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  1. "First, do no harm": balancing competing priorities in surgical practice. | PSNet

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    December 12, 2012 - Study "First, do no harm": balancing competing priorities in surgical practice. Citation Text: Leung A, Luu S, Regehr G, et al. "First, do no harm": balancing competing priorities in surgical practice. Acad Med. 2012;87(10):1368-74. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar Pub…

  2. Continuous monitoring of adverse events: influence on the quality of care and the incidence of errors in general surgery. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2022 - Study Continuous monitoring of adverse events: influence on the quality of care and the incidence of errors in general surgery. Citation Text: Rebasa P, Mora L, Luna A, et al. Continuous monitoring of adverse events: influence on the quality of care and the incidence of errors in gener…

  3. Proactive risk assessment of surgical site infections in ambulatory surgery centers. | PSNet

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    April 13, 2022 - Study Proactive risk assessment of surgical site infections in ambulatory surgery centers. Citation Text: Bish EK, Azadeh-Fard N, Steighner LA, et al. Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infections in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. J Patient Saf. 2014;13(2). doi:10.1097/pts.000000000…

  4. Factors contributing to preventing operating room "never events": a machine learning analysis. | PSNet

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    July 26, 2023 - Study Factors contributing to preventing operating room "never events": a machine learning analysis. Citation Text: Arad D, Rosenfeld A, Magnezi R. Factors contributing to preventing operating room “never events”: a machine learning analysis. Patient Saf Surg. 2023;17(1):6. doi:10.1186/s…

  5. Operating at night does not increase the risk of intraoperative adverse events. | PSNet

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    July 01, 2017 - Study Operating at night does not increase the risk of intraoperative adverse events. Citation Text: Eskesen TG, Peponis T, Saillant N, et al. Operating at night does not increase the risk of intraoperative adverse events. Am J Surg. 2018;216(1):19-24. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.10.026. …

  6. Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    May 01, 2017 - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module: Facilitator Notes Slide 1: Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module Say: The purpose of the Patient and Family Engagement in the Ambulatory Surgical Environment module is to augment the existing hospital setting Pati…

  7. Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children with Simple Febrile Seizure: Tables 1 - 10 (pdf file)

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    June 02, 2025 - Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children with Simple Febrile Seizure: Tables 1 - 10 Table 1 [=IMG1]: Codes to Identify Neuroimaging in Administrative Claims Imaging Modality Code Type Codes Computerized Tomography (CT) of Brain/Head Revenue (UB-92) 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 35…

  8. Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Tables 1-9 (pdf file)

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    June 02, 2025 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Tables 1-9 Table 1 [=IMG1]: Codes to Identify Neuroimaging in Administrative Claims Imaging Modality Code Type Codes Computerized Tomography (CT) of Brain/Head Revenue (UB-92) 350, …

  9. Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen | PSNet

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    March 07, 2018 - SPOTLIGHT CASE Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen Citation Text: Dutton RP. Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2020. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X…

  10. PowerPoint Presentation; Deep-Root Your Data

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_deep_root_data.pptx
    December 01, 2017 - PowerPoint Presentation; Deep-Root Your Data Deep-Rooting Your Data AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery Sustainability AHRQ Pub. No. 16(18)-0004-15-EF December 2017 AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery – Sustainability SAY: This module focuses on the concept of deep-rooting and set up sustainable interaction with your qual…

  11. Cer-242-Radiation-Therapy-Brain-Metastases-Evidence-Summary (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-242-radiation-therapy-brain-metastases-evidence-summary.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 242 Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases Evidence Summary Main Points • We identified a large number of relevant radiation therapy studies (97 studies reported in 190 publications). Studies assessed whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) and stereotacti…

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 20, 2018 - Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. August 20, 2018 George BC, Bohnen JD, Williams RG, et al. Readiness of US General Surgery Residents for Independent Practice. Ann Surg. 2017;266(4):582-594. doi:10.1097/SLA.0000000000002414. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/readiness-us-general-surger…

  13. Introducing the AHRQ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture: Slide Presentation (pdf file)

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    July 15, 2015 - Introducing the AHRQ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture: Slide Presentation 1 1 Introducing the AHRQ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture Webcast July 15, 2015 3:30 – 4:30 ET 2 2 Need Help? • No sound from computer speakers?  Join us by phone: (855…

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 10, 2008 - Walk inside, have surgery. But is it safe? December 10, 2008 Brooks A. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/walk-inside-have-surgery-it-safe This article provides a brief review of safety concerns associated with free-standing surgical centers. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/walk-inside-have-surgery-it-safe

  15. 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

  16. Final Topic Refinement Document - Therapeutic Options for Obesity in the Medicare Population (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/obesity_topic-refinement.pdf
    May 22, 2014 - Final Topic Refinement Document - Therapeutic Options for Obesity in the Medicare Population Final Topic Refinement Document Therapeutic Options for Obesity in the Medicare Population (ID: OBET0913) May 22, 2014 AHRQ Technology Assessment Program Johns Hopkins University Evidence-based Practice Center …

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 21, 2013 - Discharge Instructions in the PACU: Who Remembers? August 21, 2013 Engel KG. Discharge Instructions in the PACU: Who Remembers? PSNet [internet]. 2013. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/discharge-instructions-pacu-who-remembers The Case A 42-year-old woman was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in …

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 25, 2019 - Think Like a Surgeon September 25, 2019 Cooper Z. Think Like a Surgeon. PSNet [internet]. 2019. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/think-surgeon The Case A patient with a history of T6 paraplegia due to a motor vehicle accident was brought to the emergency department due to delirium. He was found to be hypotensive and…

  19. Undescended-Testicle Executive (pdf file)

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    December 01, 2012 - Success of the ensuing surgeries was also similar, regardless of exploratory approach.

  20. 48-Prep-Colorectal-Facilitator (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/48-prep-colorectal-facilitator.docx
    June 01, 2023 - Oral Antibiotics and Mechanical Bowel Prep for SSI Prevention for Colorectal Surgery: Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Title slide: Oral Antibiotics and Mechanical Bowel Prep for SSI Prevention for Colorectal Surgery H…
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