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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/enculturation-unsafe-attitudes-and-behaviors-student-perceptions-safety-culture
October 31, 2012 - View more articles from the same authors. … This survey of senior medical students used a modified version of the AHRQ Hospital Survey on Patient … The results of this study mirror prior research that consistently finds lower perceptions of safety … February 6, 2014
The medical student as a patient: attitudes towards involvement in the … October 30, 2013
Can teaching medical students to investigate medication errors change
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/verifying-patient-identity-and-site-surgery-improving-compliance-protocol-audit-and-feedback
October 26, 2010 - View more articles from the same authors. … protocols with periodic audits and feedback to increase compliance with patient identification in the … While the process did improve, the authors advocate for technological solutions to address the limitations … Related Resources
Closed-loop communication in interprofessional emergency teams … October 3, 2011
The wrong foot, and other tales of surgical error.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-study-evaluate-awareness-about-medication-errors-amongst-health-care-personnel
May 17, 2018 - The authors hope that insights from this study may support the establishment of a reporting system … May 17, 2018
We asked the experts: the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and the COVID-19 … February 7, 2024
The prescription opioid crisis: role of the anaesthesiologist in reducing … July 24, 2019
Surgical teams' attitudes about surgical safety and the surgical safety … December 18, 2013
Medication errors and response bias: the tip of the iceberg.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/accuracy-global-trigger-tool-higher-identification-adverse-events-greater-harm-diagnostic
November 17, 2021 - Study
The accuracy of the Global Trigger Tool is higher for the identification of … The accuracy of the Global Trigger Tool is higher for the identification of adverse events of greater … In this study, researchers aimed to determine the accuracy of the GTT through a diagnostic test study … The accuracy of the Global Trigger Tool is higher for the identification of adverse events of greater … August 26, 2020
How real-time data can change the patient safety game.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/review-patient-safety-incidents-submitted-critical-care-units-england-wales-uk-national
July 16, 2008 - Review of patient safety incidents submitted from critical care units in England & Wales to the … Review of patient safety incidents submitted from Critical Care Units in England & Wales to the UK National … View more articles from the same authors. … This review of incident reports submitted to the United Kingdom's National Patient Safety Agency … revealed that medication errors were the most common type of safety problem reported in critical care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-organizational-climate-quality-and-quality-care-does-membership-collaborative-help
December 14, 2016 - View more articles from the same authors. … This controlled study, conducted in primary care clinics, examined the effect of a quality improvement … Clinics that participated in the collaborative did not achieve greater improvements in the targeted measures … The authors speculate that the collaborative approach may be useful for more specific, targeted safety … Perspective
What We've Learned About Leveraging Leadership and Culture to Affect Change
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-organizational-context-and-structure-predictors-medication-errors-and-patient-falls
January 22, 2020 - View more articles from the same authors. … Detailed description of the theoretical research model employed for this analysis is provided. … The authors conclude that achieving optimal safety outcomes may depend on a strong safety climate but … January 22, 2020
Organizational safety climate and job enjoyment in hospital surgical teams … with patient safety in the context of rehabilitation.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-calculation-errors-nurses-cause-medication-errors-clinical-practice-literature-review
December 14, 2016 - View more articles from the same authors. … A 2008 Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert highlighted the increased risk of medication errors in … This review sought to evaluate the connection between calculation errors and actual medication errors … preventing these errors, few studies have specifically measured the effect of calculation errors on … February 12, 2014
The introduction of computerized physician order entry and change management
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-and-pharmacoeconomic-analyses-injectable-medication-process-paediatric-and-neonatal
December 17, 2014 - Risk and pharmacoeconomic analyses of the injectable medication process in the paediatric and neonatal … View more articles from the same authors. … Risk and pharmacoeconomic analyses of the injectable medication process in the paediatric and neonatal … the cancer chemotherapy process. … December 22, 2021
Don't underestimate the impact of change on risk potential.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implantable-infusion-pumps-magnetic-resonance-mr-environment-fda-safety-communication
February 07, 2018 - Press Release/Announcement
