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7701. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      March 18, 2010 - Doing the "right" things to correct wrong-site surgery. March 18, 2010 Patient Safety Advisory https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/doing-right-things-correct-wrong-site-surgery This article discusses reports of wrong-site surgery submitted to the PA-PSRS, compares them with results of other studies, and provides suggesti…

7702. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      July 09, 2008 - Evidence shows cost and patient safety benefits of emergency pharmacists. July 9, 2008 Clancy CM. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evidence-shows-cost-and-patient-safety-benefits-emergency-pharmacists This article discusses activities related to reducing adverse drug events in emergency departments (EDs) and highligh…

7703. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      October 03, 2017 - Department of Defense (DoD) Patient Safety Program. October 3, 2017 US Department of Defense; DOD https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/department-defense-dod-patient-safety-program This Web site includes information on several initiatives within the US Military Health System to support its culture of safety and reduce med…

7704. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 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…

7705. Cohorting Residents to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 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:…

7706. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 24, 2006 - Too exhausted to act safely? May 24, 2006 Spath P. Hosp Peer Rev. 2006;31(4):56-59. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/too-exhausted-act-safely The author discusses how to identify and evaluate worker fatigue. Part II of this article outlines specific techniques for reducing health care worker fatigue. https://psnet.ah…

7707. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 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:…

7708. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      October 21, 2010 - How we cut drug errors. October 21, 2010 Nicol N, Huminski L. How we cut drug errors. At one hospital, IT and changed culture saves lives. Modern healthcare. 2006;36(34):38. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-we-cut-drug-errors This article discusses technology-based tools and culture change strategies employed by o…

7709. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 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'…

7710. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40616/psn-pdf
      July 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…

7711. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36423/psn-pdf
      December 22, 2010 - Care transitions: a threat and an opportunity for patient safety. December 22, 2010 Clancy CM. Care Transitions: A Threat and an Opportunity for Patient Safety. American Journal of Medical Quality. 2006;21(6). doi:10.1177/1062860606293537. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/care-transitions-threat-and-opportunity-patien…

7712. 8Lbrrlzvtemzycdnsjtokz (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2014 - Behavioral Sexual Risk-Reduction Counseling in Primary Care to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Elizabeth A. O’Connor, PhD; Jennifer S. Lin, MD, MCR; Brittany U. Burda, MPH; Jillian T. Henderson, PhD; Emily S. Walsh, MPH; and Evelyn P. Whitlock, MD…

7713. Obesity (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
      July 01, 2013 - Coverage as a drug 6 requiring prior authorization with a brand copayment substantially reduces

7714. Understanding Complex Clinical Decision Tasks for Better Health Information Technology System Design - Final Report (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2015 - Understanding Complex Clinical Decision Tasks for Better Health Information Technology System Design - Final Report Understanding Complex Clinical Decision Tasks for Better Health IT System Design Principal Investigator: Roosan Islam, PharmD, PhD Team Members: Guilherme Del Fiol, MD, PhD – Chair of…

7715. What Makes a Good Checklist | PSNet
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      October 01, 2010 - What Makes a Good Checklist Anne Collins McLaughlin, PhD | October 1, 2010  Also Read a Conversation View more articles from the same authors. Citation Text: McLaughlin AC. What Makes a Good Checklist. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Rese…

7716. Screening for Skin Cancer: An Update of the Evidence (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2009 - Screening for Skin Cancer: An Update of the Evidence Clinical Guidelines Annals of Internal Medicine Screening for Skin Cancer: An Update of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Tracy Wolff, MD, MPH; Eric Tai, MD, MS; and Therese Miller, DrPH Background: Skin cancer is the most commonly dia…

7717. Obesity (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
      December 01, 2013 - Coverage as a drug 10 requiring prior authorization with a brand copayment substantially reduces

7718. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      August 21, 2013 - Emergency Error August 21, 2013 Symons NRA. Emergency Error. PSNet [internet]. 2013. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/emergency-error Case Objectives State that emergency surgery is high risk and has high mortality. Appreciate that emergency laparotomy is a particularly high-risk procedure with a high likelihood of …

7719. Frequently Asked Questions: The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions: The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions | 1 Implementation 1. How do I g…

7720. Acute Respiratory Arrest in Pregnancy | PSNet
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      August 15, 2018 - Acute Respiratory Arrest in Pregnancy Citation Text: Sibai B. Acute Respiratory Arrest in Pregnancy. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2010. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNot…