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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
November 13, 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 38-year-old man sustained multiple injuries in a motorcycle crash, including head trauma, chest injuries, and spinal... Read More
A man in his mid-50s presented to the hospital with a persistent headache after a sledding injury. A head CT scan was read as... Read More
These cases involve two elderly patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) who suffered falls during their care, despite recognition of risk factors including previous... Read More
Upcoming Events
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL, December 9-11, 2024.
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
Ensuring maternal safety is a patient safety priority. This library reflects a curated selection of PSNet content focused on improving ... Read More
This curated library highlights existing strategies intended to improve nurse wellbeing that directly contribute to ... Read More
To mark National Healthcare Quality Week, PSNet has curated this library to showcase our resources that ... Read More
To mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, PSNet is spotlighting essential resources on falls and fall prevention.
