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STUDY

Nurse-physician communication during labor and birth: implications for patient safety.

Simpson KR, James DC, Knox GE. J Obset Gynol Neonatal Nurs. 2006;35:547-556.

REVIEW

Communication and teamwork in patient care: how much can we learn from aviation?

Lyndon A. J Obset Gynol Neonatal Nurs. 2006;35:538-546.

STUDY

Predictors of likelihood of speaking up about safety concerns in labour and delivery.

Lyndon A, Sexton JB, Simpson KR, Rosenstein A, Lee KA, Wachter RM. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21;791-799.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

New practices reduce childbirth risks.

Landro L. Wall Street Journal. July 12, 2006:D1. [Reprinted on Post-gazette.com].

COMMENTARY classic

A 38-year-old woman with fetal loss and hysterectomy.

Sachs BP. JAMA. 2005;294:833-840.

COMMENTARY

System errors in intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring: a case review.

Miller LA. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2005;50:507-516.

COMMENTARY

Pregnant with Danger.

Pearlman MD, Desmond JS. WebM&M [serial online]. May 2005.

STUDY

Liability associated with obstetric anesthesia: a closed claims analysis.

Davies JM, Posner KL, Lee LA, Cheney FW, Domino KB. Anesthesiology. 2009;110:131-139.

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY/GUIDELINES

ACOG Committee Opinion No. 447: patient safety in obstetrics and gynecology.

ACOG Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Obstet Gynecol. 2009;114:1424-1427.

COMMENTARY

In situ simulation: a method of experiential learning to promote safety and team behavior.

Miller KK, Riley W, Davis S, Hansen HE. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2008;22:105-113.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

In just a flash, simple surgery can turn deadly.

Landro L. Wall Street Journal. February 18, 2009:D1.

REVIEW

The case for simulation as part of a comprehensive patient safety program.

Argani CH, Eichelberger M, Deering S, Satin AJ. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2012;206:451-455.

STUDY

Failure to rescue as a process measure to evaluate fetal safety during labor.

Beaulieu MJ. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2009;34:18-23.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Lights. Camera. Robot Action!

Shute N. U.S. News & World Report. January 23, 2006;140:62-63.

STUDY

Managing disruptive behaviors in the health care setting: focus on obstetrics services.

Rosenstein AH. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011;204:187-192.

STUDY

Speaking across the drapes: communication strategies of anesthesiologists and obstetricians during a simulated maternal crisis.

Minehart RD, Pian-Smith MC, Walzer TB, et al. Simul Healthc. 2012;7:166-170.

BOOK/REPORT

Achieving Strong Teamwork Practices in Hospital Labor and Delivery Units.

Farley DO, Sorbero ME, Lovejoy SL, Salisbury M. Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation; 2010. ISBN: 9780833050557.

TOOLKIT

Perinatal SBAR Tools.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

COMMENTARY

Perinatal patient safety and quality.

Simpson KR. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2011;25:103-107.

STUDY

Skilful anticipation: maternity nurses' perspectives on maintaining safety.

Lyndon A. Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19:e8.

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