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3901. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36583/psn-pdf
      January 14, 2011 - The effect of workload on infection risk in critically ill patients. … The effect of workload on infection risk in critically ill patients. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-workload-infection-risk-critically-ill-patients Lower nurse-to-patient … , after controlling for patient risk factors.  … /issue/intensive-care-unit-nurse-staffing-and-risk-complications-after-abdominal-aortic-surgery https

3902. Root Cause Analysis Playbook. | PSNet
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      July 05, 2017 - Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2015. … Risk management has recently focused on organization-wide improvement in patient safety. … Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2015. … November 30, 2016 Risk Management Pearls for Medication Safety: Part I and Part II. … February 19, 2014 Risk Management Pearls on Disclosure of Adverse Events.

3903. Intraoperative Awareness during Rhinoplasty | PSNet
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      January 29, 2021 - Objectives At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Describe the risk … Patients with a previous history of awareness during general anesthesia are also at increased risk. … Intravenous anesthesia comes with the inherent risks of disconnection at a Luer lock, tissue infiltration … The risk of awareness is reduced with benzodiazepines. … WebM&M Cases Saline Flush Leads to Acute Paralysis of an Awake Patient: Risks

3904. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      September 07, 2022 - The physiology of failure: identifying risk factors for mortality in emergency general surgery patients … The physiology of failure: identifying risk factors for mortality in emergency general surgery patients … - patients Emergency surgery carries an increased risk of death compared to elective surgery. … This study used a regional electronic health record (EHR) to examine clinical risk factors associated … Risk factors for both inpatient and 1-year mortality included older age, underweight, neutropenia, and

3905. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 12, 2019 - Comparison of internal medicine and general surgery residents' assessments of risk of postsurgical … Comparison of Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residents' Assessments of Risk of Postsurgical Complications … Perioperative complication risk assessment is a critical skill for physician trainees as it shapes … cross-sectional survey compared internal medicine and surgery residents' gestalt assessment of perioperative risk … While surgical residents were more confident in their estimates than internists, both overestimated risk

3906. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2021 - Using prospective risk analysis tools to improve safety in pharmacy settings: a systematic review and … Using Prospective Risk Analysis Tools to Improve Safety in Pharmacy Settings: A Systematic Review and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-prospective-risk-analysis-tools-improve-safety-pharmacy-settings- … This narrative review found that failure mode and effect analysis and sociotechnical probabilistic risk … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-models-improve-safety-dispensing-high-alert-medications-community-pharmacies

3907. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 01, 2005 - narrow window of time, the potential benefits of thrombolysis are thought to be outweighed by the real risk … administration of tPA to a patient whose INR was supratherapeutic (above 3) undoubtedly placed her at increased risk … Because weighing the risks and benefits of tPA administration in acute ischemic stroke is complex, institution-specific … Medication Practices (ISMP) considers tPA a “high-alert” medication (7 )—one that bears a heightened risk

3908. Clinical Risk Management. Enhancing Patient Safety. 2nd ed. | PSNet
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      May 20, 2019 - Book/Report Classic Clinical Risk Management. … Citation Text: Clinical Risk Management. Enhancing Patient Safety. 2nd ed. Vincent CA, ed. … Vincent has updated his text on risk management, infusing it with concepts directly related to patient … May 20, 2019 Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management. … September 30, 2020 Patient Safety Risk Management Playbook.

3909. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      February 15, 2011 - Patient risk factors for medical injury: a case–control study. … Patient risk factors for medical injury: a case-control study. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-risk-factors-medical-injury-case-control-study This study observed … an increased risk for medical injuries in patients with higher severity of illness, higher risk of … /issue/identifying-risk-factors-medical-injury https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-medical-injury

3910. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36841/psn-pdf
      December 31, 2014 - Using medical malpractice closed claims data to reduce surgical risk and improve patient safety. … Using medical malpractice closed claims data to reduce surgical risk and improve patient safety. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-medical-malpractice-closed-claims-data-reduce-surgical-risk-and- … improve-patient-safety The authors describe a risk management strategy using closed claims data to identify … risk exposures and inform patient safety educational efforts.

