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121. Benefits and risks of including patients on RCA teams. | PSNet
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     May 02, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Benefits and risks of including patients on RCA teams. … Citation Text: Benefits and risks of including patients on RCA teams. … Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Benefits and risks … June 30, 2021 Epidural-IV route mix-ups: reducing the risk of deadly errors. … May 2, 2018 Don't underestimate the impact of change on risk potential.

122. Use of temporary names for newborns and associated risks. | PSNet
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     December 21, 2017 - Study Use of temporary names for newborns and associated risks. … Use of Temporary Names for Newborns and Associated Risks. … Use of Temporary Names for Newborns and Associated Risks. … December 21, 2017 Risk of wrong-patient orders among multiple vs singleton births in … 2012 Patient misidentification in the neonatal intensive care unit: quantification of risk

123. Preventing errors with high-risk medications. | PSNet
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     May 20, 2020 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Preventing errors with high-risk medications. … Citation Text: Preventing errors with high-risk medications. Wiley F. Drug Topics. … Cite Citation Citation Text: Preventing errors with high-risk … June 16, 2019 A medication safety education program to reduce the risk of harm caused

124. Patient Safety in Frail Older Patients | PSNet
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     November 26, 2019 - Bed rest, hospitalization, and the testing and treatment patients receive come with a number of risks … . 4 Risk assessment of treatment Frail older patients are at risk of unintended consequences from procedures … in long-term care planning with the patient and/or family can reduce patient exposure to unnecessary risks … Care providers should consider both the risks of the proposed treatment and the long-term care goals … They all have common risk factors and those risk factors are frequently found in frail older patients

125. The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube and Poor Communication | PSNet
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     August 01, 2012 - SPOTLIGHT CASE The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube and Poor Communication … The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube and Poor Communication. PSNet [internet]. … The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube and Poor Communication. PSNet [internet]. … Best practices to mitigate patient care transition risks are to minimize the number of provider transitions … The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube and Poor Communication. PSNet [internet].

126. Microsoft PowerPoint - Spotlight Case_The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube_FINAL.pptx (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2023 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Spotlight Case_The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube_FINAL.pptx Spotlight … The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube and Poor Communication Source and Credits • This … Suggest possible solutions to improve interprofessional and interfacility communication. 3 THE RISKS … COMMUNICATION A case highlighting the importance of clear documentation of complications, mitigating risks …  Best practices to mitigate patient care transition risks are to minimize the number of provider

127. Fires during surgeries a bigger risk than thought. | PSNet
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     August 24, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Fires during surgeries a bigger risk than thought. … Citation Text: Fires during surgeries a bigger risk than thought. Kowalczyk L. Boston Globe. … Cite Citation Citation Text: Fires during surgeries a bigger risk … September 26, 2012 When surgery goes wrong: weighing up the risks.

128. Investigating the association of alerts from a national mortality surveillance system with subsequent hospital mortality in England: an interrupted time series analysis. | PSNet
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     October 20, 2021 - national hospital mortality surveillance system that generates monthly mortality alerts) and trends in the relative … risk of mortality across National Health Service hospital trusts. … On average, mortality risk decreased after a trust received a mortality alert. … A past PSNet perspective discussed the use of risk-adjusted mortality as part of a safety measurement

129. Risks in the implementation and use of smart pumps in a pediatric intensive care unit: application of the failure mode and effects analysis. | PSNet
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     March 09, 2022 - Study Risks in the implementation and use of smart pumps in a pediatric intensive … Risks in the implementation and use of smart pumps in a pediatric intensive care unit: application of … This study applied failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify possible risks associated with … Risks in the implementation and use of smart pumps in a pediatric intensive care unit: application of … September 19, 2016 Surgery is in itself a risk factor for the patient.

