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Modifications to medical emergency team activation criteria and implications for patient safety: a point prevalence study. | PSNet

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July 20, 2022 - Study Modifications to medical emergency team activation criteria and implications for patient safety: a point prevalence study. Citation Text: Sprogis SK, Street M, Currey J, et al. Modifications to medical emergency team activation criteria and implications for patient safety: a point …

A comparison of two distribution methods on response rates to a patient safety questionnaire in nursing homes. | PSNet

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September 14, 2011 - Study A comparison of two distribution methods on response rates to a patient safety questionnaire in nursing homes. Citation Text: Lapane KL, Quilliam BJ, Hughes C. A comparison of two distribution methods on response rates to a patient safety questionnaire in nursing homes. J Am Med …

Detecting medication order discrepancies in nursing homes: how RNs and LPNs differ. | PSNet

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August 15, 2013 - Study Detecting medication order discrepancies in nursing homes: how RNs and LPNs differ. Citation Text: Vogelsmeier A, Anbari A, Ganong L, et al. Detecting medication order discrepancies in nursing homes: how RNs and LPNs differ. J Nurs Reg. 2015;6(3):48-56. doi:10.1016/s2155-8256(15)30…

Weight estimation for drug dose calculations in the prehospital setting - a systematic review. | PSNet

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November 16, 2022 - Review Weight estimation for drug dose calculations in the prehospital setting - a systematic review. Citation Text: Wells M, Henry B, Goldstein L. Weight estimation for drug dose calculations in the prehospital setting - a systematic review. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2023;38(4):471-484. doi…

Adverse events and perceived abandonment: learning from patients' accounts of medical mishaps. | PSNet

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February 12, 2020 - Study Adverse events and perceived abandonment: learning from patients' accounts of medical mishaps. Citation Text: Schlesinger M, Dhingra I, Fain BA, et al. Adverse events and perceived abandonment: learning from patients’ accounts of medical mishaps. BMJ Open Qual. 2024;13(3):e002848. …

Morbidity and mortality caused by noncompliance with California hospital licensure: immediate jeopardies in California hospitals, 2007-2017. | PSNet

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May 19, 2021 - Study Morbidity and mortality caused by noncompliance with California hospital licensure: immediate jeopardies in California hospitals, 2007-2017. Citation Text: Zheng MY, Lui H, Patino G, et al. Morbidity and mortality caused by noncompliance with California hospital licensure: immediat…

Healthcare professionals' views on feedback of a patient safety culture assessment. | PSNet

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October 25, 2023 - Study Healthcare professionals' views on feedback of a patient safety culture assessment. Citation Text: Zwijnenberg NC, Hendriks M, Hoogervorst-Schilp J, et al. Healthcare professionals' views on feedback of a patient safety culture assessment. BMC Health Serv Res. 2016;16:199. doi:10.1…

Good people who try their best can have problems: recognition of human factors and how to minimise error. | PSNet

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October 29, 2017 - Review Good people who try their best can have problems: recognition of human factors and how to minimise error. Citation Text: Brennan PA, Mitchell DA, Holmes S, et al. Good people who try their best can have problems: recognition of human factors and how to minimise error. Br J Oral Ma…

A data-driven approach to evaluate barcode-assisted medication preparation alerts at a large academic medical center. | PSNet

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October 19, 2022 - Study A data-driven approach to evaluate barcode-assisted medication preparation alerts at a large academic medical center. Citation Text: Joshi RN, Kalaminsky S, Feemster A-A, et al. A data-driven approach to evaluate barcode-assisted medication preparation alerts at a large academic me…

Medication reconciliation in ambulatory oncology. | PSNet

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July 23, 2014 - Study Medication reconciliation in ambulatory oncology. Citation Text: Weingart SN, Cleary A, Seger AC, et al. Medication reconciliation in ambulatory oncology. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(12):750-7. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML …

PReSaFe: A model of barriers and facilitators to patients providing feedback on experiences of safety. | PSNet

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January 08, 2020 - Study PReSaFe: A model of barriers and facilitators to patients providing feedback on experiences of safety. Citation Text: De Brún A, Heavey E, Waring J, et al. PReSaFe: A model of barriers and facilitators to patients providing feedback on experiences of safety. Health Expect. 2017;20(…

Adverse drug event reporting systems: a systematic review. | PSNet

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December 21, 2017 - Review Adverse drug event reporting systems: a systematic review. Citation Text: Bailey C, Peddie D, Wickham ME, et al. Adverse drug event reporting systems: a systematic review. Br J Clin Pharm. 2016;82(1):17-29. doi:10.1111/bcp.12944. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scho…

Risk factors for retained instruments and sponges after surgery. | PSNet

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February 17, 2011 - Study Classic Risk factors for retained instruments and sponges after surgery. Citation Text: Gawande AA, Studdert DM, Orav J, et al. Risk factors for retained instruments and sponges after surgery. N Engl J Med. 2003;348(3):229-35. Copy Citation Format:…

Implementation science for ambulatory care safety: a novel method to develop context-sensitive interventions to reduce quality gaps in monitoring high-risk patients. | PSNet

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April 17, 2019 - Study Implementation science for ambulatory care safety: a novel method to develop context-sensitive interventions to reduce quality gaps in monitoring high-risk patients. Citation Text: McDonald KM, Su G, Lisker S, et al. Implementation science for ambulatory care safety: a novel method…

An evaluation of shared mental models and mutual trust on general medical units: implications for collaboration, teamwork, and patient safety. | PSNet

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November 08, 2012 - Study An evaluation of shared mental models and mutual trust on general medical units: implications for collaboration, teamwork, and patient safety. Citation Text: McComb SA, Lemaster M, Henneman EA, et al. An Evaluation of Shared Mental Models and Mutual Trust on General Medical Units: …

Learning from preventable deaths: exploring case record reviewers' narratives using change analysis. | PSNet

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June 17, 2014 - Study Learning from preventable deaths: exploring case record reviewers' narratives using change analysis. Citation Text: Hogan H, Healey F, Neale G, et al. Learning from preventable deaths: exploring case record reviewers' narratives using change analysis. J R Soc Med. 2014;107(9):365-7…

Identifying errors and safety considerations in patients undergoing thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. | PSNet

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February 09, 2022 - Study Identifying errors and safety considerations in patients undergoing thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. Citation Text: Dancsecs KA, Nestor M, Bailey A, et al. Identifying errors and safety considerations in patients undergoing thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. Am J Emerg …

Widespread misinterpretation of advance directives and Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments threatens patient safety and causes undertreatment and overtreatment. | PSNet

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December 18, 2019 - Commentary Widespread misinterpretation of advance directives and Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments threatens patient safety and causes undertreatment and overtreatment. Citation Text: Mirarchi FL, Pope TM. Widespread misinterpretation of advance directives and Portable Orde…

Do physicians clean their hands? Insights from a covert observational study. | PSNet

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July 02, 2019 - Study Do physicians clean their hands? Insights from a covert observational study. Citation Text: Kovacs-Litman A, Wong K, Shojania KG, et al. Do physicians clean their hands? Insights from a covert observational study. J Hosp Med. 2016;11(12):862-864. doi:10.1002/jhm.2632. Copy Citati…

Medication reconciliation in ambulatory care: attempts at improvement. | PSNet

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March 28, 2011 - Study Medication reconciliation in ambulatory care: attempts at improvement. Citation Text: Nassaralla CL, Naessens JM, Hunt VL, et al. Medication reconciliation in ambulatory care: attempts at improvement. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(5):402-7. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.024513. Copy Ci…

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