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Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38917/psn-pdfSeptember 06, 2013 - Health Care–Associated Infections. September 6, 2013 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-care-associated-infections For health care providers and consumers, this Web site features information, tools, and resources on health care–associated infections (HAIs). AHRQ-funded … -
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43088/psn-pdfFebruary 25, 2019 - ImproveDX. February 25, 2019 Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improvedx Diagnostic errors have been termed the next frontier in patient safety. To raise awareness of this issue, this occasional newsletter features articles for a multidisciplinary audience that discuss barriers… -
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42940/psn-pdfFebruary 12, 2014 - Medical disrespect. February 12, 2014 Yurkiewicz I. Aeon Magazine. January 29, 2014. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-disrespect Disruptive behavior is a well-known and pervasive issue in health care. Describing disrespectful behaviors that clinicians face, such as sarcasm and intimidation, this magazine artic… -
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41919/psn-pdfDecember 12, 2012 - The best medicine for fixing the modern hospital. December 12, 2012 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/best-medicine-fixing-modern-hospital This news article highlights how hospital design can help reduce infection rates, shorten length of stay, and improve patient safety. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/best-medicine-fixi… -
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38971/psn-pdfJune 10, 2018 - How has the current economy affected patient safety? June 10, 2018 ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. September 10, 2009;14:1-2. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-has-current-economy-affected-patient-safety This piece describes how reduced resources could affect patient safety and quality work in hosp… -
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40077/psn-pdfJuly 10, 2012 - Improvement Cymru. July 10, 2012 NHS Wales. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improvement-cymru This national program draws from other large collaborative efforts to engage health care organizations across Wales in reducing preventable harm. It was rebranded from the 1000 Lives campaign in 2018. https://psnet.ahrq.gov… -
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39762/psn-pdfOctober 01, 2010 - Dennis Quaid's quest. August 18, 2010 Grant M. AARP The Magazine. September/October 2010;53:48-51,90-91. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dennis-quaids-quest This article highlights how a medication error inspired Dennis Quaid to promote patient safety and chronicles his efforts to reduce harm in health care. https:/… -
Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40481/psn-pdfJune 20, 2011 - Medication errors—new approaches to prevention. June 20, 2011 Merry A, Anderson BJ. Medication errors--new approaches to prevention. Paediatr Anaesth. 2011;21(7):743-53. doi:10.1111/j.1460-9592.2011.03589.x. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-new-approaches-prevention This review discusses evidence-bas… -
Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/07_diabetes_potential_high_impact_2012-12-10.pdfJanuary 01, 2012 - Laser photocoagulation reduces the risk of moderate 9 visual loss, but some patients experience … This prevention reduces the likelihood of vascular leakage and neovascularization; thus, vision loss … Laser photocoagulation reduces the risk of moderate visual loss, but some patients experience permanent -
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/public-reporting/report-1-public-reporting.pdfJune 01, 2010 - Here, the “Best Value” label reflects the rater’s evaluation of multiple factors and reduces the burden
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Pediatric All-Condition Readmission Measure (pdf file)
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0129-fullreport.pdfDecember 31, 2015 - Pediatric All-Condition Readmission Measure Pediatric All-Condition Readmission Measure Section 1. Basic Measure Information 1.A. Measure Name Pediatric All-Condition Readmission Measure 1.B. Measure Number 0129 1.C. Measure Description Please provide a non-technical description of the measure that conveys… -
www.ahrq.gov/topics/clostridium-difficile-infections.htmlTopic: Clostridium difficile Infections AHRQ has research, tools, and resources for preventing or reducing Clostridium difficile , a healthcare-associated infection. Healthcare-associated infections are among the leading threats to patient safety, affecting one out of every 31 hospital patients at any one time. …
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/provider-pharmacist.htmlTopic: Provider: Pharmacist List of AHRQ content related to pharmacists and other pharmacy providers. Advancing Pharmacy Health Literacy Practices Through Quality Improvement AHRQ Research Inspires Efforts at Banner Desert To Reduce Drug Errors in E.D. Patients …
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Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40491/psn-pdfJune 08, 2011 - Medical error reduction: the effect of employee satisfaction with organizational support. June 8, 2011 Lee D; Lee SM; Schniederjans MJ. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-error-reduction-effect-employee-satisfaction-organizational-support This survey conducted at four South Korean hospitals found that employees'… -
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cohorting-residents.htmlJuly 01, 2021 - Cohorting Residents to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Resource: Cohorting Residents to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 (PDF, 121 KB) This document provides guidance on cohorting (separating residents with COVID-19 from other residents) to reduce the exposure of residents without COVID-19. Source:…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/resources/additional/labor.htmlJuly 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Additional Video: Labor and Delivery: Successful Outcome Using TeamSTEPPS YouTube embedded video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4XEmZzvejz0 Labor and Delivery: Successful Outcome Using TeamSTEPPS (5:03) Effective communication can prepare health care team members to respond quickly t…
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Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40552/psn-pdfJune 22, 2011 - Don't come back, hospitals say. June 22, 2011 Landro L. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dont-come-back-hospitals-say This newspaper article describes government-funded and hospital-based efforts to improve discharge and reduce preventable readmissions. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dont-come-back-hospitals-say https:… -
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40298/psn-pdfMay 13, 2019 - Improving patient safety in radiation oncology. May 13, 2019 Hendee WR, Herman MG. Improving patient safety in radiation oncology. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-patient-safety-radiation-oncology This commentary discusses radiation safety issues and describes recommendations developed at a conference to re… -
Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35137/psn-pdfMay 27, 2011 - Drug errors show need for tech aid. May 27, 2011 Landro L. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-errors-show-need-tech-aid The article discusses the importance of using computerized physician order entry systems that provide more sophisticated alerts, such as drug dosages and strategies for monitoring patients, to red… -
Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40616/psn-pdfJuly 13, 2011 - Clinical decision support and malpractice risk. July 13, 2011 Greenberg MD, Ridgely MS. Clinical Decision Support and Malpractice Risk. JAMA. 2011;306(1). doi:10.1001/jama.2011.929. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-decision-support-and-malpractice-risk This commentary discusses liabilities associated with cli…
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