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  1. Who pays for medical errors? An analysis of adverse event costs, the medical liability system, and incentives for patient safety improvement. | PSNet

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    April 13, 2011 - Study Classic Who pays for medical errors? An analysis of adverse event costs, the medical liability system, and incentives for patient safety improvement. Citation Text: Mello MM, Studdert DM, Thomas EJ, et al. Who Pays for Medical Errors? An Analysis of Advers…

  2. Exploring relationships between hospital patient safety culture and adverse events. | PSNet

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    August 27, 2012 - Study Exploring relationships between hospital patient safety culture and adverse events. Citation Text: Mardon RE, Khanna K, Sorra J, et al. Exploring relationships between hospital patient safety culture and adverse events. J Patient Saf. 2010;6(4):226-32. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3181fd1…

  3. Forum: The 100,000 Lives Campaign: a scientific and policy review [with IHI response]. | PSNet

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    March 13, 2013 - Commentary Classic Forum: The 100,000 Lives Campaign: a scientific and policy review [with IHI response]. Citation Text: Wachter R, Pronovost P. The 100,000 Lives Campaign: A scientific and policy review. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(11):621-7. Copy Cit…

  4. Has improved hand hygiene compliance reduced the risk of hospital-acquired infections among hospitalized patients in Ontario? Analysis of publicly reported patient safety data from 2008 to 2011. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2024 - Study Has improved hand hygiene compliance reduced the risk of hospital-acquired infections among hospitalized patients in Ontario? Analysis of publicly reported patient safety data from 2008 to 2011. Citation Text: DiDiodato G. Has improved hand hygiene compliance reduced the risk of h…

  5. Avoiding handover fumbles: a controlled trial of a structured handover tool versus traditional handover methods. | PSNet

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    January 19, 2022 - Study Avoiding handover fumbles: a controlled trial of a structured handover tool versus traditional handover methods. Citation Text: Payne CE, Stein JM, Leong T, et al. Avoiding handover fumbles: a controlled trial of a structured handover tool versus traditional handover methods. BMJ…

  6. Closing the loop: a process evaluation of inpatient care team communication. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2019 - Study Closing the loop: a process evaluation of inpatient care team communication. Citation Text: Broman KK, Kensinger C, Hart H, et al. Closing the loop: a process evaluation of inpatient care team communication. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26(1):30-32. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004580. Copy Cita…

  7. Verifying patient identity and site of surgery: improving compliance with protocol by audit and feedback. | PSNet

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    October 26, 2010 - Study Verifying patient identity and site of surgery: improving compliance with protocol by audit and feedback. Citation Text: Garnerin P, Arès M, Huchet A, et al. Verifying patient identity and site of surgery: improving compliance with protocol by audit and feedback. Qual Saf Health …

  8. Five reasons for optimism on World Patient Safety Day. | PSNet

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    March 30, 2022 - Commentary Five reasons for optimism on World Patient Safety Day. Citation Text: Fontana G, Flott K, Dhingra-Kumar N, et al. Five reasons for optimism on World Patient Safety Day. Lancet. 2019;394(10203):993-995. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(19)32134-8. Copy Citation Format: DOI …

  9. Nursing turbulence in critical care: relationships with nursing workload and patient safety. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study Nursing turbulence in critical care: relationships with nursing workload and patient safety. Citation Text: Browne J, Braden CJ. Nursing turbulence in critical care: relationships with nursing workload and patient safety. Am J Crit Care. 2020;29(3):182-191. doi:10.4037/ajcc2020180.…

  10. Anatomic pathology databases and patient safety. | PSNet

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    April 08, 2008 - Study Anatomic pathology databases and patient safety. Citation Text: Raab SS, Grzybicki DM, Zarbo RJ, et al. Anatomic pathology databases and patient safety. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2005;129(10):1246-1251. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML En…

  11. Statewide collaborative to reduce surgical site infections: results of the Hawaii Surgical Unit-Based Safety Program. | PSNet

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    March 21, 2012 - Study Statewide collaborative to reduce surgical site infections: results of the Hawaii Surgical Unit-Based Safety Program. Citation Text: Lin DM, Carson KA, Lubomski LH, et al. Statewide Collaborative to Reduce Surgical Site Infections: Results of the Hawaii Surgical Unit-Based Safety P…

  12. Parent engagement in perinatal mortality reviews: an online survey of clinicians from six high-income countries. | PSNet

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    April 13, 2022 - Study Parent engagement in perinatal mortality reviews: an online survey of clinicians from six high-income countries. Citation Text: Boyle FM, Horey D, Siassakos D, et al. Parent engagement in perinatal mortality reviews: an online survey of clinicians from six high‐income countries. BJ…

  13. Universal surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in 3 affiliated hospitals. | PSNet

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    December 23, 2008 - Study Universal surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in 3 affiliated hospitals. Citation Text: Robicsek A, Beaumont JL, Paule SM, et al. Universal surveillance for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in 3 affiliated hospitals. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(6)…

  14. Improving nursing home safety through adoption of a practical resilient health care approach. | PSNet

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    August 26, 2020 - Commentary Improving nursing home safety through adoption of a practical resilient health care approach. Citation Text: Hartmann CW, Clark V, Nash P, et al. Improving nursing home safety through adoption of a practical resilient health care approach. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2024;25(9):105014…

  15. Serious experience events: applying patient safety concepts to improve patient experience. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Commentary Serious experience events: applying patient safety concepts to improve patient experience. Citation Text: Donnelly LF, Uhlhorn E, Bargmann-Losche J, et al. Serious experience events: applying patient safety concepts to improve patient experience. J Patient Exp. 2022;9:23743735…

  16. Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. | PSNet

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    November 21, 2016 - Study Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. Citation Text: Turner K, Frush K, Hueckel RM, et al. Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. J…

  17. Predicting potential postdischarge adverse drug events and 30-day unplanned hospital readmissions from medication regimen complexity. | PSNet

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    December 09, 2009 - Study Predicting potential postdischarge adverse drug events and 30-day unplanned hospital readmissions from medication regimen complexity. Citation Text: Schoonover H, Corbett CF, Weeks DL, et al. Predicting potential postdischarge adverse drug events and 30-day unplanned hospital readm…

  18. Enculturation of unsafe attitudes and behaviors: student perceptions of safety culture. | PSNet

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    October 31, 2012 - Study Enculturation of unsafe attitudes and behaviors: student perceptions of safety culture. Citation Text: Bowman C, Neeman N, Sehgal NL. Enculturation of unsafe attitudes and behaviors: student perceptions of safety culture. Acad Med. 2013;88(6):802-10. doi:10.1097/ACM.0b013e31828fd4f…

  19. Association of hospital participation in a surgical outcomes monitoring program with inpatient complications and mortality. | PSNet

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    August 20, 2018 - Study Association of hospital participation in a surgical outcomes monitoring program with inpatient complications and mortality. Citation Text: Etzioni DA, Wasif N, Dueck AC, et al. Association of hospital participation in a surgical outcomes monitoring program with inpatient complicati…

  20. Tackling communication barriers between long-term care facility and emergency department transfers to improve medication safety in older adults. | PSNet

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    August 02, 2017 - Commentary Tackling communication barriers between long-term care facility and emergency department transfers to improve medication safety in older adults. Citation Text: Callinan SM, Brandt NJ. Tackling communication barriers between long-term care facility and emergency department tran…
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