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  1. Aftercare tips for patients checking out of the hospital. | PSNet

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    February 09, 2011 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Aftercare tips for patients checking out of the hospital. Citation Text: Aftercare tips for patients checking out of the hospital. Alderman L. New York Times. June 18, 2010;B6. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print …

  2. Patient Safety. | PSNet

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    April 30, 2024 - Newsletter/Journal Patient Safety. Citation Text: Patient Safety. Harrisburg, PA: Patient Safety Authority. ISSN 2641-4716. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL …

  3. Hospital design plays important role in patient outcomes. | PSNet

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    February 24, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Hospital design plays important role in patient outcomes. Citation Text: Hospital design plays important role in patient outcomes. King K. Silicon Valley Business Journal. April 17, 2005. Copy Citation Save Save to your library …

  4. Exhibit 50. Model for continuous quality improvement in reducing surgical site infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Exhibit 50. Model for continuous quality improvement in reducing surgical site infections Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outc…

  5. Standardizing a Patient Safety Taxonomy. | PSNet

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    September 06, 2011 - Organizational Policy/Guidelines Standardizing a Patient Safety Taxonomy. Citation Text: Standardizing a Patient Safety Taxonomy. Washington, DC: National Quality Forum; 2006. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share F…

  6. Improving EHR Design Increases Patient Safety—Especially for Children | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-spotlights/improving-ehr-design-increases-patient-safety-especially-children
    January 01, 2018 - Improving EHR Design Increases Patient Safety—Especially for Children Poor EHR design can harm patients. Dr. Raj Ratwani and his research team identified pervasive problems with EHR systems that regularly lead to patient safety errors and other issues, regardless of vendor. “If we don’t focus on EHR technolog…

  7. Decreasing Tobacco Related Healthcare Costs Using Interactive Voice Response Technology | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-summary/decreasing-tobacco-related-healthcare-costs-using-interactive
    January 01, 2018 - Decreasing Tobacco Related Healthcare Costs Using Interactive Voice Response Technology Key Finding and Impact Automated, opt-out inpatient tobacco cessation services delivered by interactive voice response decreases readmissions and healthcare charges. Tobacco use and its related morbidity and mortality …

  8. 053-Sample-Script-Iodophor (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/053-sample-script-iodophor.docx
    April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI Teaching Patients How To Decolonize With Iodophor: Key Points & Sample Script Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries Properly teaching patients the importance of preoperative decolonization and how to perform it …

  9. "Talk About Your Medicines" Month. | PSNet

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    July 01, 2016 - Toolkit "Talk About Your Medicines" Month. Citation Text: "Talk About Your Medicines" Month. BeMedWise Program at NeedyMeds, Gloucester, MA. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter Linkedi…

  10. The forgotten tourniquet—an update. | PSNet

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    March 18, 2010 - Newspaper/Magazine Article The forgotten tourniquet—an update. Citation Text: PA Patient Saf Advis. 2016;13(1):4. http://patientsafety.pa.gov/ADVISORIES/Pages/201603_32.aspx. Copy Citation Format: BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS Do…

  11. Structural Assessment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    January 01, 2017 - Structural Assessment AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Date _____________ Hospital ________________________Unit________________________   This assessment is typically performed every 6 months. Please answer the following questions regarding your intensive care unit (ICU…

  12. Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal (doc file)

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    June 02, 2025 - Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal Algorithm for observing patient after discontinuing urinary catheter Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal Below is an example of a nurse-driven protocol to evaluate and discontinue unnecessary urinary catheters and to …

  13. Quality and Safety Education. | PSNet

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    September 06, 2017 - Special or Theme Issue Quality and Safety Education. Citation Text: Quality and Safety Education. Dolansky MA, Singh MK, eds. Qual Manag Health Care. 2009;18(3):149-227. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Fa…

  14. Patient Safety Measures. | PSNet

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    September 06, 2011 - Multi-use Website Patient Safety Measures. Citation Text: Patient Safety Measures. Washington, DC: National Quality Forum.  Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL …

  15. Hospitals cutting nurses' long shifts. | PSNet

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    August 24, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Hospitals cutting nurses' long shifts. Citation Text: Hospitals cutting nurses' long shifts. Kowalczyk L. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin …

  16. Medical Liability Reform & Patient Safety Initiative. | PSNet

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    December 24, 2008 - Government Resource Medical Liability Reform & Patient Safety Initiative. Citation Text: Medical Liability Reform & Patient Safety Initiative. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; AHRQ. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

  17. NAM Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. | PSNet

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    June 15, 2011 - Multi-use Website NAM Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. Citation Text: NAM Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. Washington, DC: National Academy of Medicine. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print …

  18. Buying the wrong medicine overseas.  | PSNet

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    August 22, 2007 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Buying the wrong medicine overseas.  Citation Text: Buying the wrong medicine overseas.  Chase M.The Wall Street Journal. Aug 2005 Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook …

  19. Blood Culture Practices and Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs Blood Culture Practices and Stewardship Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention The Importance of MRSA Prevention Decolonization Tools & Resources for Decolonization…

  20. New Jersey | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/privacy-and-security-project/new-jersey
    January 01, 2023 - New Jersey Team Description The New Jersey Health Information Security and Privacy Collaboration (NJ-HISPC) is a one-year study that will focus on solutions to privacy and security concerns that may exist in the transmittal of medical data between stakeholders in the healthcare industry. …
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