-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37421/psn-pdf
February 15, 2011 - Prescription for error: process defects in a community
retail pharmacy.
February 15, 2011
Witte D, Dundes L. Prescription for Error. J Patient Saf. 2008;3(4). doi:10.1097/pts.0b013e31815a613e.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prescription-error-process-defects-community-retail-pharmacy
This study used direct observati…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41601/psn-pdf
August 15, 2012 - The short life and lonely death of Sabrina Seelig.
August 15, 2012
Hartocollis A.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/short-life-and-lonely-death-sabrina-seelig
This newspaper article reports on the missteps that contributed to the death of a young woman after she
was hospitalized in an incident reminiscent of Libby Zion…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37402/psn-pdf
May 07, 2008 - Patient Safety.
May 7, 2008
Windle PE et al. J Perianesth Nurs. 2007;22(6):365-448.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-24
This special issue spans a variety of safety topics pertinent to perianesthesia settings, including nurse
staffing, medication error, and error reporting.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42490/psn-pdf
August 14, 2013 - Sentinel Event Program.
August 14, 2013
Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services; Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sentinel-event-program
This Web site provides information about Maine's statewide incident reporting initiative and includes annual
sentinel event repor…
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/c-difficile-future_research.pdf
October 26, 2012 - Template for Reports Developed
Future Research Needs Paper
Number 17
Future Research Needs
for Prevention and
Treatment of Clostridium
difficile Infection
Future Research Needs Paper
Number 17
Future Research Needs for Prevention and Treatment
of Clostridium difficile Infection
Identification o…
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/c-diff-infections-surveillance-140925.pdf
January 01, 2014 - AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review
Surveillance Program
CER #31:
Effectiveness of Early Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Clostridium difficile
Infection
Original release date:
December 2011
Surveillance Report (1st assessment/cycle 1):
October 2012
Surveillance Report (2nd assessment/cycle 2): …
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/Part-II-SOPS-ASC-DatabaseReport.pdf
December 01, 2021 - from the Northeast had the highest average percentage of respondents who indicated
that near-miss incidents … Anesthesiologists) or Surgeons had the highest average percentage
of respondents who indicated that near-miss incidents … to 16 hours per week had the highest average percentage
of respondents who indicated that near-miss incidents
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/part-ii-sops-asc-database-report.pdf
January 01, 2020 - geographic regions had the highest average percentage of
respondents who indicated that near-miss incidents … Nurse Practitioners had the highest average percentage of
respondents who indicated that near-miss incidents … to 16 hours per week had the highest average percentage
of respondents who indicated that near-miss incidents
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38775/psn-pdf
April 16, 2018 - Beyond the count: preventing the retention of foreign
objects.
April 16, 2018
PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. June 2009;6:39-45.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/beyond-count-preventing-retention-foreign-objects
This piece identifies risk factors associated with retention of foreign objects and suggests several tactics to
…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36368/psn-pdf
July 08, 2008 - Systematic review of medication errors in pediatric
patients.
July 8, 2008
Ghaleb M, Barber N, Franklin BD, et al. Systematic review of medication errors in pediatric patients. Ann
Pharmacother. 2006;40(10):1766-76.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/systematic-review-medication-errors-pediatric-patients
The authors re…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35932/psn-pdf
October 03, 2017 - Injury to research volunteers—the clinical-research
nightmare.
October 3, 2017
Wood AJJ, Darbyshire J. Injury to research volunteers--the clinical-research nightmare. N Engl J Med.
2006;354(18):1869-71.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/injury-research-volunteers-clinical-research-nightmare
The authors discuss a high-…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41681/psn-pdf
January 01, 2013 - Patient safety in plastic surgery.
September 12, 2012
Trussler AP, Tabbal GN. Patient safety in plastic surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013;130(3):470e-478e.
doi:10.1097/prs.0b013e31825dc349.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-plastic-surgery
This commentary outlines tactics to prevent complications in pla…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37834/psn-pdf
September 08, 2010 - Patient Safety in Public Hospitals.
September 8, 2010
Victorian Auditor-General's Office. Melbourne, Australia: Victorian Government Printer; 2008. ISBN:
1921060689.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-public-hospitals
This report examined patient safety in public hospitals in the state of Victoria (Austra…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37990/psn-pdf
August 13, 2008 - Most surgery in wrong spot done on spine: 11 such cases
found in state since 2006.
August 13, 2008
Smith S.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/most-surgery-wrong-spot-done-spine-11-such-cases-found-state-2006
This article reports on the incidence of wrong site surgeries in Massachusetts and describes complex
factors th…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37944/psn-pdf
April 11, 2011 - Identification of adverse events at an orthopedics
department in Sweden.
April 11, 2011
Unbeck M, Muren O, Lillkrona U. Identification of adverse events at an orthopedics department in Sweden.
Acta Orthop. 2008;79(3):396-403. doi:10.1080/17453670710015319.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identification-adverse-events…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35591/psn-pdf
December 21, 2005 - WHO Draft Guidelines for Adverse Event Reporting and
Learning Systems.
December 21, 2005
World Alliance for Patient Safety. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/who-draft-guidelines-adverse-event-reporting-and-learning-systems
These guidelines present background on the…
-
digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/chen-jin
January 01, 2023 - Chen, Jin
Complexity, Incidence, and Costs Related to Delayed Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism in Urban and Rural Primary and Urgent Care Settings
Description
This research aims to improve the early detection of venous thromboembolism in primary and urgent care by using mix…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/weinger2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Weinger MB: Anesthesia incidents and accidents. … Gaba D, DeAnda A: The response of anesthesia trainees to simulated critical incidents. … Bothner U, Georgieff M, Schwilk B: The impact of minor perioperative anesthesia-related
incidents, events
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39409/psn-pdf
March 31, 2010 - Learning mechanisms to limit medication administration
errors.
March 31, 2010
Drach-Zahavy A, Pud D. Learning mechanisms to limit medication administration errors. J Adv Nurs.
2010;66(4). doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05294.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-mechanisms-limit-medication-administration-errors
…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35341/psn-pdf
July 15, 2009 - Medical Error Reporting System Could Boost Patient
Safety.
July 15, 2009
Ebright PR; Rapala K. Indianapolis, IN: Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, School of Public and
Environmental Affairs, Indiana University - Purdue University; 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-error-reporting-system-could-b…