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  1. On the CUSP: Stop BSI: evaluating the relationship between central line–associated bloodstream infection rate and patient safety climate profile. | PSNet

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    January 30, 2013 - Study On the CUSP: Stop BSI: evaluating the relationship between central line–associated bloodstream infection rate and patient safety climate profile. Citation Text: Weaver SJ, Weeks K, Pham JC, et al. On the CUSP: Stop BSI: evaluating the relationship between central line-associated bl…

  2. Is the test result correct? A questionnaire study of blood collection practices in primary health care. | PSNet

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    February 18, 2009 - Study Is the test result correct? A questionnaire study of blood collection practices in primary health care. Citation Text: Söderberg J, Wallin O, Grankvist K, et al. Is the test result correct? A questionnaire study of blood collection practices in primary health care. J Eval Clin Pr…

  3. The poor state of health care quality in the U.S.: is malpractice liability part of the problem or part of the solution? | PSNet

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    March 01, 2023 - Review The poor state of health care quality in the U.S.: is malpractice liability part of the problem or part of the solution? Citation Text: Hyman DA, Silver C. The poor state of health care quality in the U.S.: is malpractice liability part of the problem or part of the solution? Co…

  4. Unintentionally retained foreign objects: a descriptive study of 308 sentinel events and contributing factors. | PSNet

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    March 20, 2019 - Study Emerging Classic Unintentionally retained foreign objects: a descriptive study of 308 sentinel events and contributing factors. Citation Text: Steelman VM, Shaw C, Shine L, et al. Unintentionally Retained Foreign Objects: A Descriptive Study of 308 Sentine…

  5. 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. …

  6. Stop the line: interventions to prevent retained surgical items. | PSNet

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    July 10, 2024 - Commentary Stop the line: interventions to prevent retained surgical items. Citation Text: Angelilli S. Stop the line: interventions to prevent retained surgical items. AORN J. 2024;120(2):71-81. doi:10.1002/aorn.14190. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNot…

  7. Making use of mortality data to improve quality and safety in general practice: a review of current approaches. | PSNet

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    November 17, 2010 - Review Making use of mortality data to improve quality and safety in general practice: a review of current approaches. Citation Text: Baker R, Sullivan E, Camosso-Stefinovic J, et al. Making use of mortality data to improve quality and safety in general practice: a review of current ap…

  8. Implementation and spread of a simple and effective way to improve the accuracy of medicines reconciliation on discharge: a hospital-based quality improvement project and success story. | PSNet

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    March 04, 2009 - Study Implementation and spread of a simple and effective way to improve the accuracy of medicines reconciliation on discharge: a hospital-based quality improvement project and success story. Citation Text: Botros S, Dunn J. Implementation and spread of a simple and effective way to impr…

  9. Proactive risk assessment of surgical site infections in ambulatory surgery centers. | PSNet

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    April 13, 2022 - Study Proactive risk assessment of surgical site infections in ambulatory surgery centers. Citation Text: Bish EK, Azadeh-Fard N, Steighner LA, et al. Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infections in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. J Patient Saf. 2014;13(2). doi:10.1097/pts.000000000…

  10. 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…

  11. Increasing vigilance on the medical/surgical floor to improve patient safety. | PSNet

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    January 18, 2011 - Study Increasing vigilance on the medical/surgical floor to improve patient safety. Citation Text: Jacobs JL, Apatov N, Glei M. Increasing vigilance on the medical/surgical floor to improve patient safety. J Adv Nurs. 2007;57(5). doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.04161.x. Copy Citation …

  12. Patient safety climate: a study of Southern California healthcare organizations. | PSNet

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    June 26, 2019 - Study Patient safety climate: a study of Southern California healthcare organizations. Citation Text: Avramchuk AS, McGuire SJJ. Patient Safety Climate: A Study of Southern California Healthcare Organizations. J Healthc Manag. 2018;63(3):175-192. doi:10.1097/JHM-D-16-00004. Copy Citati…

  13. Flawed self-assessment in hand hygiene: a major contributor to infections in clinical practice? | PSNet

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    September 02, 2020 - Study Flawed self-assessment in hand hygiene: a major contributor to infections in clinical practice? Citation Text: Kelcikova S, Mazuchova L, Bielena L, et al. Flawed self-assessment in hand hygiene: A major contributor to infections in clinical practice? J Clin Nurs. 2019;28(11-12):226…

  14. "See One, Sim One, Do One"—a national pre-internship boot-camp to ensure a safer "student to doctor" transition. | PSNet

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    February 16, 2011 - Study "See One, Sim One, Do One"—a national pre-internship boot-camp to ensure a safer "student to doctor" transition. Citation Text: Minha S'ar, Shefet D, Sagi D, et al. "See One, Sim One, Do One"- A National Pre-Internship Boot-Camp to Ensure a Safer "Student to Doctor" Transition. PLo…

  15. Hospital Discharge | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    Topic: Hospital Discharge AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians to improve the hospital discharge process, including the Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit. Improving Hospital Discharge Through Medication Reconciliation and Education Improving the Emerg…

  16. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    Topic: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI). HAIs are among the leading threats to patient safety, affecting one out of every 31 hospital patients at any one time. AHRQ has research, tools, programs and reso…

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 15, 2008 - Geisinger Health System's plan to fix America's health care. October 15, 2008 Carbonara P. Fast Company. October 2008. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/geisinger-health-systems-plan-fix-americas-health-care This magazine article describes how one health system is using an evidence-based, pay-for-performance program t…

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 02, 2010 - The value of 'gentle reminder' on safe medical behaviour. November 2, 2010 Erev I, Rodensky D, Levi M-A, et al. The value of 'gentle reminder' on safe medical behaviour. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(5):e49. doi:10.1136/qshc.2009.032763. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/value-gentle-reminder-safe-medical-behaviour Pee…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 24, 2008 - New standards for hospitals call for patients to get private rooms. July 24, 2008 Landro L. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/new-standards-hospitals-call-patients-get-private-rooms This article reports on design guidelines that will require newly constructed hospitals to have only private rooms. Single-patient rooms …

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 24, 2018 - Defusing Disruptive Behavior. A Workbook for Health Care Leaders. October 24, 2018 Oakbrook, IL: Joint Commission Resources; 2007. ISBN: 9781599400846. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/defusing-disruptive-behavior-workbook-health-care-leaders This workbook includes background on disruptive behaviors and provides tools…
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