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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
October 9, 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 man presented at the emergency department (ED) after a motorcycle crash. He had superficial lacerations... Read More
An 8-year-old boy undergoing a neck mass aspiration experienced a sudden drop in oxygen saturation and heart rate, requiring CPR and intubation, due to... Read More
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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
To mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, PSNet is spotlighting essential resources on falls and fall prevention.
In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month, PSNet has created this Curated Library to feature key resources on this important ... Read More
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