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New graduate registered nurses: Risk mitigation strategies to ensure safety and successful transition to practice. | PSNet

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September 28, 2022 - Commentary New graduate registered nurses: Risk mitigation strategies to ensure safety and successful transition to practice. Citation Text: Smith CJ, DesRoches SL, Street NW, et al. New graduate registered nurses: risk mitigation strategies to ensure safety and successful transition to …

Aging stigma and the health of US adults over 65: what do we know? | PSNet

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December 23, 2020 - Review Aging stigma and the health of US adults over 65: what do we know? Citation Text: Allen J, Sikora N. Aging stigma and the health of US adults over 65: what do we know? Clin Interv Aging. 2023;18:2093-2116. doi:10.2147/cia.s396833. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Sch…

A multidisciplinary, multifaceted improvement initiative to eliminate mislabelled laboratory specimens at a large tertiary care hospital. | PSNet

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December 24, 2008 - Study A multidisciplinary, multifaceted improvement initiative to eliminate mislabelled laboratory specimens at a large tertiary care hospital. Citation Text: Seferian EG, Jamal S, Clark K, et al. A multidisciplinary, multifaceted improvement initiative to eliminate mislabelled laborator…

Often overlooked problems with handoffs: from the intensive care unit to the operating room. | PSNet

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May 25, 2016 - Review Often overlooked problems with handoffs: from the intensive care unit to the operating room. Citation Text: Evans AS, Yee M-S, Hogue CW. Often overlooked problems with handoffs: from the intensive care unit to the operating room. Anesth Analg. 2014;118(3):687-9. doi:10.1213/ANE.00…

One fourth of unplanned transfers to a higher level of care are associated with a highly preventable adverse event: a patient record review in six Belgian hospitals. | PSNet

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May 16, 2018 - Study One fourth of unplanned transfers to a higher level of care are associated with a highly preventable adverse event: a patient record review in six Belgian hospitals. Citation Text: Marquet K, Claes N, De Troy E, et al. One fourth of unplanned transfers to a higher level of care are…

Safety participation at the direct care level: results of a patient questionnaire. | PSNet

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August 26, 2020 - Study Safety participation at the direct care level: results of a patient questionnaire. Citation Text: Duhn L, Gumapac N, Medves J. Safety participation at the direct care level: results of a patient questionnaire. Patient Exp J. 2021;8(1):59-68. doi:10.35680/2372-0247.1506. Copy Cita…

Use of an emergency manual during an intraoperative cardiac arrest by an interprofessional team: a positive-exemplar case study of a new patient safety tool. | PSNet

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April 03, 2019 - Study Use of an emergency manual during an intraoperative cardiac arrest by an interprofessional team: a positive-exemplar case study of a new patient safety tool. Citation Text: Merrell SB, Gaba DM, Agarwala A, et al. Use of an Emergency Manual During an Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest by…

Medication use evaluation of high-dose long-term opioid de-prescribing in multiple Veterans Affairs medical centers. | PSNet

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October 12, 2022 - Study Medication use evaluation of high-dose long-term opioid de-prescribing in multiple Veterans Affairs medical centers. Citation Text: Barrett AK, Sandbrink F, Mardian A, et al. Medication use evaluation of high-dose long-term opioid de-prescribing in multiple Veterans Affairs medical…

An interprofessional qualitative study of barriers and potential solutions for the safe use of insulin in the hospital setting. | PSNet

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November 07, 2018 - Study An interprofessional qualitative study of barriers and potential solutions for the safe use of insulin in the hospital setting. Citation Text: Rousseau M-P, Beauchesne M-F, Naud A-S, et al. An interprofessional qualitative study of barriers and potential solutions for the safe use …

Surgical teams' attitudes about surgical safety and the surgical safety checklist at 10 years: a multinational survey. | PSNet

