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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49629/psn-pdf
June 01, 2011 - Communication failures in patient sign-out
and suggestions for improvement: a critical incident analysis
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49851/psn-pdf
January 01, 2019 - Adult bronchoscopy training: current state and suggestions for the
future: CHEST Expert Panel Report
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/response-getting-root-matter-june-2005
June 01, 2005 - In response to “Getting to the Root of the Matter” (June 2005)
September 1, 2005
View more articles from the same authors.
Citation Text:
Grondin L, Saint S, Flanders S, et al. In response to “Getting to the Root of the Matter” (June 2005). PSNet [internet]. Rockv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/differential-diagnosis-checklists-reduce-diagnostic-error-differentially-randomised
September 23, 2020 - Study
Differential diagnosis checklists reduce diagnostic error differentially: a randomised experiment.
Citation Text:
Kämmer JE, Schauber SK, Hautz SC, et al. Differential diagnosis checklists reduce diagnostic error differentially: a randomised experiment. Med Educ. 2021;55(10):1172-1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-study-patient-safety-operating-room
July 25, 2012 - Study
Classic
A prospective study of patient safety in the operating room.
Citation Text:
Christian CK, Gustafson ML, Roth EM, et al. A prospective study of patient safety in the operating room. Surgery. 2006;139(2):159-173.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/follow-ismp-guidelines-safeguard-design-and-use-automated-dispensing-cabinets-adcs
May 07, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Follow ISMP guidelines to safeguard the design and use of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs).
Citation Text:
Follow ISMP guidelines to safeguard the design and use of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs). ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. Febr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-care-information-technology-vendors-hold-harmless-clause-implications-patients-and
October 13, 2018 - Commentary
Health care information technology vendors' "hold harmless" clause: implications for patients and clinicians.
Citation Text:
Koppel R, Kreda D. Health care information technology vendors' "hold harmless" clause: implications for patients and clinicians. JAMA. 2009;301(12):12…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33755/psn-pdf
September 01, 2013 - What We've Learned About Leveraging Leadership and
Culture to Affect Change and Improve Patient Safety
September 1, 2013
Singer SJ. What We've Learned About Leveraging Leadership and Culture to Affect Change and Improve
Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/what-weve-learned-ab…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/selected-medication-safety-risks-manage-2016-might-otherwise-fall-radar-screen-part-1-and
March 09, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Selected medication safety risks to manage in 2016 that might otherwise fall off the radar screen—part 1 and part 2.
Citation Text:
Selected medication safety risks to manage in 2016 that might otherwise fall off the radar screen—part 1 and part 2. ISMP Medicat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-closer-bulls-eye-2014-2015-targeted-medication-safety-best-practices
July 08, 2015 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Getting closer to the bull's eye: 2014–2015 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices.
Citation Text:
Getting closer to the bull's eye: 2014–2015 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. February 12, 2015;20:1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hardwiring-safety-computer-system-one-hospitals-actions-provide-technology-support-u-500
February 24, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Hardwiring safety into the computer system: one hospital's actions to provide technology support for U-500 insulin.
Citation Text:
Hardwiring safety into the computer system: one hospital's actions to provide technology support for U-500 insulin. ISMP Medicatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-nebulized-medications-requires-interdisciplinary-team-approach
December 27, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Safety with nebulized medications requires an interdisciplinary team approach.
Citation Text:
Safety with nebulized medications requires an interdisciplinary team approach. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. February 22, 2018;23(4):1-5.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33611/psn-pdf
July 01, 2005 - In Conversation with…Christopher P. Landrigan, MD
April 1, 2005
In Conversation with…Christopher P. Landrigan, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withchristopher-p-landrigan-md
Editor's Note: In October 2004, in what immediately became a landmark paper in patient safety, Dr.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49610/psn-pdf
October 01, 2010 - "Recurrent" Appendicitis
October 1, 2010
Greenberg CC. "Recurrent" Appendicitis. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/recurrent-appendicitis
The Case
An 85-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with right lower quadrant pain. On
physical examination, the patient showed rebound t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35314/psn-pdf
August 31, 2005 - The health factory.
August 31, 2005
Spear SJ.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-factory
In this editorial, the author suggests that health care organizations approach error the way other industries
do, by constantly evaluating and solving problems, rather than working around them.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33824/psn-pdf
January 01, 2016 - Patient Safety and Opioid Medications
January 1, 2016
Sarkar U, Shojania KG. Patient Safety and Opioid Medications. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-and-opioid-medications
Annual Perspective 2016
Opioid medications confer significant risks of harm, including overdose death …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38247/psn-pdf
June 27, 2018 - Debriefing for patient safety.
June 27, 2018
Turner SH, Kurtz WD. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. November/December 2008:5:42-44,46.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/debriefing-patient-safety
This article provides guidelines for effective clinical debriefings and suggests how to position these
conversations as learning oppo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33910/psn-pdf
May 01, 2016 - Quick Tips—When Getting A Prescription.
May 1, 2016
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; AHRQ.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quick-tips-when-getting-prescription
This Web site suggests questions that all patients should ask a physician, nurse, and/or pharmacist when
they receive a medication prescription.
h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36534/psn-pdf
March 09, 2009 - Standardizing hand-off processes.
March 9, 2009
Gregory BSC. Standardizing hand-off processes. AORN J. 2006;84(6):1059-61.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/standardizing-hand-processes
The author suggests ways to improve hand-off communications and provides an assessment form to assist
staff in detecting weaknesses in…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49813/psn-pdf
January 01, 2018 - Dying in the Hospital With Advanced Dementia
December 1, 2017
Umscheid CA, McGreevey JD, Greysen RS. Dying in the Hospital With Advanced Dementia. PSNet
[internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dying-hospital-advanced-dementia
Case Objectives
Recognize the importance of eliciting patient preferences and go…