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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections.html
May 01, 2017 - this guide before starting a project to reduce infections and other complications in your ambulatory surgery … users step by step through the execution of technical and cultural interventions surrounding the safe surgery … Training and Tools for Implementation : Use these hands-on resources to train and guide your ambulatory surgery … and Tools for Sustaining Improvement : These resources are specifically developed to help ambulatory surgery … the project, provide a deeper understanding of management practices for sustainability in ambulatory surgery
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-safety-and-quality-care-enhanced-teamwork-through-operating-room-briefings
May 11, 2019 - This commentary explores the use of briefings both before and after surgery, evidence regarding their … May 6, 2020
Association of the 2011 ACGME resident duty hour reform with general surgery … June 13, 2018
Current challenges and future perspectives for patient safety in surgery … March 12, 2014
Retained surgical items and minimally invasive surgery. … September 28, 2011
Human factors in surgery: from Three Mile Island to the operating
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/checklist-based-intervention-improve-surgical-outcomes-michigan-evaluation-keystone-surgery
May 01, 2015 - A checklist-based intervention to improve surgical outcomes in Michigan: evaluation of the Keystone Surgery … A checklist-based intervention to improve surgical outcomes in Michigan: evaluation of the Keystone Surgery … This study evaluated the effect of the Keystone Surgery program, which combined an evidence-based checklist … April 15, 2015
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … March 3, 2021
Quality improvement in ambulatory surgery centers: a major national effort
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/deviation-preoperative-surgical-and-anaesthetic-care-plan-associated-increased-risk-adverse
August 20, 2018 - anaesthetic care plan is associated with increased risk of adverse intraoperative events in major abdominal surgery … anaesthetic care plan is associated with increased risk of adverse intraoperative events in major abdominal surgery … agreed upon perioperative care plan were associated with an increased risk of adverse events during surgery … Download Citation
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Readiness of US general … surgery residents for independent practice.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/recurrent-appendicitis
January 15, 2020 - The surgeon had recently joined the medical staff after completing a general surgery residency and then … The average general surgery resident performs 20 laparoscopic appendectomies during his or her general … One approach to decreasing technical errors for emergency general surgery procedures in the era of increased … Operative experience of residents in US general surgery programs: a gap between expectation and experience … Minimally invasive surgery: the evolution of fellowship. Surgery. 2007;142:505-511.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-near-misses-analysis-prevent-wrong-site-surgery
April 24, 2018 - Study
Using "near misses" analysis to prevent wrong-site surgery. … Using "near misses" analysis to prevent wrong-site surgery. … Using "near misses" analysis to prevent wrong-site surgery. … December 19, 2018
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … June 15, 2011
Operating room briefings and wrong-site surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/introduction-sts-national-database-series-outcomes-analysis-quality-improvement-and-patient
August 04, 2021 - Thoracic Surgeons National Database to aid in understanding patient safety hazards in cardiothoracic surgery … June 3, 2020
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … November 9, 2022
Starting elective cardiac surgery after 3 pm does not impact patient … November 6, 2019
Patient safety science in cardiothoracic surgery: an overview. … February 25, 2015
Cardiac surgery errors: results from the UK National Reporting and
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866686/psn-pdf
September 11, 2024 - Impact of automated alerts on discharge opioid
overprescribing after general surgery. … Impact of automated alerts on discharge opioid overprescribing after
general surgery. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-automated-alerts-discharge-opioid-overprescribing-after-general- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-automated-alerts-discharge-opioid-overprescribing-after-general-surgery … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-automated-alerts-discharge-opioid-overprescribing-after-general-surgery
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73664/psn-pdf
September 01, 2021 - Chief resident indirect supervision in training safety
study: is a chief resident general surgery service … Chief resident indirect supervision in training safety study: is a chief
resident general surgery service … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/chief-resident-indirect-supervision-training-safety-study-chief-resident-general … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/chief-resident-indirect-supervision-training-safety-study-chief-resident-general-surgery … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/chief-resident-indirect-supervision-training-safety-study-chief-resident-general-surgery
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weekend-effect-pediatric-surgery-increased-mortality-children-undergoing-urgent-surgery
