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www.ahrq.gov/topics/medication-safety.html
Topic: Medication: Safety
AHRQ offers patient education materials for healthcare professionals to reduce risks related to adverse drug events, including links to fact sheets, research, and government initiatives.
California Hospital Reduced Infections, Improved Diabetes C…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/chronic-conditions.html
Topic: Chronic Conditions
A chronic condition is defined as a condition that lasts 12 months or longer and meets one or both of the following tests: (a) it places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions; (b) it results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products, services,…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/hospital-discharge.html
Topic: Hospital Discharge
AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians to improve the hospital discharge process, including the Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit.
Improving Hospital Discharge Through Medication Reconciliation and Education
Improving the Emerg…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/transitions-care.html
Transitions of Care
AHRQ's tools and research to ensure safe and seamless transitions of patients from one care setting to another, reducing preventable adverse events, drug-related errors, and other problems.
Tools TeamSTEPPS Module on Communication
Toolkit to Engage High-Risk P…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/maternal-health.html
January 01, 2023 - Maternal Health
AHRQ is committed to improving maternal health outcomes across the country. Our goal is to provide tools, data, research findings, and evidence-based recommendations to support clinicians, researchers, and health systems in improving maternal care. Areas of Interest
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www.ahrq.gov/priority-populations/observances/index.html
May 01, 2022 - Health Observances
AHRQ recognizes various health observances each year to honor the Nation’s rich diversity and highlight Agency efforts to address disparities in health and healthcare faced by underserved individuals and communities. As part of these observances, AHRQ identifies specific programs, research ac…
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www.ahrq.gov/ecareplan/index.html
eCare Plan
About the eCare Plan Project
An introduction to the eCare Plan, including project objectives and impacts.
Resources and Publications
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/ahrq-stats.html
January 01, 2025 - AHRQ Stats
New data nuggets from AHRQ News Now posted weekly to highlight AHRQ statistical reports on health care trends. Adverse Drug Events Involving Hypoglycemic Agents In 2021, 7.5 percent of Hispanic patients, 6.6 percent of Black patients, 6.2 percent of patients with an “other” or unknown race, and 4.0…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/directions/index.html
December 01, 2017 - Maps and Directions
Map and Directions to AHRQ in Rockville, MD.
AHRQ is located at 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857.
Transportation | Security
Transportation
Nearest Metro: Twinbrook Station (Red Line)
Select for Walking Directions from Twinbrook Metro to 5600 Fishers Lane .
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/index.html
October 01, 2018 - AHRQ Newsletter
Research and programmatic newsletters published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Sign up: AHRQ News Now email updates
Sign up: What's New at AHRQ email updates
AHRQ News Now
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/mission/index.html
March 01, 2025 - AHRQ Budget
Budget Operating Plan for FY 2024 ( PDF , 558 KB) AHRQ Strategic Plan HHS Strategic Plan, 2014 - 2019 Fiscal Year 2025 Request— Budget Justification Fiscal Year 2024 Request— Budget Justification Fiscal Year 2023 Request— Budget Justification Fiscal Year 2022 Request— Budget Justification Fiscal Ye…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/emergency-department.html
October 01, 2024 - Emergency Department
AHRQ's resources on emergency departments (EDs) include research studies, data and analytics, and tools designed to improve patient safety and the delivery of care. Topics explored include ED boarding and crowding, infection prevention, and diagnostic safety.
Eme…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/index.html
February 01, 2025 - Organization & Contacts
Information about AHRQ's organizational structure and contact information.
About AHRQ Offices and Centers Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI) Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends (CFACT) Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (CQuIPS) Office of the Di…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/index.html
February 01, 2025 - Offices and Centers
AHRQ's offices and centers work together to develop and disseminate the evidence, tools and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
Office of the Director Phone: (301) 427-1200 Fax: (301) 4…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/antibiotic-stewardship.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Antibiotic Stewardship
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Welcome to the Toolkit for MRSA Prevention in ICU & Non-ICU Settings
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/surveillance.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
MRSA Surveillance
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Welcome to the Toolkit for MRSA Prevention in ICU & Non-ICU Settings
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Deco…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/environmental-cleaning.html
February 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Environmental Cleaning
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Welcome to the Toolkit for MRSA Prevention in ICU & Non-ICU Settings
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/contact-precautions.html
December 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Contact Precautions
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Welcome to the Toolkit for MRSA Prevention in ICU & Non-ICU Settings
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/resources/modules/index.html
February 01, 2024 - TeamSTEPPS Tools
Browse the tools used in the TeamSTEPPS training modules:
Module 1: Explanation of Communication Concepts and Tools
SBAR
Closed-Loop Communication
Call-Out
Check-Back (or Repeat-Back)
Teach-Back
Handoff
I-PASS
ANTICipate
SHARQ
Module 1 Training Slides (PPTX, 4.1 MB)
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/index.html
Funding & Grants
Research Training & Education
AHRQ-sponsored training opportunities
AHRQ Grants by State
Searchable database of AHRQ Grants
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