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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
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…