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Disclosing medical errors to patients: a challenge for health care professionals and institutions. | PSNet

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April 19, 2017 - Commentary Disclosing medical errors to patients: a challenge for health care professionals and institutions. Citation Text: Levinson W. Disclosing medical errors to patients: a challenge for health care professionals and institutions. Patient Educ Couns. 2009;76(3):296-9. doi:10.1016/…

The influence of 'Tall Man' lettering on errors of visual perception in the recognition of written drug names. | PSNet

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December 19, 2017 - Study The influence of 'Tall Man' lettering on errors of visual perception in the recognition of written drug names. Citation Text: Darker IT, Gerret D, Filik R, et al. The influence of 'Tall Man' lettering on errors of visual perception in the recognition of written drug names. Ergono…

Addressing patient safety in rapid response activations for nonhospitalized persons. | PSNet

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June 18, 2014 - Study Addressing patient safety in rapid response activations for nonhospitalized persons. Citation Text: Lakshminarayana PH, Darby JM, Simmons RL. Addressing Patient Safety in Rapid Response Activations for Nonhospitalized Persons. J Patient Saf. 2017;13(1):14-19. doi:10.1097/PTS.000000…

A prevalence study of errors in opioid prescribing in a large teaching hospital. | PSNet

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October 19, 2022 - Study A prevalence study of errors in opioid prescribing in a large teaching hospital. Citation Text: Davies D, Schneider F, Childs S, et al. A prevalence study of errors in opioid prescribing in a large teaching hospital. Int J Clin Pract. 2011;65(9):923-9. doi:10.1111/j.1742-1241.201…

Intravenous infusion safety technology: return on investment. | PSNet

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October 29, 2017 - Study Intravenous infusion safety technology: return on investment. Citation Text: Danello SH, Maddox RR, Schaack GJ. Intravenous Infusion Safety Technology: Return on Investment. Hosp Pharm. 2010;44(8):680-688. doi:10.1310/hpj4408-680. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scho…

Using Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis to improve safety in the cancer treatment prescription and administration process. | PSNet

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October 21, 2020 - Study Using Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis to improve safety in the cancer treatment prescription and administration process. Citation Text: Buja A, De Luca G, Ottolitri K, et al. Using Failure Mode, Effect and Criticality Analysis to improve safety in the cancer treatment…

Development and pilot evaluation of an electronic health record usability and safety self-assessment tool. | PSNet

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December 21, 2022 - Study Development and pilot evaluation of an electronic health record usability and safety self-assessment tool. Citation Text: Pruitt Z, Howe JL, Krevat S, et al. Development and pilot evaluation of an electronic health record usability and safety self-assessment tool. JAMIA Open. 2022;…

Avoiding a Med-Wreck: a structured medication reconciliation framework and standardized auditing tool utilized to optimize patient safety and reallocate hospital resources. | PSNet

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May 12, 2021 - Study Avoiding a Med-Wreck: a structured medication reconciliation framework and standardized auditing tool utilized to optimize patient safety and reallocate hospital resources. Citation Text: Elbeddini A, Almasalkhi S, Prabaharan T, et al. Avoiding a Med-Wreck: a structured medication …

Critical care nurses’ physical and mental health, worksite wellness support, and medical errors. | PSNet

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March 21, 2018 - Study Critical care nurses’ physical and mental health, worksite wellness support, and medical errors. Citation Text: Melnyk BM, Tan A, Hsieh AP, et al. Critical Care Nurses’ Physical and Mental Health, Worksite Wellness Support, and Medical Errors. Am J Crit Care. 2021;30(3):176-184. do…

Quantifying the burden of opioid medication errors in adult oncology and palliative care settings: a systematic review. | PSNet

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May 22, 2019 - Review Quantifying the burden of opioid medication errors in adult oncology and palliative care settings: a systematic review. Citation Text: Heneka N, Shaw T, Rowett D, et al. Quantifying the burden of opioid medication errors in adult oncology and palliative care settings: A systematic…

