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  1. Infection Control and Prevention (pdf file)

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    October 14, 2008 - Infection Control and Prevention Infection Control and Prevention A. Providing a sanitary environment • All treatment-related areas, equipment and surfaces are kept free of blood, mold, and accumulation of dirt, dust and other potentially infectious materials. o Treatment-related areas include any area…

  2. Improving patient safety by taking systems seriously. | PSNet

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    April 17, 2013 - Commentary Improving patient safety by taking systems seriously. Citation Text: Shortell SM, Singer SJ. Improving patient safety by taking systems seriously. JAMA. 2008;299(4):445-447. doi:10.1001/jama.299.4.445. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndN…

  3. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0012_03-21-2008.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care Topic Number(s): 0064 Document Completion Date: 11-18-09 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Subclinical hypothyroidism will go forward for refinement as a comparative effectiveness or effectiveness review. Although the topic was initially thought to be cove…

  4. Back to basics: the Universal Protocol. | PSNet

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    March 17, 2021 - Commentary Back to basics: the Universal Protocol. Citation Text: Spruce L. Back to Basics: The Universal Protocol: 1.4 www.aornjournal.org/content/cme. AORN J. 2018;107(1):116-125. doi:10.1002/aorn.12002. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XM…

  5. Skin-deep diagnosis: affective bias and zebra retreat complicating the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis. | PSNet

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    July 29, 2020 - Commentary Skin-deep diagnosis: affective bias and zebra retreat complicating the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis. Citation Text: Miller CS. Skin-deep diagnosis: affective bias and zebra retreat complicating the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis. Am J Med Sci. 2013;345(1):53-6. doi:10.1…

  6. Physician Quality Officer: a new model for engaging physicians in quality improvement. | PSNet

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    May 03, 2017 - Commentary Physician Quality Officer: a new model for engaging physicians in quality improvement. Citation Text: Walsh KE, Ettinger WH, Klugman R. Physician quality officer: a new model for engaging physicians in quality improvement. Am J Med Qual. 2009;24(4):295-301. doi:10.1177/10628…

  7. Impact of a successful speaking up program on health-care worker hand hygiene behavior. | PSNet

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    February 11, 2015 - Commentary Impact of a successful speaking up program on health-care worker hand hygiene behavior. Citation Text: Impact of a successful speaking up program on health-care worker hand hygiene behavior. Linam MW; Honeycutt MD; Gilliam CH; Wisdom CM; Deshpande JK. Copy Citation …

  8. A simple checklist for preventing major complications associated with cesarean delivery. | PSNet

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    January 10, 2024 - Commentary A simple checklist for preventing major complications associated with cesarean delivery. Citation Text: Duff P. A simple checklist for preventing major complications associated with cesarean delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 2010;116(6):1393-1396. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181fae763. …

  9. Implementing a pediatric surgical safety checklist in the OR and beyond. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2016 - Commentary Implementing a pediatric surgical safety checklist in the OR and beyond. Citation Text: Norton EK, Rangel SJ. Implementing a Pediatric Surgical Safety Checklist in the OR and Beyond. AORN J. 2010;92(1). doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2009.11.069. Copy Citation Format: DOI …

  10. Reducing surgical errors: implementing a three-hinge approach to success. | PSNet

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    December 08, 2021 - Commentary Reducing surgical errors: implementing a three-hinge approach to success. Citation Text: Landers R. Reducing surgical errors: implementing a three-hinge approach to success. AORN J. 2015;101(6):657-65. doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2015.04.013. Copy Citation Format: DOI Goo…

  11. Latest Results From the "FIRST" Trial. | PSNet

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    October 29, 2017 - Special or Theme Issue Latest Results From the "FIRST" Trial. Citation Text: Latest Results From the "FIRST" Trial. J Am Coll Surg. 2017;224:103-159. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter …

  12. Senior staff safety rounds: a commitment to ensure safety is the top priority. | PSNet

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    May 30, 2018 - Commentary Senior staff safety rounds: a commitment to ensure safety is the top priority. Citation Text: Senior staff safety rounds: a commitment to ensure safety is the top priority. O'Connell RT, Ivy ME. NEJM Catalyst. May 1, 2018. Copy Citation Save Save to you…

  13. Fatal mistakes: why do ten-fold medication errors in children keep happening? | PSNet

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    April 21, 2021 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Fatal mistakes: why do ten-fold medication errors in children keep happening? Citation Text: Fatal mistakes: why do ten-fold medication errors in children keep happening? Parry C. The Pharmaceutical Journal.  April 22 2021. Copy Citation …

  14. Implementing a safe and reliable process for medication administration. | PSNet

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    June 22, 2022 - Commentary Implementing a safe and reliable process for medication administration. Citation Text: Richardson B, Bromirski B, Hayden A. Implementing a safe and reliable process for medication administration. Clin Nurse Spec. 2012;26(3):169-76. doi:10.1097/NUR.0b013e3182503fbe. Copy Ci…

  15. Design for reliability: barcoded medication administration. | PSNet

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    July 21, 2021 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Design for reliability: barcoded medication administration. Citation Text: Design for reliability: barcoded medication administration. Hayden AC; Lanoue ET; Still CJ. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

  16. Doctor’s orders killed cancer patient: Dana-Farber admits drug overdose caused death of Globe columnist, damage to second woman. | PSNet

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    March 10, 2021 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Classic Doctor’s orders killed cancer patient: Dana-Farber admits drug overdose caused death of Globe columnist, damage to second woman. Citation Text: Doctor’s orders killed cancer patient: Dana-Farber admits drug overdose caused deat…

  17. Implementation of a rapid response team: a success story. | PSNet

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    August 21, 2024 - Commentary Implementation of a rapid response team: a success story. Citation Text: Scott SS, Elliott S. Implementation of a rapid response team: a success story. Crit Care Nurse. 2009;29(3):66-75; quiz 76. doi:10.4037/ccn2009802. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar …

  18. Medical emergency team implementation: experiences of a mentor hospital. | PSNet

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    November 21, 2016 - Commentary Medical emergency team implementation: experiences of a mentor hospital. Citation Text: Jamieson E, Ferrell C, Rutledge DN. Medical emergency team implementation: experiences of a mentor hospital. Medsurg Nurs. 2008;17(5):312-6, 323. Copy Citation Format: Googl…

  19. Industrial and Systems Engineering and Health Care: Critical Areas of Research: Final Report. | PSNet

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    November 17, 2010 - Book/Report Industrial and Systems Engineering and Health Care: Critical Areas of Research: Final Report. Citation Text: 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…

  20. Physician communication when prescribing new medications. | PSNet

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    December 16, 2009 - Study Physician communication when prescribing new medications. Citation Text: Tarn DM, Heritage J, Paterniti DA, et al. Physician communication when prescribing new medications. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(17):1855-1862. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX E…
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