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www.ahrq.gov/topics/emergency-preparedness.html
Topic: Emergency Preparedness
AHRQ has research, tools, and resources related to emergency preparedness. Emergency preparedness responses are preventive emergency measures and programs designed to protect the individual or community.
AHRQ COVID-19 Resources
Allocation…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38167/psn-pdf
December 17, 2008 - Toward a definition of teamwork in emergency medicine.
December 17, 2008
Fernandez R, Kozlowski SWJ, Shapiro MJ, et al. Toward a definition of teamwork in emergency medicine.
Acad Emerg Med. 2008;15(11):1104-12. doi:10.1111/j.1553-2712.2008.00250.x.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toward-definition-teamwork-emergency-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39677/psn-pdf
April 12, 2011 - Pharmacy student knowledge and communication of
medication errors.
April 12, 2011
Rickles NM, Noland CM, Tramontozzi A, et al. Pharmacy student knowledge and communication of
medication errors. Am J Pharm Educ. 2010;74(4):60.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pharmacy-student-knowledge-and-communication-medication-erro…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72539/psn-pdf
December 02, 2020 - Diagnostic Excellence Video Series
December 2, 2020
Oakland, CA: Kaiser Permanente; 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-excellence-video-series
Diagnostic reliability is a primary focus of patient safety improvement. This training program targets 17
topics that require attention to address diagnostic err…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37455/psn-pdf
January 09, 2008 - Teamwork and communication in surgical teams:
implications for patient safety.
January 9, 2008
Mills P; Neily J; Dunn E.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamwork-and-communication-surgical-teams-implications-patient-safety
This study describes a questionnaire that was used to highlight communication problems among su…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/how-to-prepare-for-surge.html
June 01, 2022 - How To Prepare Your Facility for a Surge
Resource: How To Prepare Your Facility for a Surge
This course is free and is designed to meet the critical staff shortages occurring as a result of COVID-19. Completion of this training is intended to prepare facilities to develop, manage, and maintain a surge plan…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccination-reporting-data-systems.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Data Systems
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Data Systems
This page outlines the data systems that have been integrated to ensure successful tracking and reporting of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration data. Each section includes an overview and informat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39238/psn-pdf
January 20, 2010 - Distractions and surgical proficiency: an educational
perspective.
January 20, 2010
Szafranski C, Kahol K, Ghaemmaghami V, et al. Distractions and surgical proficiency: an educational
perspective. Am J Surg. 2009;198(6):804-10. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.04.027.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/distractions-and-surgic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36492/psn-pdf
June 09, 2011 - When surgery goes wrong: weighing up the risks.
June 9, 2011
Feinmann J. The Independent. November 14, 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-surgery-goes-wrong-weighing-risks
This article reports on a husband's investigation into his wife's death following a routine surgery and his
subsequent efforts to bring hu…
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/webinars/empowering-frontline-staff.html
August 01, 2024 - Webinar: Empowering Frontline Staff with Competencies for Patient Safety
In this webinar, patient safety and quality improvement experts including Ms. Jenn Schreiber (Ripple Effect) and Dr. Lillee Gelinas (University of North Texas Health Science Center) discussed the importance of safety competency and trainin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39341/psn-pdf
March 03, 2010 - Patient Safety and Quality.
March 3, 2010
Lyndon A, Simpson KR, Bakewell-Sachs S, eds. J Perinat Neonat Nurs. 2010;24(1):1-89.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-quality
This collection of articles covers issues important to safety during labor and delivery, including teamwork,
evidence-based c…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38471/psn-pdf
March 11, 2009 - Assessing the performance of surgical teams.
March 11, 2009
Leach LS, Myrtle RC, Weaver FA, et al. Assessing the performance of surgical teams. Health Care
Manage Rev. 2009;34(1):29-41. doi:10.1097/01.HMR.0000342977.84307.64.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-performance-surgical-teams
This qualitative study …
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cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/18/Pilot%20Report_Final_0.docx
March 01, 2018 - ) and clinical implementation (i.e., ensuring the CDS was clinically accurate, that clinicians were trained
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202202.html
February 01, 2022 - Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections
Search All Impact Case Studies
February 2022
Using AHRQ's Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program ( CUSP ), Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has reduced the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-reports-help-identify-common-factors-delayed-diagnosis-and-treatment
October 24, 2018 - Study
Root cause analysis reports help identify common factors in delayed diagnosis and treatment of outpatients.
Citation Text:
Giardina TD, King BJ, Ignaczak AP, et al. Root cause analysis reports help identify common factors in delayed diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Health A…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/descriptive-study-morbidity-and-mortality-conferences-and-their-conformity-medical-incident
September 28, 2010 - Study
A descriptive study of morbidity and mortality conferences and their conformity to medical incident analysis models: results of the morbidity and mortality conference improvement study, phase 1.
Citation Text:
Aboumatar HJ, Blackledge CG, Dickson C, et al. A descriptive study of …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hierarchy-and-medical-error-speaking-when-witnessing-error
April 14, 2011 - Review
Emerging Classic
Hierarchy and medical error: speaking up when witnessing an error.
Citation Text:
Peadon R (R), Hurley J, Hutchinson M. Hierarchy and medical error: speaking up when witnessing an error. Safety Sci. 2020;125:104648. doi:10.1016/j.ssci.202…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/handoff-protocol-cardiovascular-operating-room-cardiac-icu-associated-improvements-care
December 09, 2020 - Study
A handoff protocol from the cardiovascular operating room to cardiac ICU is associated with improvements in care beyond the immediate postoperative period.
Citation Text:
Kaufmnan J, Twite M, Barrett C, et al. A handoff protocol from the cardiovascular operating room to cardiac I…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cluster-randomized-trial-two-implementation-strategies-deliver-audit-and-feedback-equipped
September 01, 2018 - Study
A cluster randomized trial of two implementation strategies to deliver audit and feedback in the EQUIPPED medication safety program.
Citation Text:
Vaughan CP, Burningham Z, Kelleher JL, et al. A cluster‐randomized trial of two implementation strategies to deliver audit and feedbac…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinician-identified-problems-and-solutions-delayed-diagnosis-primary-care-prioritize-study
December 14, 2016 - Study
Clinician-identified problems and solutions for delayed diagnosis in primary care: a PRIORITIZE study.
Citation Text:
Car LT, Papachristou N, Bull A, et al. Clinician-identified problems and solutions for delayed diagnosis in primary care: a PRIORITIZE study. BMC Fam Pract. 2016;17…