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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-communication-and-teamwork-during-labor-feasibility-acceptability-and-safety-study
July 20, 2022 - Study
Improving communication and teamwork during labor: a feasibility, acceptability, and safety study.
Citation Text:
Weiseth A, Plough A, Aggarwal R, et al. Improving communication and teamwork during labor: A feasibility, acceptability, and safety study. Birth. 2022;49(4):637-647. do…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/responding-safe-care-healthcare-staff-experiences-caring-child-intellectual-disability
June 15, 2022 - Review
Responding to safe care: healthcare staff experiences caring for a child with intellectual disability in hospital. Implications for practice and training.
Citation Text:
Ong N, Long JC, Weise J, et al. Responding to safe care: healthcare staff experiences caring for a child with i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nationwide-study-july-effect-concerning-postpartum-hemorrhage-and-its-risk-factors-teaching
September 25, 2019 - Study
A nationwide study of the "July Effect" concerning postpartum hemorrhage and its risk factors at teaching hospitals across the United States.
Citation Text:
Shahin Z, Shah GH, Apenteng BA, et al. A nationwide study of the "July Effect" concerning postpartum hemorrhage and its risk …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK3_P3T5-Training_Slides_for_Nursing_Home_Nurses_Phase_3.ppt
May 01, 2014 - PowerPoint Presentation
Toolkit 3. How To Develop and Implement an Antibiogram Program
Phase 3. Implementation
Training Slides for Nursing Home Nurses
Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic
www.ahrq.gov/NH-ASPGuide ● May 2014
AHRQ Pub. No. 14-0023-6-EF
Today we wi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/efficacy-mindful-practice-improving-diagnosis-healthcare-systematic-review-and-evidence
May 05, 2021 - Review
The efficacy of mindful practice in improving diagnosis in healthcare: a systematic review and evidence synthesis.
Citation Text:
Pinnock R, Ritchie D, Gallagher S, et al. The efficacy of mindful practice in improving diagnosis in healthcare: a systematic review and evidence synth…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T8-Sample_Pocket_Card_Long_Version_Phase_3.doc
May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3 - Sample Pocket Z-Card Long Version
9” (4 @ 2.25”) x 3.25”
Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3 - Sample Pocket Z-Card Long Version
9” (4 @ 2.25”) x 3.25”
Key Findings From the Antibiograms
· Most of our data come from urine cultures: Of 192 cultures used to make t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase4_Monitoring.doc
January 01, 2005 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit
Phase 4 Monitoring
It will be important to monitor the antibiogram program by (1) soliciting feedback from prescribing clinicians (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) and nursing home staff on ways to improve the usability of the antibiogram and (2) tracking the pres…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-between-language-use-and-icu-transfer-and-serious-adverse-events-hospitalized
May 18, 2022 - Study
Association between language use and ICU transfer and serious adverse events in hospitalized pediatric patients who experience rapid response activation.
Citation Text:
McDade JE, Olszewski AE, Qu P, et al. Association between language use and ICU transfer and serious adverse event…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Diagnosis
· Defined as pneumonia occurring more than 48 hours after endotracheal intubation
· Clinical symptoms include purulent tracheal secretions, new infiltrate on chest imaging, worsening oxygenation (usually in association with leukocytos…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/biliary-tract-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Cholecystitis and Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Cholangitis
Diagnosis
· Cholangitis: right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain (80%), fever (80%), jaundice (50%)
· In the absence of signs and symptoms of infection, patients with jaundice or non-obstructing gallstones do not require antibiotics
· Acute cholecystitis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barcode-medication-administration-technology-use-hospital-practice-mixed-methods
December 07, 2022 - Study
Barcode medication administration technology use in hospital practice: a mixed-methods observational study of policy deviations.
Citation Text:
Mulac A, Mathiesen L, Taxis K, et al. Barcode medication administration technology use in hospital practice: a mixed-methods observational…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/characteristics-and-patient-impact-boarding-pediatric-emergency-department-2018-2022
October 19, 2022 - Study
Characteristics and patient impact of boarding in the pediatric emergency department, 2018-2022.
Citation Text:
Kappy B, Berkowitz D, Isbey S, et al. Characteristics and patient impact of boarding in the pediatric emergency department, 2018–2022. Am J Emerg Med. 2023;77:139-146. do…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effects-multifaceted-medication-reconciliation-quality-improvement-intervention-patient
April 12, 2023 - Study
Emerging Classic
Effects of a multifaceted medication reconciliation quality improvement intervention on patient safety: final results of the MARQUIS study.
Citation Text:
Schnipper JL, Mixon A, Stein J, et al. Effects of a multifaceted medication reconcil…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-and-reporting-large-scale-improvement-programmes-review-maternity-initiatives-english
February 07, 2024 - Review
Quality and reporting of large-scale improvement programmes: a review of maternity initiatives in the English NHS, 2010–2023.
Citation Text:
McGowan JE, Attal B, Kuhn I, et al. Quality and reporting of large-scale improvement programmes: a review of maternity initiatives in the En…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-preventable-adverse-events-obstetrics-improving-interprofessional-communication
February 16, 2022 - Study
Reducing preventable adverse events in obstetrics by improving interprofessional communication skills--results of an intervention study.
Citation Text:
Hüner B, Derksen C, Schmiedhofer M, et al. Reducing preventable adverse events in obstetrics by improving interprofessional commun…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/systems-level-factors-affecting-registered-nurses-during-care-women-labor-experiencing
November 10, 2021 - Study
Systems-level factors affecting registered nurses during care of women in labor experiencing clinical deterioration.
Citation Text:
Bernstein SL, Catchpole K, Kelechi TJ, et al. Systems-level factors affecting registered nurses during care of women in labor experiencing clinical de…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-related-emergency-department-visits-pediatrics-prospective-observational-study
October 16, 2013 - Study
Medication-related emergency department visits in pediatrics: a prospective observational study.
Citation Text:
Zed PJ, Black KJL, Fitzpatrick EA, et al. Medication-related emergency department visits in pediatrics: a prospective observational study. Pediatrics. 2015;135(3):435-43.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effectiveness-different-nursing-handover-styles-ensuring-continuity-information-hospitalised
May 19, 2018 - Review
Effectiveness of different nursing handover styles for ensuring continuity of information in hospitalised patients.
Citation Text:
Smeulers M, Lucas C, Vermeulen H. Effectiveness of different nursing handover styles for ensuring continuity of information in hospitalised patients. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-perceptions-patient-safety-through-standardizing-handoffs-emergency-department
December 21, 2022 - Review
Improving perceptions of patient safety through standardizing handoffs from the emergency department to the inpatient setting: a systematic review.
Citation Text:
Alimenti D, Buydos S, Cunliffe L, et al. Improving perceptions of patient safety through standardizing handoffs from t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/does-learning-mistakes-have-be-painful-analysis-5-years-experience-leeds-radiology
April 05, 2013 - Study
Does learning from mistakes have to be painful? Analysis of 5 years' experience from the Leeds radiology educational cases meetings identifies common repetitive reporting errors and suggests acknowledging and celebrating excellence (ACE) as a more positive way of teaching the same lessons.
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