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qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/PQI/V50/PQI_Brochure.pdf
April 01, 2022 - AHRQ Quality Indicators
AHRQ has other sets of QIs:
■ Inpatient Quality Indicators—Hospital- and
area-level … Hospital-level
indicators include in-hospital procedures for
which outcomes can vary by hospital; area … procedures for which
inpatient utilization rates have been shown to
vary by metropolitan statistical area … ■ Patient Safety Indicators—Hospital- and area-
level indicators that provide information on
potential … ■ Pediatric Quality Indicators—Hospital- and
area-level indicators that focus on potentially
preventable
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-10-implementation-guide.pdf
April 16, 2022 - Your catchment area should encompass both the current areas from which your onsite CR program attracts … Area Served by
Hospital Y
Area Current CR
Served by Catchment Area Areas not
Hospital … expanded catchment area may include hospitals without CR programs and health care practices (general … demographics of your area are chan ging. … While you might be able to work with other hospitals in your system
or geographic area to create a
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module4/mod4-event-checklist.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Sequester Evidence
■ Secure the event location (i.e., patient room or procedural area). … ■ Do not move, turn off, change equipment settings in:
– Patient room/procedural area – do not allow … anyone in the area … ■ Compose questions for each subject area.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/037-ss-bed-bathing-chg-cloths-protocol.docx
April 01, 2025 - process for performing skin decolonization to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) in the preoperative area … well even if it is not visibly soiled.
· Commonly accumulates debris and moisture.
· Is a high-risk area … Rinse or wipe the affected area with water. Then, clean skin with CHG bathing cloths.
c.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/gap-analysis.docx
June 01, 2021 - Key: = Fundamental, = Enhanced
Program Leadership
Job Title
Antibiotic Stewardship Area
Answers … prescribers do not follow AS approaches
☐ Yes: Other:
Program Structure
Antibiotic Stewardship Area … ☐ Yes
☐ No
Antibiotic Use Protocols
Antibiotic Stewardship Area
Answers
Comments
Does your … Microbiology
Antibiotic Stewardship Area
Answers
Comments
Does the Antibiotic Stewardship Team … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Education
Antibiotic Stewardship Area
Answers
Comments
Does your ASP
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/2018hospitalsopsreport.pdf
March 01, 2018 - Area
Rehabilitation department
(highest). 71% Positive. … , interaction with patients, and tenure in work area/unit) … position, interaction with patients, and tenure in work area/unit). … (A4)
82%
When one area in this unit gets really busy,
others help out. (A11)
72%
2. … in their work area/unit increased by 3
percentage points on Nonpunitive Response to Error.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/2018hospitalsopsreport-rev0921.pdf
March 01, 2018 - , interaction with patients, and tenure in work area/unit) … position, interaction with patients, and tenure in work area/unit). … (A4)
82%
When one area in this unit gets really busy,
others help out. (A11)
72%
2. … Survey Item % Response Percentiles
Item Work Area/Unit Patient Safety Grade
Average
% s.d. … in their work area/unit increased by 3
percentage points on Nonpunitive Response to Error.
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/methods/MS2021-02-Distance-to-Hospital.pdf
May 26, 2021 - any geographic area
(e.g., post offices or large-volume customers). … in order to map them to their enclosing ZIP Code area. … /longitude coordinates for the ZIP Code area. … Similarly, ZIP Code area increases with increasing rurality. … The conversion of straight-line distance to driving distance varies by geographic area.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/booklets/gynecologic-booklet.pdf
November 01, 2023 - An area called the rectum pushes waste (feces) out of your body. … Do NOT shave, wax, or remove hair on near the surgery area, like your belly
or groin (bikini area). … Care for the Area Below Your Vagina
(Perineal Area)
Perineal AreaVagina
Anus
The area between your … If
surgery is done on this area, it will be
sore. … Plan for Recovery at Home
Vaginal Care
Care for the Area Below Your Vagina (Perineal Area)
Taking
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hsops1-database-report-part-I.pdf
March 01, 2021 - Item Results for Work Area/Unit Patient Safety Grade of Excellent or Very Good—
2021 SOPS Hospital 1.0 … • Appendix B presents results by respondent characteristics (hospital work area/unit, staff
position … , interaction with patients, and tenure in work area/unit) … , interaction with patients, and tenure in work area/unit).
2021 SOPS Hospital 1.0 Database Report 3 … (Item A4) 82% 5.90% 63% 75% 78% 82% 85% 89% 98%
When one area in this unit gets really busy, others
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37503/psn-pdf
January 06, 2017 - Addressing postdischarge adverse events: a neglected
area.
