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www.ahrq.gov/topics/pressure-ulcers.html
Pressure Ulcers
Each year, more than 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions bring pain, associated risk for serious infection, and increased health care utilization. Pressure ulcers are associated with longer hospital stays and increased morbidity and m…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/blood-clots.html
Blood Clots
AHRQ has resources for healthcare providers to prevent venous thromboembolism and has patient education materials for providers on how to help their patients prevent blood clots.
Tools Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: A Guide for Effective Qualit…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/transform-qi/deliver-facilitation/modules/menus.html
February 01, 2022 - Module Menus
The Modules
Introduction to the AHRQ Practice Facilitation Training Modules
Starting with a Practice
Facilitator Fundamentals
Effective Meetings
Introduction to Quality Improvement (QI) in Primary Care
Model for Improvement and PDSA Cycles
Process Mapping
The 5 Whys and Fishbone…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-impact/conclusion.html
February 01, 2017 - AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Conclusions and Implications
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Table of Contents
AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Introduction
Methods
Mo…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-transform/conclusions-and-implications.html
March 01, 2017 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Conclusions and Implications
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Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Overview o…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/authors.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Car…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/about-this-report.html
March 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
About This Report
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/recent-grants-digital.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Digital Healthcare
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Researc…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/recent-grants-health-equity.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Health Equity
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research
A…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/recent-grants-patient-safety.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Patient Safety
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/references.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
9. References
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research
About Thi…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/index.html
March 01, 2022 - Materials by Topic
Following are selected COVID-19 nursing home safety and quality improvement resources for nursing homes on a range of topics including preventing the spread of COVID-19, vaccination, leadership, management and quality improvement, and staff and resident well-being.
Preventing the Spread o…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/ambulatory/tools.html
February 01, 2018 - Ambulatory Care
AHRQ is committed to improving the safety and quality of ambulatory care in the United States. Ambulatory care is care provided by health care professionals in outpatient settings. These settings include medical offices and clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, hospital outpatient departments, an…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/nac/nac-amd1993.html
April 01, 2014 - Amendment to the Charter
National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, Research, and Evaluation
Functions
The Council shall advise the Secretary and Administrator through recommendations regarding priorities for a national agenda and strategy for:
conduct of research, demonstration projects, and e…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/nac/nac-amd2000.html
April 01, 2014 - Amendment to Charter
National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (Formerly the National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, Research, and Evaluation)
Purpose
The Council is to advise the Secretary of HHS and the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), on mat…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care-2/facilitator-guide.html
July 01, 2023 - Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care, Phase 2
The Facilitator Guide provides guidance with scheduling and conducting facilitation sessions, which are planned, in-person, semistructured, interdisciplinary conversations, and practice opportunities with tier 1 audience members. The Planning F…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/liability/silence.html
August 01, 2017 - Advances in Patient Safety and Medical Liability
Silence A Commentary
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Advances in Patient Safety and Medical Liability
Preface
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Silence A Commentary
Reforming the Medical Liability System in Massachusetts: Communication, Apo…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/technical-bundles-early-mobility.html
March 01, 2017 - Early Mobility
Early Mobility Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients ( PDF , 1 MB)
This guide provides an overview of the importance of early mobility to the mechanically ventilated patient, explains how early mobility improves patient outcomes, and assists in deve…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/premortem-tool.html
January 01, 2017 - Premortem Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Problem Statement
Projects often fail due to many circumstances. Quality improvement programs, like the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) are no exception. Understanding potential barriers and complications to…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/structuralasst-tool.html
January 01, 2017 - Structural Assessment
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Date _____________ Hospital ________________________Unit________________________
This assessment is typically performed every 6 months. Please answer the following questions regarding your intensive care unit (ICU…