February 01, 2012 - Study
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The "weekend effect" in pediatric surgery—increased … mortality for children undergoing urgent surgery during the weekend. … The "weekend effect" in pediatric surgery - increased mortality for children undergoing urgent surgery … The "weekend effect" in pediatric surgery - increased mortality for children undergoing urgent surgery … Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality pediatric indicators as a quality metric for surgery
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quick-tips-when-planning-surgery-0
December 18, 2008 - Fact Sheet/FAQs
Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery. … Citation Text:
Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery. … This AHRQ brochure provides practical advice for patients facing non-emergent surgery, to help them be … Cite
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Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery … May 1, 2016
Ensuring Correct Surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-site-surgery-wrong-tooth-extraction
April 01, 2019 - Book/Report
Wrong Site Surgery–Wrong Tooth Extraction. … Citation Text:
Wrong Site Surgery–Wrong Tooth Extraction. … Wrong-site surgery in dentistry is a frequent and persistent never event . … February 3, 2021
Wrong Site Surgery - Wrong Patient: Invasive Procedures in Outpatient … May 10, 2023
A contemporary analysis of closed claims related to wrong site surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrqs-safety-program-ambulatory-surgery
January 24, 2018 - Book/Report
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … Citation Text:
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … January 9, 2024
SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey: What You Need to Know. … for Users of the AHRQ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture. … November 21, 2016
Safe Surgery Guide.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detecting-adverse-events-dermatologic-surgery
June 10, 2013 - Review
Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … This review identifies existing dermatologic surgery adverse event (AE) reporting mechanisms, found … Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … August 2, 2015
Quantifying and characterizing adverse events in dermatologic surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-site-sinus-surgery-otolaryngology
July 30, 2014 - Study
Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … This survey of otolaryngologists found that many respondents had personal experience with wrong-site surgery … Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … August 18, 2010
Avoiding wrong site surgery: a systematic review.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quick-tips-when-planning-surgery
December 24, 2008 - Government Resource
Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery. … Citation Text:
Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery. … Cite
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Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery … August 1, 2012
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … May 1, 2016
Ensuring Correct Surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/factors-associated-hospital-admission-after-outpatient-surgery-veterans-health-administration
August 17, 2018 - Study
Factors associated with hospital admission after outpatient surgery in the … Factors Associated with Hospital Admission after Outpatient Surgery in the Veterans Health Administration … with increased risk for complications following hip surgery. … study of the frequency, severity, and etiology of failures in postoperative care after major elective general … surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/emergency-error
January 18, 2013 - The Commentary Emergency general surgery is common and has significantly greater morbidity and mortality … Emergency surgery makes up around 50% of the general surgery workload but accounts for 80%–90% of all … Little evidence exists regarding diagnosis and decision making for emergency general surgery, but as … Emergency general surgery, and emergency laparotomy in particular, has high mortality and is prone to … Variation in quality of care after emergency general surgery procedures in the elderly.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/864378/psn-pdf
March 13, 2024 - Investigating workplace support and the importance of
psychological safety in general surgery residency … Investigating workplace support and the importance of psychological
safety in general surgery residency … This mixed-methods study explored general surgery residents’ perceptions of
psychological safety support … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigating-workplace-support-and-importance-psychological-safety-general-surgery-residency … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigating-workplace-support-and-importance-psychological-safety-general-surgery-residency
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-surgical-resident-wellness-medical-errors-and-patient-outcomes
November 20, 2019 - This cross-sectional survey of general surgery residents to assessed resident wellness and self-reported … November 20, 2019
A national mixed-methods evaluation of preparedness for general surgery … September 9, 2015
Prevalence, types, and sources of bullying reported by US general surgery … November 3, 2015
Association of the 2011 ACGME resident duty hour reform with general … surgery patient outcomes and with resident examination performance.