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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35160/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - Unlabeled containers lead to patient's death.
January 2, 2017
Cohen MR, Smetzer JL. Unlabeled containers lead to patient's death. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf.
2005;31(7):414-7.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unlabeled-containers-lead-patients-death
The authors review selected incidents of harm involving unlabeled con…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35161/psn-pdf
March 13, 2016 - The forgotten tourniquet—an update.
March 13, 2016
PA Patient Saf Advis. 2016;13(1):4. http://patientsafety.pa.gov/ADVISORIES/Pages/201603_32.aspx.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/forgotten-tourniquet-update
This advisory from the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System discusses 1079 reports of
tourniquets bein…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rapid-response-chemotherapy-dental.pdf
July 01, 2023 - Published series of affected patients have identified the major risk factors for its
occurrence to be … some cancer patients, and early dental evaluation and treatment can potentially reduce its rate of
occurrence … Three uncontrolled studies reported on infection occurrence in cohorts (2 prospective and 1
retrospective … The five comparative studies that addressed the effect of pre-treatment dental care on the
occurrence … Decreased occurrence of osteonecrosis of the jaw
after implementation of dental preventive
measures
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/poghosyan-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - capabilities, such as presence of
reminder systems or decision support tools in practices on the occurrence
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35932/psn-pdf
October 03, 2017 - Injury to research volunteers—the clinical-research
nightmare.
October 3, 2017
Wood AJJ, Darbyshire J. Injury to research volunteers--the clinical-research nightmare. N Engl J Med.
2006;354(18):1869-71.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/injury-research-volunteers-clinical-research-nightmare
The authors discuss a high-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37915/psn-pdf
January 27, 2009 - Barcode technology flaws put some patients at risk.
January 27, 2009
Preidt R. ABC News. July 4, 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barcode-technology-flaws-put-some-patients-risk
This article discusses the findings of a recent study that reported deficiencies in barcode systems requiring
numerous overrides a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49726/psn-pdf
March 01, 2015 - incorrect
level.(2) Wrong-site surgery has long been recognized as a sentinel event—an unexpected occurrence
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/primary-prevention-cvd-with-statins.pdf
June 02, 2025 - incomplete adherence including costs, the lack of benefit
that a patient can see or feel, and the occurrence
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb154.pdf
March 01, 2013 - Readmissions to U.S. Hospitals by Procedure, 2010
1
April 2013
Readmissions to U.S. Hospitals by
Procedure, 2010
Audrey J. Weiss, Ph.D., Anne Elixhauser, Ph.D., and Claudia
Steiner, M.D., M.P.H.
Introduction
Readmissions—revisits to the hospital within a certain time
frame following an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-side-thoracentesis-lessons-learned-root-cause-analysis
July 16, 2015 - Study
Wrong-side thoracentesis: lessons learned from root cause analysis.
Citation Text:
Miller K, Mims M, Paull DE, et al. Wrong-side thoracentesis: lessons learned from root cause analysis. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(8):774-9. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2014.146.
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Format:
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb217-Burn-Hospital-Stays-ED-Visits-2013.pdf
January 01, 2013 - codes, with the exception of E000, External cause status; E001–E030, Activity; and E849, Place of
occurrence … codes, with the exception of E000, External cause status; E001–E030, Activity; and E849, Place of
occurrence … injury codes (E codes) except E000, External cause status; E001–E030, Activity; and
E849, Place of occurrence
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb217-Burn-Hospital-Stays-ED-Visits-2013.jsp
December 01, 2016 - E codes, with the exception of E000, External cause status; E001-E030, Activity; and E849, Place of occurrence … E codes, with the exception of E000, External cause status; E001-E030, Activity; and E849, Place of occurrence … injury codes (E codes) except E000, External cause status; E001-E030, Activity; and E849, Place of occurrence
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/OConnor.pdf
January 01, 2003 - hemoglobin (A1c), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL),
and SBP control.12, 15
Cost
The frequent occurrence … SBP 10 mm Hg above
150 mm Hg, there will be 1 additional heart attack or stroke, plus 1 additional
occurrence … , but it also provides a strong
element of accountability to providers who must justify a specific occurrence
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pneumonia-antibiotic-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
July 19, 2013 - o KQ 1a, KQ 2a, and KQ 3: Intermediate outcomes
Clinical response
Mechanical ventilation (occurrence … Susceptibility
(KQ 3)
Intermediate
Outcomes
• Clinical response
• Mechanical
ventilation
(occurrence … Outcomes • KQ 1a, KQ 2a, and KQ 3
o Intermediate:
Clinical response
Mechanical ventilation
(occurrence
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/exposure-definition-and-measurement_chapter-4.pptx
January 01, 2013 - Frequency, amount/dose of each occurrence, and duration of exposure
It is applicable to medications and … Three elements are necessary to calculate cumulative dose: 1) frequency, 2) amount/dose of each occurrence
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38348/psn-pdf
December 30, 2014 - Implementing a bar-code medication administration
system.
December 30, 2014
Weber RJ. Implementing a Bar-Code Medication Administration System. Hosp Pharm. 2010;43(12):1016-
1022. doi:10.1310/hpj4312-1016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-bar-code-medication-administration-system
This commentary discusse…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/849613/psn-pdf
May 31, 2023 - Smart infusion pump investigations after an unexplained
over-infusion.
May 31, 2023
ISMP Patient Safety Alert! Acute care edition. May 18, 2023;28(10);1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/smart-infusion-pump-investigations-after-unexplained-over-infusion
Dose error-reduction systems (DERS) and drug libraries are tool…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42767/psn-pdf
November 27, 2013 - Barcode medication administration work-arounds: a
systematic review and implications for nurse executives.
November 27, 2013
Voshall B, Piscotty R, Lawrence J, et al. Barcode medication administration work-arounds: a systematic
review and implications for nurse executives. J Nurs Adm. 2013;43(10):530-535.
doi:10.1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46593/psn-pdf
November 08, 2017 - Unreadable barcodes and multiple barcodes on packages
can lead to errors.
November 8, 2017
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. October 19, 2017;22:1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unreadable-barcodes-and-multiple-barcodes-packages-can-lead-errors
Barcodes can both enhance and degrade the medication …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45249/psn-pdf
June 22, 2016 - PHSO Review: Quality of NHS Complaints Investigations.
June 22, 2016
First Report of Session 2016–17 Report. House of Commons Public Administration and Constitutional
Affairs Committee. London, England: The Stationery Office; May 24, 2016. Publication HC 94.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/phso-review-quality-nhs-comp…