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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60719/psn-pdf
July 22, 2020 - How real-time data can change the patient safety game.
July 22, 2020
Diesing G. How real-time data can change the patient safety game. J AHIMA. 2020;July 1.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-real-time-data-can-change-patient-safety-game
Use of data can improve the response of clinicians to patient concerns and deter…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46593/psn-pdf
November 08, 2017 - Unreadable barcodes and multiple barcodes on packages
can lead to errors.
November 8, 2017
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. October 19, 2017;22:1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unreadable-barcodes-and-multiple-barcodes-packages-can-lead-errors
Barcodes can both enhance and degrade the medication …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44468/psn-pdf
September 23, 2015 - LINNEAUS Collaboration on Patient Safety in Primary
Care.
September 23, 2015
Eur J Gen Pract. 2015;(suppl 21):1-77.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/linneaus-collaboration-patient-safety-primary-care
Collaborative efforts provide learning opportunities for groups that seek to develop widely implementable
improvements…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45659/psn-pdf
November 16, 2016 - Misdiagnoses: a hidden risk of genetic testing.
November 16, 2016
Howard J. CNN. October 31, 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/misdiagnoses-hidden-risk-genetic-testing
Although genetic testing can provide proactive assessment for disease, it can also result in unnecessary
care. This news article reports on the un…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42066/psn-pdf
March 11, 2013 - Stakeholder challenges in purchasing medical devices for
patient safety.
March 11, 2013
Hinrichs S, Dickerson T, Clarkson J. Stakeholder challenges in purchasing medical devices for patient
safety. J Patient Saf. 2013;9(1):36-43. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3182773306.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/stakeholder-challenges…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47144/psn-pdf
June 13, 2018 - Canadian Anesthesia Incident Reporting System.
June 13, 2018
Canadian Anaesthesiologists Society.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/canadian-anesthesia-incident-reporting-system
Reporting mistakes in anesthesiology practice can motivate and inform error reduction work. This website
provides a secure tool for submitting…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46863/psn-pdf
December 05, 2024 - Safer Together Annual Report.
December 5, 2024
Child Health Patient Safety Organization. Washington, DC: Children's Hospital Association.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perfecting-detection-understanding-source-harm
This annual publication provides common cause analyses of incidents submitted to a pediatric patient
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45086/psn-pdf
July 02, 2019 - Half-life of a printed handoff document.
July 2, 2019
Rosenbluth G, Jacolbia R, Milev D, et al. Half-life of a printed handoff document. BMJ Qual Saf.
2016;25(5):324-8. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004585.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/half-life-printed-handoff-document
Despite advances in handoff practices, printed sign…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45550/psn-pdf
August 01, 2023 - Leape Ahead Award.
August 1, 2023
American Association for Physician Leadership.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leape-ahead-award
Efforts to incorporate respect and patient safety concepts into medical training have been inspired by the
work and leadership of Dr. Lucian Leape, founding chairman of the Lucian Leape I…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45211/psn-pdf
October 11, 2016 - Safety in Medication Use.
October 11, 2016
Tully MP, Franklin BD, eds. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group; 2016. ISBN:
9781482227000.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-medication-use
Errors in the prescription, preparation, and administration of medications hinder safe patient care. This
book s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35254/psn-pdf
April 06, 2011 - Adverse events and near miss reporting in the NHS.
April 6, 2011
Shaw R. Adverse events and near miss reporting in the NHS. Quality and Safety in Health Care.
2005;14(4). doi:10.1136/qshc.2004.010553.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-events-and-near-miss-reporting-nhs
This study evaluated the utility of a volu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44223/psn-pdf
November 22, 2016 - Patient Safety and Incident Management Toolkit.
November 22, 2016
Edmonton, AB: Canadian Patient Safety Institute. June 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-incident-management-toolkit
Engaging patients and families in safety can uncover concerns and inform improvement efforts. This three-
compone…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44502/psn-pdf
May 07, 2018 - Draft Guidelines for the Safe Communication of Electronic
Medication Information.
May 7, 2018
Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Acute Care Edition. August 27, 2015;2;1-3,6.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/draft-guidelines-safe-communication-electronic-medication-information
How electronic medication-related in…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43183/psn-pdf
May 14, 2014 - Physician: 'I almost killed a patient' because of an
advance directive.
May 14, 2014
Betbeze P. HealthLeaders Media. May 2, 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physician-i-almost-killed-patient-because-advance-directive
Reporting on how misinterpretation of advance directives and living wills can detract from patie…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39690/psn-pdf
July 21, 2010 - Characteristics of quality and patient safety curricula in
major teaching hospitals.
July 21, 2010
Pingleton SK, Davis DA, Dickler RM. Characteristics of quality and patient safety curricula in major
teaching hospitals. Am J Med Qual. 2010;25(4):305-11. doi:10.1177/1062860610367677.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ch…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41676/psn-pdf
September 24, 2016 - Taking a detour: positive and negative effects of
supervisors' interruptions during admission case review
discussions.
September 24, 2016
Goldszmidt M, Aziz N, Lingard LA. Taking a detour: positive and negative effects of supervisors'
interruptions during admission case review discussions. Acad Med. 2012;87(10):13…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39830/psn-pdf
April 17, 2011 - 2010 Annual National Patient Safety Foundation
Congress: conference proceedings.
April 17, 2011
Pinakiewicz DC, Bonacum D, Youngberg BJ, et al. 2010 Annual National Patient Safety Foundation
Congress: conference proceedings. J Patient Saf. 2010;6(3):128-36.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2010-annual-national-patient…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38574/psn-pdf
November 21, 2016 - Family-identified barriers to medication reconciliation.
November 21, 2016
Riley-Lawless K. Family-identified barriers to medication reconciliation. J Spec Pediatr Nurs.
2009;14(2):94-101. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00182.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/family-identified-barriers-medication-reconciliation
Medica…
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August 24, 2015 - MEDMARX Data Report: A Report on the Relationship of
Drug Names and Medication Errors in Response to the
Institute of Medicine's Call to Action (2003-2006 Findings
and Trends 2002-2006).
August 24, 2015
Hicks RW, Becker SC, Cousins DD, eds. Rockville, MD: Center for the Advancement of Patient Safety, US
Pharmacop…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44977/psn-pdf
March 01, 2020 - Choosing a Patient Safety Organization
March 1, 2020
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; March 2020. AHRQ Publication No. 20-0030.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/choosing-patient-safety-organization
Patient safety organizations (PSOs) collect and analyze protected incident data from across the …