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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49556/psn-pdf
March 01, 2008 - What appears to be a
simple and straightforward order can lead to a variety of breakdowns in the medication … administration
process and potentially lead to patient harm, as it did in this case. … For
example, oral medications for diabetes (which can lead to hypoglycemia if patients are not eating … Take-Home Points
Temporary hold orders can lead to multiple errors and complications in the medication … Hold orders can lead to problems with medication prescribing, transcription, or order entry.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/see-patient-first
September 27, 2023 - salt and sodium bicarbonate mouthwash and pain control. 4 A timely diagnosis of oral mucositis will lead … Horwtiz et al. 5 Unfortunately, blood cultures are low in yield 6 and a false positive can often lead … radiologic tests.” 9 The reflexive ordering of tests without a proper in-person bedside assessment may lead … to more patient handoffs. 11 Frequent and poor handoffs can lead to more cross-cover questions, calls … there is still hope that creating a better culture of safety will hopefully encourage more teamwork and lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42582/psn-pdf
September 18, 2013 - This commentary recommends an approach to examine laboratory testing and identify weaknesses that
may lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49572/psn-pdf
October 01, 2008 - In
some cases, incorrect identification may lead primarily to provider embarrassment without any patient … On the other hand, many instances of patient identification errors lead to more than embarrassment—such … errors can lead to serious harm or even loss of life. … Patient identification errors occur at least occasionally in virtually every health system, and some
lead … Language barriers may lead to misidentification and increase the likelihood of adverse events.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73960/psn-pdf
October 13, 2021 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/therapeutic-duplication-general-surgical-wards
Unintentional therapeutic duplication can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47569/psn-pdf
April 10, 2019 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-ecg-friend-and-foe
Misinterpretations of critical tests can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47049/psn-pdf
July 10, 2019 - injectable-opioid-shortages-suggestions-management-and-conservation
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/other-opioid-crisis-hospital-shortages-lead-patient-pain-medical-errors
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/849139/psn-pdf
May 17, 2023 - intended-and-unintended-consequences-changes-opioid-prescribing-practices-postsurgical-acute
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/other-opioid-crisis-hospital-shortages-lead-patient-pain-medical-errors
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73586/psn-pdf
January 01, 2022 - more-words-interpersonal-communication-cognitive-bias-and-diagnostic-errors
Cognitive biases and poor communication among providers can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47794/psn-pdf
April 03, 2019 - ambulatory care physician regarding how the busy work environment contributes to
shortcuts that can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47938/psn-pdf
May 01, 2019 - drug-diversion-and-impaired-health-care-workers
Fatigue, emotional stress, and illness can affect decision-making and lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837710/psn-pdf
July 20, 2022 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/independent-neurology-inquiry
Misdiagnosis of neurological conditions, such as stroke, can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865524/psn-pdf
April 10, 2024 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-causes-copd-misdiagnosis-primary-care-mixed-methods-study
Misdiagnosis can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/864855/psn-pdf
March 20, 2024 - use of specialized, stable operating
room teams and use of specialty-dedicated operating rooms can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866824/psn-pdf
September 25, 2024 - to learn-by-doing in an environment that is psychologically safe supports rapid innovation that
can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/855002/psn-pdf
November 01, 2023 - temporarily-holding-medication-orders-safely-order-prevent-patient-harm
Process disconnects can cause administration mistakes that lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74261/psn-pdf
January 19, 2022 - issue/implicit-bias-healthcare-professionals-systematic-review
Healthcare provider implicit bias can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60671/psn-pdf
July 08, 2020 - The authors discuss the possible dangers of using race-adjusted algorithms
due to their potential to lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851195/psn-pdf
July 05, 2023 - /clinician-factors-associated-delayed-diagnosis-appendicitis
Delayed diagnosis of appendicitis can lead
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72601/psn-pdf
January 01, 2021 - issue/increasing-physician-reporting-diagnostic-learning-opportunities
Missed or delayed diagnoses can lead