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psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/implementing-watcher-program-improve-timeliness-recognition-deterioration-hospitalized
June 30, 2021 - EMERGING INNOVATIONS
Implementing a watcher program to improve timeliness of recognition of deterioration in hospitalized children
Citation Text:
Implementing a watcher program to improve timeliness of recognition of deterioration in hospitalized children Evans S, Green A, Roberson A, et al. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/comparing-catheter-associated-urinary-tract-infection-prevention-programs-between-veterans
December 21, 2017 - Study
Comparing catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention programs between Veterans Affairs nursing homes and non–Veterans Affairs nursing homes.
Citation Text:
Mody L, Greene T, Saint S, et al. Comparing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Programs Betwee…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/basic-page/ucd-cmeceu-trainee-certification
November 01, 2019 - University of California, Davis, Health CME/CEU Information
WebM&M Spotlight cases on AHRQ’s PSNet offer CME/CEU and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit. Effective November 2019, each Spotlight Case and Commentary is certified for the AMA PRA Category 1 ™and maintenance of certification (MOC) through the Amer…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/about-psnet
September 01, 2015 - About PSNet AHRQ Patient Safety Network (PSNet) is a national web-based resource featuring the latest news and essential resources on patient safety. The site offers weekly updates of patient safety literature, news, tools, and meetings ("Current Issue"), and a vast set of carefully annotated links to important researc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33576/psn-pdf
December 15, 2024 - Wrong-Site, Wrong-Procedure, and Wrong-Patient
Surgery
December 15, 2024
Wrong-Site, Wrong-Procedure, and Wrong-Patient Surgery. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/wrong-site-wrong-procedure-and-wrong-patient-surgery
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editoria…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49768/psn-pdf
September 01, 2016 - A Pill Organizing Plight
September 1, 2016
McGalliard B, Shane R, Rosen S. A Pill Organizing Plight. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pill-organizing-plight
Case Objectives
Identify patients at high risk for adverse drug events.
List drugs that are considered inappropriate in older patients.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72516/psn-pdf
November 25, 2020 - Premature Closure: Was It Just Syncope?
November 25, 2020
Maurier D, Barnes DK. Premature Closure: Was It Just Syncope? PSNet [internet]. 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/premature-closure-was-it-just-syncope
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council fo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/836879/psn-pdf
April 27, 2022 - In Conversation With... Michael L. Millenson
April 27, 2022
In Conversation With.. Michael L. Millenson. PSNet [internet]. 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-michael-l-millenson
December 16, 2021
Editor’s note: Michael L. Millenson is the President of Health Quality Advisors LLC, author of the c…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867359/psn-pdf
December 18, 2024 - Importance of Following Safe Practices for Infant Feeding
and Handling Expressed Breast Milk
December 18, 2024
Shauer M, Perez DG, Chagolla B. Importance of Following Safe Practices for Infant Feeding and Handling
Expressed Breast Milk. PSNet [internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/importance-following-saf…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/surveillance-monitoring-improve-patient-safety-acute-hospital-care-units
April 26, 2023 - Surveillance Monitoring to Improve Patient Safety in Acute Hospital Care Units
Susan McGrath, PhD,George Blike, MD, MHCDS,Bryan M. Gale, MA,Sarah E. Mossburg, RN, PhD
| April 26, 2023
Also Read the Conversation
View more articles from the same authors.
Citation…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50389/psn-pdf
September 25, 2019 - Getting the Diagnosis Both Right and Wrong
September 25, 2019
Olson AP. Getting the Diagnosis Both Right and Wrong. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/getting-diagnosis-both-right-and-wrong
The Case
A 27-year-old woman with a history of acute myeloid leukemia was sent to the emergency department…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49817/psn-pdf
January 01, 2018 - Slow Down: Right Drug, Wrong Formulation
January 1, 2018
Amato MG, Schiff G. Slow Down: Right Drug, Wrong Formulation. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/slow-down-right-drug-wrong-formulation
The Case
A 65-year-old man presented to his primary care clinic for follow-up after a recent hospitaliz…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49403/psn-pdf
June 01, 2003 - Missed Appendicitis
June 1, 2003
Adams JG. Missed Appendicitis. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missed-appendicitis
Case Objectives
Appreciate the variable presentations of appendicitis
List complications of missed appendicitis
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of CT in diagnosing…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49399/psn-pdf
May 01, 2003 - Ectopic or Not?
May 1, 2003
Givens VM, Lipscomb GH. Ectopic or Not? PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/ectopic-or-not
The Case
The patient is a 24-year-old woman, gravida 4, para 1, ectopic 1, at 6 weeks from her last menstrual period.
She presents to the emergency department with a 3-day histo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49495/psn-pdf
December 01, 2005 - Low on the Totem Pole
December 1, 2005
Wachter R. Low on the Totem Pole. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/low-totem-pole
Case Objectives
Understand the concept of authority gradient
List steps that can be taken to increase communication across an authority gradient
Consider the current cultu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33711/psn-pdf
May 01, 2011 - The Second Victim Phenomenon: A Harsh Reality of
Health Care Professions
May 1, 2011
Scott SD. The Second Victim Phenomenon: A Harsh Reality of Health Care Professions. PSNet [internet].
2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/second-victim-phenomenon-harsh-reality-health-care-professions
Perspective
The Instit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73229/psn-pdf
May 26, 2021 - Norepinephrine Dosing Error Associated with Multiple
Health System Vulnerabilities
May 26, 2021
Duby JJ, Schomer K, Oyewole V, et al. Norepinephrine Dosing Error Associated with Multiple Health
System Vulnerabilities. PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/norepinephrine-dosing-error-associated-mult…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49775/psn-pdf
November 01, 2016 - Unexpected Drawbacks of Electronic Order Sets
November 1, 2016
McGreevey JD. Unexpected Drawbacks of Electronic Order Sets. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/unexpected-drawbacks-electronic-order-sets
The Case
A 70-year-old man with stage 4 prostate cancer presented to the emergency department …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851555/psn-pdf
July 31, 2023 - Bandemia as a Harbinger of Stercoral Colitis and
Impending Perforation
July 31, 2023
Flynn S, Barnes DK. Bandemia as a Harbinger of Stercoral Colitis and Impending Perforation. PSNet
[internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bandemia-harbinger-stercoral-colitis-and-impending-perforation
The Case
A 56-year-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49458/psn-pdf
September 01, 2004 - Poor Prognosis
September 1, 2004
Lamont EB. Poor Prognosis. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/poor-prognosis
Case Objectives
Understand the current limitations of physicians' ability to provide prognoses.
List the variables that can be used to guide treatment decisions and prognostication in e…