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  1. Are surgeons and anesthesiologists lying to each other or gaming the system? A national random sample survey about "truth-telling practices" in the perioperative setting in the United States. | PSNet

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    June 29, 2022 - Study Are surgeons and anesthesiologists lying to each other or gaming the system? A national random sample survey about "truth-telling practices" in the perioperative setting in the United States. Citation Text: Nurok M, Lee Y-Y, Ma Y, et al. Are surgeons and anesthesiologists lying to …

  2. Doing well by doing good: assessing the cost savings of an intervention to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in a Hawaii hospital. | PSNet

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    March 21, 2012 - Study Doing well by doing good: assessing the cost savings of an intervention to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in a Hawaii hospital. Citation Text: Hsu E, Lin D, Evans SJ, et al. Doing well by doing good: assessing the cost savings of an intervention to reduce c…

  3. AHRQ Evidence Reviews: Catalysts for Practice Change | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    January 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders AHRQ Evidence Reviews: Catalysts for Practice Change JAN 19 2022 By Lionel Bañez, M.D., and David Meyers, M.D. Lionel Bañez, M.D. Medical research keeps advancing while clinicians are busy taking care of patients. It is a const…

  4. Rates of Patient Safety Indicators in Belgian hospitals were low but generally higher than in US hospitals, 2016-18. | PSNet

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    September 13, 2023 - Study Rates of Patient Safety Indicators in Belgian hospitals were low but generally higher than in US hospitals, 2016-18. Citation Text: Van Wilder A, Bruyneel L, Cox B, et al. Rates of Patient Safety Indicators in Belgian hospitals were low but generally higher than in US hospitals, 20…

  5. Clinical diagnoses and autopsy findings: discrepancies in critically ill patients. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2022 - Study Clinical diagnoses and autopsy findings: discrepancies in critically ill patients. Citation Text: Tejerina E, Esteban A, Fernández-Segoviano P, et al. Clinical diagnoses and autopsy findings: discrepancies in critically ill patients*. Crit Care Med. 2012;40(3):842-6. doi:10.1097/…

  6. 149-Cusp-Tip-Sheet-Assembling-Team (doc file)

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    October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention CUSP Tip Sheet: Assembling the CUSP Team ICU & Non-ICU Purpose Teamwork and interprofessional collaboration are important to high-quality patient care. A culture of teamwork and learning from mistakes helps improve patient safety. The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUS…

  7. Investigating the long-term consequences of adverse medical events among older adults. | PSNet

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    March 24, 2019 - Study Investigating the long-term consequences of adverse medical events among older adults. Citation Text: Carter MW, Zhu M, Xiang J, et al. Investigating the long-term consequences of adverse medical events among older adults. Inj Prev. 2014;20(6):408-15. doi:10.1136/injuryprev-2013-04…

  8. Medication event huddles: a tool for reducing adverse drug events. | PSNet

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    December 19, 2014 - Commentary Medication event huddles: a tool for reducing adverse drug events. Citation Text: Morvay S, Lewe D, Stewart B, et al. Medication event huddles: a tool for reducing adverse drug events. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2014;40(1):39-45. Copy Citation Format: Google S…

  9. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    October 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals References Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals Acknowledgments Executive Summary Section 1. The Need to Addres…

  10. Evidence Now Fact Sheets- Smoking Cessation (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-cessation-pcor.pdf
    November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets- Smoking Cessation Smoking Cessation Rationale for Smoking Cessation About 42 million people in the United States (nearly 18 percent of the population) currently smoke.1 Tobacco use is a leading cause of illness, disa…

  11. Identifying safety practices perceived as low value: an exploratory survey of healthcare staff in the United Kingdom and Australia. | PSNet

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    February 03, 2021 - Study Identifying safety practices perceived as low value: an exploratory survey of healthcare staff in the United Kingdom and Australia. Citation Text: Halligan D, Janes G, Conner M, et al. Identifying safety practices perceived as low value: an exploratory survey of healthcare staff in…

  12. Communication with patients and families regarding health care-associated exposure to coronavirus 2019: a checklist to facilitate disclosure. | PSNet

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    June 24, 2020 - Commentary Communication with patients and families regarding health care-associated exposure to coronavirus 2019: a checklist to facilitate disclosure. Citation Text: Sivashanker K, Mendu ML, Wickner PG, et al. Communication with patients and families regarding health care-associated ex…

  13. Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 13) (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_13_ShortTerm_HO_508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 13) Guide to Patient and Family Engagement :: 1 Working With Patient and Family Advisors on Short-Term Projects Are you (or is your unit) planning to work on a short-term project to improve quality and safety? Partnering with patient and family a…

  14. Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 13) (doc file)

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    June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 13) Strategy 1: Working With Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 13) Working With Patient and Family Advisors on Short-Term Projects Are you (or is your unit) planning to work on a short-term project to improve quality and safety? Partnering with patient…

  15. Optimizing Environmental Cleaning | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI Optimizing Environmental Cleaning Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization Nasal Decolo…

  16. What Are the 4Es? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI What Are the 4Es? Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization Nasal Decolonization Use o…

  17. The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) for MRSA Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/cusp.html
    October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) for MRSA Prevention Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention The Importance of MRSA Prevention Decolonization Tools…

  18. Fatigue among clinicians and the safety of patients. | PSNet

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    November 15, 2018 - Study Classic Fatigue among clinicians and the safety of patients. Citation Text: Gaba DM, Howard SK. Patient safety: fatigue among clinicians and the safety of patients. New Engl J Med. 2002;347(16):1249-1255. Copy Citation Format: Google Schola…

  19. A comparison of medication administration errors from original medication packaging and multi-compartment compliance aids in care homes: a prospective observational study. | PSNet

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    July 24, 2024 - Study A comparison of medication administration errors from original medication packaging and multi-compartment compliance aids in care homes: a prospective observational study. Citation Text: Gilmartin-Thomas JF-M, Smith F, Wolfe R, et al. A comparison of medication administration error…

  20. Association of pharmaceutical industry marketing of opioid products with mortality from opioid-related overdoses. | PSNet

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    November 17, 2021 - Study Classic Association of pharmaceutical industry marketing of opioid products with mortality from opioid-related overdoses. Citation Text: Hadland SE, Rivera-Aguirre A, Marshall BDL, et al. Association of Pharmaceutical Industry Marketing of Opioid Products …
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