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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47047/psn-pdf
June 06, 2018 - MedStar Health Institute for Quality and Safety.
June 6, 2018
MedStar Health. 10980 Grantchester Way, Columbia, MD 21044.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medstar-health-institute-quality-and-safety
Health care has recognized the importance of designing systems solutions that reduce risks. Established
within MedStar H…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36147/psn-pdf
January 13, 2012 - An experimental study in nurse-physician relationships.
January 13, 2012
Hofling CK, Brotzman E, Dalrymple S, et al. An experimental study in nurse-physician relationships. J Nerv
Ment Dis. 1966;143(2):171-80.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/experimental-study-nurse-physician-relationships
The investigators arranged …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45443/psn-pdf
September 07, 2016 - Making health care safer. Think sepsis. Time matters.
September 7, 2016
CDC; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-health-care-safer-think-sepsis-time-matters
Delayed diagnosis of sepsis can have serious consequences. This article and accompanying set of
infographics spotl…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36074/psn-pdf
September 28, 2010 - Matching nurse skill with patient acuity in the intensive
care units: a risk management mandate.
September 28, 2010
Rischbieth A. Matching nurse skill with patient acuity in the intensive care units: a risk management
mandate. J Nurs Manag. 2006;14(5):397-404.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/matching-nurse-skill-pati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37269/psn-pdf
November 30, 2016 - ACOG Committee Opinion #681: disclosure and
discussion of adverse events.
November 30, 2016
Improvement C on PS and Q. Committee Opinion No. 681: Disclosure and Discussion of Adverse Events.
Obstet Gynecol. 2016;128(6):e257-e261.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/acog-committee-opinion-681-disclosure-and-discussion-adv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41616/psn-pdf
January 01, 2013 - The Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars Program: a
model for interprofessional education in quality and
safety.
December 12, 2012
Patrician PA, Dolansky MA, Pair V, et al. The Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars program: a model
for interprofessional education in quality and safety. J Nurs Care Qual.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851926/psn-pdf
August 02, 2023 - Improving Patient Safety Culture – A Practical Guide.
August 2, 2023
London, UK: NHS England; July 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-patient-safety-culture-practical-guide
A strong patient safety culture needs nurturing to serve as a foundation for launching and sustaining
improvements. This toolkit pro…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41430/psn-pdf
May 30, 2012 - Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream
Infections: a Global Challenge, a Global Perspective.
May 30, 2012
The Joint Commission. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources; May 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-global-challenge-
global-perspec…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39182/psn-pdf
May 22, 2019 - ACOG Committee Opinion No. 447: patient safety in
obstetrics and gynecology.
May 22, 2019
Improvement AC of O and GCC on PS and Q. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 447: Patient safety in
obstetrics and gynecology. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114(6):1424-7. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181c6f90e.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/acog-com…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41435/psn-pdf
September 27, 2016 - Quantitative assessment of workload and stressors in
clinical radiation oncology.
September 27, 2016
Mazur LM, Mosaly PR, Jackson M, et al. Quantitative assessment of workload and stressors in clinical
radiation oncology. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2012;83(5):e571-6. doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.01.063.
https://ps…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38325/psn-pdf
September 29, 2017 - Health care professionals' views of implementing a policy
of open disclosure of errors.
September 29, 2017
Sorensen R, Iedema R, Piper D, et al. Health care professionals' views of implementing a policy of open
disclosure of errors. J Health Serv Res Policy. 2008;13(4):227-32. doi:10.1258/jhsrp.2008.008062.
https:…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41013/psn-pdf
January 01, 2012 - Patient safety in emergency medical services: a
systematic review of the literature.
December 21, 2011
Bigham BL, Buick JE, Brooks SC, et al. Patient safety in emergency medical services: a systematic review
of the literature. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2012;16(1):20-35. doi:10.3109/10903127.2011.621045.
https://psnet.ah…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40667/psn-pdf
August 03, 2011 - Twelve tips for implementing a patient safety curriculum
in an undergraduate programme in medicine.
August 3, 2011
Armitage G, Cracknell A, Forrest K, et al. Twelve tips for implementing a patient safety curriculum in an
undergraduate programme in medicine. Med Teach. 2011;33(7):535-40.
doi:10.3109/0142159X.2010.5…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37154/psn-pdf
September 02, 2015 - Health Literacy and Patient Safety: Help Patients
Understand. Manual for Clinicians. 2nd ed.
September 2, 2015
Weiss BD. Chicago, IL: American Medical Association Foundation; 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-literacy-and-patient-safety-help-patients-understand-manual-clinicians-
2nd-ed
This book provides…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38316/psn-pdf
March 04, 2009 - Practising open disclosure: clinical incident
communication and systems improvement.
March 4, 2009
Iedema R, Jorm C, Wakefield J, et al. Practising Open Disclosure: clinical incident communication and
systems improvement. Sociol Health Illn. 2009;31(2):262-77. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9566.2008.01131.x.
https://psnet.ah…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42927/psn-pdf
February 05, 2014 - Staff Care: How to Engage Staff in the NHS and Why It
Matters.
February 5, 2014
London, UK: Point of Care Foundation; January 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/staff-care-how-engage-staff-nhs-and-why-it-matters
The well-being of clinical staff is crucial to ensuring safe care delivery. This report provides result…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39478/psn-pdf
March 23, 2011 - Teamwork on inpatient medical units: assessing attitudes
and barriers.
March 23, 2011
O'Leary KJ, Ritter CD, Wheeler H, et al. Teamwork on inpatient medical units: assessing attitudes and
barriers. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(2):117-21. doi:10.1136/qshc.2008.028795.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamwork-inpatien…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35271/psn-pdf
June 29, 2009 - Use of specific indicators to detect warfarin-related
adverse events.
June 29, 2009
Hartis CE, Gum MO, Lederer JW. Use of specific indicators to detect warfarin-related adverse events.
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2005;62(16). doi:10.2146/ajhp040404.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-specific-indic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36688/psn-pdf
May 27, 2011 - Prevention of potential errors in resuscitation
medications orders by means of a computerised
physician order entry in paediatric critical care.
May 27, 2011
Vardi A; Efrati O; Levin I; Matok I; Rubinstein M; Paret G; Barzilay Z.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevention-potential-errors-resuscitation-medications-or…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47049/psn-pdf
July 10, 2019 - Injectable Opioid Shortages: Suggestions for
Management and Conservation.
July 10, 2019
University of Utah Drug Information Service; ASHP; American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/injectable-opioid-shortages-suggestions-management-and-conservation
Efforts to limit the availabilit…