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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40973/psn-pdf
November 30, 2011 - A clinical nurse specialist intervention to facilitate safe
transfer from ICU.
November 30, 2011
St-Louis L, Brault D. A clinical nurse specialist intervention to facilitate safe transfer from ICU. Clin Nurse
Spec. 2011;25(6):321-6. doi:10.1097/NUR.0b013e318233eaab.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-nurse-spec…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41159/psn-pdf
September 29, 2017 - A nurse-led approach to developing and implementing a
collaborative count policy.
September 29, 2017
Norton EK, Micheli AJ, Gedney J, et al. A nurse-led approach to developing and implementing a
collaborative count policy. AORN J. 2012;95(2):222-7. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2011.11.009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nurse…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41177/psn-pdf
February 29, 2012 - A study of innovative patient safety education.
February 29, 2012
Smith SD, Henn P, Gaffney R, et al. A study of innovative patient safety education. Clin Teach.
2012;9(1):37-40. doi:10.1111/j.1743-498X.2011.00484.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/study-innovative-patient-safety-education
This educational interventi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865819/psn-pdf
May 08, 2024 - Focus on HARM (Harmonizing Accountability in
Reporting and Monitoring).
May 8, 2024
National Quality Forum.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/focus-harm-harmonizing-accountability-reporting-and-monitoring
Strong incident reporting systems are a foundational component for understanding preventable health care
error. Th…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42330/psn-pdf
June 12, 2013 - Creating a culture of safety in the emergency department:
the value of teamwork training.
June 12, 2013
Jones F, Podila P, Powers C. Creating a culture of safety in the emergency department: the value of
teamwork training. J Nurs Adm. 2013;43(4):194-200. doi:10.1097/NNA.0b013e31828958cd.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/iss…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44109/psn-pdf
November 06, 2015 - Safer Clinical Systems.
November 6, 2015
London, UK: Health Foundation.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safer-clinical-systems
This Web site highlights the work of a United Kingdom initiative launched in 2008 to apply safety
improvement tactics from high-risk industries to care services. The program engages teams to …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/48154/psn-pdf
July 31, 2019 - Learn Not Blame.
July 31, 2019
Doctors' Association UK.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learn-not-blame
This website provides information about a National Health Service (NHS) campaign to shift response to
errors from blame to an approach that embraces fairness, openness, learning, and patient and health care
profes…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42158/psn-pdf
April 03, 2013 - Long-term effects of a perioperative safety checklist from
the viewpoint of personnel.
April 3, 2013
Böhmer AB, Kindermann P, Schwanke U, et al. Long-term effects of a perioperative safety checklist from
the viewpoint of personnel. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2013;57(2):150-7. doi:10.1111/aas.12020.
https://psnet.ahr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40835/psn-pdf
October 12, 2011 - Work system design for patient safety: the SEIPS model.
October 12, 2011
Carayon P, Schoofs Hundt A, Karsh B-T, et al. Work system design for patient safety: the SEIPS model.
Qual Saf Health Care. 2006;15(suppl 1):i50-i58. doi:10.1136/qshc.2005.015842.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/work-system-design-patient-safety-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35984/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - The clinical transformation of Ascension Health:
eliminating all preventable injuries and deaths.
January 2, 2017
Pryor DB, Tolchin SF, Hendrich A, et al. The clinical transformation of Ascension Health: eliminating all
preventable injuries and deaths. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(6):299-308.
https://psnet.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43382/psn-pdf
September 17, 2014 - Using improvement science methods to increase
accuracy of surgical consents.
September 17, 2014
Mercurio P, Ellis AS, Schoettker PJ, et al. Using improvement science methods to increase accuracy of
surgical consents. AORN J. 2014;100(1):42-53. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2013.07.023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-impr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/846766/psn-pdf
March 29, 2023 - The prisoner.
March 29, 2023
Kent S. NJ.com. March 12, 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prisoner
Heuristics, uncertainty, and bias are contributors to diagnostic error, overuse, and treatment delay. This
story describes the care experience of an adolescent patient whose rare immune system condition was
initiall…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72863/psn-pdf
March 17, 2021 - 7 ways to prevent medical errors.
March 17, 2021
Caceres V. US News World Report. March 1, 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/7-ways-prevent-medical-errors
Patients and families have an important role in reducing potential for error and harm. This article highlights
a set of tactics for patients to enhan…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37014/psn-pdf
September 15, 2011 - Medication safety messages for patients via the web
portal: the MedCheck intervention.
September 15, 2011
Weingart SN, Hamrick HE, Tutkus S, et al. Medication safety messages for patients via the web portal: the
MedCheck intervention. Int J Med Inform . 2008;77(3):161-168.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42869/psn-pdf
January 28, 2017 - Exploring Alternatives To Malpractice Litigation.
January 28, 2017
Improved safety, eliminating errors top policy agenda. Health Aff (Millwood). 2014;33(1):6-66.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-alternatives-malpractice-litigation
Articles in this special issue cover findings from a federally-funded initiativ…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49406/psn-pdf
June 01, 2003 - The Dangerous Detour
June 1, 2003
Gibson J, HTaylor D. The Dangerous Detour. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dangerous-detour
The Case
Following an overdose of alcohol and Ativan, a 26-year-old woman was admitted to the Medicine service
for observation after being placed on a 72-hour hold by…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49532/psn-pdf
March 15, 2007 - Back to Basics
March 1, 2007
Hellman R. Back to Basics. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/back-basics
The Case
A 48-year-old woman with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency department with
right upper quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis, prompting admission for pres…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72837/psn-pdf
September 01, 2022 - Project Nurture Engages Pregnant People with Substance
Use Disorder, Improves Maternal and Infant Outcomes.
Originally published on March 11, 2021
Last updated on March 16, 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/project-nurture-engages-pregnant-people-substance-use-disorder-
improves-maternal-and
Summary
Project…
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March 15, 2025 - Reporting Patient Safety Events
March 15, 2025
Reporting Patient Safety Events. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/reporting-patient-safety-events
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editorial Team to ensure that
they reflect current research and practice in th…
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July 22, 2020 - Study
Impact of simulation-based closed-loop communication training on medical errors in a pediatric emergency department.
Citation Text:
Diaz MCG, Dawson K. Impact of Simulation-Based Closed-Loop Communication Training on Medical Errors in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Am J Med Qual…