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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-guidelines-optimizing-safe-subcutaneous-insulin-use-adults
May 11, 2017 - This report provides information about problems associated with insulin use in adults and offers consensus-developed
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-doctors-get-wrong-patient
December 14, 2016 - Misidentification of patients can result in problems such as medication administration delays, blood
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withsteven-j-spear-dba-ms-ms
August 01, 2009 - as they occur, solving those problems, converting what you don't understand into something that you … They started tackling some really tough problems: patient falls, surgical site infections, central line … Those problems are manifestations of systems that are imperfect and have to be imperfect because they … In effect, work system problems increase a hypothetical ward nurse's workload from 5 patients to 5.3 … At the same time, managers should ensure that problems are solved at the most effective level.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/decade-health-information-technology-usability-challenges-and-path-forward
January 16, 2019 - Health information technology (IT) usability problems can affect patient safety.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-not-elective-debate-npsf-patient-safety-congress
March 18, 2019 - one argument describing the need for health care to differentiate individual failures from systems problems
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/lessons-covid-war-investigative-report
March 09, 2022 - book examines breakdowns in the US response to the COVID-19 epidemic to understand causes of the problems
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withlucian-leape-md
August 01, 2006 - Those problems were solved in the next 10 years or so. … It was clear to me that we had major policy problems. … I don't think they're bad people, but certain problems are being totally ignored. … Despite Jeep's leadership, the publication of data pointing to major problems in anesthesia safety and … We have many of the same problems we had a generation ago, and we've added some new ones: making changes
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/getting-patient-safety-personal-story
August 01, 2006 - Despite Jeep's leadership, the publication of data pointing to major problems in anesthesia safety and … We have many of the same problems we had a generation ago, and we've added some new ones: making changes … Those problems were solved in the next 10 years or so. … It was clear to me that we had major policy problems. … I don't think they're bad people, but certain problems are being totally ignored.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pca-overdose
April 01, 2017 - ADEs).( 2,3 ) It is not known exactly how often ADEs are associated with PCA use, especially because problems … A possible classification for such overdoses has been proposed.( 15 ) Problems include misprogramming … In the real world, such technologies are often too expensive and/or plagued with false alarm problems … Caregivers should report any problems or complications associated with PCA pumps (as well as all other … Problems with medical devices may be severely under-reported.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/crushing-or-splitting-medications-unrecognized-hazards
October 26, 2010 - This commentary discusses problems associated with crushing or splitting medications and recommends
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/just-cup-tea-introduction-seips-framework
January 31, 2018 - and uses an everyday non-clinical activity to illustrate its use for a broad audience to identify problems
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-name-confusion-preventing-medication-errors
January 29, 2018 - This article reports on problems with drug names, the naming process for medications, and both industry
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysis-reported-drug-interactions-recipe-harm-patients
January 20, 2016 - over a 7-year period to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, this analysis found that common problems
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-mistakes
March 28, 2018 - The National Health Service (NHS) has a history of sharing analyses of problems in its system.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complaints-and-raising-concerns
November 16, 2015 - Complaints are a proactive way to monitor and address recurring problems that may result in adverse
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/oncology-pharmacist-led-medication-reconciliation-among-cancer-patients-initiating
March 24, 2021 - July 10, 2024
Impact of pharmacist-led interventions on medication-related problems among … April 28, 2021
Analysis of pharmacist-identified medication-related problems at two United
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-electronic-health-record-interoperability-safety-and-quality-care-high-income
July 27, 2022 - September 27, 2023
Drug-related problems and polypharmacy in nursing home residents: … Ambulatory Clinic or Office
Information Professionals
Discontinuities, Gaps, and Hand-Off Problems
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/which-adverse-events-and-which-drugs-are-implicated-drug-related-hospital-admissions
August 11, 2021 - September 9, 2020
Drug-related problems and polypharmacy in nursing home residents: a … July 22, 2020
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/discontinuation-outpatient-medications-implications-electronic-messaging-pharmacies-using
October 05, 2022 - August 19, 2020
Using automated methods to detect safety problems with health information … Safety Professionals
Information Professionals
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Discontinuities, Gaps, and Hand-Off Problems
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-and-economic-impact-medication-reconciliation-cancer-patients-systematic-review
January 27, 2019 - Related Resources
Impact of pharmacist-led interventions on medication-related problems … Hospitals
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