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An examination of technical efficiency, quality, and patient safety in acute care nursing units. | PSNet

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December 21, 2017 - Study An examination of technical efficiency, quality, and patient safety in acute care nursing units. Citation Text: Mark BA, Jones CB, Lindley L, et al. An examination of technical efficiency, quality, and patient safety in acute care nursing units. Policy Polit Nurs Pract. 2009;10(3…

Error in body weight estimation leads to inadequate parenteral anticoagulation. | PSNet

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April 14, 2021 - Study Error in body weight estimation leads to inadequate parenteral anticoagulation. Citation Text: Macedo LG dos R, de Oliveira L, Pintão MC, et al. Error in body weight estimation leads to inadequate parenteral anticoagulation. Am J Emerg Med. 2011;29(6):613-7. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.20…

Patient safety movement: history and future directions. | PSNet

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February 21, 2015 - Review Patient safety movement: history and future directions. Citation Text: Lark ME, Kirkpatrick K, Chung KC. Patient Safety Movement: History and Future Directions. J Hand Surg Am. 2018;43(2). doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.11.006. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTe…

Quality initiatives: developing a radiology quality and safety program: a primer. | PSNet

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March 04, 2015 - Commentary Quality initiatives: developing a radiology quality and safety program: a primer. Citation Text: Johnson D, Krecke KN, Miranda R, et al. Quality initiatives: developing a radiology quality and safety program: a primer. Radiographics. 2009;29(4):951-9. doi:10.1148/rg.29409500…

Quality: performance improvement, teamwork, information technology and protocols. | PSNet

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November 03, 2015 - Commentary Quality: performance improvement, teamwork, information technology and protocols. Citation Text: Coleman NE, Pon S. Quality: performance improvement, teamwork, information technology and protocols. Crit Care Clin. 2013;29(2):129-51. doi:10.1016/j.ccc.2012.11.002. Copy Citat…

Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help. | PSNet

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July 28, 2021 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help. Citation Text: Milne-Tyte A. Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help. Health Shots. National Public Radio. July 30, 2024; Copy C…

Implementing the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist: a model for future perioperative initiatives. | PSNet

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March 30, 2022 - Commentary Implementing the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist: a model for future perioperative initiatives. Citation Text: Styer KA, Ashley SW, Schmidt I, et al. Implementing the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist: a model for future perioperative in…

How to Talk About Patient Safety. | PSNet

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June 24, 2019 - Book/Report How to Talk About Patient Safety. Citation Text: How to Talk About Patient Safety. Hendricks R, O'Neil M, Volmert A. Boston, MA: Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety; March 2019. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

Paramedic self-reported medication errors. | PSNet

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October 27, 2010 - Study Paramedic self-reported medication errors. Citation Text: Vilke GM, Tornabene S, Stepanski B, et al. Paramedic self-reported medication errors. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2007;11(1):80-4. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endno…

Do micropauses prevent surgeon's fatigue and loss of accuracy associated with prolonged surgery? An experimental prospective study. | PSNet

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November 29, 2023 - Study Do micropauses prevent surgeon's fatigue and loss of accuracy associated with prolonged surgery? An experimental prospective study. Citation Text: Dorion D, Darveau S. Do micropauses prevent surgeon's fatigue and loss of accuracy associated with prolonged surgery? An experimental…

Patient safety and leadership: do you walk the walk? | PSNet

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November 04, 2020 - Commentary Patient safety and leadership: do you walk the walk? Citation Text: Jarrett MP. Patient Safety and Leadership: Do You Walk the Walk? J Healthc Manag. 2017;62(2):88-92. doi:10.1097/JHM-D-17-00005. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 X…

Patient expectations of fair complaint handling in hospitals: empirical data. | PSNet

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September 25, 2024 - Study Patient expectations of fair complaint handling in hospitals: empirical data. Citation Text: Friele RD, Sluijs EM. Patient expectations of fair complaint handling in hospitals: empirical data. BMC Health Serv Res. 2006;6:106. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar Pub…

Assessing hospital safety on nights and weekends: the SWAN tool. | PSNet

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September 28, 2010 - Commentary Assessing hospital safety on nights and weekends: the SWAN tool. Citation Text: Shulkin DJ. Assessing hospital safety on nights and weekends: the SWAN tool. J Patient Saf. 2009;5(2):75-8. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3181a5db10. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Schola…

A pediatric medical emergency team manages a complex child with hypoxia and a worried parent. | PSNet

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September 09, 2008 - Commentary A pediatric medical emergency team manages a complex child with hypoxia and a worried parent. Citation Text: Shilkofski NA, Hunt EA. A pediatric medical emergency team manages a complex child with hypoxia and worried parent. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(4):236-41, 185. …

Physician implicit review to identify preventable errors during in-hospital cardiac arrest. | PSNet

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August 02, 2013 - Study Physician implicit review to identify preventable errors during in-hospital cardiac arrest. Citation Text: Jain R, Kuhn L, Repaskey W, et al. Physician implicit review to identify preventable errors during in-hospital cardiac arrest. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(1):89-90. doi:10.1001/…

How the physician's financial wellness could impact patient safety. | PSNet

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May 08, 2024 - Commentary How the physician's financial wellness could impact patient safety. Citation Text: Richards JL, Brook K. How the physician’s financial wellness could impact patient safety. Postgrad Med J. 2024;100(1182):276-278. doi:10.1093/postmj/qgad076. Copy Citation Format: …

The cost of poor blood specimen quality and errors in preanalytical processes. | PSNet

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April 22, 2009 - Review The cost of poor blood specimen quality and errors in preanalytical processes. Citation Text: Green SF. The cost of poor blood specimen quality and errors in preanalytical processes. Clin Biochem. 2013;46(13-14):1175-9. doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2013.06.001. Copy Citation F…

Sir Karl Popper, swans, and the general practitioner. | PSNet

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March 05, 2025 - Commentary Sir Karl Popper, swans, and the general practitioner. Citation Text: Berghmans R, Schouten HC. Sir Karl Popper, swans, and the general practitioner. BMJ. 2011;343:d5469. doi:10.1136/bmj.d5469. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XM…

Medical librarians supporting information systems project lifecycles toward improved patient safety. | PSNet

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March 27, 2024 - Commentary Medical librarians supporting information systems project lifecycles toward improved patient safety. Citation Text: Saimbert MK, Zhang Y, Pierce J, et al. Medical librarians supporting information systems project lifecycles toward improved patient safety. Medical librarians …

The role of technology in clinician-to-clinician communication. | PSNet

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September 09, 2015 - Commentary The role of technology in clinician-to-clinician communication. Citation Text: McElroy LM, Ladner DP, Holl JL. The role of technology in clinician-to-clinician communication. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(12):981-3. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002191. Copy Citation Format: …

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