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Nurses' use of computerized clinical guidelines to improve patient safety in hospitals. | PSNet

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June 06, 2018 - Review Nurses' use of computerized clinical guidelines to improve patient safety in hospitals. Citation Text: Hovde B, Jensen KH, Alexander GL, et al. Nurses' Use of Computerized Clinical Guidelines to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals. West J Nurs Res. 2015;37(7):877-98. doi:10.1177/0…

Improved operating room teamwork via SAFETY prep: a rural community hospital's experience. | PSNet

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September 05, 2009 - Study Improved operating room teamwork via SAFETY prep: a rural community hospital's experience. Citation Text: Paige JT, Aaron DL, Yang T, et al. Improved operating room teamwork via SAFETY prep: a rural community hospital's experience. World J Surg. 2009;33(6):1181-7. doi:10.1007/s00…

Role of parents in the promotion of hand hygiene in the paediatric setting: a systematic literature review. | PSNet

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January 27, 2021 - Review Role of parents in the promotion of hand hygiene in the paediatric setting: a systematic literature review. Citation Text: Bellissimo-Rodrigues F, Pires D, Zingg W, et al. Role of parents in the promotion of hand hygiene in the paediatric setting: a systematic literature review. J…

Intensive care unit readmissions in U.S. hospitals: patient characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes. | PSNet

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August 04, 2021 - Study Intensive care unit readmissions in U.S. hospitals: patient characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes. Citation Text: Kramer AA, Higgins TL, Zimmerman JE. Intensive care unit readmissions in U.S. hospitals: patient characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes. Crit Care Med. 201…

The effect of bedrails on falls and injury: a systematic review of clinical studies. | PSNet

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March 15, 2016 - Review The effect of bedrails on falls and injury: a systematic review of clinical studies. Citation Text: Healey F, Oliver D, Milne A, et al. The effect of bedrails on falls and injury: a systematic review of clinical studies. Age Ageing. 2008;37(4):368-78. doi:10.1093/ageing/afn112. …

Guidance on patient safety in ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. | PSNet

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November 12, 2014 - Review Guidance on patient safety in ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Citation Text: Kelly SP, Ophthalmologists RC of. Guidance on patient safety in ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Eye (Lond). 2009;23(12):2143-51. doi:10.1038/eye.2009.…

Building a Patient Safety Toolkit for use in general practice. | PSNet

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April 25, 2018 - Commentary Building a Patient Safety Toolkit for use in general practice. Citation Text: Bell BG, Spencer R, Marsden K, et al. Building a Patient Safety Toolkit for use in general practice. InnovAiT. 2016;9(9):557-562. doi:10.1177/1755738016650468. Copy Citation Format: DOI…

Characteristics of medical professional liability claims against internists. | PSNet

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April 21, 2010 - Study Characteristics of medical professional liability claims against internists. Citation Text: Mangalmurti SS, Harold JG, Parikh PD, et al. Characteristics of medical professional liability claims against internists. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(6):993-5. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.1…

Discontinuation of antihyperglycemic therapy after acute myocardial infarction: medical necessity or medical error? | PSNet

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February 28, 2011 - Study Discontinuation of antihyperglycemic therapy after acute myocardial infarction: medical necessity or medical error? Citation Text: Lovig KO, Horwitz LI, Lipska K, et al. Discontinuation of antihyperglycemic therapy after acute myocardial infarction: medical necessity or medical e…

Medication errors in paediatric care: a systematic review of epidemiology and an evaluation of evidence supporting reduction strategy recommendations. | PSNet

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September 09, 2008 - Review Medication errors in paediatric care: a systematic review of epidemiology and an evaluation of evidence supporting reduction strategy recommendations. Citation Text: Miller MR, Robinson K, Lubomski LH, et al. Medication errors in paediatric care: a systematic review of epidemiol…

Medicines safety in anaesthetic practice. | PSNet

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February 02, 2022 - Review Medicines safety in anaesthetic practice. Citation Text: Mackay E, Jennings J, Webber S. Medicines safety in anaesthetic practice. BJA Edu. 2019;19(5):151-157. doi:10.1016/j.bjae.2019.01.001. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XM…

Lessons from "unexpected increased mortality after implementation of a commercially sold computerized physician order entry system." | PSNet

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April 29, 2018 - Commentary Lessons from "unexpected increased mortality after implementation of a commercially sold computerized physician order entry system." Citation Text: Sittig DF, Ash JS, Zhang J, et al. Lessons from "Unexpected increased mortality after implementation of a commercially sold com…

Sources and magnitude of error in preparing morphine infusions for nurse–patient controlled analgesia in a UK paediatric hospital. | PSNet

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January 07, 2015 - Study Sources and magnitude of error in preparing morphine infusions for nurse–patient controlled analgesia in a UK paediatric hospital. Citation Text: Rashed AN, Tomlin S, Aguado V, et al. Sources and magnitude of error in preparing morphine infusions for nurse-patient controlled analge…

Using pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes and costs in the ED. | PSNet

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October 13, 2015 - Review Using pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes and costs in the ED. Citation Text: Jacknin G, Nakamura T, Smally AJ, et al. Using pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes and costs in the ED. Am J Emerg Med. 2014;32(6):673-7. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2013.11.031. Copy Citation For…

Medication errors associated with transition from insulin pens to insulin vials. | PSNet

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May 29, 2019 - Study Medication errors associated with transition from insulin pens to insulin vials. Citation Text: Trimble AN, Bishop B, Rampe N. Medication errors associated with transition from insulin pens to insulin vials. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2017;74(2):70-75. doi:10.2146/ajhp150726. Copy C…

The Food and Drug Administration's initiative for safe design and effective use of home medical equipment. | PSNet

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August 18, 2010 - Commentary The Food and Drug Administration's initiative for safe design and effective use of home medical equipment. Citation Text: Weick-Brady M, Singh S. The Food and Drug Administration's initiative for safe design and effective use of home medical equipment. Home Healthc Nurse. 2014…

Improving quality through effective implementation of information technology in healthcare. | PSNet

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October 17, 2016 - Study Improving quality through effective implementation of information technology in healthcare. Citation Text: Øvretveit J, Scott T, Rundall TG, et al. Improving quality through effective implementation of information technology in healthcare. Int J Qual Health Care. 2007;19(5):259-6…

Diagnostic errors and abnormal diagnostic tests lost to follow-up: a source of needless waste and delay to treatment. | PSNet

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December 22, 2008 - Commentary Diagnostic errors and abnormal diagnostic tests lost to follow-up: a source of needless waste and delay to treatment. Citation Text: Wahls TL. Diagnostic errors and abnormal diagnostic tests lost to follow-up: a source of needless waste and delay to treatment. J Ambul Care M…

Advancement toward High Reliability in Healthcare Awards. | PSNet

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June 08, 2011 - January 21, 2009 Teamwork is associated with reduced hospital staff burnout at military

Fatal drug mix-up exposes hospital flaws. | PSNet

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March 02, 2016 - July 10, 2018 Teamwork is associated with reduced hospital staff burnout at military

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