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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicenter-phased-cluster-randomized-controlled-trial-reduce-central-line-associated
January 02, 2017 - Study
A multicenter, phased, cluster-randomized controlled trial to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units.
Citation Text:
Marsteller JA, Sexton B, Hsu Y-J, et al. A multicenter, phased, cluster-randomized controlled trial to reduce central line-a…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interventions-reduce-incidence-medical-error-and-its-financial-burden-health-care-systems
September 29, 2021 - Review
Interventions to reduce the incidence of medical error and its financial burden in health care systems: a systematic review of systematic reviews.
Citation Text:
Ahsani-Estahbanati E, Sergeevich Gordeev V, Doshmangir L. Interventions to reduce the incidence of medical error and it…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-root-cause-analysis-and-action-integrating-human-factors-create-strong
December 23, 2020 - Study
Implementing root cause analysis and action: integrating human factors to create strong interventions and reduce risk of patient harm.
Citation Text:
Wolf L, Gorman K, Clark J, et al. Implementing root cause analysis and action: integrating human factors to create strong interventi…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/falls-prevention-older-adults-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
June 04, 2024 - Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older Adults Exercise can reduce the likelihood of falls in adults 65 and older; additional interventions might be helpful for some older adults
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Task Force Issues Final Recommendatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/comparison-methods-reduce-bias-clinical-prediction-models-postpartum-depression
April 15, 2020 - Study
Comparison of methods to reduce bias from clinical prediction models of postpartum depression.
Citation Text:
Park Y, Hu J, Singh M, et al. Comparison of methods to reduce bias from clinical prediction models of postpartum depression. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(4):e213909. doi:10.1001/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-national-program-reduce-catheter-associated-urinary-tract-infection-quality
June 08, 2016 - Study
Implementing a national program to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection: a quality improvement collaboration of state hospital associations, academic medical centers, professional societies, and governmental agencies.
Citation Text:
Fakih MG, George C, Edson B, et al.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exposing-physicians-reduced-residency-work-hours-did-not-adversely-affect-patient-outcomes
June 21, 2016 - Study
Exposing physicians to reduced residency work hours did not adversely affect patient outcomes after residency.
Citation Text:
Jena AB, Schoemaker L, Bhattacharya J. Exposing physicians to reduced residency work hours did not adversely affect patient outcomes after residency. Health…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/future05-breastcancer-10-5-2010final.pdf
September 01, 2010 - Breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk: a
case-control study in Tunisia.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/114-mrsa-prevention-learning-from-defects.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Learning From Defects Tool
ICU & Non-ICU
Problem statement: Healthcare organizations can increase the extent to which they learn from defects. We define this learning as reducing the probability that future patients will be harmed.
What is a defect? A defect is any clinical or o…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/virtual-patient-advocate-reduce-ambulatory-adverse-drug-events
January 01, 2023 - Virtual Patient Advocate to Reduce Ambulatory Adverse Drug Events
Project Final Report ( PDF , 574.55 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the vi…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/burnout.html
Topic: Burnout
Burnout is a serious and growing problem in many healthcare settings. Burnout can increase worker turnover and reduce quality of care, leading to lower patient satisfaction and patient safety as well as higher costs of care. AHRQ supports a wide range of projects to assess and reduce burnout among clin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33966/psn-pdf
August 01, 2017 - Enhancing Patient Safety and Reducing Errors in Health
Care.
August 1, 2017
Scheffler A; Zipperer LA, eds. Chicago, IL: National Patient Safety Foundation; 1999. ISBN:
9781579470555.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enhancing-patient-safety-and-reducing-errors-health-care
The proceedings from the 1998 Annenberg meeti…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37353/psn-pdf
March 28, 2012 - Medication Use: A Systems Approach to Reducing Errors,
Second Edition.
March 28, 2012
Porche? RA. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources: 2008. ISBN 9781599400976.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-use-systems-approach-reducing-errors-second-edition
Co-authored by a host of medication safety expert…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39189/psn-pdf
April 16, 2018 - Neuromuscular blocking agents: reducing associated
wrong-drug errors.
April 16, 2018
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/neuromuscular-blocking-agents-reducing-associated-wrong-drug-errors
This article discusses adverse incidents submitted to the Pennsylvania reporting system involving
neuromuscular blocking agents and s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37922/psn-pdf
May 02, 2018 - Epidural-IV route mix-ups: reducing the risk of deadly
errors.
May 2, 2018
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. July 3, 2008;13:1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/epidural-iv-route-mix-ups-reducing-risk-deadly-errors
This article reports on the potentially fatal error of administering epidural medicati…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/genital-herpes-serologic-screening
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Final Research Plan
Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening
December 02, 2021
Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/guides/sustainability-guideapa.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Topic
A Model for Sustaining and Spreading Safety Interventions
Appendix A. Action Plan Tool for Project Sustainability
The Purpose of This Tool
This tool is intended to support sustainability efforts for your catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) prevention project team. This
worksheet will help…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/sustainability-guideapa.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Topic
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
A Model for Sustaining and Spreading Safety Interventions
Appendix A. Action Plan Tool for Project Sustainability
The Purpose of This Tool
This tool is intended to support sustainability efforts for your catheter-associated urinary tract infect…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/cancelrx-health-it-tool-decrease-medication-discrepancies-outpatient-setting
January 01, 2023 - CancelRx: A Health IT Tool to Decrease Medication Discrepancies in the Outpatient Setting
Project Final Report ( PDF , 855.73 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not nece…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/mastrangelo-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - AHRQ Final Progress Report: Developing an Integrated Engineering-Based Model to Reduce Infections in the ICU
AHRQ Final Progress Report
Title: Developing an Integrated Engineering-Based Model to Reduce Infections in the ICU
PI: Christina Mastrangelo
Additional Team Members: Danielle Zerr & Shreyas Limaye
Org…