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461. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/838320/psn-pdf
     May 12, 2010 - Regional variations in diagnostic practices. May 12, 2010 Song Y, Skinner J, Bynum JPW, et al. … Regional variations in diagnostic practices. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/regional-variations-diagnostic-practices Improving diagnostic safety is … study used Medicare claims data from 1999 through 2006 to explore regional variation in diagnostic practices … Researchers identified significant differences in diagnostic practices across geographic regions that

462. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35228/psn-pdf
     March 04, 2011 - Best practices for safe handling of products containing concentrated potassium. … Best practices for safe handling of products containing concentrated potassium. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/best-practices-safe-handling-products-containing-concentrated-potassium … Discussion shares the limitations of the literature about medication safety practices and calls for … greater attention to improving the evidence base behind patient safety practices in general.

463. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45015/psn-pdf
     July 18, 2016 - Interhospital transfer handoff practices among US tertiary care centers: a descriptive survey. … Interhospital transfer handoff practices among US tertiary care centers: A descriptive survey. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interhospital-transfer-handoff-practices-among-us-tertiary-care-centers- … study found variation in the training and experience of transfer care coordinators and communication practices … Standardization in these practices should enhance patient safety.

464. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37392/psn-pdf
     February 15, 2011 - Health care consumers' inclination to engage in selected patient safety practices: a survey of adults … Health Care Consumers' Inclination to Engage in Selected Patient Safety Practices. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-care-consumers-inclination-engage-selected-patient-safety-practices … This survey assessed the willingness of patients to carry out these practices.  … them to challenge providers (such as checking for handwashing compliance) than less confrontational practices

465. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39365/psn-pdf
     May 25, 2010 - Electronic prescribing improves medication safety in community-based office practices. … Electronic Prescribing Improves Medication Safety in Community- Based Office Practices. … Few ambulatory practices use electronic health records (EHRs) in any form, and even those that do … This controlled trial compared prescribing error rates in 15 ambulatory practices that adopted a commercial … e- prescribing system to those of 15 practices that continued using standard paper prescriptions, and

466. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38536/psn-pdf
     February 03, 2011 - Association between hospital-reported Leapfrog Safe Practices scores and inpatient mortality. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-between-hospital-reported-leapfrog-safe-practices-scores-and … evidence-based referral for certain diagnoses, and implementation of the National Quality Forum's (NQF) Safe Practices … However, in this study, adoption of the NQF safe practices did not correlate with reduced inpatient … safety recommendations, as the survey only measures a hospital's self-reported implementation of safety practices

467. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44975/psn-pdf
     November 09, 2017 - Safe injection, infusion, and medication vial practices in health care (2016). … APIC position paper: Safe injection, infusion, and medication vial practices in health care. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-injection-infusion-and-medication-vial-practices-health-care-2016 … Improper injection practices associated with point-of-care testing and treatment can contribute to the … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cdc-grand-rounds-preventing-unsafe-injection-practices-us-health-care-system

468. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38091/psn-pdf
     February 18, 2011 - Questionable hospital chart documentation practices by physicians. … Questionable hospital chart documentation practices by physicians. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/questionable-hospital-chart-documentation-practices-physicians This study … found that more than half of physicians surveyed engaged in questionable documentation practices, such … These changing factors may in part explain why the findings also suggest that questionable practices

469. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44517/psn-pdf
     October 21, 2015 - Electronic health record challenges, workarounds, and solutions observed in practices integrating behavioral … Electronic Health Record Challenges, Workarounds, and Solutions Observed in Practices Integrating Behavioral … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-health-record-challenges-workarounds-and-solutions-observed- practices-integrating … This observational study of 11 community practices that had integrated behavioral health and primary … There were issues with documentation, tracking, communication, and coordination of care, requiring practices

470. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46357/psn-pdf
     May 17, 2018 - Safe labeling practices to minimize medication errors in anesthesia: 5 case reports and review of the … Safe Labeling Practices to Minimize Medication Errors in Anesthesia. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-labeling-practices-minimize-medication-errors-anesthesia-5-case-reports … - and-review Poor labeling practices can contribute to unintended patient harm. … incorrect or incomplete labeling can affect care and summarizes recommendations to improve labeling practices

471. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43957/psn-pdf
     June 21, 2015 - Enhancing the effectiveness of team debriefings in medical simulation: more best practices. … Enhancing the effectiveness of team debriefings in medical simulation: more best practices. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enhancing-effectiveness-team-debriefings-medical-simulation-more-best- practices … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enhancing-effectiveness-team-debriefings-medical-simulation-more-best-practices … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/debriefing-medical-teams-12-evidence-based-best-practices-and-tips https

472. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36706/psn-pdf
     January 18, 2011 - Best practices in medication administration: preventing adverse drug events in perinatal settings. … Best practices in medication administration: preventing adverse drug events in perinatal settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/best-practices-medication-administration-preventing-adverse-drug-events- … author discusses medication errors in the perinatal setting and shares research-based medication safety practices … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/best-practices-medication-administration-preventing-adverse-drug-events-perinatal-settings

473. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42358/psn-pdf
     June 12, 2013 - CDC Grand Rounds: preventing unsafe injection practices in the U.S. health-care system. … CDC grand rounds: preventing unsafe injection practices in the U.S. health-care system. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cdc-grand-rounds-preventing-unsafe-injection-practices-us-health-care-system … This commentary examines unsafe injection practices in the United States and reviews a four-element … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/injection-practices-among-clinicians-united-states-health-care-settings

474. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36211/psn-pdf
     February 13, 2008 - AORN Guidance Statement: Safe Medication Practices in Perioperative Settings Across the Life Span. … February 13, 2008 AORN guidance statement: safe medication practices in perioperative settings across … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aorn-guidance-statement-safe-medication-practices-perioperative-settings … periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) for developing, implementing, and evaluating safe medication practices … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aorn-guidance-statement-safe-medication-practices-perioperative-settings-across-life-span

475. Electronic Standing Orders in Primary Care Offices Boost the Delivery of Adult Vaccinations and Other Health Maintenance Services (pdf file)
     digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/Nemeth_SuccessStory.pdf
     May 02, 2014 - rimary  care  practices  implemented  and  evaluated  electronic  SOs  for  15 es  in  the  areas  of … Participating  practices  reported  6  to  10  percent  improvements  entive  care  screenings,  8  … A total of eight PPRNet member practices from eight different States were selected for participation … This model served as the basis for assisting practices in incorporating the electronic SO into their … Two of the eight practices experienced more difficulty in demonstrating improvements.

476. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40080/psn-pdf
     December 15, 2010 - Injection practices among clinicians in United States health care settings. … Injection practices among clinicians in United States health care settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/injection-practices-among-clinicians-united-states-health-care-settings … This study surveyed more than 5000 providers who reported elements of unsafe injection practices, including … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/injection-practices-among-clinicians-united-states-health-care-settings

477. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40836/psn-pdf
     October 12, 2011 - Exploring varieties of knowledge in safe work practices—an ethnographic study of surgical teams. … Exploring varieties of knowledge in safe work practices - an ethnographic study of surgical teams. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-varieties-knowledge-safe-work-practices-ethnographic-study- surgical-teams … This qualitative study used direct observation and in-depth interviews to analyze teamwork practices … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-varieties-knowledge-safe-work-practices-ethnographic-study-surgical-teams

478. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36360/psn-pdf
     October 28, 2010 - Pharmacist staffing, technology use, and implementation of medication safety practices in rural hospitals … Pharmacist staffing, technology use, and implementation of medication safety practices in rural hospitals … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pharmacist-staffing-technology-use-and-implementation-medication-safety- practices-rural … The investigators surveyed small rural hospitals in the United States about safe medication practices … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pharmacist-staffing-technology-use-and-implementation-medication-safety-practices-rural

479. Synthesizing Lessons Learned Using Health Information Technology - Final Report (pdf file)
     digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r03hs018830-nemeth-final-report-2013.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Practices share best practices in improving quality on selected areas of interest at annual network … , and a number of larger practices. … An interview guide was pre-tested with four practices, and these four practices presented at a panel … In practices that lacked this internal leadership, and in larger practices, IT support staff were needed … In some practices this required hiring HIT coordinators and in other practices a technically savvy clinician

480. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40880/psn-pdf
     December 21, 2014 - Relationship between Leapfrog Safe Practices Survey and outcomes in trauma. … Relationship between Leapfrog Safe Practices Survey and outcomes in trauma. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/relationship-between-leapfrog-safe-practices-survey-and-outcomes-trauma … improve patient safety through encouraging hospitals to implement the National Quality Forum's safe practices … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/relationship-between-leapfrog-safe-practices-survey-and-outcomes-trauma