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  1. A review of the literature examining linkages between organizational factors, medical errors, and patient safety. | PSNet

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    June 24, 2010 - Review A review of the literature examining linkages between organizational factors, medical errors, and patient safety. Citation Text: Hoff T, Jameson L, Hannan E, et al. A review of the literature examining linkages between organizational factors, medical errors, and patient safety. …

  2. Near-misses are an opportunity to improve patient safety: adapting strategies of high reliability organizations to healthcare. | PSNet

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    July 01, 2011 - Review Near-misses are an opportunity to improve patient safety: adapting strategies of high reliability organizations to healthcare. Citation Text: Van Spall H, Kassam A, Tollefson TT. Near-misses are an opportunity to improve patient safety: adapting strategies of high reliability orga…

  3. Building a safety net. | PSNet

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    December 21, 2009 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Building a safety net. Citation Text: Rogoski RR. Building a safety net. By leveraging huge amounts of data and applying it to a wide array of projects and purposes, hospitals stay focused on patient safety and make headway. Health management technology. 2006…

  4. Developing and pilot testing practical measures of preanalytic surgical specimen identification defects. | PSNet

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    June 16, 2011 - Study Developing and pilot testing practical measures of preanalytic surgical specimen identification defects. Citation Text: Bixenstine PJ, Zarbo RJ, Holzmueller CG, et al. Developing and pilot testing practical measures of preanalytic surgical specimen identification defects. Am J M…

  5. Risk factors for retained surgical items: a meta-analysis and proposed risk stratification system. | PSNet

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    January 18, 2013 - Study Risk factors for retained surgical items: a meta-analysis and proposed risk stratification system. Citation Text: Moffatt-Bruce SD, Cook CH, Steinberg SM, et al. Risk factors for retained surgical items: a meta-analysis and proposed risk stratification system. J Surg Res. 2014;190(…

  6. Oncologic errors in diagnostic radiology: a 10-year analysis based on medical malpractice claims. | PSNet

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    September 27, 2017 - Study Oncologic errors in diagnostic radiology: a 10-year analysis based on medical malpractice claims. Citation Text: Rosenkrantz AB, Siegal D, Skillings JA, et al. Oncologic errors in diagnostic radiology: a 10-year analysis based on medical malpractice claims. J Am Coll Radiol. 2021;1…

  7. What is the evidence that a pharmacy team working in an acute or emergency medicine department improves outcomes for patients: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    August 10, 2022 - Review What is the evidence that a pharmacy team working in an acute or emergency medicine department improves outcomes for patients: a systematic review. Citation Text: Punj E, Collins A, Agravedi N, et al. What is the evidence that a pharmacy team working in an acute or emergency medic…

  8. A qualitative exploration of patients' attitudes towards the 'Participate Inform Notice Know' (PINK) patient safety video. | PSNet

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    July 06, 2012 - Study A qualitative exploration of patients' attitudes towards the 'Participate Inform Notice Know' (PINK) patient safety video. Citation Text: Pinto A, Vincent CA, Darzi A, et al. A qualitative exploration of patients' attitudes towards the 'Participate Inform Notice Know' (PINK) patien…

  9. Health literacy-informed communication to reduce discharge medication errors in hospitalized children: a randomized clinical trial. | PSNet

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    July 12, 2023 - Study Health literacy-informed communication to reduce discharge medication errors in hospitalized children: a randomized clinical trial. Citation Text: Carroll AR, Johnson JA, Stassun JC, et al. Health literacy-informed communication to reduce discharge medication errors in hospitalized…

  10. The association between night or weekend admission and hospitalization-relevant patient outcomes. | PSNet

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    November 26, 2014 - Study The association between night or weekend admission and hospitalization-relevant patient outcomes. Citation Text: Khanna R, Wachsberg K, Marouni A, et al. The association between night or weekend admission and hospitalization-relevant patient outcomes. J Hosp Med. 2011;6(1):10-4.…

