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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 01, 2022 - Usability and accessibility of publicly available patient safety databases. June 1, 2022 Sheehan JG, Howe JL, Fong A, et al. Usability and accessibility of publicly available patient safety databases. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(6):565-569. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000001018. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/usability-and-ac…
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    December 30, 2014 - Intravenous infusion safety technology: return on investment. December 30, 2014 Danello SH, Maddox RR, Schaack GJ. Intravenous Infusion Safety Technology: Return on Investment. Hosp Pharm. 2010;44(8):680-688. doi:10.1310/hpj4408-680. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intravenous-infusion-safety-technology-return-invest…
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    November 18, 2011 - Leadership Guide to Patient Safety: Resources and Tools for Establishing and Maintaining Patient Safety. November 18, 2011 Botwinick L, Bisognano M, Haraden C. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2006. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leadership-guide-patient-safety-resources-and-tools-establishin…
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    June 19, 2019 - Medication Safety Officer's Handbook. June 19, 2019 Larson CM, Saine D, eds. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2013. ISBN: 9781585282104. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-officers-handbook This book provides information about medication errors and quality improvement to gui…
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    November 21, 2018 - 2 MSO programs show value of safety position. November 21, 2018 Wild D. Pharmacy Practice News. November 8, 2018. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2-mso-programs-show-value-safety-position Medication safety officers serve as organizational champions of medication management process improvement. This news article offer…
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    September 11, 2013 - A hazard of impatient medicine. September 11, 2013 Gunderman R, Lynch J, Harrell H. The Atlantic. September 3, 2013. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hazard-impatient-medicine This magazine article reports on the unique tension between efficiency mandates and patient-centered care through the example of a cancer patie…
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    August 02, 2023 - Perioperative Handoffs. August 2, 2023 Abraham J, Rosen M, Greilich PE eds. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2023;49(8):341-434. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perioperative-handoffs Handoffs occur several times during a surgical procedure, increasing the risk of communication mistakes and misunderstandings. This special…
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    July 21, 2021 - TeamSTEPPS Video Toolkit. July 21, 2021 AHA Team Training and Project Firstline. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association, Center for Disease Control and Prevention; July 2021. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamstepps-video-toolkit Problems in communication are common contributors to patient care mistakes. This t…
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    June 28, 2023 - Building a Culture of Safety in Health Care. June 28, 2023 Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association: May 2023. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/building-culture-safety-health-care Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) are a common complication of hospital care. This report summarizes lessons learned at a series of i…
  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 18, 2024 - Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course. November 18, 2024 Institute for Healthcare Improvement. February 5-6, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM (eastern). https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/certified-professional-patient-safety-review-course This online class prepares individuals to apply for the Institute for Healthca…
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    May 20, 2019 - The Joint Commission Big Book of Checklists. 2nd Edition. May 20, 2019 Oakbrook Terrance, IL: Joint Commission; 2018. ISBN: 9781635850598. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/joint-commission-big-book-checklists-2nd-edition Checklists are a widely accepted strategy to improve communication and standardize processes to su…
  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2023 - Learning Health Systems January 1, 2023 Agency for Health Research and Quality. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-health-systems The learning health system model centers on the purposeful, systematic use of internal data and knowledge with external evidence to improve the safety and quality of care. This websi…
  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 22, 2019 - ACOG Committee Opinion No. 447: patient safety in obstetrics and gynecology. May 22, 2019 Improvement AC of O and GCC on PS and Q. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 447: Patient safety in obstetrics and gynecology. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114(6):1424-7. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181c6f90e. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/acog-com…
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    November 01, 2016 - Performing the wrong procedure. November 1, 2016 Minnier T, Phrampus P, Waddell L. Performing the Wrong Procedure. JAMA. 2016;316(11):1207-1208. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.9134. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/performing-wrong-procedure Describing an incorrect procedure incident which involved placement of a dialysis cath…
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    October 25, 2017 - Telehealth. October 25, 2017 Tuckson R, Edmunds M, Hodgkins ML. Telehealth. N Engl J Med. 2017;377(16):1585-1592. doi:10.1056/NEJMsr1503323. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/telehealth Telemedicine can improve patient experience and access to health care. This commentary reviews the current state of telehealth practi…
  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 05, 2017 - Patient Safety Risk Management Playbook. July 5, 2017 Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2015. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-risk-management-playbook Proactive risk management is an important component to improving the safety of care. Exploring principles of high reliabilit…
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    June 24, 2015 - Patient Safety Tool Kit. June 24, 2015 WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Cairo, Egypt: World Health Organization; 2015. ISBN: 9789290220596. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-tool-kit Patient safety programs should reflect local needs, motivate clinician and leadership engagement, and s…
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    October 21, 2020 - How administrative burdens can harm health. October 21, 2020 Herd P, Moynihan D. Health Affairs Health Policy Brief. October 2, 2020. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-administrative-burdens-can-harm-health The crossover of health equity concepts to patient safety has emerged as a consideration for improvement. Thi…
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    January 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Content. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! January 14, 2021 March 2020--January 2021. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/special-editions-covid-19-ismp-medication-safety-alert Medication safety is improved through the sharing of frontline improvement experiences and concerns. These articles share recommendations to…
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    August 19, 2020 - Patient Safety. August 19, 2020 Levett-Jones T, ed. Clin Sim Nurs. 2020;44(1):1-78; 2020;45(1):1-60. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-20 Simulation is a recognized technique to educate and plan to improve care processes and safety. This pair of special issues highlights the use of simulation in nur…

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