Implantable infusion pumps in the magnetic resonance ( … Hazards in the magnetic resonance imaging environment can result in patient harm . … This announcement raises awareness of inaccuracies and disruptions that may affect the safety of patients … The statement recommends that patients inform their care team and carry an implant card with information … about the implanted device to prevent these problems.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/automation-i-pass-tool-improve-transitions-care
August 04, 2021 - Study
Automation of the I-PASS tool to improve transitions of care. … Automation of the I-PASS Tool to Improve Transitions of Care. … View more articles from the same authors. … Automation of the I-PASS Tool to Improve Transitions of Care. … September 23, 2020
Improving handoffs in the emergency department.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-simulation-training-during-covid-19-pandemic-new-york-hospital-experience
February 15, 2023 - Commentary
Implementation of simulation training during the COVID-19 pandemic: a … Implementation of simulation training during the COVID-19 pandemic: a New York hospital experience. … View more articles from the same authors. … This article describes one hospital’s experience implementing simulation training during the COVID-19 … November 10, 2021
The calm before the storm: utilizing in situ simulation to evaluate
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/relationship-staff-information-sharing-and-advice-networks-patient-safety-outcomes
June 22, 2011 - View more articles from the same authors. … Researchers describe the use of a social network analysis tool to examine the impact of nursing staff … They conclude that such an approach may provide supervisors with useful information for system-level change … September 20, 2016
Is technology the best medicine? … November 4, 2015
Workarounds in the workplace: a second look.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysing-potential-harm-australian-general-practice-incident-monitoring-study
July 29, 2020 - View more articles from the same authors. … Of the 805 incidents reported, 76% were qualitatively judged to be preventable and 27% to have the potential … The authors provide a detailed breakdown of the types of incidents, factors that mitigated the harm caused … by the incidents, and demographics of the affected patients. … The authors classify the underlying causes of the events in four categories—communications problems,
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/design-safe-or-sorry-study-cluster-randomised-trial-development-and-testing-evidence-based
May 22, 2013 - Study
The design of the SAFE or SORRY? … The design of the SAFE or SORRY? … The authors discuss the challenges of their program development and implementation, including the need … The design of the SAFE or SORRY? … November 12, 2014
Effects of the introduction of the WHO "Surgical Safety Checklist"
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-medication-safety-considerations-pharmacists-adult-hospital-setting
January 29, 2020 - View more articles from the same authors. … 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS
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Confronting safety gaps across labor and delivery teams. … May 21, 2019
Nurses' perspectives on the intersection of safety and informed decision … the Preparation of Parenteral Nutrition Admixtures.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-out-hours-admission-patient-mortality-longitudinal-analysis-tertiary-acute-hospital
July 21, 2017 - View more articles from the same authors. … The weekend effect is a term used to describe the finding that patient outcomes are worse during … patients admitted as emergencies on nights and weekends were at increased risk of mortality and that the … 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS
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Related Resources From the … from the emergency department to the intensive care unit.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aspen-survey-parenteral-nutrition-access-issues-how-system-fails-patients
October 02, 2013 - Study
ASPEN survey of parenteral nutrition access issues: how the system fails the … ASPEN survey of parenteral nutrition access issues: how the system fails the patient. … ASPEN survey of parenteral nutrition access issues: how the system fails the patient. … December 22, 2021
The Psychological Safety Scale of the Safety, Communication, Operational … January 24, 2024
Using stakeholder intervention refinement teams to develop approaches
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/handoff-tool-improves-transitions-operating-room-neonatal-intensive-care-unit
November 16, 2022 - Study
Handoff tool improves transitions from the operating room to the neonatal intensive … Handoff tool improves transitions from the operating room to the neonatal intensive care unit. … This study describes the development and implementation of a bespoke tool for handoffs from the operating … While use remained inconsistent during the study period, the goal of 80% compliance was achieved and … Handoff tool improves transitions from the operating room to the neonatal intensive care unit.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/blood-and-blood-products-transfusion-errors-what-can-we-do-improve-patient-safety
September 23, 2020 - View more articles from the same authors. … Incorrect patient registration , application of the wrong label , and blood draw from the wrong patient … Initial and continuing education for all members of the team, including registration staff, should be … September 23, 2020
Response of practicing chiropractors during the early phase of the … : The influence of race and gender on evaluations of medical errors.