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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/healthit-ed-6.html
February 01, 2021 - This type of approach will address barriers, additional areas for research, and regulatory changes to … In addition, Figure 1 suggests several areas where health IT applications can be integrated within
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/02-ASC-webcast-2023-0509-ginsberg.pdf
January 01, 2023 - and evaluate progress of the US health care
system.
8
AHRQ Patient Safety Priorities
• Focus on areas … staff awareness about patient
safety culture
Assess patient safety culture to
identify strengths and areas
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/013-ss-cleaning-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - such as pre-operative areas and post anesthesia care unit (PACU) environments. … Post-op areas, such as the PACU, also need to be cleaned for the next patient. … This could include pre-op and PACU areas as well as operating rooms. … This adds pressure to the turnover of ORs and beds in pre-op and PACU areas. … Post-op areas, such as the PACU, also need to be cleaned and disinfected for the next patient.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2023-NHQDR-appendixes-ACDE.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Large fringe metropolitan areas are also
described as suburban areas. … • People in small metro areas had worse access to care than people in large fringe metro areas
for … • People in medium metro areas had worse quality of care than people in large fringe metro
areas … • People in micropolitan areas had worse quality of care than people in large fringe metro areas … Affordable Care Quality Measures by Sub-Areas
Effectiveness of Care Measures by Sub-Areas
Healthy
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2023-NHQDR-appendixes-ACDE-rev.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Large fringe metropolitan areas are also
described as suburban areas. … • People in small metro areas had worse access to care than people in large fringe metro areas
for … • People in medium metro areas had worse quality of care than people in large fringe metro
areas … • People in micropolitan areas had worse quality of care than people in large fringe metro areas … Affordable Care Quality Measures by Sub-Areas
Effectiveness of Care Measures by Sub-Areas
Healthy
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/hrqa99a.html
October 01, 2014 - (c) REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO RURAL AND INNER-CITY AREAS AND PRIORITY POPULATIONS- (1) RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS … and support demonstration projects, with respect to— (A) the delivery of health care in inner-city areas … , and in rural areas (including frontier areas); and (B) health care for priority populations, which
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/education-dx-outcomes-3.html
March 01, 2022 - education of all individuals entering or advancing healthcare careers) has important gaps in many other areas … programs across the career trajectory:
Address performance in the diagnostic process, including areas … maintain the competencies needed for effective performance in the diagnostic process, including the areas
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/pharmacy/pharmwebinar/sorraslides.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Reviewed literature & existing surveys
• Interviewed experts and pharmacy staff
• Identified key areas … Reliability Analysis
Technical Expert Panel Input
17
17
Pharmacy SOPS Strengths &
Areas … Communication
Openness
Patient
Counseling
% Positive Response
18
18
Pharmacy SOPS Strengths &
Areas … Pharmacy Characteristics
Staff Characteristics
Psychometric Analysis
Pharmacy SOPS Strengths & Areas
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Kleinpeter.pdf
January 01, 2004 - In these instances, procedures were moved to clinical areas
Advances in Patient Safety: Vol. 4 … Since the scope of this performance improvement project covered many areas of
the hospital, and is not … of the JCAHO 2004 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) by this
department, addressed many of the areas … The
nursing staff maintains the safety, security, and distribution of medications in the
clinic areas … This process must occur consistently during procedures in the
ambulatory areas as well.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/4-unc-webcast-fenton-wilhelm-amos.pdf
August 15, 2019 - Compiled best practices from high-functioning organizations/areas
4. … • Created Education for nurses and physicians
• Launch process:
• Chose Launch Areas
• Provided education … Committee
• Perform Learning from Defects (LFD) tool
for those reports assigned with a SAC 2
and 3
Areas … software for easier submission
• Created a new process for event review
• Launched new process in 7 areas … both inpatient and outpatient, with planned
launch in all areas within a year
• Re-launched our Patient
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/058-nursing-protocol-showering-liquid.docx
October 01, 2024 - .
· The general guideline is to apply CHG from the cleanest to the dirtiest areas.
· Make sure patient … Clean from the top down (cleanest to dirtiest areas). … Staff may need to help the patient wash areas that they cannot reach.
8.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/report/apiv.html
June 01, 2010 - Measures and Gaps
Program Performance Measures and Gaps
Other Potentially Important Measurement Areas … National Quality Forum: Consensus Standards for Hospital Care: Additional Priority Areas 2005-2006.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/04-sops-teamstepps-webcast-sorra.pdf
January 01, 2010 - studies
• In all 3 international
studies
At 6-month or 12-
month follow-up
23
Areas of Patient … 24
Linking TeamSTEPPS and SOPS
TeamSTEPPS and SOPS Research
Study Designs
Summary of Findings
Areas
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module2/putoolkit_module2_tools.docx
February 16, 2011 - This tool can be used to identify people from different interdisciplinary areas to take part on the implementation … (check all that apply)
Determine areas for more analysis or evaluation
Set priorities and allocate … The tool is one of a series of Facility Assessment Checklists used to identify areas that need improvement … not currently using the Norton or Braden risk assessment, does your screening address the following areas … Tools 13
Assessment of Pressure Ulcer Care Plan
Does the care plan for pressure ulcers address all the areas
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-basin.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Clean All Skin Areas, With Attention
• Neck (front and back)
• All skin folds
• Skin around all … cloths should be applied as below:
Basin Bath Instructions
Clean All Medical Devices
Clean All Skin Areas
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/2-ginsberg-sops-hospital-survey-2-0-webcast.pdf
June 01, 2020 - and evaluate progress of the US health care system.
7
AHRQ Patient Safety Priorities
• Focus on areas … surveys to
ensure their relevance
• Received feedback from users:
► Content: staff positions/work areas
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/about/initiative/partner-hospitals/east-alabama.html
November 01, 2022 - Although EAMC's CR completion rate for enrolled patients has been strong, Briggs suspected there were areas … The team followed TAKEheart's recommendation to focus on data, which helped them identify areas needing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/medical-office/2020_MOSOPS_Infographic.pdf
January 01, 2020 - includes data from:
1,475
Participating
medical offices
18,396
Respondents
The survey assesses 10 areas … FINDINGS
Overall Ratings on Quality
Respondents were asked to rate their medical office on five areas
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2023qdr-data-sources.pdf
December 01, 2023 - Medium - Counties in metro areas of 250,000-999,999 population
4. … Medium - Counties in metro areas of 250,000-999,999 population
4. … Medium - Counties in metro areas of 250,000-999,999 population
4. … Medium - Counties in metro areas of 250,000-999,999 population
4. … Other areas of future focus are outpatient surgery and chemotherapy.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/user-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Content Areas of Training Materials
The TAKEheart Training Curriculum is organized into the following … four content areas,
collectively designed to help you implement process changes to increase patient … , Format, Navigation Aids
There are three types of materials provided for each of the four content areas … tools-protocols/action-guides/cardiac-change-package/index.html
Purpose of this User’s Guide
Content Areas