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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45390/psn-pdf
August 31, 2016 - Standardization of compounded oral liquids for pediatric
patients in Michigan.
August 31, 2016
Engels MJ, Ciarkowski SL, Rood J, et al. Standardization of compounded oral liquids for pediatric patients
in Michigan. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2016;73(13):981-990. doi:10.2146/150471.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/standa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40064/psn-pdf
July 08, 2013 - Hand Hygiene Project: Best Practices from Hospitals
Participating in the Joint Commission Center for
Transforming Healthcare Project.
July 8, 2013
Health Research and Educational Trust. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association; 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-project-best-practices-hospitals-part…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36207/psn-pdf
October 13, 2010 - Using failure mode and effects analysis to plan
implementation of smart i.v. pump technology.
October 13, 2010
Wetterneck TB, Skibinski K, Roberts TL, et al. Using failure mode and effects analysis to plan
implementation of smart i.v. pump technology. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006;63(16):1528-38.
https://psnet.ahrq…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43335/psn-pdf
July 09, 2014 - Wake Up Safe and root cause analysis: quality
improvement in pediatric anesthesia.
July 9, 2014
Tjia I, Rampersad S, Varughese AM, et al. Wake Up Safe and root cause analysis: quality improvement in
pediatric anesthesia. Anesth Analg. 2014;119(1):122-136. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000000266.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/is…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34602/psn-pdf
February 17, 2009 - Disclosure of unanticipated events: the next step in better
communication with patients (part 1 of 3).
February 17, 2009
Chicago, IL; American Society of Healthcare Risk Management: 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disclosure-unanticipated-events-next-step-better-communication-patients-part-
1-3
The change in t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46341/psn-pdf
August 16, 2017 - In treating sepsis, questions about timing and mandates.
August 16, 2017
Abbasi J. In Treating Sepsis, Questions About Timing and Mandates. JAMA. 2017;318(6):506-508.
doi:10.1001/jama.2017.7997.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/treating-sepsis-questions-about-timing-and-mandates
Delayed treatment of sepsis can result …
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/interactive-pathway-flowchart.html
January 01, 2023 - Back to MUI Resources
Interactive Urinary Incontinence Care Pathway Flowchart
Resource
This document is available on the AHRQ website (PDF, 173 KB)
Summary
This UI care pathway flowchart was created using draw.io by the EMPOWER study team to aid practices participating in the…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43657/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - Strategies for Ensuring the Safe Use of Insulin Pens in the
Hospital.
November 26, 2014
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-ensuring-safe-use-insulin-pens-hospital
Insulin is classified as a high-alert medication due to the potential to cause serious patient harm w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43529/psn-pdf
October 01, 2014 - National pediatric anesthesia safety quality improvement
program in the United States.
October 1, 2014
Kurth D, Tyler D, Heitmiller ES, et al. National pediatric anesthesia safety quality improvement program in
the United States. Anesth Analg. 2014;119(1):112-21. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000000040.
https://psnet.ahr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47132/psn-pdf
June 28, 2018 - National Steering Committee for Patient Safety.
June 28, 2018
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-steering-committee-patient-safety
Preventable patient harm is a global public health concern. This announcement highlights a ne…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43270/psn-pdf
June 18, 2014 - Group urges going metric to head off dosing mistakes.
June 18, 2014
Budnitz DS, Lovegrove MC, Rose KO. Adherence to Label and Device Recommendations for Over-the-
Counter Pediatric Liquid Medications. PEDIATRICS. 2014;133(2). doi:10.1542/peds.2013-2362.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/group-urges-going-metric-head-dos…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45477/psn-pdf
October 05, 2016 - Promoting safety through well-being: an experience in
healthcare.
October 5, 2016
Bruno A, Bracco F. Promoting Safety through Well-Being: An Experience in Healthcare. Front Psychol.
2016;7:1208. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01208.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/promoting-safety-through-well-being-experience-healthcare
Th…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46367/psn-pdf
August 30, 2017 - Why are so many women being misdiagnosed?
August 30, 2017
Mickle K. Glamour. August 11, 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-are-so-many-women-being-misdiagnosed
Implicit bias and differences in communication style can affect patient care. This magazine article reports
on factors that contribute to misdiagnosis …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45285/psn-pdf
September 14, 2016 - Improving pathologists' communication skills.
September 14, 2016
Dintzis SM. Improving Pathologists' Communication Skills. AMA J Ethics. 2016;18(8):802-8.
doi:10.1001/journalofethics.2016.18.8.medu1-1608.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-pathologists-communication-skills
Despite increasing recognition that e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46167/psn-pdf
June 07, 2017 - Identifying patients with sepsis on the hospital wards.
June 7, 2017
Bhattacharjee P, Edelson DP, Churpek MM. Identifying Patients With Sepsis on the Hospital Wards. Chest.
2016;151(4). doi:10.1016/j.chest.2016.06.020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-patients-sepsis-hospital-wards
Undiagnosed sepsis can l…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43493/psn-pdf
February 18, 2015 - Hospital tones down alarms to reduce fatigue, enhance
safety.
February 18, 2015
Olson J.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-tones-down-alarms-reduce-fatigue-enhance-safety
Alarm fatigue has been recognized as a contributor to serious errors in hospitals. Reporting on how
nuisance alarms increase risks, this ne…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42109/psn-pdf
March 13, 2013 - Nursing crew resource management: a follow-up report
from the Veterans Health Administration.
March 13, 2013
Sculli GL, Fore AM, West P, et al. Nursing crew resource management: a follow-up report from the
Veterans Health Administration. J Nurs Adm. 2013;43(3):122-6. doi:10.1097/NNA.0b013e318283dafa.
https://psnet…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50919/psn-pdf
October 03, 2013 - SEIPS 2.0: a human factors framework for studying and
improving the work of healthcare professionals and
patients.
October 3, 2013
Holden RJ, Carayon P, Gurses AP, et al. SEIPS 2.0: a human factors framework for studying and
improving the work of healthcare professionals and patients. Ergonomics. 2013;56(11):1669-…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit1-3.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 1.3. Characteristics of LHC (All Hospitals)
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Central…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45466/psn-pdf
September 07, 2016 - Building a highway to quality health care.
September 7, 2016
Watson S, Pronovost P. Building a Highway to Quality Health Care. J Patient Saf. 2016;12(3):165-6.
doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000074.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/building-highway-quality-health-care
Substantial progress has been made in improving health …