130. The risks to patient safety from health system expansions. | PSNet
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     May 13, 2020 - Commentary Emerging Classic The risks to patient safety … The Risks to Patient Safety From Health System Expansions. … The Risks to Patient Safety From Health System Expansions. … July 7, 2021 A framework for operationalizing risk: a practical approach to patient safety

131. Look-alike and sound-alike medicines: risks and 'solutions.' | PSNet
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     March 29, 2023 - Commentary Look-alike and sound-alike medicines: risks and 'solutions.' … Look-alike and sound-alike medicines: risks and 'solutions'. … Look-alike and sound-alike medicines: risks and 'solutions'.

132. Failure to Ensure Patient Safety Leads to Patient Falls in Nursing Homes. | PSNet
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     August 14, 2024 - At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Recognize the risk … There was no compelling need to complete a formal falls risk assessment as the history alone for these … two residents provides sufficient information to highlight their risk for future falls. … focused deprescribing especially of psychotropic medications and opioids, decreasing environmental risks … staff, enabling greater transparency, better communication, and greater awareness of patient safety risks

133. Digital health technology-specific risks for medical malpractice liability. | PSNet
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     January 18, 2023 - Commentary Digital health technology-specific risks for medical malpractice liability … Digital health technology-specific risks for medical malpractice liability. … Digital health technology-specific risks for medical malpractice liability. … June 14, 2017 Deploying and measuring a risk and patient safety program. … July 1, 2013 View More See More About The Topic Hospitals Risk Managers

134. Healthcare industry representatives: maximizing benefits and reducing risks. | PSNet
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     March 18, 2010 - Magazine Article Healthcare industry representatives: maximizing benefits and reducing risks … Citation Text: Healthcare industry representatives: maximizing benefits and reducing risks. … This article addresses strategies for minimizing patient safety risks related to interactions with health … Citation Citation Text: Healthcare industry representatives: maximizing benefits and reducing risks … April 17, 2017 Perioperative medication errors: uncovering risk from behind the drapes

135. 'Cyberloafing' in health care: a real risk to patient safety. | PSNet
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     June 19, 2024 - Commentary 'Cyberloafing' in health care: a real risk to patient safety. … 'Cyberloafing' in Health Care: A Real Risk to Patient Safety. … The author suggests raising awareness of the risks associated with personal communication technology … 'Cyberloafing' in Health Care: A Real Risk to Patient Safety.

136. Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. | PSNet
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     September 24, 2010 - Commentary Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. … Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. … This article outlines a framework for nurses to promptly identify risks and prevent delays when a patient's … Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. … September 23, 2009 Risk, Safety and Reliability Special Issue.

137. Data as a catalyst for change: stories from the frontlines. | PSNet
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     July 28, 2023 - J Healthc Risk Manag. 2015;34(3):18-25. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21161. … J Healthc Risk Manag . 2015; 34 (3) :18-25 . View more articles from the same authors. … J Healthc Risk Manag. 2015;34(3):18-25. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21161. … View More Related Resources Digital health technology-specific risks … December 7, 2022 Deploying and measuring a risk and patient safety program.

138. Challenging Case of Multiple Suicide Attempts in a Complex Patient with Psychiatric Comorbidities. | PSNet
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     September 27, 2023 - Assessing suicide risk The risk of suicide is increased in people with syndromal major depressive disorder … Patients with several of these risk factors are at significantly increased risk of suicide attempts … , so it is useful to tally these risk factors as part of suicidal ideation risk stratification . … assessment remains frustratingly imprecise. 13 As illustrated in this case, the risks of inadequate … social-occupational functioning; the benefits of medication treatment almost always outweigh these risks

139. A Statewide Collaborative to Support Vaginal Birth and Reduce Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries | PSNet
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     July 23, 2024 - births. 2 While cesarean delivery may be the safest option in certain births, in others, the risks … Risks to maternal health that are associated with cesarean births include infection, anesthesia-related … risks, blood loss, blood clots, and longer recovery periods (i.e., risks associated with any major surgery … may outweigh the benefits for low-risk births. … August 9, 2006 New practices reduce childbirth risks.

140. Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications. | PSNet
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     September 24, 2010 - Commentary Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications. … Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications. … Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications. … July 2, 2008 Failure mode and effects analysis: a useful tool for risk identification … October 3, 2011 High-alert medications: shared accountability for risk identification