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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-terminology4.html
April 01, 2025 - Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Types of Evidence Used To Assess Diagnosis
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Table of Contents
Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Introduction
Perspectives on Diagnostic Improvement
D…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/databases/hospital/2024-hospital-database-report-summary.pdf
January 01, 2024 - 2024 SOPS Hospital Database Report Executive Summary Overview Infographic
Findings from the 2024 Hospital 2.0 Database
445
Participating Hospitals
284,036
Provider and Staff
Respondents
52%
Average Response Rate
Across Hospitals
Highest Scoring Composite Measures
Teamwork 81% of respondents reported th…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/guide-surg-comp.html
December 01, 2017 - Supplemental Tools
Surgical Care Audit Tools
Surgical Site Infection Investigation Tool ( Word , 1.8 MB)
This tool will help your safety program team understand lapses in infection prevention processes that may have contributed to the surgical site infection case. It can help your team identify practice …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/learning-from-defects.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
Learning From Defects
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention
MRSA Surveillance
The…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/index.html
June 01, 2023 - Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
Research shows that when patients are engaged in their health care, it can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. To promote stronger engagement, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is developing a guide to help patients, families, …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/cdifftoolkit.pdf
September 01, 2012 - cid.oxfordjournals.org/content/44/2/159.full.pdf+html
Summary of Tools and Resources
Section Question Addressed … AntimicrobialStewardship/ImplementationToolsResources.aspx#other
Summary of Tools and Resources
Section Question Addressed
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/kawards.html
July 01, 2019 - Recently Funded Career Development Award Grants
List of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
K01: Mentored Research Scientist Development Award
K02: Independent Scientist Awards
K08: Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award
Arc…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/tools.html
July 01, 2021 - Research Training Tools and Resources
In this section, you can access appropriate Application materials for each of the AHRQ-supported research education and career development programs. In addition, links are provided to important Forms and Notices, as well as Stipend Levels associated, respectively, with the …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptmgmt/background.html
July 01, 2018 - Patient Self-Management Support Programs: An Evaluation
Background
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Table of Contents
Patient Self-Management Support Programs: An Evaluation
Acknowledgments
Introduction and Purpose
Summary
Background
Methodology
Design Options for a Self-Management Support Progra…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/intro.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
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Table of Contents
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices in pressure ulcer prevention that…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/aspire_webinar3/aspire_webinar3.pptx
December 01, 2014 - Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions Webinar 3
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care
The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Webinar 3: Review & Update Readmission Reduction Efforts
Agenda
Describe the purpose of co…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/cg/index.html
March 01, 2025 - CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey
The CAHPS ® Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS) asks patients to report on their experiences with providers and staff in primary care and specialty care settings. Survey results can be used to: Determine the need for improvement activities and evaluate the impact of those efforts…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/notes1.html
August 01, 2022 - Module 1: An Overview of the CANDOR Process
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Facilitator Notes
Say:
The CANDOR Toolkit is composed of eight distinct modules that can be used to teach users about the CANDOR process. Module 1 provides an overview of the steps to implement the CANDOR…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/947.html
February 01, 2025 - Study Identifies Strategies To Improve Patient Experience
Issue Number
947
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
February 25, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Conditions Associated With Lack of Reliable Transportation In 2021, 15.5 percent of current smokers report…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c3_pdi_staffpresentation.pdf
July 01, 2004 - Staff Presentation Template PowerPoint- Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool C.3 Slide 1
• Use this PowerPoint presentation as a template for your
presentation to hospital staff.
• Replace …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/970.html
August 01, 2025 - Statistical Brief Discusses Availability of Medical Services in Rural and Nonrural Areas
Issue Number
970
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
August 12, 2025
Today’s Headlines: Statistical Brief Discusses Availability of Medical Services in Rural …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/968.html
July 01, 2025 - Statistical Brief Highlights Cost of Heart Disease
Issue Number
968
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
July 29, 2025
Today’s Headlines: Statistical Brief Highlights Cost of Heart Disease . Advancing Breast Cancer Screening: New Insights and Innov…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/966.html
July 01, 2025 - Join the IDEAS Project To Advance Diagnostic Safety
Issue Number
966
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
July 15, 2025
Today’s Headlines: Join the IDEAS Project To Advance Diagnostic Safety . Help Shape the Future of AHRQ’s Quality Indicators . St…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/cahps-strategy-6c.pdf
March 01, 2017 - The CAHPS Ambulatory Care Improvement Guide: Open Notes
The CAHPS Ambulatory Care
Improvement Guide
Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
with Ambulatory Care
6.C. OpenNotes
Visit the AHRQ Website for the full Guide.
March 2017
https:/…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/cancer/questions-and-answers-about-cancer-care-survey.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Questions and Answers About the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey
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Questions and Answers About the CAHPS® Cancer Care Survey
Q: Why are there three versions of the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey, and do I need to field
them all?
A: The three versions of the Cancer Care Survey reflect the three most common treatment modalities…