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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38750/psn-pdf
July 01, 2009 - Probability error in diagnosis: the conjunction fallacy
among beginning medical students.
July 1, 2009
Rao G. Probability error in diagnosis: the conjunction fallacy among beginning medical students. Fam Med.
2009;41(4):262-5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/probability-error-diagnosis-conjunction-fallacy-among-begin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43748/psn-pdf
December 03, 2014 - New enteral connectors: raising awareness.
December 3, 2014
Guenter P. New Enteral Connectors. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2014;29(5).
doi:10.1177/0884533614543330.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/new-enteral-connectors-raising-awareness
Redesigning tubing connectors according to new ISO standards has the potenti…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37086/psn-pdf
October 03, 2011 - Failure mode and effects analysis: a useful tool for risk
identification and injury prevention.
October 3, 2011
Paparella S. Failure mode and effects analysis: a useful tool for risk identification and injury prevention.
Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Ass…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35413/psn-pdf
September 11, 2009 - Lessons learned: basic evidence-based advice for
preventing medication errors in children.
September 11, 2009
Thomas DO. Lessons learned: basic evidence-based advice for preventing medication errors in children.
Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46596/psn-pdf
November 01, 2017 - Infection prevention and control in pediatric ambulatory
settings.
November 1, 2017
Rathore MH, Jackson MA, AAP Committee on Infections Diseases. Pediatrics. 2017;140(5):e20172857.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/infection-prevention-and-control-pediatric-ambulatory-settings
Patient safety in the ambulatory environme…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46293/psn-pdf
January 01, 2021 - Development of the barriers to error disclosure
assessment tool.
September 27, 2017
Welsh D, Zephyr D, Pfeifle AL, et al. Development of the Barriers to Error Disclosure Assessment Tool. J
Patient Saf. 2021;17(5):363-374. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000331.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/development-barriers-error-dis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42978/psn-pdf
February 26, 2014 - The Francis Report: One Year On.
February 26, 2014
Thorlby R, Smith J, Williams S, Dayan M. London, UK: Nuffield Trust; February 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/francis-report-one-year
This publication offers insights from acute care hospital staff in England regarding recommendations from
the Francis rep…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38649/psn-pdf
May 20, 2009 - Managing the adverse event occurring during elective,
ambulatory pediatric surgery.
May 20, 2009
Skarsgard ED. Managing the adverse event occurring during elective, ambulatory pediatric surgery. Semin
Pediatr Surg. 2009;18(2):122-4. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2009.02.013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-advers…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35083/psn-pdf
March 29, 2007 - Patient Safety: Achieving a New Standard for Care.
March 29, 2007
Aspden P ed, Committee for Data Standards for Patient Safety, Institute of Medicine. Washington DC:
National Academies Press; 2004. ISBN 0309090776.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-achieving-new-standard-care
This report details findings…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73860/psn-pdf
September 22, 2021 - A system safety approach to assessing risks in the sepsis
treatment process.
September 22, 2021
Kaya GK. A system safety approach to assessing risks in the sepsis treatment process. Appl Ergon.
2021;94:103408. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103408.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/system-safety-approach-assessing-risks-sep…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44978/psn-pdf
June 01, 2016 - Josie's Story: A Patient Safety Curriculum.
June 1, 2016
Kaprielian VS, Sullivan DT, eds. Chapel Hill, NC: Josie King Foundation; Duke University School of
Medicine; 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/josies-story-patient-safety-curriculum
The experience of Sorrel King and the death of her daughter has motivated h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/training-catalog/building-safety-culture-and-strengthening-hospital-safety-systems
July 07, 2025 - Building Safety Culture and Strengthening Hospital Safety Systems
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September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocl.
September 1, 2013
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/universal-icu-decolonization-enhanced-protocl
Methicillin-resistant?Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a known threat to pati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35349/psn-pdf
November 18, 2011 - Leadership Guide to Patient Safety: Resources and Tools
for Establishing and Maintaining Patient Safety.
November 18, 2011
Botwinick L, Bisognano M, Haraden C. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leadership-guide-patient-safety-resources-and-tools-establishin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43371/psn-pdf
June 19, 2019 - Medication Safety Officer's Handbook.
June 19, 2019
Larson CM, Saine D, eds. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; 2013. ISBN:
9781585282104.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-officers-handbook
This book provides information about medication errors and quality improvement to gui…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38297/psn-pdf
May 21, 2014 - Assessment of the AHRQ Patient Safety Initiative: Focus
on Implementation and Dissemination Evaluation Report
III.
May 21, 2014
Farley DO, Damberg CL, Ridgely MS, et al. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation; 2007. ISBN:
9780833042170
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-ahrq-patient-safety-initiative-focus-imple…
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September 27, 2023 - Disclosure of Medical Errors.
September 27, 2023
Irving, TX: American College of Emergency Physicians; 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disclosure-medical-errors
Error disclosure is difficult yet important for patient and clinician psychological healing. This statement
provides guidance to address barriers to em…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38007/psn-pdf
September 05, 2008 - Building a Culture of Patient Safety: Report of the
Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance.
September 5, 2008
Dublin, Ireland: Department of Health & Children, Commission on Patient Safety and Quality
Assurance; 2008. ISBN: 9781406421835.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/building-culture-patient-safety-rep…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40728/psn-pdf
October 21, 2011 - What prevents incident disclosure, and what can be done
to promote it?
October 21, 2011
Iedema R, Allen S, Sorensen R, et al. What prevents incident disclosure, and what can be done to promote
it? Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2011;37(9):409-417.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-prevents-incident-disclosure-and-wha…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46617/psn-pdf
February 21, 2018 - Supporting second victims.
February 21, 2018
Quick Safety. January 22, 2018;(39):1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/supporting-second-victims
Involvement in patient harm can result in serious psychological consequences for health care workers. This
newsletter article describes problems second victims may experience…