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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46565/psn-pdf
January 23, 2019 - Closing the Loop: A Guide to Safer Ambulatory Referrals
in the EHR Era.
January 23, 2019
Institute for Healthcare Improvement, National Patient Safety Foundation. Cambridge, MA: Institute for
Healthcare Improvement; 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/closing-loop-guide-safer-ambulatory-referrals-ehr-era
Missed an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37531/psn-pdf
February 22, 2011 - Patient safety and telephone medicine: some lessons
from closed claim case review.
February 22, 2011
Katz HP, Kaltsounis D, Halloran L, et al. Patient safety and telephone medicine : some lessons from closed
claim case review. J Gen Intern Med. 2008;23(5):517-22. doi:10.1007/s11606-007-0491-y.
https://psnet.ahrq.g…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/board-checklist.html
December 01, 2012 - Board Checklist
CUSP Toolkit
Who should use this tool? Senior leaders.
Checklist items
Leader Responsible
Date Initiated
1. Set an organization aim of annually assessing the safety and teamwork climate.
2. Improve the safety and teamwork climate using valid measures.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/boardchecklist.doc
June 02, 2025 - Checklist Items
Leader Responsible
Date
Initiated
1. Set an organization aim of annually assessing the safety and teamwork climate.
2. Improve the safety and teamwork climate using valid measures.
3. Set expectation for unit-level culture assessment.
4. Require at least a 60 percent participation…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46434/psn-pdf
December 21, 2018 - Reducing medication errors in critical care patients:
pharmacist key resources and relationship with
medicines optimisation.
December 21, 2018
Bourne RS, Shulman R, Jennings JK. Reducing medication errors in critical care patients: pharmacist key
resources and relationship with medicines optimisation. In J Pharm P…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/webcasts/previous.html
June 01, 2023 - Previous SOPS Webcasts
AHRQ sponsors webcasts to provide information about SOPS products and related resources, offer updates on the status of products in development, and provide support in using SOPS surveys and data. Visit SOPS webcasts to view more recent webcast materials.
Understanding SOPS Surveys:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43402/psn-pdf
October 20, 2014 - The WHO surgical safety checklist: survey of patients'
views.
October 20, 2014
Russ SJ, Rout S, Caris J, et al. The WHO surgical safety checklist: survey of patients’ views. BMJ Qual
Saf. 2014;23(11). doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002772.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/who-surgical-safety-checklist-survey-patients-views
T…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/uses/fbba97.html
December 01, 2017 - Federal Balance Budget Act of 1997: Excerpts
Child Health Care Quality Toolbox
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
The Federal Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Public Law 105-33, increased the attention given to performance monito…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41437/psn-pdf
January 03, 2017 - Making the transition to nursing bedside shift reports.
January 3, 2017
Wakefield DS, Ragan R, Brandt J, et al. Making the transition to nursing bedside shift reports. Jt Comm J
Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38(6):243-53.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-transition-nursing-bedside-shift-reports
Efforts to improve comm…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47769/psn-pdf
May 11, 2019 - Avoiding chemotherapy prescribing errors: analysis and
innovative strategies.
May 11, 2019
Reinhardt H, Otte P, Eggleton AG, et al. Avoiding chemotherapy prescribing errors: Analysis and innovative
strategies. Cancer. 2019;125(9):1547-1557. doi:10.1002/cncr.31950.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/avoiding-chemotherapy…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44244/psn-pdf
November 03, 2015 - Evaluation of outcomes from a national patient-initiated
second-opinion program.
November 3, 2015
Meyer AND, Singh H, Graber ML. Evaluation of Outcomes From a National Patient-initiated Second-
opinion Program. Am J Med. 2015;128(10). doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.04.020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-outcom…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50711/psn-pdf
January 01, 2020 - Unscheduled return visits to the emergency department
with ICU admission: a trigger tool for diagnostic error.
December 4, 2019
Aaronson E, Jansson P, Wittbold K, et al. Unscheduled return visits to the emergency department with ICU
admission: A trigger tool for diagnostic error. Am J Emerg Med. 2020;38(8):1584-158…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45907/psn-pdf
December 22, 2017 - Primary care collaboration to improve diagnosis and
screening for colorectal cancer.
December 22, 2017
Schiff G, Bearden T, Hunt LS, et al. Primary Care Collaboration to Improve Diagnosis and Screening for
Colorectal Cancer. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2017;43(7):338-350. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2017.03.004.
https://ps…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73704/psn-pdf
September 15, 2021 - TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure
prehospital appropriate critical versus end-of-life care?
September 15, 2021
Mirarchi FL, Cammarata C, Cooney TE, et al. TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure
prehospital appropriate critical versus end-of-life care? J Patient Saf. 2021;17(6):4…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit6-8.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 6.8. Kaizen Activities
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Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Central Hospital
C…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/board-checklist.html
July 01, 2023 - Board Checklist
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Who should use this tool: Senior leaders
Checklist Items
Leader Responsible
Date Initiated
1. Set an organization aim of annually assessing the safety and teamwork climate.
2. Improve the safety and teamwork c…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/844787/psn-pdf
September 11, 2019 - TRIAD XII: are patients aware of and agree with DNR or
POLST orders in their medical records.
September 11, 2019
Mirarchi FL, Juhasz K, Cooney TE, et al. TRIAD XII: Are Patients Aware of and Agree With DNR or POLST
Orders in Their Medical Records. J Patient Saf. 2019;15(3):230-237. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000631.…
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Specific nursing unit le…
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April 28, 2021 - The association of nursing home characteristics and
quality with adverse events after a hospitalization.
April 28, 2021
Field TS, Fouayzi H, Crawford S, et al. The association of nursing home characteristics and quality with
adverse events after a hospitalization. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2021;22(10):2196-2200.
doi:10.…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit1-8.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 1.8. Kaizen Activities
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Central Hospital
C…