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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36915/psn-pdf
May 30, 2007 - Fatal error sparks debate over punitive measures.
May 30, 2007
Fernandez J. Drug Topics. May 7, 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fatal-error-sparks-debate-over-punitive-measures
This article discusses a chemotherapy overdose that led to a child's death and the punitive measures taken
against the pharmacist invo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38857/psn-pdf
July 31, 2012 - Name and shame.
July 31, 2012
Cassidy J. Name and shame. BMJ. 2009;339:b2693. doi:10.1136/bmj.b2693.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/name-and-shame
This article examines the impact of whistleblowing on the caregivers involved, using the Bristol incident and
other high-profile examples from the United Kingdom.
https:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41113/psn-pdf
February 01, 2012 - Elderly Falls.
February 1, 2012
J Safety Res. 2011;42(6):415-542.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/elderly-falls
This special issue explores fall prevention, including strategies, literature reviews, and progress reports
from organizations involved in fall prevention efforts.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/elder…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39434/psn-pdf
April 07, 2010 - Questions to ask about radiation safety.
April 7, 2010
The American Society for Radiation Oncology
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/questions-ask-about-radiation-safety
This Web site offers information to help patients understand both safety issues and risks involved in
radiation therapy.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33951/psn-pdf
November 21, 2016 - National Agenda for Action: Patients and Families in
Patient Safety.
November 21, 2016
Boston, MA: National Patient Safety Foundation; 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-agenda-action-patients-and-families-patient-safety
This report outlines actions that should be taken by all health care organizations t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-matthew-weinger-md
August 01, 2018 - Studies involving patients have demonstrated that procedural skills training using simulation is associated … Simulations involving standardized patients are a means to assess selected competencies in patient care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36422/psn-pdf
December 22, 2010 - Side errors in neurosurgery.
December 22, 2010
Mitchell P, Nicholson CL, Jenkins A. Side errors in neurosurgery. Acta Neurochir (Wien).
2006;148(12):1289-92; discussion 1292.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/side-errors-neurosurgery
The authors interviewed surgeons involved in wrong-site incidents and found that the e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39869/psn-pdf
September 22, 2010 - Teaching quality improvement.
September 22, 2010
Murray ME, Douglas S, Girdley D, et al. Teaching quality improvement. J Nurs Educ. 2010;49(8):466-9.
doi:10.3928/01484834-20100430-09.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teaching-quality-improvement
This commentary outlines an educational program for nursing students desi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39132/psn-pdf
December 17, 2009 - Nurses Transforming Care.
December 17, 2009
Am J Nurs. 2009;109(suppl 11):3-80, C3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nurses-transforming-care
This special issue highlights the work of nurse-led teams involved in the Transforming Care at the Bedside
project and describes its impact on safety and quality improve…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38810/psn-pdf
July 22, 2009 - When doctors make mistakes.
July 22, 2009
Chen PW.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-doctors-make-mistakes-1
This column shares one physician's experience with the deterioration of a colleague's practice after
involvement in error. The piece highlights the need for effective support of physicians-in-training to ma…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867497/psn-pdf
February 26, 2025 - Surgical Count Processes
Surgical
Count
A process involving two people who look at items together
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/850361/psn-pdf
June 14, 2023 - Involving a patient’s family members, if permitted by
the patient, helps them to understand the patient
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35128/psn-pdf
March 04, 2011 - Junior doctors' shifts and sleep deprivation.
March 4, 2011
Murray A, Pounder R, Mather H, et al. Junior doctors' shifts and sleep deprivation. BMJ.
2005;330(7505):1404.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/junior-doctors-shifts-and-sleep-deprivation
The authors argue that the National Health Service shift system, which i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35974/psn-pdf
May 08, 2018 - Tablet splitting: Do it only if you "half" to, and then do it
safely.
May 8, 2018
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. May 18, 2006;11:1-2.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/tablet-splitting-do-it-only-if-you-half-and-then-do-it-safely
This alert presents the risks involved with tablet splitting and outlin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36918/psn-pdf
September 01, 2011 - Developing a culture of safety in ambulatory care
settings.
September 1, 2011
Shostek K. Developing a culture of safety in ambulatory care settings. J Ambul Care Manage.
2007;30(2):105-13.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/developing-culture-safety-ambulatory-care-settings
The author discusses the issues involved in e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34631/psn-pdf
December 23, 2016 - Sentinel Event Alert.
December 23, 2016
Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sentinel-event-alert
This newsletter provides guidance to health care organizations for responding to commonly reported
incidents. The Joint Commission issues these sentinel event alerts to review selec…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36776/psn-pdf
August 26, 2011 - The role of the chief executive officer in
maximizing patient safety.
August 26, 2011
Shorr AS. The role of the chief executive officer in maximizing patient safety. Healthcare executive.
2007;22(2):20-2, 24, 26.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/role-chief-executive-officer-maximizing-patient-safety
The author discus…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37579/psn-pdf
February 27, 2008 - Rx for errors: speed, high volume can trigger mistakes.
February 27, 2008
McCoy K; Brady E.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rx-errors-speed-high-volume-can-trigger-mistakes
This series of investigative articles uncovers the factors involved in pharmacy errors, relates stories of
patients harmed by such errors, and in…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35035/psn-pdf
March 17, 2011 - Scottish Audit of Surgical Mortality.
March 17, 2011
Scottish Audit of Surgical Mortality and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/scottish-audit-surgical-mortality
The Scottish Audit of Surgical Mortality (SASM) facilitates the peer review of all surgical deaths in Scot…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38789/psn-pdf
July 28, 2013 - AMA meeting: delegates see boosting quality of care as
duty.
July 28, 2013
O'Reilly KB. American Medical News. July 6, 2009;17:28.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ama-meeting-delegates-see-boosting-quality-care-duty
This news article reviews the American Medical Association's new policy designed to involve physicians…