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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42238/psn-pdf
July 02, 2014 - Teaching medical error disclosure to physicians-in-
training: a scoping review.
July 2, 2014
Stroud L, Wong BM, Hollenberg E, et al. Teaching medical error disclosure to physicians-in-training: a
scoping review. Acad Med. 2013;88(6):884-92. doi:10.1097/ACM.0b013e31828f898f.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teaching-me…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/61122/psn-pdf
January 01, 2022 - Implementing high-reliability organization principles into
practice: a rapid evidence review.
November 11, 2020
Veazie S, Peterson K, Bourne D, et al. Implementing high-reliability organization principles into practice: a
rapid evidence review. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(1):e320-e328. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000000768.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44246/psn-pdf
November 15, 2016 - RCA2: Improving Root Cause Analyses and Actions to
Prevent Harm.
November 15, 2016
Boston, MA: National Patient Safety Foundation; 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rca2-improving-root-cause-analyses-and-actions-prevent-harm
The National Patient Safety Foundation issued these guidelines for improving root cause a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/859350/psn-pdf
December 20, 2023 - What are the experiences of team members involved in
root cause analysis? A qualitative study.
December 20, 2023
Willis R, Jones T, Hoiles J, et al. What are the experiences of team members involved in root cause
analysis? A qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023;23(1):1152. doi:10.1186/s12913-023-10164-9.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43496/psn-pdf
November 01, 2016 - Designing and Delivering Whole-Person Transitional
Care: Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid
Readmissions.
November 1, 2016
Boutwell A, Bourgoin A , Maxwell J, et al. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality;
September 2016. AHRQ Publication No. 16-0047-EF.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/designing-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/853064/psn-pdf
August 30, 2023 - Barriers and facilitators to implementing interventions for
reducing avoidable hospital readmission: systematic
review of qualitative studies.
August 30, 2023
Fu BQ, Zhong CCW, Wong CHL, et al. Barriers and facilitators to implementing interventions for reducing
avoidable hospital readmission: systematic review of…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34642/psn-pdf
June 24, 2015 - Human factor in cardiac surgery: errors and near misses
in a high technology medical domain.
June 24, 2015
Carthey J, de Leval MR, Reason JT. The human factor in cardiac surgery: errors and near misses in a high
technology medical domain. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001;72(1):300-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/human-factor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851921/psn-pdf
August 02, 2023 - Association between electronic health record
implementations and hospital-acquired conditions in
pediatric hospitals.
August 2, 2023
Rabbani N, Pageler NM, Hoffman JM, et al. Association between electronic health record implementations
and hospital-acquired conditions in pediatric hospitals. Appl Clin Inform. 2023…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50779/psn-pdf
January 08, 2020 - STOPP/START criteria for potentially inappropriate
medications/potential prescribing omissions in older
people: origin and progress.
January 8, 2020
O’Mahony D. STOPP/START criteria for potentially inappropriate medications/potential prescribing
omissions in older people: origin and progress. Expert Rev Clin Pharm…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60660/psn-pdf
July 09, 2020 - Pharmacist-led program to improve transitions from acute
care to skilled nursing facility care.
July 9, 2020
Achilleos M, McEwen J, Hoesly M, et al. Pharmacist-led program to improve transitions from acute care to
skilled nursing facility care. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2020;77(12). doi:10.1093/ajhp/zxaa090.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules.html
January 01, 2017 - Toolkit Modules
The toolkit consists of four modules and other resources that will help ICUs uncover local defects, implement interventions to prevent ventilator-associated events, and build a sustainable safety culture.
Module on How To Apply CUSP for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
The Comprehensive Unit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866938/psn-pdf
October 09, 2024 - The Patient’s Role in Diagnostic Safety and Excellence:
From Passive Reception towards Co-Design.
October 9, 2024
Epstein HM, Haskell H, Hemmelgarn C, et al. The Patient’s Role In Diagnostic Safety And Excellence:
From Passive Reception Towards Co-Design. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality;
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34707/psn-pdf
September 29, 2017 - National Patient Safety Foundation agenda for research
and development in patient safety.
September 29, 2017
Cooper JB, Gaba DM, Liang B, et al. The National Patient Safety Foundation agenda for research and
development in patient safety. MedGenMed. 2000;2(3):E38.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-patient-safe…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/838917/psn-pdf
October 26, 2022 - The e-Autopsy/e-Biopsy: a systematic chart review to
increase safety and diagnostic accuracy.
October 26, 2022
Kanter MH, Ghobadi A, Lurvey LD, et al. The e-Autopsy/e-Biopsy: a systematic chart review to increase
safety and diagnostic accuracy. Diagnosis (Berl). 2022;9(4):430-436. doi:10.1515/dx-2022-0083.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/852269/psn-pdf
August 09, 2023 - Implementation of barcode medication administration
(BMCA) technology on infusion pumps in the operating
rooms.
August 9, 2023
Hogerwaard M, Stolk M, Dijk L van, et al. Implementation of barcode medication administration (BMCA)
technology on infusion pumps in the operating rooms. BMJ Open Qual. 2023;12(2):e002023.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47853/psn-pdf
April 10, 2019 - Does a unit shift report "blackout" period improve patient
safety?
April 10, 2019
Olmstead J. Does a unit shift report "blackout" period improve patient safety? Nurs Manage. 2019;50(3):8-
10. doi:10.1097/01.NUMA.0000553500.85897.51.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/does-unit-shift-report-blackout-period-improve-patien…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45362/psn-pdf
January 23, 2017 - Capturing essential information to achieve safe
interoperability.
January 23, 2017
Weininger S, Jaffe MB, Rausch T, et al. Capturing Essential Information to Achieve Safe Interoperability.
Anesth Analg. 2017;124(1):83-94.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/capturing-essential-information-achieve-safe-interoperability
T…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42287/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - What do patients think about year-end resident continuity
clinic handoffs?: a qualitative study.
November 26, 2014
Pincavage A, Lee WW, Beiting KJ, et al. What do patients think about year-end resident continuity clinic
handoffs? A qualitative study. J Gen Intern Med. 2013;28(8):999-1007. doi:10.1007/s11606-013-239…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44837/psn-pdf
February 03, 2016 - Impact of pharmacist involvement in the transitional care
of high-risk patients through medication reconciliation,
medication education, and postdischarge call-backs
(IPITCH Study).
February 3, 2016
Phatak A, Prusi R, Ward B, et al. Impact of pharmacist involvement in the transitional care of high-risk
patients t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/action-plan-template.docx
June 02, 2025 - Action Plan Worksheet
ACTION PLAN WORKSHEET
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Discuss with your team some improvements you’d like to make specific to the High Leverage Changes listed in the table. Use the data from the Quality Improvement Change Assessment (QICA), current patient panel data, discussions with your coach and team, or ob…