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9941. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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      March 01, 2012 - Reduction of 30-day postdischarge hospital readmission or emergency department (ED) visit rates in high-risk … each Calls may take more time if interventions are needed Institutions may choose to focus on high-risk … patients Elderly, certain diagnoses, high-risk medications * * Take-Home Points (1) Transitional

9942. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38359/psn-pdf
      May 27, 2010 - It also included specific measures to improve teamwork and reduce the risk of surgical site infection

9943. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40965/psn-pdf
      December 15, 2011 - The authors highlight the opportunities for medication safety during this high-risk transition period

9944. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46178/psn-pdf
      December 22, 2017 - evaluating-serial-strategies-preventing-wrong-patient-orders-nicu Wrong-patient errors are a well-established risk

9945. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47307/psn-pdf
      December 12, 2018 - Prior research has shown that teaching hospitals, hospitals caring for more complicated and high-risk

9946. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42654/psn-pdf
      December 21, 2014 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/primary-care-closed-claims-experience-massachusetts-malpractice-insurers Malpractice risk

9947. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40725/psn-pdf
      October 16, 2012 - Admission to the ICU was associated with an even greater risk of medication discontinuation.

9948. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40078/psn-pdf
      January 19, 2011 - engaging-patient-observer-promote-hand-hygiene-compliance-ambulatory-care https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/advising-patients-about-patient-safety-current-initiatives-risk-shifting-responsibility

9949. Preventing Infections During Cancer Treatment. | PSNet
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      September 07, 2016 - This Web site provides resources for patients and practitioners to help reduce risk of infection during

9950. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42498/psn-pdf
      December 30, 2014 - In this study, four electronic triggers were developed to detect patients at risk for delayed diagnosis

9951. X-ray Flip | PSNet
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      August 10, 2019 - "( 5 ) Risk management databases might provide an alternative source of information, but access to national … How to investigate and analyse clinical incidents: clinical risk unit and association of litigation and … risk management protocol.

9952. Missed TB | PSNet
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      March 03, 2010 - The risk of delayed treatment was particularly high in hospitals that rarely saw patients with the disease … especially vigilant in patients who are prescribed quinolones initially, and those from groups at high risk … groups include immigrants from high prevalence TB countries, persons known to be infected with or at risk

9953. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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      February 01, 2010 - for height > 85th percentile; or weight > 120% of ideal for height With any two of the following risk … Changing behavioral risk for pregnancy among high school students in the United States, 1991-2007. … symptoms Sexual abuse in the US peaks during adolescence and is associated with a two-fold increased risk

9954. Hazards of Loading Doses | PSNet
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      December 01, 2003 - .( 7,8 ) From an organizational perspective, these include identifying drugs that have the greatest risk … errors, proper medication reconciliation procedures and handoffs are important strategies to reduce the risk … Consulting with a clinical pharmacist is also highly encouraged for assistance in dosing high-risk medications

9955. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49616/psn-pdf
      December 01, 2010 - High-risk medications, such as insulin or heparin, are commonly prescribed using protocols or order sets … prescribing (74%) and nurse administration (13%) followed by pharmacy dispensing (1%).(7) Additional risk … to patients in individualized units of use, give highest priority to pediatric patients and to high-risk

9956. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49724/psn-pdf
      January 01, 2015 - bowel-injury-after-laparoscopic-surgery https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references The risk … Delayed diagnosis is associated with a higher risk of septicemia (as seen in this case), the need for … a laparotomy, high risk of multiple operations, stoma formation, prolonged hospital stay, and, most

9957. Improving Patient Safety and Team Communication through Daily Huddles | PSNet
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      December 15, 2024 - step is for a designated team member to preview selected patients to be seen that day who may be at risk … Examples include patients who may be on medications that could increase their risk of falls or bleeding … Malpractice risk in communication failures. Boston, MA. 2015.

9958. Misleading Complaint | PSNet
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      December 01, 2009 - function is designed to override a cognitive process that generally works well and thereby runs the risk … to improve diagnosis are in their infancy.( 8 ) As they improve and become more widespread, there is risk … Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality April 26, 2023 Risk

9959. Near Miss With Neonate | PSNet
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      August 15, 2018 - If documented at any time during pregnancy, the infant is at increased risk of infection at the time … To identify risk factors prior to the onset of labor, GBS screening is conducted as part of a woman's … early identification of GBS colonization, use of prophylactic intrapartum antibiotics for patients at risk

9960. Back to Basics | PSNet
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      July 13, 2010 - significantly increased cardiac output, any underlying cardiac compromise will greatly increase the risk … often inadequate to protect against the development of in-hospital DKA, which carries an increased risk … Metabolic stressors, such as infections, greatly increase basal insulin requirements, putting patients at risk