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The Broselow tape as an effective medication dosing instrument: a review of the literature. | PSNet

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April 09, 2009 - Review The Broselow tape as an effective medication dosing instrument: a review of the literature. Citation Text: Meguerdichian MJ, Clapper TC. The Broselow tape as an effective medication dosing instrument: a review of the literature. J Pediatr Nurs. 2012;27(4):416-420. doi:10.1016/j.…

Excess mortality caused by medical injury. | PSNet

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June 29, 2011 - Study Excess mortality caused by medical injury. Citation Text: Meurer LN, Yang H, Guse CE, et al. Excess mortality caused by medical injury. Ann Fam Med. 2006;4(5):410-6. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMe…

Designing a safer process to prevent retained surgical sponges: a healthcare failure mode and effect analysis. | PSNet

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April 27, 2019 - Study Designing a safer process to prevent retained surgical sponges: a healthcare failure mode and effect analysis. Citation Text: Steelman VM, Cullen JJ. Designing a safer process to prevent retained surgical sponges: a healthcare failure mode and effect analysis. AORN J. 2011;94(2):1…

Single-patient rooms for safe patient-centered hospitals. | PSNet

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April 01, 2016 - Commentary Single-patient rooms for safe patient-centered hospitals. Citation Text: Detsky ME. Single-Patient Rooms for Safe Patient-Centered Hospitals. JAMA. 2008;300(8). doi:10.1001/jama.300.8.954. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7…

At risk care plans: a way to reduce readmissions and adverse events. | PSNet

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October 27, 2010 - Commentary At risk care plans: a way to reduce readmissions and adverse events. Citation Text: Bahle J, Majercik C, Ludwick R, et al. At Risk Care Plans: a way to reduce readmissions and adverse events. J Nurs Care Qual. 2015;30(3):200-4. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000106. Copy Citation…

Disclosure of patient safety incidents: a comprehensive review. | PSNet

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November 10, 2010 - Review Disclosure of patient safety incidents: a comprehensive review. Citation Text: O'Connor E, Coates HM, Yardley I, et al. Disclosure of patient safety incidents: a comprehensive review. Int J Qual Health Care. 2010;22(5):371-9. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzq042. Copy Citation Format: …

Development of a training program for bar-code–assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. | PSNet

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September 22, 2021 - Commentary Development of a training program for bar-code–assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. Citation Text: Dartt LR, Schneider R. Development of a training program for bar-code-assisted medication administration in inpatient pharmacy. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010…

The evolving role of health educators in advancing patient safety: forging partnerships and leading change. | PSNet

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July 22, 2020 - Commentary The evolving role of health educators in advancing patient safety: forging partnerships and leading change. Citation Text: Mercurio A. The evolving role of health educators in advancing patient safety: forging partnerships and leading change. Health Promot Pract. 2007;8(2):119…

Adverse drug event prevention and detection in older emergency department patients. | PSNet

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November 16, 2022 - Commentary Adverse drug event prevention and detection in older emergency department patients. Citation Text: Koehl JL. Adverse drug event prevention and detection in older emergency department patients. Clin Geriatr Med. 2023;39(4):635-645. doi:10.1016/j.cger.2023.04.008. Copy Citatio…

Medical errors in neurosurgery. | PSNet

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February 14, 2018 - Review Medical errors in neurosurgery. Citation Text: Rolston JD, Zygourakis CC, Han SJ, et al. Medical errors in neurosurgery. Surg Neurol Int. 2014;5(Suppl 10):S435-40. doi:10.4103/2152-7806.142777. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML End…

Impact of electronic prescribing in a hospital setting: a process-focused evaluation. | PSNet

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April 29, 2020 - Study Impact of electronic prescribing in a hospital setting: a process-focused evaluation. Citation Text: Cunningham TR, Geller S, Clarke SW. Impact of electronic prescribing in a hospital setting: a process-focused evaluation. Int J Med Inform. 2008;77(8):546-54. Copy Citation …

A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. | PSNet

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October 07, 2020 - Commentary A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. Citation Text: Schafer JJ. A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. Am J Pharm Educ. 2012;76(6):116. doi:10.5688/ajpe766116. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX …

Surgical complications: disclosing adverse events and medical errors. | PSNet

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September 23, 2020 - Commentary Surgical complications: disclosing adverse events and medical errors. Citation Text: Wang AS, Eisen DB. Surgical complications: disclosing adverse events and medical errors. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;68(1):144-6. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2012.09.008. Copy Citation Format: …

Full work analysis of resident work hours. | PSNet

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June 06, 2018 - Study Full work analysis of resident work hours. Citation Text: Dassinger MS, Eubanks JW, Langham MR. Full work analysis of resident work hours. J Surg Res. 2008;147(2):178-81. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2008.03.010. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X…

Overuse of medical imaging and its radiation exposure: who’s minding our children? | PSNet

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August 04, 2021 - Commentary Overuse of medical imaging and its radiation exposure: who’s minding our children? Citation Text: Schroeder AR, Duncan JR. Overuse of Medical Imaging and Its Radiation Exposure: Who's Minding Our Children? JAMA Pediatr. 2016;170(11):1037-1038. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.2…

Quality improvement: Universal Protocol use in office-based gastrointestinal procedure units. | PSNet

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November 16, 2022 - Commentary Quality improvement: Universal Protocol use in office-based gastrointestinal procedure units. Citation Text: Hardee LK. Quality improvement: universal protocol use in office-based gastrointestinal procedure units. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2012;35(6):380-2. doi:10.1097/SGA.0b013e3…

University of Michigan: quality and safety in an academic medical center. | PSNet

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November 13, 2024 - Commentary University of Michigan: quality and safety in an academic medical center. Citation Text: Strong DL, Kin JM, Kratochwill EW, et al. University of Michigan: quality and safety in an academic medical center. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(11):671-7. Copy Citation Forma…

Munson Medical Center: embedding a culture of safety and QI into the organization. | PSNet

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March 20, 2024 - Commentary Munson Medical Center: embedding a culture of safety and QI into the organization. Citation Text: Haslinger T. Munson Medical Center: embedding a culture of safety and QI into the organization. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2008;34(11):665-70. Copy Citation Format: …

Partial codes—when "less" may not be "more." | PSNet

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August 28, 2024 - Commentary Partial codes—when "less" may not be "more." Citation Text: Rousseau P. Partial Codes-When "Less" May Not Be "More". JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(8):1057-8. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.2522. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML En…

Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors. | PSNet

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February 04, 2015 - Commentary Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors. Citation Text: Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors. Lai B, Horn J, Wilkinson J, et al. Fam Pract Manag. 2023;30(2):13-17. Copy Cit…

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