3911. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33605/psn-pdf
      March 12, 2021 - pharmacist's role in medication safety, the medication-use process is highly complex with many steps and risk … Outside of the hospital setting, patients and caregivers are also at high risk for making errors. … Patient education is a core component of medication management, particularly with high-risk medications … The ISMP recommends a multipronged approach to mitigating risk with use of these agents. … ashp-national-survey-pharmacy-practice-hospital-settings-dispensing-and-administration-2017 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/benefits-and-risks-using-smart-pumps-reduce-medication-error-rates-systematic-review

3912. Specimen Almost Lost | PSNet
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      September 21, 2022 - predictable rate, despite competent, well-meaning personnel.( 4 ) Given the inherent complexity and risk … Other risk factors for specimen loss or misprocessing include reliance on individuals to do the right … Ideally, an integrated EHR and LIS reduces risk by allowing pathology personnel to electronically track … Given that specimens are still transported, barcoded, processed, and accessioned manually, risks associated … Specimen reconciliation alerts laboratory staff to pending specimens and diminishes the risk of loss

3913. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 20, 2022 - Safety of elderly fallers: identifying associated risk factors for 30-day unplanned readmissions using … Safety of elderly fallers: identifying associated risk factors for 30- day unplanned readmissions using … - readmissions Older adults are at high risk for 30-day unplanned hospital readmission. … This study identified patient-level risk factors among patients 75 years or older who were initially … Risk factors included being a male, abnormal concentration of C-reactive protein, and anemia.

3914. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      November 04, 2020 - Patient race and opioid misuse history influence provider risk perceptions for future opioid-related … Patient race and opioid misuse history influence provider risk perceptions for future opioid-related … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-race-and-opioid-misuse-history-influence-provider-risk-perceptions … - future-opioid Potentially inappropriate opioid prescribing increases risk of patient harm and misuse … written vignettes to explore how patient race and previous opioid misuse behaviors impact providers’ risk

3915. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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      April 01, 2008 - reactions Clostridium difficile colitis Anaphylaxis Autoimmune hemolysis Antibiotics Confer Risks

3916. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 27, 2020 - Epidemiology of and risk factors for coronavirus infection in health care workers: a living rapid review … Epidemiology of and risk factors for coronavirus infection in health care workers: a living rapid review … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/epidemiology-and-risk-factors-coronavirus-infection-health-care-workers-living … - rapid-review Viral outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic place healthcare workers at risk for both … Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) on healthcare workers and risk

3917. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      August 20, 2018 - Risk models to improve safety of dispensing high-alert medications in community pharmacies. … Risk models to improve safety of dispensing high-alert medications in community pharmacies. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-models-improve-safety-dispensing-high-alert-medications-community- … pharmacies Sociotechnical probabilistic risk assessment—a prospective method of identifying potential … patient safety hazards—was used to assess the risk for medication errors in community pharmacies.

3918. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      March 11, 2013 - Clinical risk management in hospitals: strategy, central coordination and dialogue as key enablers. … Clinical risk management in hospitals: strategy, central coordination and dialogue as key enablers. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-risk-management-hospitals-strategy-central-coordination-and-dialogue … survey identifies key organizational factors that help hospitals establish a comprehensive clinical risk … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-risk-management-enhancing-patient-safety-2nd-ed

3919. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43218/psn-pdf
      July 28, 2014 - Risk management—learning from the mistakes of others. July 28, 2014 Meydan C. … Risk management--learning from the mistakes of others. J Eval Clin Pract. 2014;20(4):505-7. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-management-learning-mistakes-others This commentary introduces a structured … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-management-learning-mistakes-others https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/principles-risk-management-and-patient-safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/principles-risk-management-and-patient-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue

3920. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40386/psn-pdf
      April 13, 2011 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-common-hospital-diabetes This news article discusses medication safety risks