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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/030-review-ssi-prevention.pptx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Review of SSI Prevention Program Tools
Surgical Services
AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0029
April 2025
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI | Surgical Services
Review of SSI Prevention Program Tools
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/communication-error-closed-icu
July 01, 2016 - Communication Error in a Closed ICU
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Haas B, Conn LG. Communication Error in a Closed ICU. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2017.
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February 01, 2023 - When Taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, Remember To SSTOP (Stop SGLT2 Inhibitor Three days bef-O-re Procedures)!
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Bagley B, Tan CL, Plante D. When Taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, Remember To SSTOP (Stop SGLT2 Inhibitor Three days bef-O-re Procedures)!. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcar…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/questions/question-builder/online.html
August 31, 2025 - Question Builder Online Be prepared for your next medical appointment. Create a list of questions that you can take with you whether you are getting a checkup, talking about a problem or health condition, getting a prescription, or discussing a medical test or surgery. Whatever the reason for your visit, it is importan…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb2.html
January 01, 2020 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets (continued)
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April 01, 2015 - In Conversation With… David Urbach, MD, MSc
April 1, 2015
In Conversation With… David Urbach, MD, MSc. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-david-urbach-md-msc
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January 29, 2021 - Open wider: Failure to use an interpreter results in fractured teeth and hypoxia during a simple elective operation.
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Bohringer C, Godoy L. Open wider: Failure to use an interpreter results in fractured teeth and hypoxia during a simple elective operation.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Ag…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb2.html
January 01, 2020 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
C…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865429/psn-pdf
April 24, 2024 - Missed Connection: A Case of Inadequate ECG Oversight
in Cardiac Surgery
April 24, 2024
Bohringer C, Fierro M, Venugopal S. Missed Connection: A Case of Inadequate ECG Oversight in Cardiac
Surgery. PSNet [internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missed-connection-case-inadequate-ecg-oversight-cardiac-surgery…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2009
July 15, 2009 - Share to Facebook
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Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Screening
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November 27, 2012 - Duplication of surgical site marking.
November 27, 2012
Davis JS, Karmacharya J, Schulman C. Duplication of surgical site marking. J Patient Saf. 2012;8(4):151-2.
doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3182699a01.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/duplication-surgical-site-marking
Describing a case of duplicate surgical site markings o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37066/psn-pdf
October 03, 2011 - Improving patient safety by identifying latent failures in
successful operations.
October 3, 2011
Catchpole K, Giddings AEB, Wilkinson M, et al. Improving patient safety by identifying latent failures in
successful operations. Surgery. 2007;142(1):102-10.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38234/psn-pdf
June 09, 2011 - Cutting out human error.
June 9, 2011
Feinmann J. Cutting out human error. BMJ. 2008;337:a2370. doi:10.1136/bmj.a2370.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cutting-out-human-error
This article discusses how human factors contribute to error and highlights the WHO World Alliance for
Patient Safety Safe Surgery Checklist as…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/training-catalog/international-conference-emerging-surgery-trends-2025-redefining-surgical
January 01, 2025 - International Conference on Emerging Surgery Trends 2025: Redefining Surgical Excellence Conference
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cad-pci-bypass_addendum.pdf
February 01, 2010 - Comparative Effectiveness of Coronary Bypass Surgery and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Multivessel Disease: A Pooled Analysis of Individual Patient Data from Ten Randomized Trials
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 9 Addendum
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Comparative Effectiveness of
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/binge-eating_research-protocol.pdf
July 21, 2014 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Management and Outcomes of Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
I. Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review
Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating and,
subsequently, significant psychological di…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37931/psn-pdf
September 25, 2008 - Can a structured checklist prevent problems with
laparoscopic equipment?
September 25, 2008
Verdaasdonk EGG, Stassen LPS, Hoffmann WF, et al. Can a structured checklist prevent problems with
laparoscopic equipment? Surg Endosc. 2008;22(10):2238-43. doi:10.1007/s00464-008-0029-3.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50633/psn-pdf
November 06, 2019 - Findings of Two Inaugural Leapfrog Surveys 2019.
November 6, 2019
Washington DC: Leapfrog Group; 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/findings-two-inaugural-leapfrog-surveys-2019
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) are established venues for surgical care despite engagement in
assessment to ensure their safety. This re…
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January 01, 2023 - Patient harm in cataract surgery: A series of adverse events in Massachusetts.
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Roberto SA, Bayes J, Karner PE, Morley MG, Nanji KC. Patient harm in cataract surgery: A series of adverse events in Massachusetts. Anesth Analg. 2018 May;126(5):1548-1550. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000002526. PMID: …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-13121.pdf
December 05, 2013 - surgical outcomes, reduced complications, shorter hospital stays, and a
lower rate of additional surgeries … , changes in patient management and infrastructure might occur because of fewer joint-
replacement surgeries … Cervical disc arthroplasty results in fewer
secondary surgeries through 48 months.