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March 17, 2021 - Study Surgical teams' attitudes about surgical safety and the surgical safety checklist at 10 years: a multinational survey. Citation Text: Urban D, Burian BK, Patel K, et al. Surgical teams' attitudes about surgical safety and the surgical safety checklist at 10 years: a multinational s…

Managing teamwork in the face of pandemic: evidence-based tips. | PSNet

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February 12, 2020 - Commentary Managing teamwork in the face of pandemic: evidence-based tips. Citation Text: Tannenbaum SI, Traylor AM, Thomas EJ, et al. Managing teamwork in the face of pandemic: evidence-based tips. BMJ Qual Saf. 2021;30(1):59-63. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2020-011447. Copy Citation Format…

Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. | PSNet

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November 21, 2016 - Study Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. Citation Text: Turner K, Frush K, Hueckel RM, et al. Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. J…

Quality of clinical aspects of call handling at Dutch out of hours centres: cross sectional national study. | PSNet

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October 18, 2023 - Study Quality of clinical aspects of call handling at Dutch out of hours centres: cross sectional national study. Citation Text: Derkx HP, Rethans J-JE, Muijtjens AM, et al. Quality of clinical aspects of call handling at Dutch out of hours centres: cross sectional national study. BMJ.…

Using smart IV infusion pumps outside of patient rooms. | PSNet

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September 23, 2020 - Commentary Using smart IV infusion pumps outside of patient rooms. Citation Text: Messing EG, Abraham RS, Quinn NJ, et al. Using smart IV infusion pumps outside of patient rooms. Am J Nurs. 2022;122(2). doi:10.1097/01.naj.0000819772.45006.5d. Copy Citation Format: DOI Googl…

Characteristics of healthcare organisations struggling to improve quality: results from a systematic review of qualitative studies. | PSNet

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August 14, 2019 - Review Classic Characteristics of healthcare organisations struggling to improve quality: results from a systematic review of qualitative studies. Citation Text: Vaughn VM, Saint S, Krein SL, et al. Characteristics of healthcare organisations struggling to impro…

COVID-19 pandemic: a time for collaboration and a unified global health front. | PSNet

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December 09, 2020 - Commentary COVID-19 pandemic: a time for collaboration and a unified global health front. Citation Text: Vervoort D, Ma X, Luc JGY. COVID-19 pandemic: a time for collaboration and a unified global health front. Int J Qual Health Care. 2021;33(1):mzaa065. doi:10.1093/intqhc/mzaa065. Cop…

Care coordination strategies and barriers during medication safety incidents: a qualitative, cognitive task analysis. | PSNet

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March 17, 2021 - Study Care coordination strategies and barriers during medication safety incidents: a qualitative, cognitive task analysis. Citation Text: Russ-Jara AL, Luckhurst CL, Dismore RA, et al. Care coordination strategies and barriers during medication safety incidents: a qualitative, cognitive…

The effect of emergency department boarding on order completion. | PSNet

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January 29, 2018 - Study The effect of emergency department boarding on order completion. Citation Text: Coil CJ, Flood JD, Belyeu BM, et al. The Effect of Emergency Department Boarding on Order Completion. Ann Emerg Med. 2016;67(6):730-736.e2. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2015.09.018. Copy Citation For…

Reducing falls in hospitalized children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders: a quality improvement journey. | PSNet

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November 16, 2022 - Study Reducing falls in hospitalized children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders: a quality improvement journey. Citation Text: Morrissey LK, Ho P, Ilowite M, et al. Reducing falls in hospitalized children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders: a quality improvemen…

First do no harm: practitioners' ability to 'diagnose' system weaknesses and improve safety is a critical initial step in improving care quality. | PSNet

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March 03, 2021 - Commentary First do no harm: practitioners' ability to 'diagnose' system weaknesses and improve safety is a critical initial step in improving care quality. Citation Text: English M, Ogola M, Aluvaala J, et al. First do no harm: practitioners’ ability to ‘diagnose’ system weaknesses and …

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