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  1. US emergency department visits for outpatient adverse drug events, 2013–2014. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/us-emergency-department-visits-outpatient-adverse-drug-events-2013-2014
    February 23, 2018 - Study Classic US emergency department visits for outpatient adverse drug events, 2013–2014. Citation Text: Shehab N, Lovegrove MC, Geller AI, et al. US Emergency Department Visits for Outpatient Adverse Drug Events, 2013-2014. JAMA. 2016;316(20):2115-2125. doi:1…

  2. From Here to There: Lessons from an Integrative Patient Safety Project in Rural Health Care Settings (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol1/Cook.pdf
    January 01, 2004 - The medication errors generally involved one of three issues: incorrect dose, time, or port. … For example, when case studies depicted medication errors associated with the wrong dose, time, or port … for this situation: inconsistent and vague guidelines; and narrow definitions that encompass only medication … errors or errors that have caused harm.3 In addition, peer pressure and fear were also mentioned as

  3. What medications does your patient take? Enhancing medication safety in the outpatient setting. | PSNet

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    January 08, 2020 - 2021 WebM&M Cases The Impact of Communication on Medication … Errors March 15, 2021 A prescription for enhancing electronic prescribing

  4. Appendix E. Category Definitions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appe.html
    March 01, 2017 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Appendix E. Category Definitions Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Executive Summary Introduction …

  5. Statewide Implementation of Electronic Health Records (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/uc1hs015397-bates-final-report-2008.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - A quasi-experimental pre-post study evaluated the effect of EHR implementation on medication errors. … The goal of Aim 2 was twofold; first, to determine the effect of EHR use on medication error rates and … Aim 2: Electronic Health Records Effect on Medication Errors and Quality of Care had two components: … 1) to determine the effect of EHR use on medication error rates and 2) to determine the effects of … Aim 2: Electronic Health Records Effect on Medication Errors and Quality of Care Upon completion of

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 27, 2016 - Correct use of inhalers: help patients breathe easier. July 27, 2016 ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. July 14, 2016;21:1-6. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/correct-use-inhalers-help-patients-breathe-easier Patients and clinicians can make medication administration mistakes when new drug delivery mecha…

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/48090/psn-pdf
    August 28, 2019 - Preventing errors with high-risk medications. August 28, 2019 Wiley F. Drug Topics. August 2019;1633:16-18. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-errors-high-risk-medications High-alert medications have the potential to cause serious patient harm if not administered correctly. Reporting on challenges to medicati…

  8. Final Progress Report: Proactive Risk Reduction in Medication Prescribing in the Ambulatory Setting (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Proactive Risk Reduction in Medication Prescribing in the Ambulatory Setting Project Title: Proactive Risk Reduction in Medication Prescribing in the Ambulatory Setting Principal Investigator: Terry S. Field, DSc Principal Team Members: Lawrence Garber, MD; Jennifer Tjia, MD; Brooke Harrow,…

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43323/psn-pdf
    January 07, 2015 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-associated-outpatient-computerized-prescribing-systems https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/medication-errors-and-adverse-drug-events

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39215/psn-pdf
    January 03, 2017 - Medication errors were associated with an increased length of stay, as demonstrated in prior research

  11. ChartBook On Patient Safety (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/patientsafety/qdr2015-ptschartbook.pdf
    March 04, 2016 - /primers/primer/23/medication-errors … Medication errors do not include adverse drug reactions. … Medication errors do not include adverse drug reac tions. …  Trends:  In Pennsylvania, the total number of medication error reports related to opioids decreased … Preventing Medication Errors: Quality Chasm Series. 2007.

  12. National Action Alliance to Advance Patient and Workforce Safety Webinar Series. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-action-alliance-advance-patient-safety-webinar-series
    April 01, 2024 - 2020 Safety Considerations for Container Labels and Carton Labeling Design to Minimize Medication … Errors: Guidance for Industry. … May 12, 2021 Enhancing Your Medication Error Reporting Program to Improve Global Medication

  13. Performing the wrong procedure. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - December 30, 2008 Medication errors during medical emergencies in a large, tertiary care … Perspective Equity in Patient Safety March 27, 2024 ISMP medication … error report analysis.

  14. Patient safety records: silent witness. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-records-silent-witness
    September 01, 2017 - October 5, 2022 The pharmacist-physician relationship in the detection of ambulatory medication … errors. … Patient Safety in the Ambulatory Care Setting August 5, 2022 ISMP medication … error report analysis.

  15. Opioid prescribing decreases after learning of a patient's fatal overdose. | PSNet

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    January 18, 2023 - July 31, 2024 Medication error in the care of HIV/AIDS patients: electronic surveillance … July 2, 2019 ISMP medication error report analysis.

  16. National Priorities and Goals: Aligning Our Efforts to Transform America's Healthcare. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-priorities-and-goals-aligning-our-efforts-transform-americas-healthcare
    March 23, 2012 - Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Preventing Medication … Errors: A $21 Billion Opportunity. … The Topic Health Care Providers Health Care Executives and Administrators Patients Medication … Errors/Preventable Adverse Drug Events Nosocomial Infections View More

  17. Report on the ISPE Drug Shortages Survey. | PSNet

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    January 26, 2022 - 2022 Safety Considerations for Container Labels and Carton Labeling Design to Minimize Medication … Errors: Guidance for Industry. … Topic Quality and Safety Professionals Safety Scientists Policy Makers Medicine Medication … Errors/Preventable Adverse Drug Events View More

  18. Do telephone call interruptions have an impact on radiology resident diagnostic accuracy? | PSNet

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    July 19, 2023 - Study Do telephone call interruptions have an impact on radiology resident diagnostic accuracy? Citation Text: Balint BJ, Steenburg SD, Lin H, et al. Do telephone call interruptions have an impact on radiology resident diagnostic accuracy? Acad Radiol. 2014;21(12):1623-8. doi:10.1016/j.a…

  19. Lifetime prevalence and correlates of patient-perceived medical errors experienced in the U.S. ambulatory setting: a population-based study. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/lifetime-prevalence-and-correlates-patient-perceived-medical-errors-experienced-us-ambulatory
    June 09, 2021 - Study Lifetime prevalence and correlates of patient-perceived medical errors experienced in the U.S. ambulatory setting: a population-based study. Citation Text: Sundwall DN, Munger MA, Tak CR, et al. Lifetime prevalence and correlates of patient-perceived medical errors experienced in t…

  20. Principles of pediatric patient safety: reducing harm due to medical care. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/principles-pediatric-patient-safety-reducing-harm-due-medical-care
    May 22, 2019 - Organizational Policy/Guidelines Principles of pediatric patient safety: reducing harm due to medical care. Citation Text: Mueller BU, Neuspiel DR, Fisher ERS, et al. Principles of Pediatric Patient Safety: Reducing Harm Due to Medical Care. Pediatrics. 2019;143(2):e20183649. doi:10.1542…
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