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  1. Surfacing safety hazards using standardized operating room briefings and debriefings at a large regional medical center. | PSNet

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    January 03, 2017 - Study Surfacing safety hazards using standardized operating room briefings and debriefings at a large regional medical center. Citation Text: Bandari J, Schumacher K, Simon M, et al. Surfacing safety hazards using standardized operating room briefings and debriefings at a large regional …

  2. Improving physician's hand over among oncology staff using standardized communication tool. | PSNet

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    November 11, 2020 - Commentary Improving physician's hand over among oncology staff using standardized communication tool. Citation Text: Alolayan A, Alkaiyat M, Ali Y, et al. Improving physician's hand over among oncology staff using standardized communication tool. BMJ Qual Improv Rep. 2017;6(1). doi:10.1…

  3. Clinical handover in the trauma setting: a qualitative study of paramedics and trauma team members. | PSNet

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    January 28, 2010 - Study Clinical handover in the trauma setting: a qualitative study of paramedics and trauma team members. Citation Text: Evans S, Murray A, Patrick I, et al. Clinical handover in the trauma setting: a qualitative study of paramedics and trauma team members. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;1…

  4. AHRQ Organization Chart (pdf file)

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    February 01, 2025 - AHRQ Organization Chart Office of Extramural Research, Education and Priority Populations Francis D. Chesley, Jr., M.D. Director Directs the scientific review process for grants and contracts, manages Agency research training programs, evaluates the scientific contribution of proposed and ongoing research an…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 01, 2015 - Association of hospital participation in a quality reporting program with surgical outcomes and expenditures for Medicare beneficiaries. May 1, 2015 Osborne NH, Nicholas LH, Ryan AM, et al. Association of hospital participation in a quality reporting program with surgical outcomes and expenditures for Medicare ben…

  6. Urinary Tract Infections – Discussion Guide (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-discussion-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Urinary Tract Infections – Discussion Guide Urinary Tract Infections: Discussion Guide During a regularly scheduled staff meeting, the stewardship leader(s) is encouraged to ask all clinical staff which of the components of the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Ca…

  7. Acute Sinusitis – Discussion Guide (doc file)

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    September 01, 2022 - Acute Sinusitis – Discussion Guide Acute Sinusitis: Discussion Guide During a regularly scheduled staff meeting, the stewardship leader(s) is encouraged to ask all clinical staff which of the components of the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care related to acute sinusitis been revie…

  8. Gap Analysis Facilitator's Guide: Appendix E | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    August 01, 2022 - Gap Analysis Facilitator's Guide: Appendix E Gap Analysis Report Template The purpose of the Gap Analysis report is to call attention to common themes among the groups, as well as variations among the groups in their perceptions and degree of commitment to CANDOR principles. Findings should be used for target…

  9. How To Use This Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    January 01, 2017 - How To Use This Toolkit This toolkit consists of four modules to help you improve care for mechanically ventilated patients: Module on How To Apply CUSP for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Technical Bundles Module Ventilator-Associated Events and Outcome Measures Module Sustainability Module The …

  10. SOPS Action Planning Tool Template (doc file)

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    June 02, 2025 - SOPS Action Planning Tool Template Facility name: Date last updated: Action Plan for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture 1. Identifying Areas to Improve 1a. What areas do you want to focus on for improvement? 1b. What are your “SMART” goals? Notes or Comments Facility name: Date last…

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 02, 2011 - Bar-coding surgical sponges to improve safety: a randomized controlled trial.   March 2, 2011 Greenberg CC, Diaz-Flores R, Lipsitz SR, et al. Bar-coding Surgical Sponges To Improve Safety. Ann Surg. 2009;247(4). doi:10.1097/sla.0b013e3181656cd5. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/bar-coding-surgical-sponges-improve-safe…

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 21, 2014 - Unit-based care teams and the frequency and quality of physician–nurse communications. December 21, 2014 Gordon M, Melvin P, Graham DA, et al. Unit-based care teams and the frequency and quality of physician- nurse communications. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011;165(5):424-8. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2011.54. htt…

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 23, 2011 - Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. March 23, 2011 Coiera E, Braithwaite J. Market-based control mechanisms for patient safety. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(2):99-103. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.025833. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/market-based-control-mechanisms-patient-safety Efforts to improve patie…

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 15, 2017 - The effectiveness of electronic differential diagnoses (DDX) generators: a systematic review and meta-analysis. February 15, 2017 Riches N, Panagioti M, Alam R, et al. The Effectiveness of Electronic Differential Diagnoses (DDX) Generators: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS One. 2016;11(3):e0148991. doi:…

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 04, 2015 - Who pays for medical errors? An analysis of adverse event costs, the medical liability system, and incentives for patient safety improvement. February 4, 2015 Mello MM, Studdert DM, Thomas EJ, et al. Who Pays for Medical Errors? An Analysis of Adverse Event Costs, the Medical Liability System, and Incentives for P…

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 06, 2016 - Simulation in the executive suite: lessons learned for building patient safety leadership. January 6, 2016 Rosen MA, Goeschel CA, Che X-X, et al. Simulation in the Executive Suite: Lessons Learned for Building Patient Safety Leadership. Simul Healthc. 2015;10(6):372-377. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/simulation-exe…

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 03, 2017 - Patient handoffs: standardized and reliable measurement tools remain elusive. January 3, 2017 Patterson ES, Wears RL. Patient handoffs: standardized and reliable measurement tools remain elusive. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(2):52-61. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-handoffs-standardized-and-reliable-m…

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 22, 2023 - In situ simulation as a tool to longitudinally identify and track latent safety threats in a structured quality improvement initiative for SARS-CoV-2 airway management: a single-center study. February 22, 2023 Jafri FN, Yang CJ, Kumar A, et al. In situ simulation as a tool to longitudinally identify and track late…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 25, 2011 - Collaborative cohort study of an intervention to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care unit. May 25, 2011 Berenholtz SM, Pham JC, Thompson DA, et al. Collaborative cohort study of an intervention to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care unit. Infect Control Hosp Epidem…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 01, 2020 - Health and social care-associated harm amongst vulnerable children in primary care: mixed methods analysis of national safety reports. April 1, 2020 Omar A, Rees P, Cooper A, et al. Health and social care-associated harm amongst vulnerable children in primary care: mixed methods analysis of national safety reports…
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