January 6, 2017
Tsilimingras D. … Addressing postdischarge adverse events: a neglected area. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/addressing-postdischarge-adverse-events-neglected-area
This review examined … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/addressing-postdischarge-adverse-events-neglected-area
https://psnet.ahrq.gov
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/unruh-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - 1—1 million or more in metro area
2—250,000 - 1,000,000 in metro area
3—<250,000 in metro area
4 … —>= 20,000, adjacent to metro area
5—>= 20,000, not adj. to metro area
6—2,500 – 19,999, adj. to metro … area
7—2,500 – 19,999, not adj. to metro
8—< 2,500 adjacent to metro area
9—< 2,500 not adjacent … , adjacent to metro area 259 8.53
5 >= 20,000, not adj. to metro area 122 4.02
6 2,500 – 19,999, adj … . to metro area 288 9.49
7 2,500 – 19,999, not adj. to metro 191 6.29
8 < 2,500 adjacent to metro area
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/2022-hsops2-database-report.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Distribution of 2022 SOPS Hospital 2.0 Database by Unit/Work Area ............... 12
Table 4-3. … Item Results Average Unit/Work Area Patient Safety Rating—2022 SOPS
Hospital 2.0 Database .......... … in current unit/work area, and interaction with patients). … Unit/Work Area Number Percent
Multiple Units, No Specific Unit 13,731 7%
Medical/Surgical Units … 60%
40%
20%
0%
Patient Safety Rating
How would you rate your unit/work area on patient sa
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37339/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - A check-up for safety culture in "my patient care area." … A Check-up for Safety Culture in “My Patient Care Area”.
doi:10.1016/s1553-7250(07)33081-x. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/check-safety-culture-my-patient-care-area
This tool is designed to allow … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/check-safety-culture-my-patient-care-area
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-attitudes-questionnaire-psychometric-properties-benchmarking-data-and-emerging
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/about-this-report.html
March 01, 2024 - Appendix C: Additional Tables by Topic Area
8. … Each topic area includes: an introduction to the topic, information about each grant that fits primarily … in the topic area, links to more in-depth summaries for a few grants, and information about relevant … Appendix C: Additional Tables by Topic Area compiles lists of grants described throughout this report
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/liability/etchegaray.html
August 01, 2017 - The culture in my clinical area makes it easy to disclose MINOR ERRORS.
3.68 (1.21)
4.07 (1.12) … The culture in my clinical area makes it easy to disclose SERIOUS ERRORS.
3.69 (1.27)
4.14 (1.14) … Disclosing a MEDICAL ERROR in my clinical area damages peer's trust in my competence. r
3.62 (1.24) … I would feel safe being treated in this clinical area as a patient.
4.39 (.97)
4.45 (.97)
0.86 … I know the proper channels to direct questions regarding patient safety in this clinical area.
4.02
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/2021-HSOPS2-Database-Report-Part-I-508-rev0921.pdf
January 01, 2021 - Distribution of 2021 SOPS Hospital 2.0 Database by Unit/Work Area ................ 11
Table 4-3. … Item Results Average Unit/Work Area Patient Safety Rating — 2021 SOPS
Hospital 2.0 Database ........ … • Appendix B presents results by respondent characteristics (staff position, unit/work
area, tenure … in current unit/work area, and interaction with patients).
2021 SOPS Hospital 2.0 Database Report … Unit/Work Area Number Percent
Multiple Units, No Specific Unit 5,527 6%
Medical/Surgical Units
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/improve/discussion-guide.docx
March 01, 2017 - Develop an action plan for each improvement area. … You may want to convene a focus group for each area before developing the action plan. … Assign a staff member to champion each improvement area who will ensure that the action plan is followed … Monitor progress on each area regularly—ideally monthly and at a minimum quarterly. … ownership, urban/rural status and census region; and respondent characteristics such as job title, work area
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/supporting/culture-checkup-tool.docx
May 01, 2017 - Culture Checkup Tool
Culture Checkup Tool
Problem statement: Improving safety culture in a patient care area … patient safety culture, your results provide a snapshot of the various climates in your patient care area … Clinical departmental designees
Patient care area managers
Hospital executives
How to use this tool … Identify at least one actionable idea to improve unit results in this area:
6.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35479/psn-pdf
June 14, 2011 - Implementing root cause analysis in an area health
service: views of the participants. … Implementing root cause analysis in an area health service: views of the
participants. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-root-cause-analysis-area-health-service-views-participants … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-root-cause-analysis-area-health-service-views-participants