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The purpose of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is to enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of health services, and access to such services through the establishment of a broad base of scientific research and through the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices, including the prevention of diseases and other health conditions.

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  1. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/facil-guide/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module1-speaker-notes.html
    February 01, 2023 - In 2009, the CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, or HICPAC, described appropriate … demonstrated that many hospitals reported placing catheters for reasons not included in the HICPAC list of appropriate … the literature, a 15-member multidisciplinary panel used a standardized process to rate scenarios as appropriate … Is a urinary catheter still appropriate for your ICU patient? … for their patients, so sharing science-based information will help them understand the importance of appropriate
  2. digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/risk-based-approach-improving-management-chronic-kidney-disease/annual-summary/2012
    January 01, 2012 - Assessment of the appropriate documented problem list and encounter codes is being used to measure PCP … Specific Aims: Use computerized clinical information systems to identify baseline predictors of appropriate … over 18 months by: 1) point-of-care electronic alerts to primary care physicians recommending risk-appropriate … The intervention included physician alerts recommending risk-appropriate care and mailing of patient … Most patients were not receiving appropriate CKD care, and both PCP awareness and nephrology co-management
  3. digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-otitis-media-care-electronic-health-record-ehr-based-clinical/annual-summary/2010
    January 01, 2010 - The measures include: 1) appropriate use of amoxicillin as a first-line antibiotic, 2) appropriate use … of high-dose amoxicillin when amoxicillin was prescribed, 3) appropriate pain assessment, and 4) appropriate … The first quality indicator selected was the measurement of appropriate prescription of amoxicillin as … Preliminary intervention site analysis indicates that use of the CDS increases the frequency of appropriate
  4. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-tool2.html
    May 01, 2014 - Check pre-intervention or post-intervention as appropriate to the audit period you are using. … If these are not obtained circle "N" for no in the appropriate cell. … Please circle the appropriate response as follows: 1 = Documented present, current.
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module2/putoolkit_module2_tools.docx
    February 16, 2011 - For certain questions, you may want to consult with appropriate staff in your organization. … Specification of appropriate pressure ulcer risk and monitoring tools c. … For certain questions, you may want to consult with appropriate staff in your organization. … For certain questions, you may want to consult with appropriate staff in your organization. … two columns, determine who will have lead responsibility for completing each task, and estimate an appropriate
  6. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-urinary-catheter-use-ed-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - a list of acceptable indications for UC use that are clearly identified Reasons beyond CDC HICPAC appropriate … Physician Engagement The ED champion educates ED physician staff on the importance of appropriate
  7. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/sampleagenda.html
    March 01, 2013 - Review specific culturally appropriate actions for RED components.   12:15 - 1:00 Lunch … Learn to conduct appropriate actions after the call.   4:30 - 5:30 How To Measure RED Implementation
  8. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation-preeclampsia.html
    July 01, 2023 - Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Trigger #4 When appropriate during the unfolding scenario (after team has huddled, additional help … Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids.     … The printed cards can be handed to the simulated patient or participating staff members at appropriate
  9. www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/part2-cancer.html
    May 01, 2018 - Colorectal Cancer Screening Men and women ages 50-75 who report that they had appropriate colorectal … Trends: From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of adults ages 50-75 who received appropriate colorectal cancer … Groups With Disparities: In all years, the percentage of adults who received appropriate colorectal … In all years, the percentage of adults who received appropriate colorectal cancer screening was lower … Hispanics were less likely to receive appropriate Pap testing and more likely to develop invasive cervical
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module_1-speaker-notes.docx
    September 01, 2015 - In 2009, the CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, or HICPAC, described appropriate … demonstrated that many hospitals reported placing catheters for reasons not included in the HICPAC list of appropriate … the literature, a 15-member multidisciplinary panel used a standardized process to rate scenarios as appropriate … helpful in guiding ICUs in developing protocols for urinary catheter use. · Is a urinary catheter still appropriate … for their patients, so sharing science-based information will help them understand the importance of appropriate
  11. digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/literacy_guide.html
    October 01, 2007 - Translation from English is accurate and idioms and expressions are appropriate. … Target population is specified (if appropriate). … Is the content appropriate, acceptable, and applicable? … Test in all languages, if appropriate Guidelines for Specific Health IT The various … Audio transcription, if appropriate .
  12. digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/LiteracyGuide_0.pdf
    October 01, 2007 - • Translation from English is accurate and idioms and expressions are appropriate. … • Target population is specified (if appropriate). … • Is the content appropriate, acceptable, and applicable? … • Test in all languages, if appropriate 9 Guidelines for Specific Health IT The various types … • Audio transcription, if appropriate.
  13. www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/nac/nac-amd1993.html
    April 01, 2014 - respect to health care, including clinical practice and primary care;  development and application of appropriate … Such other Federal officials as the Secretary may consider appropriate may be appointed as non-voting
  14. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-k.html
    October 01, 2015 - educates and motivates staff to follow evidence-based CAUTI prevention practices in three domains: appropriate … Topic areas in appropriate catheter use are alternatives and indications.
  15. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/news-and-events/events/workshops/agenda-coe-workshop1.pdf
    September 29, 2016 - Bookmarks Passed Bookmarks are present in large documents Color contrast Passed manually Document has appropriate … Lbl and LBody Passed Lbl and LBody must be children of LI Headings Rule Name Status Description Appropriate … nesting Passed Appropriate nesting Back to Top
  16. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/writing/tip6.html
    May 01, 2015 - Using the Formulas as a Diagnostic Tool Although readability formulas are not appropriate for making … Learn more about the appropriate use of readability formulas in Using readability formulas: a cautionary … Make the Report Culturally Appropriate Tip 6.
  17. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/saworksheet.html
    December 01, 2017 - ___ ___   Appropriate use of topical wound agents? … ___ ___   Appropriate use of adjunctive treatments? … frequency designated by protocol or provider ___ Indicators for debridement ___ Assessment for appropriate
  18. www.ahrq.gov/gam/summaries/inclusion-criteria/index.html
    October 01, 2018 - care and assist physicians and/or other health care practitioners and patients to make decisions about appropriate … guideline must have been developed, reviewed, or revised within the past five years, as evidenced by appropriate … guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate … that assists physicians and/or other health care practitioners and patients to make decisions about appropriate
  19. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/breaking-down-barriers-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - intermittent needs Condom catheter for men without urinary retention or obstruction Slide 15 Appropriate … Indications Catheter is inserted for appropriate indication: Acute urinary retention Acute … Use appropriate antiseptic or sterile solution for peri-urethral cleaning, and a single-use packet of … 10.1086/673147 Slide 29 Conclusion Urinary catheters should only be inserted if there is an appropriate
  20. psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pain-relief-risk-case-suspected-opioid-overdose-pediatric-patient
    October 04, 2023 - The ED workup was unremarkable, and the patient was deemed appropriate for discharge. … perioperative education addressing potential adverse drug events, the severity of these events, and appropriate … Take-Home Points Education on opioid safety including adverse effects, appropriate dosing, and storage … Appropriate naloxone prescribing and education can increase the availability of the medication in outpatient … Effectiveness of organizational interventions on appropriate opioid prescribing for noncancer pain upon