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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/prevention/index.html
January 01, 2023 - Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
For nursing homes to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19, they need information about a variety of topics related to infection control and prevention and strategies for cleaning and disinfecting the environment, using personal protective equipment, and more.
Infe…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/condition-help
October 04, 2023 - Toolkit
Condition Help.
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Condition Help. Pittsburg, PA: UPMC Shadyside Hospital: 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-doesnt-medical-care-get-better-when-doctors-rest-more
January 13, 2021 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Why doesn't medical care get better when doctors rest more?
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Why doesn't medical care get better when doctors rest more? Rosenbaum L. The New Yorker: Elements. August 20, 2013.
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/tools/safe.html
June 01, 2023 - Tool: I'M SAFE Checklist
Being aware of, and honest about, your own physical, mental, and emotional health is a vital component of situation monitoring. “I’M SAFE” is a simple checklist that can be used to assess the ability of you or your team members to perform safely. While the checklist is simple, it is not…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/patients-families/engagingfamilies/strategy3/index.html
December 01, 2017 - Strategy 3: Nurse Bedside Shift Report
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, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed the Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Qua…
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/about/case-for-cardiac-rehab/index.html
December 01, 2022 - The Case for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Each year, over 1 million Americans have a coronary event or undergo a cardiac-related procedure that makes them eligible for cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Research shows that this medically supervised program can greatly improve patient outcomes, such as a decreased chance of…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/161-inpatient-daily-goals.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Inpatient Daily Goals
ICU & Non-ICU
Room Number: ___________________ Facilitator: _______________________________ Date: ________________________
Daily Goals
Specific Timed Goals*
Reviewed**
What needs to be done for the patient to be discharged or transferred out of hospital…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool8_cop_handout.docx
November 01, 2015 - Tool 8: Conditions of Participation Handout
Tool 8: Conditions of Participation Handout
Purpose
In November 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed revision to the Conditions of Participation (COPs). CMS specified new and unique elements that are particularly germane to reducing M…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips0605.html
October 01, 2014 - AHRQ's Patient Safety Culture Survey Targets Improvement at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Search All Impact Case Studies
February 2006
During 2005, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center began using AHRQ's Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture . Jane Dresselhaus, RN, MSN, the hospital's Senior …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-risk-management-playbook
February 17, 2016 - Book/Report
Patient Safety Risk Management Playbook.
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Patient Safety Risk Management Playbook. Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2015.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2015-patient-safety-core-topics-and-tips
July 05, 2017 - Fact Sheet/FAQs
2015 Patient Safety Core Topics and Tips.
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2015 Patient Safety Core Topics and Tips. Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2015.
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research/care-coordination/pcmh/faq.html
August 01, 2022 - PCMH FAQ and Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions About the PCMH Resource Center
How do I get my practice certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)?
As a Federal health systems research and health quality improvement agency, AHRQ does not provide guidance or direct support to help indivi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/measures-CC-5.pdf
December 17, 2010 - MEASURE SUMMARY (CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures) - Control #: CC-5
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MEASURE SUMMARY
CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures
A. Control #: CC-5
B. Measure Name: Follow up after hospitalization for mental illness
C. Measure Definition – 2 rates reported
1) 7-day Follow-up…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/bringing-systemness-focus-quality-safety-and-patient-experience
June 17, 2014 - Meeting/Conference Proceedings
Bringing a ‘Systemness’ Focus to Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience.
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Bringing a ‘Systemness’ Focus to Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience. American Hospital Association. December 7, 2023.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/ehrformatfaq.pdf
September 01, 2014 - Children's EHR Format: Frequently Asked Questions
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Health IT
1. What is the children’s electronic health record (EHR) Format? The Format is a set of requirements that
contains child-specific items (or items of special import…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/measures-FEC-5.pdf
June 02, 2025 - MEASURE SUMMARY (CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures) - Control #: FEC-5
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MEASURE SUMMARY
CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures
A. Control #: FEC-5
B. Measure Name: HEDIS CAHPS 4.0 – Subset of Composite Measures for Children with Chronic
Conditions
C. Measure Definition
a. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/us-drug-shortages-threatening-those-whose-lives-depend-crucial-remedies
May 17, 2006 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
US drug shortages threatening those whose lives depend on crucial remedies.
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US drug shortages threatening those whose lives depend on crucial remedies. Stein R. Washington Post. May 2, 2011:A10.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation-issue-brief8.html
July 01, 2024 - Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Resources
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Table of Contents
Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Introduction
Leverage Patient Safety Infrastructure
Use Simulation To Adopt and Adapt Best Practices
Use Simulation To Improve Healt…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/health-plan/measurement-sets.html
December 01, 2022 - Major Health Plan Quality Measurement Sets
You can use two well-established health plan measurement sets as the basis for collecting data and preparing comparative information for your audience:
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)
CAHPS Health Plan Survey (CAHPS stands for Consumer A…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-guidelines-optimizing-safe-implementation-and-use-smart-infusion-pumps
June 07, 2017 - Organizational Policy/Guidelines
ISMP Guidelines for Optimizing Safe Implementation and Use of Smart Infusion Pumps.
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ISMP Guidelines for Optimizing Safe Implementation and Use of Smart Infusion Pumps. Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2020.
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