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Making use of mortality data to improve quality and safety in general practice: a review of current approaches. | PSNet

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November 17, 2010 - Review Making use of mortality data to improve quality and safety in general practice: a review of current approaches. Citation Text: Baker R, Sullivan E, Camosso-Stefinovic J, et al. Making use of mortality data to improve quality and safety in general practice: a review of current ap…

Now is the time to routinely ask patients about safety. | PSNet

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March 08, 2023 - Commentary Now is the time to routinely ask patients about safety. Citation Text: Gandhi TK. Now Is the Time to Routinely Ask Patients About Safety. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2023;49(4):235-236. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2023.01.009. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibT…

"Anybody on this list that you're more worried about?" Qualitative analysis exploring the functions of questions during end of shift handoffs. | PSNet

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January 22, 2016 - Study "Anybody on this list that you're more worried about?" Qualitative analysis exploring the functions of questions during end of shift handoffs. Citation Text: O'Brien CM, Flanagan ME, Bergman AA, et al. "Anybody on this list that you're more worried about?" Qualitative analysis expl…

Patient safety in the operating room—part 1 and part 2. | PSNet

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October 19, 2022 - Review Patient safety in the operating room—part 1 and part 2. Citation Text: Poore SO, Sillah NM, Mahajan AY, et al. Patient safety in the operating room: II. Intraoperative and postoperative. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012;130(5):1048-58. doi:10.1097/PRS.0b013e318267d531. Copy Citation …

Prevalence and patterns of potentially avoidable hospitalizations in the US long-term care setting. | PSNet

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August 04, 2021 - Study Prevalence and patterns of potentially avoidable hospitalizations in the US long-term care setting. Citation Text: Mcandrew RM, Grabowski DC, Dangi A, et al. Prevalence and patterns of potentially avoidable hospitalizations in the US long-term care setting. Int J Qual Health Care. …

Peer support: healthcare professionals supporting each other after adverse medical events. | PSNet

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July 24, 2024 - Study Peer support: healthcare professionals supporting each other after adverse medical events. Citation Text: van Pelt F. Peer support: healthcare professionals supporting each other after adverse medical events. Qual Saf Health Care. 2008;17(4):249-52. doi:10.1136/qshc.2007.025536. …

Surgeon fatigue: a prospective analysis of the incidence, risk, and intervals of predicted fatigue-related impairment in residents. | PSNet

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July 06, 2011 - Study Surgeon fatigue: a prospective analysis of the incidence, risk, and intervals of predicted fatigue-related impairment in residents. Citation Text: McCormick F, Kadzielski J, Landrigan CP, et al. Surgeon fatigue: a prospective analysis of the incidence, risk, and intervals of predic…

Impact of senior clinical review on patient disposition from the emergency department. | PSNet

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August 28, 2024 - Study Impact of senior clinical review on patient disposition from the emergency department. Citation Text: White AL, Armstrong PAR, Thakore S. Impact of senior clinical review on patient disposition from the emergency department. Emerg Med J. 2010;27(4):262-5, 296. doi:10.1136/emj.200…

Could it be done safely? Pharmacists views on safety and clinical outcomes from the introduction of an advanced role for technicians. | PSNet

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October 22, 2014 - Study Could it be done safely? Pharmacists views on safety and clinical outcomes from the introduction of an advanced role for technicians. Citation Text: Napier P, Norris P, Braund R. Could it be done safely? Pharmacists views on safety and clinical outcomes from the introduction of an …

Rapid response systems: identification and management of the "prearrest state." | PSNet

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May 18, 2022 - Review Rapid response systems: identification and management of the "prearrest state." Citation Text: McCurdy MT, Wood SL. Rapid response systems: identification and management of the "prearrest state". Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2012;30(1):141-52. doi:10.1016/j.emc.2011.09.012. Copy Ci…

Patient involvement in patient safety: the health-care professional's perspective. | PSNet

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July 06, 2012 - Study Patient involvement in patient safety: the health-care professional's perspective. Citation Text: Davis R, Sevdalis N, Vincent CA. Patient involvement in patient safety: the health-care professional's perspective. J Patient Saf. 2012;8(4):182-8. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e318267c4aa. …

Harm caused by adverse events in primary care: a clinical observational study. | PSNet

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July 23, 2008 - Study Harm caused by adverse events in primary care: a clinical observational study. Citation Text: Wetzels R, Wolters R, van Weel C, et al. Harm caused by adverse events in primary care: a clinical observational study. J Eval Clin Pract. 2009;15(2):323-7. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2008.…

Understanding medical errors and adverse events in ICU patients. | PSNet

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March 20, 2015 - Commentary Understanding medical errors and adverse events in ICU patients. Citation Text: Garrouste-Orgeas M, Flaatten H, Moreno R. Understanding medical errors and adverse events in ICU patients. Intensive Care Med. 2016;42(1):107-9. doi:10.1007/s00134-015-3968-x. Copy Citation F…

Patient misidentification in Papanicolaou tests: a systems-based approach to reducing errors. | PSNet

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December 26, 2014 - Study Patient misidentification in Papanicolaou tests: a systems-based approach to reducing errors. Citation Text: Meyer E, Underwood S, Padmanabhan V. Patient misidentification in Papanicolaou tests: a systems-based approach to reducing errors. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2009;133(8):1297-30…

Confirming delivery: understanding the role of the hospitalized patient in medication administration safety. | PSNet

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March 02, 2016 - Study Confirming delivery: understanding the role of the hospitalized patient in medication administration safety. Citation Text: Macdonald M, Heilemann MS, MacKinnon NJ, et al. Confirming delivery: understanding the role of the hospitalized patient in medication administration safety. Q…

Resident attitudes regarding the impact of the 80–duty-hours work standards. | PSNet

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August 24, 2015 - Study Resident attitudes regarding the impact of the 80–duty-hours work standards. Citation Text: Zonia SC, 2nd RJLB, Stommel M, et al. Resident attitudes regarding the impact of the 80-duty-hours work standards. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2005;105(7):307-313. https://www.degruyter.com/docu…

Associations of patient safety outcomes with models of nursing care organization at unit level in hospitals. | PSNet

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August 20, 2014 - Study Associations of patient safety outcomes with models of nursing care organization at unit level in hospitals. Citation Text: Dubois C-A, D'Amour D, Tchouaket E, et al. Associations of patient safety outcomes with models of nursing care organization at unit level in hospitals. Int J …

Residents' perspective on the impact of the 80-hour workweek policy. | PSNet

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November 16, 2022 - Study Residents' perspective on the impact of the 80-hour workweek policy. Citation Text: Woods SE, Zabat E, Talen MR, et al. Residents' perspective on the impact of the 80-hour workweek policy. Teach Learn Med. 2008;20(2):131-5. doi:10.1080/10401330801991584. Copy Citation Forma…

Patients' and healthcare workers' perceptions of a patient safety advisory. | PSNet

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March 11, 2013 - Study Patients' and healthcare workers' perceptions of a patient safety advisory. Citation Text: Schwappach DLB, Frank O, Koppenberg J, et al. Patients' and healthcare workers' perceptions of a patient safety advisory. Int J Qual Health Care. 2011;23(6):713-20. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzr062.…

A review of best practices for intravenous push medication administration. | PSNet

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February 21, 2018 - Review A review of best practices for intravenous push medication administration. Citation Text: Lenz JR, Degnan DD, Hertig JB, et al. A Review of Best Practices for Intravenous Push Medication Administration. J Infus Nurs. 2017;40(6):354-358. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000247. Copy Cit…

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