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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33715/psn-pdf
July 01, 2011 - Becoming a Patient Safety Organization
July 1, 2011
Jaffe R. Becoming a Patient Safety Organization. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/becoming-patient-safety-organization
Perspective
While I was the first employee of the California Hospital Patient Safety Organization (CHPSO), its story
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August 21, 2005 - Patient Allergies and Electronic Health Records
Citation Text:
Doyle MJ. Patient Allergies and Electronic Health Records. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2017.
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December 18, 2024 - The Ongoing Journey to Prevent Patient Falls
December 18, 2024
Dykes PC, Sousane Z, Mossburg SE. The Ongoing Journey to Prevent Patient Falls. PSNet [internet].
2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/ongoing-journey-prevent-patient-falls
Falls are not a new issue, especially among older adults. The Centers for D…
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July 01, 2016 - Near Miss With Neonate
October 1, 2016
Malana J, Lyndon A. Near Miss With Neonate. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/near-miss-neonate
The Case
A 37-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to the hospital for scheduled induction of labor for postterm
dates. Early the next morning, intravenous oxy…
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June 01, 2019 - If You Say So: Taking a Syringe at Face Value in the
Operating Room
June 1, 2019
Lyndon A, Lim S. If You Say So: Taking a Syringe at Face Value in the Operating Room. PSNet [internet].
2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/if-you-say-so-taking-syringe-face-value-operating-room
The Case
A 43-year-old woman was admi…
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April 01, 2015 - Transition to Nowhere
April 1, 2015
Farrell TW. Transition to Nowhere. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/transition-nowhere
The Case
A 75-year-old man with a history of prostate cancer, poorly controlled myotonic dystrophy, hypertension,
and chronic kidney disease was admitted to the hospital …
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January 01, 2017 - Hazards of Loading Doses
January 1, 2017
Mucksavage JJ, Tesoro EP. Hazards of Loading Doses. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hazards-loading-doses
The Case
A 40-year-old woman was recently discharged after a prolonged hospitalization for seizures and a cardiac
arrest. Two days after discharg…
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January 01, 2009 - Are Two Insulin Pumps Better Than One?
January 1, 2009
Cook CB. Are Two Insulin Pumps Better Than One? PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/are-two-insulin-pumps-better-one
The Case
A 62-year-old man with type 1 diabetes mellitus was admitted to the hospital for coronary artery bypass
graft surge…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60548/psn-pdf
May 28, 2020 - In Conversation With... Jeffrey Shuren, MD, JD
May 28, 2020
In Conversation With.. Jeffrey Shuren, MD, JD. PSNet [internet]. 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-jeffrey-shuren-md-jd
Editor’s note: Jeffrey Shuren, MD, JD is the Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at
the Food…
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September 01, 2011 - Situational (Un)Awareness
September 1, 2011
Abramson EL, Kaushal R. Situational (Un)Awareness. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/situational-unawareness
The Case
A 75-year-old man was admitted on a Tuesday evening with abdominal pain, jaundice, and elevated liver
function tests, including a bi…
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August 10, 2025 - Selection Criteria and Honorarium Information
How it works
Health care professionals may submit de-identified cases that highlight medical errors or other patient
safety/quality
issues. Note that you can choose to submit cases either …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49830/psn-pdf
May 01, 2018 - Suicide Risk in the Hospital
May 1, 2018
Mills PD. Suicide Risk in the Hospital. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/suicide-risk-hospital
The Case
A 37-year-old woman with a past medical history of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder
presented to the emergency department (ED)…
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March 01, 2009 - The Role of Health Literacy in Patient Safety
March 1, 2009
Wolf MS, Bailey SC. The Role of Health Literacy in Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/role-health-literacy-patient-safety
Perspective
Clear health communication is increasingly recognized as essential for promoting …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33749/psn-pdf
April 01, 2013 - Are Residency Duty Hour Rules Improving Patient Safety?
April 1, 2013
Fletcher KE, Reed DA. Are Residency Duty Hour Rules Improving Patient Safety? PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/are-residency-duty-hour-rules-improving-patient-safety
Perspective
Introduction
The Accreditation Council f…
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December 15, 2024 - Opioid Safety
Citation Text:
Opioid Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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July 23, 2024 - The Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium (HMS) Finds Infectious Diseases (ID) Physician Approval for Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) Prevents Unnecessary PICC Use and Reduces Complications
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January 31, 2020 - In Conversation With... David Gruen, MD
January 31, 2020
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In Conversation With.. David Gruen, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2020.In Conversation With... David Gruen, MD. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research an…
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January 31, 2020 - Artificial Intelligence and Diagnostic Errors
January 31, 2020
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Citation Text:
Hall KK, Fitall E. Artificial Intelligence and Diagnostic Errors. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Hea…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/capturing-essential-information-achieve-safe-interoperability
February 23, 2015 - Commentary
Capturing essential information to achieve safe interoperability.
Citation Text:
Weininger S, Jaffe MB, Rausch T, et al. Capturing Essential Information to Achieve Safe Interoperability. Anesth Analg. 2017;124(1):83-94.
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August 10, 2022 - Study
Emotion and coping in the aftermath of medical error: a cross-country exploration.
Citation Text:
Harrison R, Lawton R, Perlo J, et al. Emotion and coping in the aftermath of medical error: a cross-country exploration. J Patient Saf. 2015;11(1):28-35. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3182979b…