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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/852456/psn-pdf
August 16, 2023 - Residents, responsibility, and error: how residents learn
to navigate the intersection.
August 16, 2023
Shepherd L, Chilton S, Cristancho SM. Residents, responsibility, and error: how residents learn to navigate
the intersection. Acad Med. 2023;98(8):934-940. doi:10.1097/acm.0000000000005267.
https://psnet.ahrq.go…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43137/psn-pdf
May 28, 2015 - Weaving quality improvement and patient safety skills
into all levels of medical training: an annotated
bibliography.
May 28, 2015
Mochan E, Nash DB. Weaving quality improvement and patient safety skills into all levels of medical
training: an annotated bibliography. Am J Med Qual. 2015;30(3):232-47. doi:10.1177/1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33976/psn-pdf
December 18, 2008 - Medical errors: overcoming the challenges.
December 18, 2008
Kalra J. Medical errors: overcoming the challenges. Clin Biochem. 2004;37(12):1063-71.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-errors-overcoming-challenges
This commentary introduces several initiatives intended to help reduce medical error, such as developm…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36747/psn-pdf
July 26, 2011 - Simple strategies to avoid medication errors.
July 26, 2011
Jenkins RH, Vaida AJ. Simple strategies to avoid medication errors. Fam Pract Manag. 2007;14(2):41-47.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/simple-strategies-avoid-medication-errors
The authors highlight low-cost strategies that support safe medication use in offi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38899/psn-pdf
December 30, 2014 - ISMP medication error report analysis.
December 30, 2014
Cohen MR. Hosp Pharm. 2009;44(8):654-656.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-medication-error-report-analysis-37
This monthly error report analysis includes examples of miscommunication regarding medication allergy,
incorrect dosing of opiates, and misplaceme…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38717/psn-pdf
January 31, 2011 - Using information to optimize medical outcomes.
January 31, 2011
Duncan JR. Using Information to Optimize Medical Outcomes. JAMA. 2009;301(22).
doi:10.1001/jama.2009.827.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-information-optimize-medical-outcomes
This commentary describes how optimal use of information technology and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34619/psn-pdf
March 17, 2011 - Action against Medical Accidents.
March 17, 2011
Freedman House, Christopher Wren Yard, 117 High Street, Croydon, UK, CR0 1QG, office@avma.org.uk.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/action-against-medical-accidents
Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is an independent United Kingdom charity that promotes better
pati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39146/psn-pdf
December 02, 2009 - Weighing in on medication safety.
December 2, 2009
Paparella S. Weighing in on medication safety. J Emerg Nurs. 2009;35(6):553-555.
doi:10.1016/j.jen.2009.07.003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weighing-medication-safety
This commentary explains how inaccurately estimating patient weight in the emergency department …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42181/psn-pdf
April 10, 2013 - Think you can't make medication errors?
April 10, 2013
Kromis L. Outpatient Surgery Magazine. March 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/think-you-cant-make-medication-errors
This article describes examples of medication safety failures and details methods to help prevent them.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/think-you…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-dave-debronkart
June 01, 2014 - In Conversation With… Dave deBronkart
June 1, 2014
Also Read an Essay
Citation Text:
In Conversation With… Dave deBronkart. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2014.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33909/psn-pdf
February 05, 2018 - Twenty Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children.
February 5, 2018
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/twenty-tips-help-prevent-medical-errors-children
This consumer fact sheet advises parents on how to help their children avoid medical errors pertaining to
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38238/psn-pdf
April 19, 2011 - Apologies and medical error.
April 19, 2011
Robbennolt JK. Apologies and medical error. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2009;467(2):376-82.
doi:10.1007/s11999-008-0580-1.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/apologies-and-medical-error
This article describes disclosure and apology as methods to respond to medical errors and highli…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40481/psn-pdf
June 20, 2011 - Medication errors—new approaches to prevention.
June 20, 2011
Merry A, Anderson BJ. Medication errors--new approaches to prevention. Paediatr Anaesth.
2011;21(7):743-53. doi:10.1111/j.1460-9592.2011.03589.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-new-approaches-prevention
This review discusses evidence-bas…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38273/psn-pdf
February 03, 2010 - Getting to the root of medication errors.
February 3, 2010
Cohen H, Shastay AD. Getting to the root of medication errors. Nursing (Brux). 2008;38(12):39-49.
doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000342031.85246.a1.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-root-medication-errors
Nurses reported improvements in following safe medicatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39888/psn-pdf
September 29, 2010 - The electronic medical record in dermatology.
September 29, 2010
Grosshandler JA, Tulbert B, Kaufmann MD, et al. The electronic medical record in dermatology. Arch
Dermatol. 2010;146(9):1031-6. doi:10.1001/archdermatol.2010.229.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-medical-record-dermatology
This commentary dis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36923/psn-pdf
June 16, 2019 - ISMP medication error report analysis.
June 16, 2019
Cohen MR; Smetzer JL.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-medication-error-report-analysis-13
This monthly commentary on medication error discusses the effective use of computer alerts, provides
examples of problems related to look-alike injection vials, and share…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36757/psn-pdf
August 09, 2011 - Medication bar coding: to scan or not to scan?
August 9, 2011
Galvin L, McBeth S, Hasdorff C, et al. Medication bar coding: to scan or not to scan? Comput Inform Nurs.
2007;25(2):86-92.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-bar-coding-scan-or-not-scan
The authors describe the implementation of a bedside medicati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35559/psn-pdf
June 08, 2010 - Residency program fills medication safety void.
June 8, 2010
Young D. Residency program fills medication safety void. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005;62(23):2450-
2451.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/residency-program-fills-medication-safety-void
This news piece highlights a medication-use safety residency program at J…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38438/psn-pdf
February 25, 2009 - Minimising medication errors in children.
February 25, 2009
Wong ICK, Wong LYL, Cranswick NE. Minimising medication errors in children. Arch Dis Child.
2009;94(2):161-4. doi:10.1136/adc.2007.116442.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minimising-medication-errors-children
This review identifies factors that contribute to…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35315/psn-pdf
April 12, 2019 - The Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
April 12, 2019
5200 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462. 215-947-7797.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/institute-safe-medication-practices
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is a nonprofit organization whose focus is to help health
care practitioners u…