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  1. EHC Research Protocol: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/diverticulitis-research-protocol.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - diverticulitis may require more intensive and invasive interventions, including open or laparoscopic surgeries

  2. Spotlight

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    January 01, 2024 - Spotlight Spotlight Managing Complexity in Diagnosis: Life-threatening Complications after Gastric Bypass Surgery 1 Source and Credits This presentation is based on the May 2024 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm  CME credit is available  Commentary by: Andrew P.J. …

  3. Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure. | PSNet

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    November 16, 2022 - Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure. Citation Text: Partridge E, Dodson D, Reilly M, et al. Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure.. PSNet [inter…

  4. Weighing In on Surgical Safety | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - SPOTLIGHT CASE Weighing In on Surgical Safety Citation Text: Brodsky JB, Margarson M. Weighing In on Surgical Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2010. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar …

  5. Final Progress Report: Midcoast Maine Patient Safety and IT Integration (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2024 - These scenarios involved cases that are planned surgeries, cases that present in the emergency department … These scenarios involved cases that are planned surgeries, cases that present in the emergency department

  6. Some doctors questioning whether shorter shifts for interns are endangering patients. | PSNet

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    July 26, 2017 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Some doctors questioning whether shorter shifts for interns are endangering patients. Citation Text: Some doctors questioning whether shorter shifts for interns are endangering patients. Boodman SG. Kaiser Health News. July 9, 2013. Copy Citation …

  7. Lessons learned from the RaDonda Vaught ruling. | PSNet

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    April 26, 2023 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Lessons learned from the RaDonda Vaught ruling. Citation Text: Lessons learned from the RaDonda Vaught ruling. Bilski J. Outpatient Surgery. February 2023;16-21 Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

  8. Nurses' perceptions and experiences of communication in the operating theatre: a focus group interview. | PSNet

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    June 22, 2009 - Study Nurses' perceptions and experiences of communication in the operating theatre: a focus group interview. Citation Text: Nestel D, Kidd J. Nurses' perceptions and experiences of communication in the operating theatre: a focus group interview. BMC Nurs. 2006;5:1. Copy Citation …

  9. Patient Safety in Anesthetic Practice. | PSNet

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    June 15, 2011 - Book/Report Classic Patient Safety in Anesthetic Practice. Citation Text: Patient Safety in Anesthetic Practice. Morell RC; Eichhorn JH, eds. New York: Churchill Livingstone, 1997. ISBN: 9780443076824. Copy Citation Save Save to your libr…

  10. When the bone flap hits the floor. | PSNet

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    March 12, 2025 - Study When the bone flap hits the floor. Citation Text: Jankowitz BT, Kondziolka DS. When the bone flap hits the floor. Neurosurgery. 2006;59(3):585-90; discussion 585-90. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMe…

  11. Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Next Page Table of Contents Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Executive Summary Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. ST-PRA Development Chapter 3. Risk-Informed Int…

  12. Final five: ASCs told to target patient safety. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Final five: ASCs told to target patient safety. Citation Text: Rollins G. Final five: ASCs told to target patient safety. Hospitals & health networks. 2007;81(12):53-4, 56, 1. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNo…

  13. Supplemental-Sdm-Hp-Child-2158-5A (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HP/supplemental-sdm-hp-child-2158-5a.docx
    June 02, 2025 - CAHPS® Health Plan Survey 5.0 Supplemental Items: Shared Decisionmaking Population Version: Child Supplemental Items for the CAHPS® Health Plan Survey 5.0 Topic: Shared Decisionmaking Population Version: Child Language: English Users of the CAHPS® Health Plan Survey are free to incorporate supplemental items in …

  14. Appendix M. Master Risk Factor List with Final Bolded | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Appendix M. Master Risk Factor List with Final Bolded Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary …

  15. DNR in the OR and Afterwards | PSNet

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    July 01, 2003 - DNR in the OR and Afterwards Citation Text: Lo B. DNR in the OR and Afterwards. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2006. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagge…

  16. Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL Feb 2021 Spotlight_Delay in Appropriate DX.pptx - Read-Only (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2021 - first seven days after surgery • In an observational study of nearly 46,000 consecutive orthopedic surgeries

  17. The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters | PSNet

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    October 04, 2023 - Complex surgeries usually require at least two large-bore intravenous catheters, with 22-gauge catheters

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 18, 2024 - Management of CSF Leaks After Elective Spine Surgery: Routine Laminectomy Leads to Fatal Discitis and Sepsis December 18, 2024 Castillo JA, Price R, Kim KD. Management of CSF Leaks After Elective Spine Surgery: Routine Laminectomy Leads to Fatal Discitis and Sepsis. PSNet [internet]. 2024. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/w…

  19. STATISTICAL BRIEF #401: Expenses for Hospital Inpatient Stays, 2010

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    February 01, 2013 - STATISTICAL BRIEF #401: Expenses for Hospital Inpatient Stays, 2010   Skip to main content An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services More Back …

  20. Patient-Centered Postoperative Wound Surveillance Using Current Technology | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Patient-Centered Postoperative Wound Surveillance Using Current Technology Project Final Report ( PDF , 466.12 KB) Disclaimer Disclaimer The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represe…
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