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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72788/psn-pdf
February 24, 2021 - Harmed Patient Alliance.
February 24, 2021
United Kingdom.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/harmed-patient-alliance
Patients and families that experience medical harm have unique support needs. This organization works to
improve health system and clinician response to harmed patients. Their efforts aim to create a dee…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35197/psn-pdf
December 09, 2008 - Analysis of errors enacted by surgical trainees during
skills training courses.
December 9, 2008
Tang B, Hanna GB, Cuschieri A. Analysis of errors enacted by surgical trainees during skills training
courses. Surgery. 2005;138(1):14-20.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysis-errors-enacted-surgical-trainees-during-s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44436/psn-pdf
October 30, 2017 - Overreaction.
October 30, 2017
Shell ER. Overreaction. Scientific American. 2015;313(5):28-9.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/overreaction
Reporting on how test inaccuracies can lead to misdiagnosis of food allergies in children and the potential
consequences, this magazine article describes a diagnostic tool to dete…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42344/psn-pdf
September 24, 2016 - Strategies for preventing distractions and interruptions in
the OR.
September 24, 2016
Clark GJ. Strategies for preventing distractions and interruptions in the OR. AORN J. 2013;97(6):702-707.
doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2013.01.018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-preventing-distractions-and-interruptions-or
Dist…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60332/psn-pdf
May 13, 2020 - Circle Up Training.
May 13, 2020
Center for Medical Simulation.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/circle-training
Communication strategies are important for engaging staff in behaviors that support effective teamwork.
This website highlights a process that involves briefings, supportive conversations, and debriefings a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35951/psn-pdf
June 14, 2011 - Errors in thyroid gland fine-needle aspiration.
June 14, 2011
Raab SS, Vrbin CM, Grzybicki DM, et al. Errors in Thyroid Gland Fine-Needle Aspiration. Am J Clin Pathol.
2007;125(6). doi:10.1309/7rqe37k6439t4pb4.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-thyroid-gland-fine-needle-aspiration
This AHRQ–funded study used roo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34596/psn-pdf
February 17, 2009 - Disclosure: what works now and what can work even
better (part 3 of 3).
February 17, 2009
Chicago, IL: American Society of Healthcare Risk Management;
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disclosure-what-works-now-and-what-can-work-even-better-part-3-3
A guide for communicating throughout the disclosure process, thi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41995/psn-pdf
September 24, 2016 - Momentary interruptions can derail the train of thought.
September 24, 2016
Altmann EM, Trafton G, Hambrick DZ. Momentary interruptions can derail the train of thought. J Exp
Psychol Gen. 2014;143(1):215-26. doi:10.1037/a0030986.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/momentary-interruptions-can-derail-train-thought
In this…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35917/psn-pdf
July 23, 2010 - Audibility of patient clinical alarms to hospital nursing
personnel.
July 23, 2010
Sobieraj J, Ortega C, West I, et al. Audibility of patient clinical alarms to hospital nursing personnel. Mil
Med. 2006;171(4):306-10.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/audibility-patient-clinical-alarms-hospital-nursing-personnel
The i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42332/psn-pdf
June 12, 2013 - Quality improvement through implementation of
discharge order reconciliation.
June 12, 2013
Lu Y, Clifford P, Bjorneby A, et al. Quality improvement through implementation of discharge order
reconciliation. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2013;70(9):815-20. doi:10.2146/ajhp120050.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-impr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38285/psn-pdf
December 10, 2008 - AHRQ Risk-informed Intervention Development and
Implementation of Safe Practices in Ambulatory Care.
December 10, 2008
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; October 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-risk-informed-intervention-development-and-implementation-safe-
practices-ambulatory-care…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38898/psn-pdf
August 26, 2009 - Emergency response in outpatient oncology care:
improving patient safety.
August 26, 2009
Schiavone R. Emergency response in outpatient oncology care: improving patient safety. Clin J Oncol
Nurs. 2009;13(4):440-2. doi:10.1188/09.CJON.440-442.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-response-outpatient-oncology-care…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/western-institute-biomedical-research
January 01, 2023 - Western Institute for Biomedical Research
Veterans Administration (VA) Integrated Medication Manager - 2011
Principal Investigator
Nebeker, Jonathan
Project Name
Veterans Administration (VA) Integrated Medication Manager
Veterans Administr…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit5-15.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 5.15. Outcomes by Category
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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…
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November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 4.15. Project Team Composition—Electronic Prescribing
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Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47556/psn-pdf
November 28, 2018 - Improving Diagnosis.
November 28, 2018
Deutsch E, ed. PA-PSRS Pa Patient Saf Advis. 2018 Oct 31;15(suppl 1):1-70.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-diagnosis
This special issue raises awareness of challenges to reducing diagnostic error. Articles discuss insights
from experts about how to improve diagnosis, t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41711/psn-pdf
September 26, 2012 - Beyond FMEA: the structured what-if technique (SWIFT).
September 26, 2012
Card AJ, Ward JR, Clarkson PJ. Beyond FMEA: The structured what-if technique (SWIFT). J Healthc Risk
Manag. 2012;31(4):23-29. doi:10.1002/jhrm.20101.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/swift-new-tool-identifying-prospective-hazards
This commentary…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/measure_retirement/supplemental-materials/index.html
August 01, 2014 - 2013 Child Core Set Measurement Retirement
Supplemental Documents
The following supplemental documents for Systematic Evidence-Based Quality Measurement Life-Cycle Approach to Measure Retirement in CHIPRA are available:
Supplemental Document No. 1: Information Types and Sources Relevant to the 2013 SNA…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50633/psn-pdf
November 06, 2019 - Findings of Two Inaugural Leapfrog Surveys 2019.
November 6, 2019
Washington DC: Leapfrog Group; 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/findings-two-inaugural-leapfrog-surveys-2019
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) are established venues for surgical care despite engagement in
assessment to ensure their safety. This re…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43800/psn-pdf
August 02, 2016 - Patient Safety Culture: Theory, Methods and Application.
August 2, 2016
Waterson P, ed. London, UK: Ashgate; 2014. ISBN: 9781409448143.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-culture-theory-methods-and-application
This publication covers patient safety culture including its background in high-risk industries, …