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Teaching internal medicine residents quality improvement and patient safety: a lean thinking approach. | PSNet

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March 28, 2012 - Commentary Teaching internal medicine residents quality improvement and patient safety: a lean thinking approach. Citation Text: Kim CS, Lukela MP, Parekh V, et al. Teaching internal medicine residents quality improvement and patient safety: a lean thinking approach. Am J Med Qual. 201…

The Safe Home Care Intervention Study: implementation methods and effectiveness evaluation. | PSNet

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July 19, 2023 - Study The Safe Home Care Intervention Study: implementation methods and effectiveness evaluation. Citation Text: Sama SR, Quinn MM, Gore RJ, et al. The Safe Home Care Intervention Study: implementation methods and effectiveness evaluation. J Appl Gerontol. 2024;43(11):1595-1604. doi:10.1…

A call for safety: anticipating and mitigating risk across an obstetrics and gynecology service line. | PSNet

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February 24, 2016 - Commentary A call for safety: anticipating and mitigating risk across an obstetrics and gynecology service line. Citation Text: Combs A, Klein VR. A call for safety: anticipating and mitigating risk across an obstetrics and gynecology service line. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2023;43(1):38-42.…

Surgical adverse outcomes and patients’ evaluation of quality of care: inherent risk or reduced quality of care? | PSNet

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March 22, 2011 - Study Surgical adverse outcomes and patients’ evaluation of quality of care: inherent risk or reduced quality of care? Citation Text: van de Mheen PJM-, van Duijn-Bakker N, Kievit J. Surgical adverse outcomes and patients' evaluation of quality of care: inherent risk or reduced quality…

Can patients be part of the solution? Views on their role in preventing medical errors. | PSNet

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July 22, 2010 - Study Can patients be part of the solution? Views on their role in preventing medical errors. Citation Text: Hibbard JH, Peters E, Slovic P, et al. Can patients be part of the solution? Views on their role in preventing medical errors. Med Care Res Rev. 2005;62(5):601-16. Copy Citati…

The role of housestaff in implementing medication reconciliation on admission at an academic medical center. | PSNet

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March 30, 2011 - Commentary The role of housestaff in implementing medication reconciliation on admission at an academic medical center. Citation Text: Evans AS, Lazar EJ, Tiase VL, et al. The role of housestaff in implementing medication reconciliation on admission at an academic medical center. Am J Me…

Parental involvement in the preoperative surgical safety checklist is welcomed by both parents and staff. | PSNet

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April 12, 2011 - Study Parental involvement in the preoperative surgical safety checklist is welcomed by both parents and staff. Citation Text: Corbally MT, Tierney E. Parental involvement in the preoperative surgical safety checklist is welcomed by both parents and staff. Int J Pediatr. 2014;2014:791490…

Comparing safety climate in naval aviation and hospitals: implications for improving patient safety. | PSNet

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October 14, 2009 - Study Comparing safety climate in naval aviation and hospitals: implications for improving patient safety. Citation Text: Singer SJ, Rosen AK, Zhao S, et al. Comparing safety climate in naval aviation and hospitals: implications for improving patient safety. Health Care Manag Rev. 2010…

Improving communication and resolution following adverse events using a patient-created simulation exercise. | PSNet

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September 01, 2018 - Study Improving communication and resolution following adverse events using a patient-created simulation exercise. Citation Text: Gallagher TH, Etchegaray J, Bergstedt B, et al. Improving Communication and Resolution Following Adverse Events Using a Patient-Created Simulation Exercise. H…

Use of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire as a measure in patient safety improvement. | PSNet

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August 18, 2010 - Study Use of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire as a measure in patient safety improvement. Citation Text: Watts B, Percarpio KB, West P, et al. Use of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire as a measure in patient safety improvement. J Patient Saf. 2010;6(4):206-9. Copy Citation For…

