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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/846125/psn-pdf
March 15, 2023 - The I-READI Quality and Safety Framework: Strong
Communications Channels and Effective Practices to
Rapidly Update and Implement Clinical Protocols During a
Time of Crisis
March 15, 2023
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/i-readi-quality-and-safety-framework-strong-communications-channels-
and-effective
Summary
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49694/psn-pdf
October 01, 2013 - Are You Mrs. A? An Issue of Identification Over
Telephone
October 1, 2013
Adelman JS. Are You Mrs. A? An Issue of Identification Over Telephone. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/are-you-mrs-issue-identification-over-telephone
The Case
Mr. A was a 78-year-old man admitted with non-ST elevation…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33884/psn-pdf
July 01, 2019 - Emerging Safety Issues in Artificial Intelligence
July 1, 2019
Challen R. Emerging Safety Issues in Artificial Intelligence. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/emerging-safety-issues-artificial-intelligence
Perspective
Background
Since the beginning of digital health records, there has bee…
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September 01, 2006 - In Conversation with...James P. Bagian, MD
September 1, 2006
In Conversation with..James P. Bagian, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withjames-p-bagian-md
Dr. Robert Wachter, Editor, AHRQ WebM&M: Where did your interest in safety come from?
Dr. James Bagian: I don't know …
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February 03, 2010 - Double Dosing, by the Rules
Citation Text:
Cohen H. Double Dosing, by the Rules. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2009.
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October 03, 2012 - Quick Tips for Buying Medicines Over the Internet.
October 3, 2012
Food and Drug Administration.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/buying-medicines-over-internet
This Web site provides information related to the dangers of purchasing medical products online, including
a link for consumers to report suspected illegal si…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37541/psn-pdf
February 13, 2008 - Keeping track of aging patients’ medications.
February 13, 2008
Cooney E. Telegram & Gazette. January 27, 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/keeping-track-aging-patients-medications
This article discusses an AHRQ-funded program to study information technology tools and their ability to
minimize medication errors i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35260/psn-pdf
January 25, 2010 - The enterprise take on patient safety.
January 25, 2010
Rogoski RR. The enterprise take on patient safety. Health management technology. 2005;26(8):12, 14, 16-
7.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enterprise-take-patient-safety
This article reports on two efforts to reduce medical errors through information technology …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35453/psn-pdf
November 02, 2005 - This man wants to heal health care.
November 2, 2005
Mullaney TJ. Bloomberg Businessweek. October 30, 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/man-wants-heal-health-care
This article reports on Dr. David Brailer's efforts in promoting the National Health Information Network, as
well as potential benefits and criticisms …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37765/psn-pdf
May 24, 2015 - The Rebecca O'Malley Report.
May 24, 2015
Cork, Ireland: Health Information and Quality Authority; March 21, 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rebecca-omalley-report
This report analyzes the findings of a diagnostic error investigation and provides numerous
recommendations to improve standards for treating sympto…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38004/psn-pdf
November 01, 2024 - Canadian Patient Safety Week.
April 5, 2024
Healthcare Excellence Canada.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/canadian-patient-safety-week
This site provides promotional materials and registration information for an awareness campaign on patient
safety that takes place in the autumn. The annual observance will take place…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38958/psn-pdf
September 16, 2009 - How to Make an Emergency Department Visit a Safe One.
September 16, 2009
Clancy CM.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-make-emergency-department-visit-safe-one
This column offers advice for consumers on what personal health and medical information to prepare
before going to the emergency department.
https://psnet.a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34127/psn-pdf
March 28, 2005 - Josie King Act of 2004.
March 28, 2005
Kennedy P. 108 Congress (2003-2004): H.R.4880.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/josie-king-act-2004
Also known as the Quality, Efficiency, Standards and Technology for Health Care Transformation Act of
2004, this legislation seeks to guide the development of a national informatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36985/psn-pdf
July 18, 2024 - MR Safety Week.
July 18, 2024
International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mr-safety-week
MRI Safety Week is held annually in July. This observance supports the sharing of information and
resources to support magnetic resonance imaging safety.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34976/psn-pdf
June 22, 2009 - The neurologist and patient safety.
June 22, 2009
Glick TH. The neurologist and patient safety. Neurologist. 2005;11(3):140-149.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/neurologist-and-patient-safety
The author reviews data on errors in neurology and identifies key areas for minimizing medical error in this
specialty: accura…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38882/psn-pdf
November 14, 2011 - Dead by Mistake.
November 14, 2011
Crowley CF, Nalder E. New York, NY: Hearst Digital News; August 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dead-mistake
This Web site provides access to numerous materials relating stories of medical harm and reporting data
as well as contextual information from a news media investigatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35449/psn-pdf
November 02, 2005 - Tomorrow's operating room to harness Net, RFID.
November 2, 2005
Olsen S. CNET. October 19, 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/tomorrows-operating-room-harness-net-rfid
This article describes the "OR of the Future" initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital. The project uses
advanced technology to provide patien…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36252/psn-pdf
September 13, 2006 - Patient Safety: Research into Practice.
September 13, 2006
Walshe K, Boaden R. New York NY: Open University Press; 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-research-practice
This book explores methods of primary research in patient safety and how research findings can best
inform policy and frontline acti…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37321/psn-pdf
February 03, 2011 - MRSA Infections.
February 3, 2011
Zeller JL, Burke AE, Glass RM. JAMA patient page. MRSA infections. JAMA. 2007;298(15):1826.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mrsa-infections
This fact sheet defines the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterium, identifies
causes of infection and risk factors, and p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867428/psn-pdf
December 18, 2024 - In Conversation with Patricia Dykes about The Ongoing
Journey to Prevent Patient Falls
December 18, 2024
Dykes PC, Sousane Z, Mossburg SE. In Conversation with Patricia Dykes about The Ongoing Journey to
Prevent Patient Falls. PSNet [internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-patricia-dykes-a…