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Sidelining safety — the FDA's inadequate response to the IOM. | PSNet

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November 13, 2009 - Commentary Sidelining safety — the FDA's inadequate response to the IOM. Citation Text: Smith SW. Sidelining safety--the FDA's inadequate response to the IOM. N Engl J Med. 2007;357(10):960-3. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML…

Identification of root causes for emergency diagnostic imaging delays at three Canadian hospitals. | PSNet

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July 02, 2014 - Study Identification of root causes for emergency diagnostic imaging delays at three Canadian hospitals. Citation Text: Worster A, Fernandes CMB, Malcolmson C, et al. Identification of root causes for emergency diagnostic imaging delays at three Canadian hospitals. J Emerg Nurs. 2006;3…

Improving disclosure and management of medical error—an opportunity to transform the surgeons of tomorrow. | PSNet

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April 11, 2012 - Review Improving disclosure and management of medical error—an opportunity to transform the surgeons of tomorrow. Citation Text: Tevlin R, Doherty E, Traynor O. Improving disclosure and management of medical error - an opportunity to transform the surgeons of tomorrow. Surgeon. 2013;11…

In the wake of hospital inquiries: impact on staff and safety. | PSNet

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January 12, 2022 - Commentary In the wake of hospital inquiries: impact on staff and safety. Citation Text: Dunbar JA, Reddy P, Beresford B, et al. In the wake of hospital inquiries: impact on staff and safety. Med J Aust. 2007;186(2):80-3. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX…

Standardized postoperative handover process improves outcomes in the intensive care unit: a model for operational sustainability and improved team performance. | PSNet

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June 21, 2015 - Study Standardized postoperative handover process improves outcomes in the intensive care unit: a model for operational sustainability and improved team performance. Citation Text: Bhakta RT, Stockwell DC. Transitions of care in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit*. Crit Care Med…

Implementing the Safety Thermometer tool in one NHS trust. | PSNet

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March 19, 2019 - Commentary Implementing the Safety Thermometer tool in one NHS trust. Citation Text: Buckley C, Cooney K, Sills E, et al. Implementing the Safety Thermometer tool in one NHS trust. Br J Nurs. 2014;23(5):268-72. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 X…

Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates of preventable harm with the use of a mandatory computerized clinical decision support tool for prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in trauma. | PSNet

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June 21, 2016 - Study Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates of preventable harm with the use of a mandatory computerized clinical decision support tool for prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in trauma. Citation Text: Haut ER, Lau BD, Kraenzlin FS, et al. Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates o…

Handovers from the OR to the ICU. | PSNet

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January 03, 2017 - Commentary Handovers from the OR to the ICU. Citation Text: Bonifacio AS, Segall N, Barbeito A, et al. Handovers from the OR to the ICU. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2013;51(1):43-61. doi:10.1097/AIA.0b013e31826f2b0e. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote…

The human factors of home health care: a conceptual model for examining safety and quality concerns. | PSNet

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November 21, 2018 - Commentary The human factors of home health care: a conceptual model for examining safety and quality concerns. Citation Text: Henriksen K, Joseph A, Zayas-Cabán T. The Human Factors of Home Health Care. J Patient Saf. 2009;5(4):229-236. doi:10.1097/pts.0b013e3181bd1c2a. Copy Citatio…

Implementing the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist: a model for future perioperative initiatives. | PSNet

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March 30, 2022 - Commentary Implementing the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist: a model for future perioperative initiatives. Citation Text: Styer KA, Ashley SW, Schmidt I, et al. Implementing the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist: a model for future perioperative in…

Resilience in healthcare and clinical handover. | PSNet

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August 19, 2009 - Commentary Resilience in healthcare and clinical handover. Citation Text: Jeffcott SA, Ibrahim JE, Cameron PA. Resilience in healthcare and clinical handover. Qual Saf Health Care. 2009;18(4):256-60. doi:10.1136/qshc.2008.030163. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar Pu…

Fall risk and prevention agreement: engaging patients and families with a partnership for patient safety. | PSNet

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November 13, 2024 - Commentary Fall risk and prevention agreement: engaging patients and families with a partnership for patient safety. Citation Text: Vonnes C, Wolf D. Fall risk and prevention agreement: engaging patients and families with a partnership for patient safety. BMJ Open Qual. 2017;6(2):e000038…

Three perspectives on changes in resident work environment and duty hours. | PSNet

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September 02, 2020 - Commentary Three perspectives on changes in resident work environment and duty hours. Citation Text: Three perspectives on changes in resident work environment and duty hours. Bilimoria KY, Meyers MO, Mouawad NJ, et al. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(10):903-908. Copy Citation S…

Quantification of surgical resident stress "on call". | PSNet

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August 26, 2011 - Study Quantification of surgical resident stress "on call". Citation Text: Tendulkar AP, Victorino GP, Chong TJ, et al. Quantification of surgical resident stress "on call". J Am Coll Surg. 2005;201(4):560-4. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 X…

Improving patient safety: patient-focused, high-reliability team training. | PSNet

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January 07, 2011 - Commentary Improving patient safety: patient-focused, high-reliability team training. Citation Text: McKeon LM, Cunningham PD, Oswaks JSD. Improving patient safety: patient-focused, high-reliability team training. J Nurs Care Qual. 2009;24(1):76-82. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e31818f5595. …

Venous thromboembolism after trauma: a never event? | PSNet

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January 12, 2022 - Study Venous thromboembolism after trauma: a never event? Citation Text: Thorson CM, Ryan ML, Van Haren RM, et al. Venous thromboembolism after trauma: a never event?*. Crit Care Med. 2012;40(11):2967-73. doi:10.1097/CCM.0b013e31825bcb60. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google …

Getting boards on board: engaging governing boards in quality and safety. | PSNet

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February 17, 2017 - Commentary Getting boards on board: engaging governing boards in quality and safety. Citation Text: Conway JB. Getting boards on board: engaging governing boards in quality and safety. Jt Comm J Qual Saf. 2008;34(4):214-220. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed Bi…

Filling the gaps on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Do Not Crush List for Immediate-release Products | PSNet

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July 21, 2021 - Study Filling the gaps on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Do Not Crush List for Immediate-release Products Citation Text: Filling the gaps on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Do Not Crush List for Immediate-release Products Uttaro E, Zhao F, Schweigha…

Quality improvement and patient safety activities in academic departments of medicine. | PSNet

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July 02, 2014 - Study Quality improvement and patient safety activities in academic departments of medicine. Citation Text: Neeman N, Sehgal NL, Davis RB, et al. Quality improvement and patient safety activities in academic departments of medicine. Am J Med. 2012;125(8):831-5. doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.201…

Preventable errors in organ transplantation: an emerging patient safety issue? | PSNet

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September 09, 2015 - Commentary Preventable errors in organ transplantation: an emerging patient safety issue? Citation Text: Ison MG, Holl JL, Ladner D. Preventable errors in organ transplantation: an emerging patient safety issue? Am J Transplant. 2012;12(9):2307-12. doi:10.1111/j.1600-6143.2012.04139.x.…

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