  11. Greatest impact of safe harbor rule may be to improve patient safety, not reduce liability claims paid by physicians. | PSNet

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    July 05, 2017 - Study Greatest impact of safe harbor rule may be to improve patient safety, not reduce liability claims paid by physicians. Citation Text: Kachalia A, Little A, Isavoran M, et al. Greatest impact of safe harbor rule may be to improve patient safety, not reduce liability claims paid by p…

  12. Medication errors and trainees: advice for learners and organizations. | PSNet

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    April 10, 2019 - Commentary Medication errors and trainees: advice for learners and organizations. Citation Text: Wheeler JS, Duncan R, Hohmeier K. Medication Errors and Trainees: Advice for Learners and Organizations. Ann Pharmacother. 2017;51(12):1138-1141. doi:10.1177/1060028017725092. Copy Citation…

  13. TeamSTEPPS: an evidence-based approach to reduce clinical errors threatening safety in outpatient settings: an integrative review. | PSNet

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    November 18, 2009 - Review TeamSTEPPS: an evidence-based approach to reduce clinical errors threatening safety in outpatient settings: an integrative review. Citation Text: Parker AL, Forsythe LL, Kohlmorgen IK. TeamSTEPPS : An evidence-based approach to reduce clinical errors threatening safety in outpatie…

  14. Structured patient handoff on an internal medicine ward: a cluster randomized control trial. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Study Structured patient handoff on an internal medicine ward: a cluster randomized control trial. Citation Text: Tam P, Nijjar AP, Fok M, et al. Structured patient handoff on an internal medicine ward: A cluster randomized control trial. PLoS One. 2018;13(4):e0195216. doi:10.1371/journa…

  15. Standard drug concentrations and smart-pump technology reduce continuous-medication-infusion errors in pediatric patients. | PSNet

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    October 06, 2011 - Study Standard drug concentrations and smart-pump technology reduce continuous-medication-infusion errors in pediatric patients. Citation Text: Larsen G, Parker HB, Cash J, et al. Standard drug concentrations and smart-pump technology reduce continuous-medication-infusion errors in ped…

  16. Practice advisory for the prevention and management of operating room fires.  | PSNet

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    December 14, 2010 - Commentary Practice advisory for the prevention and management of operating room fires.  Citation Text: Fires AS of ATF on OR, Caplan RA, Barker SJ, et al. Practice advisory for the prevention and management of operating room fires. Anesthesiology. 2008;108(5):786-801; quiz 971-2. doi:10…

  17. High reliability pediatric heart centers: always working toward getting better. | PSNet

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    September 18, 2024 - Commentary High reliability pediatric heart centers: always working toward getting better. Citation Text: Torzone A, Birely A. High reliability pediatric heart centers: always working toward getting better. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2024;39(4):356-363. doi:10.1097/hco.0000000000001143. Copy C…

  18. Ventilator-related adverse events: a taxonomy and findings from 3 incident reporting systems. | PSNet

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    March 01, 2017 - Study Ventilator-related adverse events: a taxonomy and findings from 3 incident reporting systems. Citation Text: Pham JC, Williams TL, Sparnon EM, et al. Ventilator-Related Adverse Events: A Taxonomy and Findings From 3 Incident Reporting Systems. Respir Care. 2016;61(5):621-31. doi:10…

  19. TND-0543_05-24-2013 (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2013 - Summary: alternative strategies, including educational strategies and antibiotic management, for reducing … Individuals with acute cough illness Intervention(s): Educational and antimicrobial strategies for reducing … present with ACI, what is the comparative effectiveness of various from Nominator: interventions for reducing

  20. Microsoft PowerPoint - Updated Handouts - Read-Only (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2018 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Updated Handouts - Read-Only REDUCING MEDICATIONS SAFELY TO MEET LIFE’S CHANGES … taking:_____________________ Your dose: _____________________________________________ WHY CONSIDER REDUCING … Adapted from “Reducing Medications Safely to Meet Life’s Changes, Focus on Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
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