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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41409/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - Do first opinions affect second opinions?
November 26, 2014
Vashitz G, Pliskin JS, Parmet Y, et al. Do First Opinions Affect Second Opinions? J Gen Intern Med.
2012;27(10). doi:10.1007/s11606-012-2056-y.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-first-opinions-affect-second-opinions
This study found some evidence that the r…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46397/psn-pdf
August 30, 2017 - Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition.
August 30, 2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-dialysis-safer-patients-coalition
Dialysis is a common procedure that carries risks if not performed correctly. This initiative represents a
collective effort that aims to d…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38931/psn-pdf
April 18, 2011 - Patient safety in intensive care medicine: the Declaration
of Vienna.
April 18, 2011
Moreno RP, Rhodes A, Donchin Y. Patient safety in intensive care medicine: the Declaration of Vienna.
Intensive Care Med. 2009;35(10). doi:10.1007/s00134-009-1621-2.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-intensive-care-medic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37099/psn-pdf
October 04, 2011 - Errors in the MRI evaluation of musculoskeletal tumors
and tumorlike lesions.
October 4, 2011
Heck RK, O'Malley AM, Kellum EL, et al. Errors in the MRI evaluation of musculoskeletal tumors and
tumorlike lesions. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2007;459:28-33.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-mri-evaluation-musculoskelet…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38253/psn-pdf
December 17, 2008 - Medical emergency team implementation: experiences of
a mentor hospital.
December 17, 2008
Jamieson E, Ferrell C, Rutledge DN. Medical emergency team implementation: experiences of a mentor
hospital. Medsurg Nurs. 2008;17(5):312-6, 323.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-emergency-team-implementation-experiences…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36119/psn-pdf
January 05, 2017 - A leadership framework for culture change in health care.
January 5, 2017
Rose JS, Thomas CS, Tersigni AR, et al. A leadership framework for culture change in health care. Jt
Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(8):433-42.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leadership-framework-culture-change-health-care
The authors describ…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34595/psn-pdf
January 04, 2017 - Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital: communication is key.
January 4, 2017
Lindblad B, Chilcott J, Rolls L. Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital: communication is key. Joint Commission
journal on quality and safety. 2004;30(10):551-8.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mary-lanning-memorial-hospital-communication-key
This rural ho…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41275/psn-pdf
April 04, 2012 - Medication reconciliation campaign in a clinic for
homeless patients.
April 4, 2012
Moczygemba LR, Gatewood SBS, Kennedy AK, et al. Medication reconciliation campaign in a clinic for
homeless patients. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012;69(7):558, 560-2. doi:10.2146/ajhp110334.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-re…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42107/psn-pdf
January 01, 2015 - Creating a culture of safety by using checklists.
March 13, 2013
Huang LC, Kim R, Berry WR. Creating a culture of safety by using checklists. AORN J. 2013;97(3):365-8.
doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2012.12.019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/creating-culture-safety-using-checklists
This commentary reveals how implementing peri…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42385/psn-pdf
June 26, 2013 - Identifying and addressing preventable process errors in
trauma care.
June 26, 2013
Pucher PH, Aggarwal R, Twaij A, et al. Identifying and addressing preventable process errors in trauma
care. World J Surg. 2013;37(4):752-8. doi:10.1007/s00268-013-1917-9.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-and-addressing-pre…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41673/psn-pdf
September 12, 2012 - A root cause analysis project in a medication safety
course.
September 12, 2012
Schafer JJ. A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. Am J Pharm Educ.
2012;76(6):116. doi:10.5688/ajpe766116.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-project-medication-safety-course
This commentary descri…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36452/psn-pdf
December 22, 2010 - Transfer of accountability: transforming shift handover to
enhance patient safety.
December 22, 2010
Alvarado K, Lee R, Christoffersen E, et al. Transfer of accountability: transforming shift handover to
enhance patient safety. Healthc Q. 2006;9 Spec No:75-79.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/transfer-accountability-t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37173/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - Eliminating adverse drug events at Ascension Health.
January 2, 2017
Butler K, Mollo P, Gale JL, et al. Eliminating adverse drug events at Ascension Health. Jt Comm J Qual
Patient Saf. 2007;33(9):527-36.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eliminating-adverse-drug-events-ascension-health
The authors describe an initiativ…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867769/psn-pdf
March 12, 2025 - Lessons from Event Reports.
March 12, 2025
Lessons from Event Reports. Patient Safety Authority.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/lessons-event-reports
Small successes can inform and motivate actions leading to sustainable, evidence-based change. This
searchable collection of projects initiated in response to event re…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35557/psn-pdf
June 08, 2010 - Building and sustaining a systemwide culture of safety.
June 8, 2010
Yates GR, Bernd DL, Sayles SM, et al. Building and sustaining a systemwide culture of safety. Jt Comm J
Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(12):684-689.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/building-and-sustaining-systemwide-culture-safety
The authors describe the…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-home-dialysis
April 28, 2021 - to the patient’s unique needs; and should continue until the patient can demonstrate competency. 9 Initiatives
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43055/psn-pdf
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery.
May 1, 2017
Health Research & Educational Trust. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; May
2017. AHRQ Publication No. 16(17)-0019-1-EF.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrqs-safety-program-ambulatory-surgery
This report provides information about a na…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42493/psn-pdf
August 14, 2013 - Partnering to prevent falls: using a multimodal
multidisciplinary team.
August 14, 2013
Volz TM, Swaim J. Partnering to prevent falls: using a multimodal multidisciplinary team. J Nurs Adm.
2013;43(6):336-41. doi:10.1097/NNA.0b013e3182942c5a.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/partnering-prevent-falls-using-multimodal-m…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36908/psn-pdf
January 05, 2017 - Benefits of a rapid response system at a community
hospital.
January 5, 2017
Gessner P. Benefits of a Rapid Response System at a Community Hospital. The Joint Commission Journal
on Quality and Patient Safety. 2016;33(6). doi:10.1016/s1553-7250(07)33040-7.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/benefits-rapid-response-system…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50787/psn-pdf
January 08, 2020 - Q3 Health Innovation Partners.
January 8, 2020
New Jersey Hospital Association, the Ohio Hospital Association and The Hospital and Healthsystem
Association of Pennsylvania.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/q3-health-innovation-partners
Local efforts that draw from the experience of its leaders serve an important role …