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STUDY

A comprehensive obstetrics patient safety program improves safety climate and culture.

Pettker CM, Thung SF, Raab CA, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011;204:216.e1-e6.

STUDY

Interdisciplinary team training identifies discrepancies in institutional policies and practices.

Andreatta P, Frankel J, Smith SB, Bullough A, Marzano D. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011;205:298-230.

STUDY

Skilful anticipation: maternity nurses' perspectives on maintaining safety.

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

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.

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Recurrent obstetric management mistakes identified by simulation.

Maslovitz S, Barkai G, Lessing JB, Ziv A, Many A. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2007;62:636-638.

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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.

COMMENTARY

Perinatal patient safety from the perspective of nurse executives: a round table discussion.

Thorman KE, Capitulo KL, Dubow J, Hanold K, Noonan M, Wehmeyer J. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2006;35:409-416.

STUDY

Rural nurses' safeguarding work: reembodying patient safety.

MacKinnon K. ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2011;34:119-129.

COMMENTARY

Perinatal clinical decision support system: a documentation tool for patient safety.

Provost C, Gray M. Nurs Womens Health. 2007;11:407-410.

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.

STUDY

Transferring responsibility and accountability in maternity care: clinicians defining their boundaries of practice in relation to clinical handover.

Chin GS, Warren N, Kornman L, Cameron P. BMJ Open. 2012;2:e000734.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Nurse is charged in death of patient.

Wahlberg D, Treleven E. Wisconsin State Journal. November 3, 2006:A1.