Intensive care unit alarms—how many do we need? | PSNet

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March 01, 2011 - Study Intensive care unit alarms—how many do we need? Citation Text: Siebig S, Kuhls S, Imhoff M, et al. Intensive care unit alarms--how many do we need? Crit Care Med. 2010;38(2):451-6. doi:10.1097/CCM.0b013e3181cb0888. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibT…

Inappropriate drug use in the elderly: a nationwide register-based study. | PSNet

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July 09, 2008 - Study Inappropriate drug use in the elderly: a nationwide register-based study. Citation Text: Johnell K, Fastbom J, Rosén M, et al. Inappropriate drug use in the elderly: a nationwide register-based study. Ann Pharmacother. 2007;41(7):1243-8. Copy Citation Format: Google…

Use of a computerized forcing function improves performance in ordering restraints. | PSNet

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September 30, 2020 - Study Use of a computerized forcing function improves performance in ordering restraints. Citation Text: Griffey RT, Wittels K, Gilboy N, et al. Use of a computerized forcing function improves performance in ordering restraints. Ann Emerg Med. 2009;53(4):469-76. doi:10.1016/j.annemergm…

Lessons learned from medical malpractice claims involving critical care nurses. | PSNet

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July 15, 2020 - Study Lessons learned from medical malpractice claims involving critical care nurses. Citation Text: Myers LC, Heard L, Mort E. Lessons learned from medical malpractice claims involving critical care nurses. Am J Crit Care. 2020;29(3):174-181. doi:10.4037/ajcc2020341. Copy Citation …

Learning from failure: the need for independent safety investigation in healthcare. | PSNet

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September 24, 2018 - Commentary Learning from failure: the need for independent safety investigation in healthcare. Citation Text: Macrae C, Vincent CA. Learning from failure: the need for independent safety investigation in healthcare. J R Soc Med. 2014;107(11):439-443. doi:10.1177/0141076814555939. Copy…

Is it time to pull the plug on 12-hour shifts?: Part 3. Harm Reduction Strategies if Keeping 12-Hour Shifts. | PSNet

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February 01, 2012 - Commentary Is it time to pull the plug on 12-hour shifts?: Part 3. Harm Reduction Strategies if Keeping 12-Hour Shifts. Citation Text: Geiger-Brown J, Trinkoff AM. Is it time to pull the plug on 12-hour shifts? Part 3. harm reduction strategies if keeping 12-hour shifts. J Nurs Adm. 201…

Improving patient care through leadership engagement with frontline staff: a Department of Veterans Affairs case study. | PSNet

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October 14, 2009 - Study Improving patient care through leadership engagement with frontline staff: a Department of Veterans Affairs case study. Citation Text: Singer SJ, Rivard PE, Hayes J, et al. Improving patient care through leadership engagement with frontline staff: a Department of Veterans Affairs…

Attitudinal changes resulting from repetitive training of operating room personnel using high-fidelity simulation at the point of care. | PSNet

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February 25, 2009 - Study Attitudinal changes resulting from repetitive training of operating room personnel using high-fidelity simulation at the point of care. Citation Text: Paige JT, Kozmenko V, Yang T, et al. Attitudinal changes resulting from repetitive training of operating room personnel using of …

Passing the "Yo' Mama" test. | PSNet

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February 15, 2023 - Commentary Passing the "Yo' Mama" test. Citation Text: Blair R. Passing the "Yo' Mama" test. Atlanta healthcare organization follows the beat of a different drummer in achieving 100 percent CPOE adoption. Health Manag Technol. 2006;27(6):14, 16, 18. Copy Citation Format: …

Attitudes and practices related to clinical alarms: a follow-up survey. | PSNet

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June 11, 2014 - Study Attitudes and practices related to clinical alarms: a follow-up survey. Citation Text: Ruppel H, Funk M, Clark T, et al. Attitudes and Practices Related to Clinical Alarms: A Follow-up Survey. Am J Crit Care. 2018;27(2):114-123. doi:10.4037/ajcc2018185. Copy Citation Format: …

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