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  1. www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldatasum.html
    October 01, 2018 - and these programs present opportunities to influence the quality of care delivered to millions of Americans
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-1-implementation-guide.pdf
    January 01, 2018 - Module 1 Implementation Guide: Welcome to the TAKEheart Initiative and an Overview of the Benefits of Increasing Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation Implementation Guide - Module 1 Welcome to the TAKEheart Initiative and an Overview of the …
  3. www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/about.html
    May 01, 2017 - About the Toolkit Development Background The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funded a 4-year project to reduce HAIs and other surgical complications in ambulatory surgery centers by applying the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program. This program, which was conducted in 665 ASCs across the…
  4. www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/aspirin.html
    March 01, 2021 - Aspirin Use Evidence and Resources A substantial body of evidence shows that taking aspirin can help patients lower their risk of heart attack or stroke. Patients with heart disease or who have had a stroke in the past are at high risk for having a heart attack or another stroke. Taking an aspirin every day can…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/long-term-care/hospice.html
    January 01, 2023 - Measuring the Quality of Hospice Care Hospice care is a set of services that allow patients in the final phase of life to spend their last days at home or a home-like setting rather than in a hospital. It is for patients who have decided that they would rather have comfort care while they remain alive than cura…
  6. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/system/systemredesignsafetynet/systemredesign.pdf
    June 01, 2015 - System Redesign Responses to Challenges in Safety-Net Systems System Redesign Responses to Challenges in Safety-Net Systems: Summary of Field Study Research Submitted to: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 540 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850 www.ahrq.gov AHRQ ACTION II Contract No. H…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/cholesterol.html
    March 01, 2021 - Cholesterol Management Evidence and Resources People with elevated levels of cholesterol are at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Substantial evidence shows that taking a statin medication each day to manage blood cholesterol can reduce the chance of having a heart attack for people at increase…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/continuing-ed/moc_smsresources.pdf
    July 01, 2014 - Supplemental Resources on Self-Management Support External Resources On Self-Management Support For Clinicians and Staff Background, resources, and tools • AHRQ’s Self‐Management Support Resource Library has basic information about self‐management support plus links to a wide range of practical tools, technique…
  9. Clinical Topic (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0082textdesc.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - Clinical Topic Text Description for PCPI eSpecification Copyright 2012 American Medical Association and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. All rights reserved. Clinical Topic Maternity Care Measure Title Cesarean Delivery for Nulliparous (NTSV) Women (Appropriate Use) Measure # MC-6 Measure D…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/highlights/ps-project-highlights-hit-hie.pdf
    June 01, 2023 - AHRQ-Funded Patient Safety 1 PATIENT SAFETY AHRQ-Funded Patient Safety Project Highlights Improving Healthcare Safety by Enhancing Health Information Technology and Health Information Exchange Overview Research has shown that health information technology (HIT)i and health information exchange (HIE)ii make it …
  11. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/crystal-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Improving Medication Safety in Nursing Home Dementia Care Title of Project: Improving Medication Safety in Nursing Home Dementia Care Principal Investigator: Stephen Crystal, Ph.D. Team Members: Stephen Crystal, Richard Hermida, Olga Jarrin, Marsha Rosenthal, Beth Angell, Sharon Cook, Shere…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/mindfulness-transcript.html
    December 01, 2017 - Mindfulness: Engaging Frontline Providers in Antimicrobial Stewardship (June 10, 2014) Webinar Transcript AHA – Chicago June National Content Call June 10, 2014 11:00 AM CT Operator: The following is a recording of the Paul Tedrick June National Content Call with the American Hospital Association on …
  13. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-engaging-clinicians-transcript.doc
    May 14, 2013 - Paul Tedrick American Hospital Association - Chicago May 14, 2013 11:00AM Central Time Operator: This is a recording for the Paul Tedrick teleconference with AHA - Chicago Tuesday, May 14, 2013 scheduled for 11AM Central Time. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience in holding. We now have our speakers i…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/engaging-nurse-physician-patient-transcript.docx
    June 02, 2025 - On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI in ICU June 10 ICU Content Call Chelsea: Excuse me, everyone. We now have all of our speakers in conference. Please be aware that each of your lines is in a listen only mode. At the conclusion of today's presentation, we will open the floor for questions. At that time, instructions will be give…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-specialized-populations-icu.html
    December 01, 2017 - Preventing CAUTI in Specialized Patient Populations: The ICU Webinar Transcript AHA – Chicago May National Content Call May 13, 2014 11:00AM CT Operator:  This recording is for Paul Tedrick with the American Hospital Association of Chicago on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Excuse me…
  16. Paul Tedrick (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-icu-transcript.doc
    May 13, 2014 - Paul Tedrick AHA – Chicago May National Content Call May 13, 2014 11:00AM CT Operator: This recording is for Paul Tedrick with the American Hospital Association of Chicago on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Excuse me, everyone. We now have all speakers in conference. Please be aware that each of y…
  17. Paul Tedrick (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/mindfulness-transcript.doc
    June 10, 2014 - Paul Tedrick AHA – Chicago June National Content Call June 10, 2014 11:00 AM CT Operator: The following is a recording of the Paul Tedrick June National Content Call with the American Hospital Association on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Excuse me, everyone. We now have all of our speakers in c…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/engaging-nurse-physician-patient-transcript.html
    December 01, 2017 - Engaging the Nurse, Physician, Patient/Family, CUSP: Learn From Defects Webinar Transcript On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI in ICU June 10, 2015 ICU Content Call Chelsea: Excuse me, everyone. We now have all of our speakers in conference. Please be aware that each of your lines is in a listen only mode. At the con…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/guide-infection-prevention.pdf
    March 01, 2017 - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Content leads for the preparation of this document were as follows: Deb Patterson Burdsall, M.S.N., R.N.-B.C., CIC Infection Preventionist Lutheran Home/Lutheran Life Communities Arlington Heights, IL Steven J. Schweon, R.N., M.P.H., M.S.N., CIC, HEM, FSHEA Infection Prevention Cons…
  20. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lapane-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Pharmacist Technology for Nursing Home Resident Safety TITLE OF PROJECT: PHARMACIST TECHNOLOGY FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENT SAFETY PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: KATE L. LAPANE, PHD ORGANIZATION: BROWN MEDICAL SCHOOL DATES OF PROJECT: 9/30/2001-9/29/2005 PROJECT OFFICER: JUDITH SANGL, PHD ACKNOWLE…

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