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  1. Learning to ask tough questions of your surgeon. | PSNet

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    August 17, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Learning to ask tough questions of your surgeon. Citation Text: Learning to ask tough questions of your surgeon. Landro L. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter…

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 18, 2016 - Safe Surgery Guide. May 18, 2016 Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources; 2010. ISBN: 9781599404073. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-surgery-guide This report makes recommendations and provides strategies to ensure safe practice in surgical care. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-surgery-guide

  3. Obesity (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2012 - to increase scientific understanding of the GI system and the mechanism of action of bariatric surgeries

  4. Pf-Engagement-Facnotes (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement/pf-engagement-facnotes.docx
    May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module Facilitator Notes SAY: The purpose of the Patient and Family Engagement in the Ambulatory Surgical Environment module is to augment the existing hospital setting Patient and Family Engagement module of th…

  5. Cutting out human error. | PSNet

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    February 25, 2009 - Commentary Cutting out human error. Citation Text: Feinmann J. Cutting out human error. BMJ. 2008;337:a2370. doi:10.1136/bmj.a2370. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS Download Citation …

  6. Error reduction through team leadership: applying aviation's CRM model in the OR. | PSNet

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    September 25, 2013 - Commentary Error reduction through team leadership: applying aviation's CRM model in the OR. Citation Text: Healy GB, Barker J, Madonna G. Error reduction through team leadership: applying aviation's CRM model in the OR. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2006;91(2):10-5. Copy Citation Format: …

  7. Exhibits 65 to 67 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Exhibits 65 to 67 Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary Chapter 1. Administration Chapter …

  8. Operating Room Briefing and Debriefing Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    December 01, 2017 - Operating Room Briefing and Debriefing Audit Tool AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery Introduction Problem Statement One of the strongest determinants of safety culture is whether local and hospital leadership respond to staff patient safety concerns. Frontline providers understand patient safety …

  9. Quality and safety in surgical care. | PSNet

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    August 26, 2011 - Commentary Quality and safety in surgical care. Citation Text: Polk HC, Birkmeyer JD, Hunt D, et al. Quality and safety in surgical care. Ann Surg. 2006;243(4):439-48. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId …

  10. Implementing a pediatric surgical safety checklist in the OR and beyond. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2016 - Commentary Implementing a pediatric surgical safety checklist in the OR and beyond. Citation Text: Norton EK, Rangel SJ. Implementing a Pediatric Surgical Safety Checklist in the OR and Beyond. AORN J. 2010;92(1). doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2009.11.069. Copy Citation Format: DOI …

  11. Evaluation of postoperative handover using a tool to assess information transfer and teamwork. | PSNet

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    April 30, 2014 - Study Evaluation of postoperative handover using a tool to assess information transfer and teamwork. Citation Text: Evaluation of postoperative handover using a tool to assess information transfer and teamwork. Nagpal K, Abboudi M, Fischler L, et al. Ann Surg. 2011;253:831-837. Co…

  12. What is the patient really taking? Discrepancies between surgery and anesthesiology preoperative medication histories. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Study What is the patient really taking? Discrepancies between surgery and anesthesiology preoperative medication histories. Citation Text: Burda SA, Hobson D, Pronovost PJ. What is the patient really taking? Discrepancies between surgery and anesthesiology preoperative medication hist…

  13. Surgical adverse events: a systematic review. | PSNet

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    June 01, 2012 - Review Surgical adverse events: a systematic review. Citation Text: Anderson O, Davis R, Hanna GB, et al. Surgical adverse events: a systematic review. Am J Surg. 2013;206(2):253-62. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2012.11.009. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX…

  14. Improving patient care. My right knee. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Commentary Improving patient care. My right knee. Citation Text: Berwick DM. Improving patient care. My right knee. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142(2):121-5. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS Dow…

  15. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) NIS Notes

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    October 04, 2025 - Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) NIS Notes An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services Search All AHRQ Websites Careers Contact Us Espanol …

  16. Clinical impact and economic burden of hospital-acquired conditions following common surgical procedures. | PSNet

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    October 21, 2020 - Study Clinical impact and economic burden of hospital-acquired conditions following common surgical procedures. Citation Text: Horn SR, Liu TC, Horowitz JA, et al. Clinical impact and economic burden of hospital-acquired conditions following common surgical procedures. Spine (Phila Pa 19…

  17. Discrimination, abuse, harassment, and burnout in surgical residency training. | PSNet

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    May 06, 2020 - Study Classic Discrimination, abuse, harassment, and burnout in surgical residency training. Citation Text: Hu Y-Y, Ellis RJ, Hewitt B, et al. Discrimination, Abuse, Harassment, and Burnout in Surgical Residency Training. New Engl J Med. 2019;381(18):1741-1752. …

  18. The surgical safety checklist and patient outcomes after surgery: a prospective observational cohort study, systematic review and meta-analysis. | PSNet

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    May 28, 2015 - Study Classic The surgical safety checklist and patient outcomes after surgery: a prospective observational cohort study, systematic review and meta-analysis. Citation Text: Abbott TEF, Ahmad T, Phull MK, et al. The surgical safety checklist and patient outcomes…

  19. Delays in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery: root causes, actions taken, and recommendations for healthcare improvement. | PSNet

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    March 25, 2020 - Study Delays in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery: root causes, actions taken, and recommendations for healthcare improvement. Citation Text: Politi RE, Mills PD, Zubkoff L, et al. Delays in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery: root causes, actions taken, and recommendations for healthcare…

  20. Miscarriage treatment-related morbidities and adverse events in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based settings. | PSNet

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    August 10, 2022 - Study Miscarriage treatment-related morbidities and adverse events in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based settings. Citation Text: Roberts SCM, Beam N, Liu G, et al. Miscarriage treatment-related morbidities and adverse events in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers,…
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