The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.
O'Hara R, Johnson M, Siriwardena N, et al. J Health Serv Res Policy. 2015;20:45-53.
This qualitative study explored decision-making by prehospital emergency providers and the effect these decisions can have on patient safety. The study identified both system-level and individual factors that influence critical decisions.
O'Cathain A, Knowles E, Maheswaran R, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23:47-55.
This large retrospective observation study examined hospital- and community-level factors associated with avoidable hospital admissions. Areas with lower-income populations and less access to primary care were more likely to have preventable admissions. Ambulance service and emergency department care delivery also explained variation in admission rates.