blending evidence and innovation: improving intershift handoffs in a
multihospital setting. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012;27(2):116-24. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e318241cb3b.
https://psnet.ahrq…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41161/psn-pdf
February 22, 2012 - An education-service partnership to achieve safety and
quality improvement competencies in nursing.
February 22, 2012
Fater KH, Ready R. An Education-Service Partnership to Achieve Safety and Quality Improvement
Competencies in Nursing. Journal of Nursing Education. 2011;50(12). doi:10.3928/01484834-20110916-
02.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40108/psn-pdf
July 28, 2013 - Toward Improving the Outcome of Pregnancy: Enhancing
Perinatal Health Through Quality, Safety and Performance
Initiatives (TIOP III).
July 28, 2013
Berns SD, ed. White Plains, NY: March of Dimes; December 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toward-improving-outcome-pregnancy-enhancing-perinatal-health-through-
qua…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36653/psn-pdf
January 18, 2011 - Enhancing patient safety: improving the patient handoff
process through appreciative inquiry.
January 18, 2011
Shendell-Falik N, Feinson M, Mohr BJ. Enhancing patient safety: improving the patient handoff process
through appreciative inquiry. J Nurs Adm. 2007;37(2):95-104.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enhancing-pa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35695/psn-pdf
February 23, 2015 - Communication in critical care environments: mobile
telephones improve patient care.
February 23, 2015
Soto RG, Chu LF, Goldman JM, et al. Communication in critical care environments: mobile telephones
improve patient care. Anesth Analg. 2006;102(2):535-41.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communication-critical-care-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40382/psn-pdf
May 25, 2011 - What has change management in industry got to do with
improving patient safety?
May 25, 2011
Noble DJ, Lemer C, Stanton E. What has change management in industry got to do with improving patient
safety? Postgrad Med J. 2011;87(1027):345-348. doi:10.1136/pgmj.2010.097923.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-has-chang…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41009/psn-pdf
December 21, 2011 - Improving ambulatory patient safety: learning from the
last decade, moving ahead in the next.
December 21, 2011
Wynia MK, Classen DC. Improving Ambulatory Patient Safety. JAMA. 2011;306(22):2504-2505.
doi:10.1001/jama.2011.1820.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-ambulatory-patient-safety-learning-last-decade-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37191/psn-pdf
October 06, 2011 - Improving quality through effective implementation of
information technology in healthcare.
October 6, 2011
Øvretveit J, Scott T, Rundall TG, et al. Improving quality through effective implementation of information
technology in healthcare. Int J Qual Health Care. 2007;19(5):259-66.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/im…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37840/psn-pdf
June 28, 2016 - Engaging Patients as Safety Partners: a Guide for
Reducing Errors and Improving Satisfaction.
June 28, 2016
Spath P, ed. Chicago, IL: AHA Press; 2008. ISBN: 9781556483530.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/engaging-patients-safety-partners-guide-reducing-errors-and-improving-
satisfaction
This book discusses strategie…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39476/psn-pdf
April 28, 2010 - Pharmacy–nursing intervention to improve accuracy and
completeness of medication histories.
April 28, 2010
Tessier EG, Henneman EA, Nathanson BH, et al. Pharmacy–nursing intervention to improve accuracy and
completeness of medication histories. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2010;67(8).
doi:10.2146/aj…