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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-fact-sheet.html
January 01, 2017 - Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Facts
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Did You Know?
Low tidal volume ventilation (LTVV) is one of the interventions specifically designed to prevent ventilator-associated conditions (VAC).
For patients without acute respiratory distress …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/apd.html
August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix D
CANDOR Tool
PROCESS
QUESTIONS TO REVIEW
Y/N
CONTRIBUTING OR CAUSAL FACTOR Y/N
FINDINGS /
COMMENTS
COMMUNICATION
Did all caregivers have access to all pertinent information needed to make the best decisions for the patient? (e.g.,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/Data_Submission_Dashboard_Data_2025.xlsx
January 01, 2025 - Introduction
Introduction-Data Submission Summary
The tables in this workbook present data submitted by AHRQ-listed Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) to the Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) through December 31, 2024. The tables include distributions of events and unsafe conditions reported by PSOs using …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potential-leveraging-machine-learning-filter-medication-alerts
July 22, 2020 - Study
The potential for leveraging machine learning to filter medication alerts.
Citation Text:
Liu S, Kawamoto K, Del Fiol G, et al. The potential for leveraging machine learning to filter medication alerts. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2022;29(5):891-899. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocab292.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/good-catch-kiddo-enhancing-patient-safety-pediatric-emergency-department-through-simulation
January 03, 2017 - Study
"Good catch, Kiddo"--enhancing patient safety in the pediatric emergency department through simulation.
Citation Text:
Shaikh U, Natale JAE, Till DA, et al. "Good catch, Kiddo"--enhancing patient safety in the pediatric emergency department through simulation. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-opioid-prescribing-practices-and-after-implementation-health-system-intervention
November 16, 2022 - Study
Emerging Classic
Assessment of opioid prescribing practices before and after implementation of a health system intervention to reduce opioid overprescribing.
Citation Text:
Meisenberg BR, Grover J, Campbell C, et al. Assessment of Opioid Prescribing Practi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physician-ehr-adoption-and-potentially-preventable-hospital-admissions-among-medicare
February 14, 2024 - Study
Physician EHR adoption and potentially preventable hospital admissions among Medicare beneficiaries: panel data evidence, 2010–2013.
Citation Text:
Lammers EJ, McLaughlin CG, Barna M. Physician EHR Adoption and Potentially Preventable Hospital Admissions among Medicare Beneficiarie…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/advance-care-planning-documentation-practices-and-accessibility-electronic-health-record
December 05, 2012 - Study
Emerging Classic
Advance care planning documentation practices and accessibility in the electronic health record: implications for patient safety.
Citation Text:
Walker E, McMahan R, Barnes D, et al. Advance Care Planning Documentation Practices and Access…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/residency-work-hours-reform-cost-analysis-including-preventable-adverse-events
August 05, 2015 - Study
Residency work-hours reform: a cost analysis including preventable adverse events.
Citation Text:
Nuckols TK, Escarce JJ. Residency work-hours reform. A cost analysis including preventable adverse events. J Gen Intern Med. 2005;20(10):873-8.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/non-intercepted-dose-errors-prescribing-antineoplastic-treatment-prospective-comparative
June 18, 2013 - Study
Non-intercepted dose errors in prescribing antineoplastic treatment: a prospective, comparative cohort study.
Citation Text:
Mattsson TO, Holm B, Michelsen H, et al. Non-intercepted dose errors in prescribing anti-neoplastic treatment: a prospective, comparative cohort study. Ann O…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgical-glove-perforation-and-risk-surgical-site-infection
March 02, 2011 - Study
Surgical glove perforation and the risk of surgical site infection.
Citation Text:
Misteli H, Weber WP, Reck S, et al. Surgical glove perforation and the risk of surgical site infection. Arch Surg. 2009;144(6):553-8; discussion 558. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2009.60.
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/measure_retirement/measure_retirement1.html
February 01, 2014 - Background Report on 2013 Retirement of Measures from the Child Core Set
Abstract
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Background Report on 2013 Retirement of Measures from the Child Core Set
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results
Conclusions
References
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/persistent-opioid-use-among-pediatric-patients-after-surgery
January 29, 2020 - Study
Classic
Persistent opioid use among pediatric patients after surgery.
Citation Text:
Harbaugh CM, Lee JS, Hu HM, et al. Persistent Opioid Use Among Pediatric Patients After Surgery. Pediatrics. 2018;141(1):e20172439. doi:10.1542/peds.2017-2439.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/deaths-among-opioid-users-impact-potential-inappropriate-prescribing-practices
October 19, 2011 - Study
Deaths among opioid users: impact of potential inappropriate prescribing practices.
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Jayawardhana J, Abraham AJ, Perri M. Deaths among opioid users: impact of potential inappropriate prescribing practices. Am J Manag Care. 2019;25(4):e98-e103.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/observational-study-adult-admissions-medical-icu-due-adverse-drug-events
January 28, 2015 - Study
An observational study of adult admissions to a medical ICU due to adverse drug events.
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Jolivot P-A, Pichereau C, Hindlet P, et al. An observational study of adult admissions to a medical ICU due to adverse drug events. Ann Intensive Care. 2016;6(1):9. doi:10.1186/s1…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips0603.html
October 01, 2014 - AHRQ's Patient Safety Culture Survey Yields Meaningful Results at Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Search All Impact Case Studies
November 2005
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a multi-specialty medical group located near San Francisco, is now using AHRQ's Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture . The first…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/embedded-checklist-anesthesia-information-management-system-improves-pre-anaesthetic
June 26, 2019 - Study
An embedded checklist in the Anesthesia Information Management System improves pre-anaesthetic induction setup: a randomised controlled trial in a simulation setting.
Citation Text:
Wetmore D, Goldberg A, Gandhi N, et al. An embedded checklist in the Anesthesia Information Manageme…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patients-source-understanding-dx-error-vol1-2.html
June 01, 2023 - Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors
Executive Summary
Introduct…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-board-board-engaging-hospital-boards-quality-and-patient-safety
November 23, 2016 - Study
Getting the board on board: engaging hospital boards in quality and patient safety.
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Joshi MS, Hines S. Getting the board on board: Engaging hospital boards in quality and patient safety. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(4):179-87.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-evaluation-consultant-surgeon-sleep-deprivation-and-outcomes-more-4000
October 19, 2022 - Study
Prospective evaluation of consultant surgeon sleep deprivation and outcomes in more than 4000 consecutive cardiac surgical procedures.
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Chu MWA, Stitt LW, Fox SA, et al. Prospective evaluation of consultant surgeon sleep deprivation and outcomes in more than 4000 cons…