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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41514/psn-pdf
July 02, 2014 - Perspective: beyond counting hours: the importance of
supervision, professionalism, transitions of care, and
workload in residency training.
July 2, 2014
Schumacher D, Slovin SR, Riebschleger MP, et al. Perspective. Academic Medicine. 2012;87(7).
doi:10.1097/acm.0b013e318257d57d.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pers…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44269/psn-pdf
July 01, 2015 - Accidental overdoses involving fluorouracil infusions.
July 1, 2015
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. June 18, 2015;20:1:5.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/accidental-overdoses-involving-fluorouracil-infusions
Describing three accidental overdoses of the antineoplastic drug fluorouracil which involved …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/48166/psn-pdf
August 28, 2019 - Doctors can change opioid prescribing habits, but
progress comes in small doses.
August 28, 2019
Appleby J; Lucas E.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/doctors-can-change-opioid-prescribing-habits-progress-comes-small-doses
Efforts to reduce misuse of prescription opioids must draw from public health and behavioral stra…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43948/psn-pdf
May 20, 2015 - Human factors engineering: its place and potential in OR
safety.
May 20, 2015
Criscitelli T. Human factors engineering: its place and potential in OR safety. AORN J. 2015;101(5):571-3.
doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2015.02.013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/human-factors-engineering-its-place-and-potential-or-safety
Human fa…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-7-hand-hygiene.html
April 01, 2022 - Module 7—Hand Hygiene—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 7—Hand Hygiene—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This module describes how hand hygiene prevents the spread of pathogens, including those that are resistant to antibiotics, and reduces the risk of i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44241/psn-pdf
November 09, 2015 - The overlooked danger of delirium in hospitals.
November 9, 2015
Boodman SG. The Atlantic. June 7, 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/overlooked-danger-delirium-hospitals
Delirium is a common unintended consequence of hospitalization, most often following a surgical
procedure. This magazine article discusses chara…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit4-14.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 4.14. UTI Team Problem Statement
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Central Ho…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/hunter-college
January 01, 2023 - Hunter College
IMProving Outcomes Related to Patients Through Advanced Nursing Technology (IMPORTANT)
Description
This study assessed an advanced technology-based intervention’s impact on nurse surveillance, improving bedside shift reporting and hourly rounding completion rate…
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/index.html
August 01, 2018 - Patients & Consumers
AHRQ offers the latest evidence-based information for improving your health
Diagnosis & Treatment
Information for Patients and Consumers about getting diagnosed, having surgery, taking medications and having treatments, and using hospitals and clinics
Diagnosis
Surgery
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/abate/introduction.html
May 01, 2022 - Introduction – Toolkit Overview, Decision Making, and Recommended Prelaunch Activities
This document describes how the Toolkit for Decolonization of non-ICU Patients With Devices was developed. It is presented below in full and in individual sections for your convenience.
Full Document:
Introduction – Too…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73378/psn-pdf
June 09, 2021 - Making Healthcare Safe: The Story of the Patient Safety
Movement.
June 9, 2021
Leape LL. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature; 2021. ISBN: 9783030711252.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-healthcare-safe-story-patient-safety-movement
The publication of “Error in Medicine” by Dr. Lucian Leape marked a pivotal step …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/838027/psn-pdf
September 07, 2022 - Advancing Anticoagulation Stewardship: A Playbook.
September 7, 2022
Washington DC; National Quality Forum and Anticoagulation Forum; 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/advancing-anticoagulation-stewardship-playbook
Warfarin and other anticoagulants are high-alert medications that, if errors occur in their use, can…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865881/psn-pdf
May 15, 2024 - Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer
avoidable harm.
May 15, 2024
Graham J. KFF Health News. May 6, 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/stranded-er-seniors-await-hospital-care-and-suffer-avoidable-harm
The boarding of patients that present with emergent needs reduces safety and access to care …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide65.html
October 01, 2014 - 65. For the Patient Willing To Quit (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Strategy A4. Assist —Aid the patient in quitting (provide counseling and medication) (Continued)
Recommend the use of approved medication,
except where contra…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60663/psn-pdf
January 01, 2021 - Apology laws and malpractice liability: what have we
learned?
July 8, 2020
Fields AC, Mello MM, Kachalia A. Apology laws and malpractice liability: what have we learned? BMJ Qual
Saf. 2021;30(1):64-67. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2020-010955.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/apology-laws-and-malpractice-liability-what-have-we-l…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73502/psn-pdf
July 14, 2021 - Toolkit to Improve Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care.
July 14, 2021
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; June 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toolkit-improve-antibiotic-use-long-term-care
The use of antibiotics should be monitored to reduce the potential for infection in care facilities. Thi…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/infection-preventionist-course.html
May 01, 2022 - Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course—Overview
Resource: Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course—Overview
This course provides infection prevention and control training for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control programs in nursing homes so they can effecti…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/data-tools.html
September 01, 2024 - Videos Show How To Explore AHRQ Data Tools
New videos from AHRQ provide guidance on the use of AHRQ Data Tools , an interactive resource that allows researchers, policymakers and others to explore data on topics ranging from health insurance coverage to hospital use to disparities in care. An introductory vid…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46052/psn-pdf
December 19, 2017 - Correlates of the third victim phenomenon.
December 19, 2017
Russ MJ. Correlates of the Third Victim Phenomenon. Psychiatr Q. 2017;88(4):917-920.
doi:10.1007/s11126-017-9511-1.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/correlates-third-victim-phenomenon
A sentinel event affects patients, their families, clinicians involved, an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866638/psn-pdf
September 04, 2024 - The problem with 'never events'.
September 4, 2024
Zaslow J, Fortier J, Garber G. The problem with ‘never events’. BMJ Qual Saf. 2024;33(9):613-616.
doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2023-016981.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/problem-never-events
Never events are serious, but preventable, adverse events that result in serious pati…