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  1. Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen | PSNet

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    March 07, 2018 - Prolonged hospital bedrest leads to loss of muscle and bone mass and increases the risk of pressure ulcers … Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the Hospital Setting Using Silicone Foam Dressings. 

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 31, 2023 - Bandemia as a Harbinger of Stercoral Colitis and Impending Perforation July 31, 2023 Flynn S, Barnes DK. Bandemia as a Harbinger of Stercoral Colitis and Impending Perforation. PSNet [internet]. 2023. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bandemia-harbinger-stercoral-colitis-and-impending-perforation The Case A 56-year-…

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    January 12, 2022 - We also experienced, as Rhonda mentioned, difficulties with pressure ulcer prevention and timely response

  4. In Conversation With… Ann L. Hendrich, RN, PhD | PSNet

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    February 26, 2025 - The same as with pressure ulcers. … We have nearly eliminated pressure ulcers here at Ascension, and it was all built around a strategy of

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 15, 2024 - associated with a fall while being cared for in a healthcare setting Any stage 3, stage 4, and unstageable pressure … ulcers acquired after admission/presentation to a healthcare setting Artificial insemination with

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 30, 2023 - Studies show that an increase in healthcare-acquired infections, falls, and pressure ulcers has occurred … Similar increases were observed in falls and pressure ulcers at skilled nursing facilities and preventable

  7. There is an app for that: mobile technology improves complication reporting and resident perception of their role in patient safety | PSNet

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    November 28, 2012 - to report major and minor complications (e.g., unplanned re-operation, infection, medication error, pressure … ulcers).

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 14, 2022 - made in the past 10 years—improvements in healthcare-acquired infections, decreases in patient falls, pressure … ulcers, and other complications. … Falls and pressure ulcers also went up – in skilled nursing facilities, we saw rates of falls causing … major injury increase by 17% and pressure ulcers increase by over 40%.

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 26, 2021 - The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers May 26, 2021 Glaser K, Vongspanich-Dray J. The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers. PSNet [internet]. 2021. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/great-pretender-syphilis-still-stumping-healthcare-providers The Case  …

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 01, 2012 - They're getting decubitus ulcers.

  11. Measuring Patient Safety | PSNet

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    December 14, 2022 - increased with a 40% rise in healthcare-acquired infections and an increase in inpatient falls and pressure … ulcers. 14 Healthcare leaders recognize the need to do better. … ulcers, and other complications. … Falls and pressure ulcers also went up – in skilled nursing facilities, we saw rates of falls causing … major injury increase by 17% and pressure ulcers increase by over 40%.

  12. In Conversation With... Dr. Michelle Schreiber on Measuring Patient Safety | PSNet

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    December 14, 2022 - made in the past 10 years—improvements in healthcare-acquired infections, decreases in patient falls, pressure … ulcers, and other complications. … Falls and pressure ulcers also went up – in skilled nursing facilities, we saw rates of falls causing … major injury increase by 17% and pressure ulcers increase by over 40%. … ulcers. 14 Healthcare leaders recognize the need to do better.

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 01, 2012 - systematically addresses most likely areas of risk (e.g., central line infection, urinary infection, delirium, pressure … ulcers), and (iv) using the daily goal sheet to promote ongoing open dialogue.

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 01, 2017 - Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding September 1, 2017 Strate L, Swanson S. Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding. PSNet [internet]. 2017. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/transfusion-thresholds-gastrointestinal-bleeding Case Objectives Describe risk factors for poor outcome in patients w…

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 01, 2007 - Diagnostic Errors in Medicine: What Do Doctors and Umpires Have in Common? February 1, 2007 Graber ML. Diagnostic Errors in Medicine: What Do Doctors and Umpires Have in Common? PSNet [internet]. 2007. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/diagnostic-errors-medicine-what-do-doctors-and-umpires-have-common Perspectiv…

  16. Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding | PSNet

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    November 26, 2014 - SPOTLIGHT CASE Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding Citation Text: Strate L, Swanson S. Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2017. Copy Citati…

  17. The Forgotten Line | PSNet

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    March 11, 2011 - systematically addresses most likely areas of risk (e.g., central line infection, urinary infection, delirium, pressure … ulcers), and (iv) using the daily goal sheet to promote ongoing open dialogue.

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 23, 2020 - individuals can gain from social interaction and enhanced mobility, such as reduced risk of falls and pressure … ulcers. … mitigate safety risks associated with usual care needs for this patient population, such as falls and pressure … ulcers.

  19. The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers | PSNet

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    January 07, 2022 - The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers Citation Text: Glaser K, Vongspanich-Dray J. The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Servic…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 01, 2013 - contribute to delirium, hypotension, falls, and immobility along with its complications, such as pressure … ulcers and, as may have occurred in this case, aspiration pneumonia.
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