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  1. pso.ahrq.gov/resources/guides
    August 01, 2023 - You agree to present the link in a manner that does not give the impression that AHRQ endorses, whether … website will contain a clearly written notice that the user is leaving your website and accessing the AHRQ … The video is intended to provide general information regarding the AHRQ Patient Safety Organization ( … PSO) program and should not be construed as official HHS or AHRQ policy or guidance, nor should it be
  2. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pso-listing-guide-2022.pdf
    January 01, 2022 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with improving … The AHRQ PSO Program is a Division within the AHRQ Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety … Contact us at pso@ahrq. hhs.gov. … with the latest patient safety literature and AHRQ resources. … FAQ on AHRQ PSO Website: What Is Patient Safety Work Product?
  3. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/PSO-listing-guide-2022.pdf
    January 01, 2022 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with improving … The AHRQ PSO Program is a Division within the AHRQ Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety … Contact us at pso@ahrq. hhs.gov. … with the latest patient safety literature and AHRQ resources. … FAQ on AHRQ PSO Website: What Is Patient Safety Work Product?
  4. pso.ahrq.gov/resources/hhs-guidance
    August 01, 2022 - Download the Guidance (Federal Register) (PDF, 0.2 MB) Additional Resource: AHRQ Presentation on … HHS Guidance This presentation is intended to provide general information regarding the AHRQ Patient … Safety Organization (PSO) program and should not be construed as official HHS or AHRQ policy or guidance … Download the AHRQ presentation on HHS Guidance (PDF, 0.2 MB) Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
  5. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/quiz/pso-quiz-answer-sheet.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - —ANSWER SHEET Question 1 of 12 A PSO that changes its Authorized Official is expected to notify AHRQ … False [42 CFR § 3.102(a)(1)(vi) requires the PSO to “promptly notify” AHRQ of any changes to the accuracy … Question 2 of 12 A PSO should notify the PSO Program at AHRQ of any changes in its listing information … True [The PSO Change of Listing Information form can be used to notify AHRQ of a change in contact … The PSO may wish to contact AHRQ before using this form if there are changes that may affect the PSO
  6. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/Role%20of%20AO_July%202016_FINAL.pdf
    July 01, 2016 - component  organization  of  an  excluded   entity;    Make  attestations  related  to  whether  AHRQ … officials  or  senior  managers;    Attest  that,  if  listed,  the  PSO  will  promptly  notify  AHRQ … Role  of  the  AO  During  the  PSO’s  Period  of  Listing   AHRQ  anticipates  that  once  the  PSO … These  forms,  all  available  at  the  AHRQ  PSO   website  (https://pso.ahrq.gov/forms),  include: …      The  Resources  available  at  the  AHRQ  PSO  website  (https://pso.ahrq.gov/legislation),
  7. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pso-policies-procedures-topics-april-2019.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - The PSO’s P&P need to be in place and operational before the entity is listed by AHRQ. … AHRQ does not create, approve, or endorse model PSO policies and procedures or any other template documents … AHRQ suggests the PSO’s P&P address, at minimum: 1. … ahrq.hhs.gov GUIDE TO PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS’ POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: SUGGESTED TOPICS TO ADDRESS AHRQ
  8. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pso-policies-procedures-topics-to-address.pdf
    July 01, 2021 - The PSO’s P&P need to be in place and operational before the entity is listed by AHRQ. … AHRQ does not create, approve, or endorse model PSO policies and procedures or any other template documents … AHRQ suggests the PSO’s P&P address, at minimum: 1. … ahrq.hhs.gov GUIDE TO PATIENT SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS’ POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: SUGGESTED TOPICS TO ADDRESS AHRQ
  9. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pso-program-acronyms.pdf
    March 01, 2017 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – AHRQ is one of 11 operating divisions of the HHS … The AHRQ Director reports directly to the HHS Secretary. … CQuIPS is one of 4 centers and 4 offices that comprise AHRQ. … is deemed “listed” by AHRQ. … AHRQ awards a contract for the operation of the NPSD.
