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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/factsandfigures/2009/TOC_2009.jsp
January 01, 2009 - HCUP Facts and Figures: Statistics on Hospital-Based Care in the United States, 2009
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-evidence-context-sensitive-effectiveness-and-safety-patient-safety-practices
July 27, 2018 - Book/Report
Assessing the Evidence for Context-Sensitive Effectiveness and Safety of Patient Safety Practices: Developing Criteria.
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Assessing the Evidence for Context-Sensitive Effectiveness and Safety of Patient Safety Practices: Developing Criteria. Shekelle PG, Pron…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/industrial-and-systems-engineering-and-health-care-critical-areas-research-final-report
November 17, 2010 - Book/Report
Industrial and Systems Engineering and Health Care: Critical Areas of Research: Final Report.
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Industrial and Systems Engineering and Health Care: Critical Areas of Research: Final Report. Valdez RS, Ramly E, Brennan PF. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Rese…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/information-healthcare-professionals-risk-transmission-blood-borne-pathogens-shared-use
April 08, 2020 - Press Release/Announcement
Information for healthcare professionals: risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens from shared use of insulin pens.
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Information for healthcare professionals: risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens from shared use of insulin pens. FDA …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reevaluating-recovery-perceived-violations-and-preemptive-interventions-emergency-psychiatry
September 17, 2008 - Study
Reevaluating recovery: perceived violations and preemptive interventions on emergency psychiatry rounds.
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Cohen T, Blatter B, Almeida C, et al. Reevaluating recovery: perceived violations and preemptive interventions on emergency psychiatry rounds. J Am Med Inform A…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-potential-impact-reminder-system-reduction-diagnostic-errors-quasi-experimental
April 19, 2011 - Study
Assessment of the potential impact of a reminder system on the reduction of diagnostic errors: a quasi-experimental study.
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Ramnarayan P, Roberts GC, Coren M, et al. Assessment of the potential impact of a reminder system on the reduction of diagnostic errors: a qua…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/warmhandoff.html
June 01, 2023 - Warm Handoff: Intervention
Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
A warm handoff is a transfer of care between two members of the health care team, where the handoff occurs in front of the patient and family. This transparent handoff of care allows patients and families to hear what is said and engages…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/next-act-patient-safety
September 03, 2011 - Commentary
A next act for patient safety.
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Viola AF, Kallem C, Bronnert J. A next act for patient safety. J AHIMA. 2009;80(4):30-5; quiz 37-8.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/registries-pros-cons.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Registries
Advantages and Disadvantages of Registries
Electronic health records (EHRs) frequently do not have the functions needed for
population management. Creating and using registries can help ensure that evidence-
based care is delivered to all patients and can be an adjunct…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/manage.html
November 01, 2018 - How Will You Manage a Health Care Quality Reporting Project?
Managing a quality reporting project requires forethought, patience, and creativity. While detailed advice on how to manage this kind of effort is beyond the scope of TalkingQuality, this page offers some basic guidance to help you keep your project…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effectiveness-computerized-system-intravenous-heparin-administration-using-information
February 27, 2009 - Study
Effectiveness of a computerized system for intravenous heparin administration: using information technology to improve patient care and patient safety.
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Oyen LJ, Nishimura RA, Ou NN, et al. Effectiveness of a computerized system for intravenous heparin administration…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/near-miss-event-analysis-enhances-barcode-medication-administration-process
February 13, 2013 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Near-miss event analysis enhances the barcode medication administration process.
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Near-miss event analysis enhances the barcode medication administration process. Magee MC; Miller K; Patzek D; Madera C; Michalek C; Shetterly M.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/organization-and-representation-patient-safety-data-current-status-and-issues-around
January 21, 2011 - Commentary
Organization and representation of patient safety data: current status and issues around generalizability and scalability.
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Boxwala AA, Dierks M, Keenan M, et al. Organization and representation of patient safety data: current status and issues around generalizab…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interdisciplinary-communication-uncharted-source-medical-error
September 24, 2016 - Review
Interdisciplinary communication: an uncharted source of medical error?
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Alvarez G, Coiera E. Interdisciplinary communication: an uncharted source of medical error? J Crit Care. 2006;21(3):236-42; discussion 242.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb5.html
February 01, 2023 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B8: Unsafe Behavior Worksheet
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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-audible-alarms-review
August 11, 2021 - Review
Medical audible alarms: a review.
Citation Text:
Edworthy J. Medical audible alarms: a review. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2013;20(3):584-9. doi:10.1136/amiajnl-2012-001061.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/five-medication-safety-tips-older-adults
April 23, 2012 - Fact Sheet/FAQs
Five Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults.
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Five Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults. FDA Consumer Health Information. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; February 15, 2024.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/examining-relationship-between-health-it-and-ambulatory-care-workflow-redesign
December 24, 2008 - Book/Report
Examining the Relationship Between Health IT and Ambulatory Care Workflow Redesign.
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Examining the Relationship Between Health IT and Ambulatory Care Workflow Redesign. Zheng K, Ciemins EL, Lanham HJ, et al. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Qual…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_12_WkWthAdv_HO_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 12)
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement :: 1
Working With Patient and Family Advisors
The benefits of working with
patient and family advisors
Bringing the perspectives of patients and families directly
into the planning, delivery, and evalu…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/factsandfigures/2007/TOC_2007.jsp
January 01, 2007 - HCUP Facts and Figures: Statistics on Hospital-Based Care in the United States, 2007
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