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AHRQ’s Patient Safety Network (PSNet) features a collection of the latest news and resources on patient safety, innovations and toolkits, opportunities for free CME and trainings. The platform provides powerful searching and browsing capability, as well as the ability for users to customize the site around their interests (My Profile).
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The PSNet Collection
September 11, 2024 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety.
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WebM&M Case Studies & Spotlight Cases
WebM&M (Morbidity & Mortality Rounds on the Web) features expert analysis of medical errors reported anonymously by our readers. Spotlight Cases include interactive learning modules available for CME. Commentaries are written by patient safety experts and published monthly. Contribute by Submitting a Case anonymously.
A 54-year-old man with a history of tobacco use presented to the emergency department (ED) with acute chest pain. He was initially stable upon arrival, though with... Read More
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes presented to the emergency department (ED) with dizziness, fatigue, and a “high”... Read More
A woman underwent surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome without complications and was discharged with instructions to avoid soaking her hand in water (to reduce... Read More
Upcoming Events
Health Service Journal. September 16-17, 2024. Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester UK.
The Patient Safety Innovations Exchange highlights important innovations that can lead to improvements in patient safety.
Toolkits provide practical applications of PSNet research and concepts for front line providers to use in their day to day work.
Latest PSNet Libraries
This curated library explores overarching components that inform system-level design and use of ... Read More
Selected PSNet materials for a general safety audience focusing on improvements in the diagnostic process and the ... Read More
The implementation of effective patient safety initiatives is challenging due to the complexity of the health ... Read More
This curated library highlights existing strategies intended to improve nurse wellbeing that directly contribute to ... Read More