  10. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/what-is-the-role-of-ao-june-2017.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - the entity is a component organization of an excluded entity; • Make attestations related to whether AHRQ … any of the same officials or senior managers; • Attest that, if listed, the PSO will promptly notify AHRQ … The entity must notify AHRQ… The AO must understand the basic concepts of the Patient Safety Rule … Role of the AO During the PSO’s Period of Listing AHRQ anticipates that once the PSO is listed, the … • All of the PSO’s prior forms submitted to AHRQ and the PSO Privacy Protection Center (PSOPPC),
  11. pso.ahrq.gov/resources/psqia
    August 01, 2022 - HHS Guidance Regarding Patient Safety Work Product and Providers' External Obligations (May 2016) AHRQ … Organizations (PSOs): The Value for Hospitals During COVID-19 and Beyond (November 2020) Webinar: Benefits of AHRQ
  12. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/PSO_InitialListing.pdf
    February 15, 2022 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), of the Department of Health and Human Services … To submit a hard copy, please send to: PSO Office, AHRQ, 5600 Fishers Lane, MS 06N100B, Rockville, MD … listing as a PSO, which, if the entity is listed, will be used for the “Listed PSOs” section of the AHRQ … See section 3.102(a) and the AHRQ guide, “What is the Role of the PSO Authorized Official?” … ***This form must be signed and dated by the Authorized Official on record with AHRQ.*** Signature
  13. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/PSO_ContinuedListing.pdf
    February 15, 2022 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), of the Department of Health and Human Services … To submit a hard copy, please send to: PSO Office, AHRQ, 5600 Fishers Lane, MS 06N100B, Rockville, MD … ***This form must be signed and dated by the Authorized Official on record with AHRQ.*** Signature Date … other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: AHRQ … Reports Clearance Officer, Attention: PRA, Paperwork Reduction Project (0935-0143), AHRQ, 5600 Fishers
  14. pso.ahrq.gov/resources/readmission
    August 01, 2022 - Transitions of Care and Reduce Avoidable Readmissions Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ … ) AHRQ supports research on the quality and safety of the hospital discharge process and care transitions … AHRQ has developed resources and tools —based on this research—that PSOs, hospitals and other healthcare
  15. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/fda-guidance-pso.pdf
    December 01, 2010 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), within the Department of Health and Human Services … AHRQ may also certify and list “component PSOs,” which are “component organizations.” … AHRQ is responsible for certifying and listing PSOs, including component PSOs, and for delisting such … In addition, AHRQ will be asking that such notification be included in any contracts that component … Finally, after seeking any needed verification from component PSOs, and as an aid to providers, AHRQ
  16. pso.ahrq.gov/become/submit-certification
    August 01, 2021 - AHRQ will acknowledge the form upon receipt and will contact the applicant shortly thereafter to begin … Technical Assistance Technical assistance calls with the AHRQ PSO team provide an informal opportunity
  17. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/saguide.pdf
    September 01, 2009 - To assist PSOs in making the required attestations and preparing for a compliance review, AHRQ has … Finally, AHRQ may revise this Guide over time as warranted by public comment and experience. … As noted below, those notifications can simply be submitted to the AHRQ PSO email box. … The protections of the law are not in place until the entity is listed by AHRQ. … Notify AHRQ that a deficiency has been corrected.
  18. pso.ahrq.gov/resources/improving-patient-safety
    August 01, 2022 - Safety and Quality Improvement Resources As the lead Federal agency for patient safety research, AHRQ
  19. pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/WorkingWithAPSOOneApproach-20160317.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - AHRQ Pub. No. 15(16)-M013-EF. Replaces 15-M013-EF. Revised January 2016. … AHRQ PSO Print Layout-05titled PSO Print Layout Footnotes
  20. pso.ahrq.gov/pso/listed/geographic
    October 01, 2022 - Note: AHRQ updates the PSO information contained within the directories weekly, as needed; changes are

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