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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/diverticulitis-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis
Diagnosis
· Abdominal pain (usually left lower quadrant, ~90%), low-grade fever (~90%)
· Diagnostic testing: computed tomography (CT) scan of abdomen for diagnosis and complications (e.g., abscess, perforation)
· Microbiology: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Ba…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/distractions-cardiac-catheterisation-laboratory-impact-cardiologists-and-patient-safety
June 07, 2023 - Study
Distractions in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory: impact for cardiologists and patient safety.
Citation Text:
Mahadevan K, Cowan E, Kalsi N, et al. Distractions in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory: impact for cardiologists and patient safety. Open Heart. 2020;7(2). doi:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/race-differences-reported-harmful-patient-safety-events-healthcare-system-high-reliability
March 01, 2023 - Study
Race differences in reported harmful patient safety events in healthcare system high reliability organizations.
Citation Text:
Thomas AD, Pandit C, Krevat SA. Race Differences in Reported Harmful Patient Safety Events in Healthcare System High Reliability Organizations. J Patient S…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-events-are-common-intensive-care-unit-results-structured-record-review
January 28, 2010 - Study
Adverse events are common on the intensive care unit: results from a structured record review.
Citation Text:
Nilsson L, Pihl A, Tågsjö M, et al. Adverse events are common on the intensive care unit: results from a structured record review. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2012;56(8):959…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/apd.html
August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix D
CANDOR Tool
PROCESS
QUESTIONS TO REVIEW
Y/N
CONTRIBUTING OR CAUSAL FACTOR Y/N
FINDINGS /
COMMENTS
COMMUNICATION
Did all caregivers have access to all pertinent information needed to make the best decisions for the patient? (e.g.,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-indicators-implementation-safety-promotion-towards-valid-and-reliable-global
February 03, 2010 - Study
Quality indicators for implementation of safety promotion: towards valid and reliable global certification of local programmes.
Citation Text:
Timpka T, Nordqvist C, Festin K, et al. Quality indicators for implementation of safety promotion: towards valid and reliable global cert…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-discordance-uncertainty-and-treatment-ambiguity-community-acquired-pneumonia
June 07, 2023 - Study
Diagnostic discordance, uncertainty, and treatment ambiguity in community-acquired pneumonia: a national cohort study of 115 U.S. Veterans Affairs hospitals.
Citation Text:
Jones BE, Chapman AB, Ying J, et al. Diagnostic discordance, uncertainty, and treatment ambiguity in communit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effectiveness-and-efficiency-root-cause-analysis-medicine
July 11, 2012 - Commentary
Classic
Effectiveness and efficiency of root cause analysis in medicine.
Citation Text:
Wu AW. Effectiveness and Efficiency of Root Cause Analysis in Medicine. JAMA. 2008;299(6):685-687. doi:10.1001/jama.299.6.685.
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/confid-report/index.html
March 01, 2016 - Confidential Physician Feedback Reports: Designing for Optimal Impact on Performance
Next Page
Table of Contents
Confidential Physician Feedback Reports: Designing for Optimal Impact on Performance
Foreword
Introduction
Part One: Physician Feedback Report Fundamentals
Part Two: Design of Physi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-surgical-telehealth-outpatient-and-inpatient-setting
September 13, 2023 - Review
Safety of surgical telehealth in the outpatient and inpatient setting.
Citation Text:
Purnell S, Zheng F. Safety of Surgical Telehealth in the Outpatient and Inpatient Setting. Surg Clin North Am. 2020;101(1):109-119. doi:10.1016/j.suc.2020.09.003.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-independent-chemotherapy-prescribing-advanced-practice-providers-patient-safety-and
November 16, 2022 - Study
The impact of independent chemotherapy prescribing by advanced practice providers on patient safety and clinician satisfaction.
Citation Text:
LeStrange N, Walton AM, Watson JL, et al. The impact of independent chemotherapy prescribing by advanced practice providers on patient safe…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sources-nurse-sensitive-inpatient-safety-improvement
July 07, 2021 - Study
Sources of nurse-sensitive inpatient safety improvement.
Citation Text:
Dynan L, Smith RB. Sources of nurse‐sensitive inpatient safety improvement. Health Serv Res. 2022;57(6):1235-1246. doi:10.1111/1475-6773.13979.
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DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndN…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interprofessional-model-speaking-behaviour-healthcare-professionals-qualitative-study
December 21, 2017 - Study
Interprofessional model on speaking up behaviour in healthcare professionals: a qualitative study.
Citation Text:
Umoren R, Kim S, Gray MM, et al. Interprofessional model on speaking up behaviour in healthcare professionals: a qualitative study. BMJ Lead. 2022;6(1):15-19. doi:10.11…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/state-and-regional-demonstration-projects/utah
January 01, 2023 - Utah
Project Overview | Data and Functionality | Technical Design and Architecture
Project Overview
The Utah Health Information Network (UHIN) is a broad-based coalition of health care insurers, providers, and other interested parties, including State government. UHIN participant…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/publications/pubcomguide/location-release.docx
July 01, 2024 - AHRQ Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Location Release Form for Video Shoots
Instructions
This Location Release Form must be completed by the location’s administrative authority (herein called “Administrator”) to verify permission to conduct video recording at a particular location. It does not apply to recordi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/problem-root-cause-analysis
August 28, 2024 - Commentary
The problem with root cause analysis.
Citation Text:
Peerally MF, Carr S, Waring J, et al. The problem with root cause analysis. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26(5):417-422. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2016-005511.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/speaking-about-patient-safety-concerns-influence-safety-management-approaches-and-climate
August 12, 2020 - Study
Classic
Speaking up about patient safety concerns: the influence of safety management approaches and climate on nurses' willingness to speak up.
Citation Text:
Alingh CW, van Wijngaarden JDH, van de Voorde K, et al. Speaking up about patient safety concern…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/resources/resources/PS-privacy-factSheet.pdf
October 01, 2021 - Privacy, Security, Confidentiality, and
Privilege Considerations for Patient Safety
and Quality Improvement Activities
Before you begin, check with the appropriate point of contact
in your organization to:
Confirm that all participants in the improvement activity are
authorized to access and use patient informa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-words-matter-stigmatizing-language-and-transmission-bias-medical-record
June 06, 2021 - Study
Do words matter? Stigmatizing language and the transmission of bias in the medical record.
Citation Text:
P. Goddu A, O’Conor KJ, Lanzkron S, et al. Do words matter? Stigmatizing language and the transmission of bias in the medical record. J Gen Intern Med. 2018;33(5):685-691. doi:…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/studying-accuracy-symptom-checker-app-diagnosing-strokes-real
January 01, 2023 - Studying the Accuracy of Symptom-Checker App in Diagnosing Strokes in a Real-World Setting
Theme:
Engaging and Empowering Patients and Caregivers
Subtheme:
Technology Solutions to Engage Patients and Their Families in Care
Rigorously evaluating a popular, patient-facing symptom-checker app…