Risk reduction for adverse drug events through sequential implementation of patient safety initiatives in a children's hospital. | PSNet

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June 03, 2020 - Study Risk reduction for adverse drug events through sequential implementation of patient safety initiatives in a children's hospital. Citation Text: Leonard MS, Cimino M, Shaha S, et al. Risk reduction for adverse drug events through sequential implementation of patient safety initiat…

Critical incidents involving the medical emergency team: a 5-year retrospective assessment for healthcare improvement. | PSNet

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November 11, 2020 - Study Critical incidents involving the medical emergency team: a 5-year retrospective assessment for healthcare improvement. Citation Text: Danielis M, Destrebecq A, Terzoni S, et al. Critical incidents involving the medical emergency team: a 5-year retrospective assessment for healthcar…

A national assessment on patient safety curricula in undergraduate medical education: results from the 2012 clerkship directors in internal medicine survey. | PSNet

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June 07, 2023 - Study A national assessment on patient safety curricula in undergraduate medical education: results from the 2012 clerkship directors in internal medicine survey. Citation Text: Jain CC, Aiyer MK, Murphy EJ, et al. A national assessment on patient safety curricula in undergraduate medica…

Comprehensive evaluation of using computerised provider order-entry system for hospital discharge orders. | PSNet

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August 24, 2015 - Study Comprehensive evaluation of using computerised provider order-entry system for hospital discharge orders. Citation Text: Colombini N, Abbes M, Cherpin A, et al. Comprehensive evaluation of using computerised provider order-entry system for hospital discharge orders. Int J Med Info…

Trends in primary care clinician perceptions of a new electronic health record. | PSNet

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March 13, 2019 - Study Trends in primary care clinician perceptions of a new electronic health record. Citation Text: El-Kareh R, Gandhi TK, Poon EG, et al. Trends in primary care clinician perceptions of a new electronic health record. J Gen Intern Med. 2009;24(4):464-8. doi:10.1007/s11606-009-0906-z.…

Global oncology pharmacy response to COVID-19 pandemic: medication access and safety. | PSNet

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January 23, 2017 - Commentary Global oncology pharmacy response to COVID-19 pandemic: medication access and safety. Citation Text: Alexander M, Jupp J, Chazan G, et al. Global oncology pharmacy response to COVID-19 pandemic: medication access and safety. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2020;26(5):1225-1229. doi:10.11…

Use of recalled devices in new device authorizations under the US Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) pathway and risk of subsequent recalls. | PSNet

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April 13, 2022 - Study Use of recalled devices in new device authorizations under the US Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) pathway and risk of subsequent recalls. Citation Text: Kramer DB, Yeh RW. Use of recalled devices in new device authorizations under the US Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) …

Examining variations in prescribing safety in UK general practice: cross sectional study using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink. | PSNet

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July 22, 2015 - Study Examining variations in prescribing safety in UK general practice: cross sectional study using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink. Citation Text: Stocks J, Kontopantelis E, Akbarov A, et al. Examining variations in prescribing safety in UK general practice: cross sectional stu…

Use of HIT for adverse event reporting in nursing homes: barriers and facilitators. | PSNet

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June 02, 2010 - Study Use of HIT for adverse event reporting in nursing homes: barriers and facilitators. Citation Text: Wagner LM, Castle NG, Handler S. Use of HIT for adverse event reporting in nursing homes: barriers and facilitators. Geriatr Nurs. 2013;34(2):112-5. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2012.10.…

Effective interventions and implementation strategies to reduce adverse drug events in the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. | PSNet

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January 02, 2017 - Study Effective interventions and implementation strategies to reduce adverse drug events in the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. Citation Text: Mills PD, Neily J, Kinney LM, et al. Effective interventions and implementation strategies to reduce adverse drug events in the Veterans Affairs…

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