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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.

Relationship of staff information sharing and advice networks to patient safety outcomes.

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Brewer BB, Carley KM, Benham-Hutchins MM, et al. J Nurs Adm. 2018;48:437-444.

… … J Nurs Adm … Researchers describe the use of a social network analysis tool to examine the impact of …

Development of an instrument to measure the unintended consequences of EHRs.

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Carrington JM, Gephart SM, Verran JA, et al. West J Nurs Res. 2015;37:842-58.

… commentary describes how existing data was used to develop a tool to measure unintended consequences of EHRs, which can …

Failure to rescue in neonatal care.

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Gephart SM, McGrath JM, Effken JA. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2011;25:275-282.

This commentary suggests numerous strategies to reduce the incidence of failure to rescue in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Using ORA to explore the relationship of nursing unit communication to patient safety and quality outcomes.

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Effken JA, Carley KM, Gephart SM, et al. Int J Med Inform. 2011;80:507-17.

Social network analysis, a method of analyzing communication patterns between individuals or organizations, is an increasingly popular method for studying group dynamics. This study used a related tool, dynamic network analysis, to examine communication on inpatient nursing units and its correlation with safety.

Multi-professional patterns and methods of communication during patient handoffs.

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Benham-Hutchins MM, Effken JA. Int J Med Inform. 2010;79:252-67.

This study explored communication patterns and networks to understand how information technology can improve patient handoffs between units in an acute care setting.

Relationships among teams, culture, safety, and cost outcomes.

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Brewer BB. West J Nurs Res. 2006;28:641-53.

The investigator analyzed staff perceptions and found that hospital culture and team design affect patient safety and cost.

Using OrgAhead, a computational modeling program, to improve patient care unit safety and quality outcomes.

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Effken JA, Brewer BB, Patil A, et al. Int J Med Inform. 2005;74:605-13.

The authors describe their experience using a computerized model to understand the impact of organizational, patient unit, and patient characteristics on safety and quality. This study was supported with a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

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