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  1. Enhancing patient safety in the pediatric emergency department: teams, communication, and lessons from crew resource management. | PSNet

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    April 26, 2023 - Commentary Enhancing patient safety in the pediatric emergency department: teams, communication, and lessons from crew resource management. Citation Text: Pruitt CM, Liebelt EL. Enhancing patient safety in the pediatric emergency department: teams, communication, and lessons from crew …

  2. Communication of vital signs at emergency department handoff: opportunities for improvement. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communication-vital-signs-emergency-department-handoff-opportunities-improvement
    May 16, 2012 - Study Communication of vital signs at emergency department handoff: opportunities for improvement. Citation Text: Venkatesh AK, Curley D, Chang Y, et al. Communication of Vital Signs at Emergency Department Handoff: Opportunities for Improvement. Ann Emerg Med. 2015;66(2):125-30. doi:10.…

  3. Using risk stratification to reduce medical errors in cervical cancer prevention. | PSNet

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    September 05, 2012 - Commentary Using risk stratification to reduce medical errors in cervical cancer prevention. Citation Text: Perkins RB, Cain JM, Feldman S. Using Risk Stratification to Reduce Medical Errors in Cervical Cancer Prevention. JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(10):1411-1412. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed…

  4. Characteristics associated with requests by pathologists for second opinions on breast biopsies. | PSNet

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    November 03, 2015 - Study Characteristics associated with requests by pathologists for second opinions on breast biopsies. Citation Text: Geller BM, Nelson HD, Weaver DL, et al. Characteristics associated with requests by pathologists for second opinions on breast biopsies. J Clin Pathol. 2017;70(11):947-95…

  5. Association of overlapping surgery with patient outcomes in a large series of neurosurgical cases. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Study Association of overlapping surgery with patient outcomes in a large series of neurosurgical cases. Citation Text: Howard BM, Holland CM, Mehta C, et al. Association of Overlapping Surgery With Patient Outcomes in a Large Series of Neurosurgical Cases. JAMA Surg. 2018;153(4):313-321…

  6. "To err is human" but disclosure must be taught: a simulation-based assessment study. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Study "To err is human" but disclosure must be taught: a simulation-based assessment study. Citation Text: Crimmins AC, Wong AH, Bonz JW, et al. "To Err Is Human" but Disclosure Must be Taught: A Simulation-Based Assessment Study. Simul Healthc. 2018;13(2):107-116. doi:10.1097/SIH.000000…

  7. ED handoffs: observed practices and communication errors. | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - Study ED handoffs: observed practices and communication errors. Citation Text: Maughan BC, Lei L, Cydulka RK. ED handoffs: observed practices and communication errors. Am J Emerg Med. 2011;29(5):502-11. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2009.12.004. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scho…

  8. Seeing risk and allocating responsibility: talk of culture and its consequences on the work of patient safety. | PSNet

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    November 03, 2015 - Study Seeing risk and allocating responsibility: talk of culture and its consequences on the work of patient safety. Citation Text: Szymczak JE. Seeing risk and allocating responsibility: talk of culture and its consequences on the work of patient safety. Soc Sci Med. 2014;120:252-9. doi…

  9. Day of discharge does not impact hospital readmission after major cardiac surgery. | PSNet

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    October 16, 2019 - Study Day of discharge does not impact hospital readmission after major cardiac surgery. Citation Text: Sanaiha Y, Ou R, Ramos G, et al. Day of Discharge Does Not Impact Hospital Readmission After Major Cardiac Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;106(6):1767-1773. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.201…

  10. Medicines management support to older people: understanding the context of systems failure. | PSNet

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    October 04, 2023 - Study Medicines management support to older people: understanding the context of systems failure. Citation Text: Rogers S, Martin G, Rai G. Medicines management support to older people: understanding the context of systems failure. BMJ Open. 2014;4(7):e005302. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-00…

  11. Expressing concern and writing it down: an experimental study investigating transfer of information at nursing handover. | PSNet

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    November 17, 2014 - Study Expressing concern and writing it down: an experimental study investigating transfer of information at nursing handover. Citation Text: Lee H, Cumin D, Devcich DA, et al. Expressing concern and writing it down: an experimental study investigating transfer of information at nursing …

  12. Liability reform should make patients safer: "Avoidable classes of events" are a key improvement. | PSNet

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    July 26, 2023 - Commentary Liability reform should make patients safer: "Avoidable classes of events" are a key improvement. Citation Text: Bovbjerg RR, Tancredi LR. Liability reform should make patients safer: "avoidable classes of events" are a key improvement. J Law Med Ethics. 2005;33(3):478-500. …

  13. Task Force at a Glance | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/task-force-at-a-glance
    June 22, 2025 - Task Force at a Glance Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force works to improve the health of people nationwide. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task Force…

  14. Is oral chemotherapy prescription safe for patients? A cross-sectional survey. | PSNet

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    May 18, 2022 - Study Is oral chemotherapy prescription safe for patients? A cross-sectional survey. Citation Text: Bourmaud A, Pacaut C, Melis A, et al. Is oral chemotherapy prescription safe for patients? A cross-sectional survey. Ann Oncol. 2014;25(2):500-504. doi:10.1093/annonc/mdt553. Copy Citati…

  15. Final Research Plan: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/syphilis-infection-nonpregnant-adults-adolescents-screening
    January 28, 2021 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print Final Research Plan Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults: Screening January 28, 2021 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. govern…

  16. Improving handoffs in the perioperative environment: a conceptual framework of key theories, system factors, methods, and core interventions to ensure success. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Commentary Improving handoffs in the perioperative environment: a conceptual framework of key theories, system factors, methods, and core interventions to ensure success. Citation Text: Starmer AJ, Michael MM, Spector ND, et al. Improving handoffs in the perioperative environment: a conc…

  17. Z3Efdr3Pjzkxrrs783 Xkh (pdf file)

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    Substance Abuse Screening Instrument (O4/05) The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) was developed in 1982 and is still an excellent screening tool. It is a 28-item self-report scale that consists of items that parallel those of the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST). The DAST has “exhibited valid psychometric pr…

  18. Failure to rescue female patients undergoing high-risk surgery. | PSNet

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    October 25, 2017 - Study Failure to rescue female patients undergoing high-risk surgery. Citation Text: Wagner CM, Joynt Maddox KE, Ailawadi G, et al. Failure to rescue female patients undergoing high-risk surgery. JAMA Surg. 2024;160(1):29-36. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.4574. Copy Citation Format: …

  19. Cost–benefit analysis of a support program for nursing staff. | PSNet

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    October 26, 2016 - Study Classic Cost–benefit analysis of a support program for nursing staff. Citation Text: Moran D, Wu AW, Connors C, et al. Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Support Program for Nursing Staff. J Patient Saf. 2020;16(4):e250-e254. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000000376. Co…

  20. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) (pdf file)

    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/DAST.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) Substance Abuse Screening Instrument (O4/05) The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) was developed in 1982 and is still an excellent screening tool. It is a 28-item self-report scale that consists of items that p…
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