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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.

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    • Medicare fines for high hospital readmissions drop, but nearly 2,300 facilities are still penalized.
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    • Rau J.  Kaiser Health News. November 1, 2022.

    The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated adjustments in activities across health care to address patient care and staffing demands. This news article discusses COVID-19’s impact on the hospital-acquired condition reduction program, and how 43 percent of US hospitals failed to reach readmission goals.
    Medicare cuts payment to 774 hospitals over patient complications.
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    • Rau J. Kaiser Health News. February 19, 2021.

    Financial incentives have shown both benefits and limitations in addressing hospital-acquired harm. This news article summarizes an annual tally of hospitals facing Medicare payment reductions for high rates of infections and other preventable hospital-acquired conditions.
    Preeminent hospitals penalized over rates of patients’ injuries.
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    • Rau J. Kaiser Health News. January 30, 2020.

    Medicare reimbursement restrictions are a controversial stimulus to motivate hospital acquired condition reduction efforts. This news article examines the legacy of the penalties, the data's ability to be effectively applied across various types of institutions, and the lack of direct connection to improvements.
    Hospital discharge: it's one of the most dangerous periods for patients.
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    • Rau J. Washington Post. April 29, 2016.
    Transitions in care between inpatient and outpatient settings are an increasing concern for patient safety. Reporting on a fatal medication error that was missed by a patient's pharmacist and home health nurses, this newspaper article discusses various risks associated with hospital-to-home transitions such as insufficient case management and communication.
    More than 750 hospitals face Medicare crackdown on patient injuries.
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    • Rau J. Kaiser Health News. June 22, 2014.
    Financial incentives have shown both benefits and limitations in driving efforts to improve patient safety. This news article reports on Medicare penalties for hospitals with high rates of infections and other hospital-acquired conditions that have been designated as primary contributors to patient harm, longer hospitalizations, and unnecessary cost.
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