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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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/pharmacy/pharmwebinar/psopswebinartrans.pdf
    October 29, 2013 - those areas. … So the survey assesses 11 dimensions of Patient Safety Culture or areas, with 36 items. … And some of those areas are shown here. A lot of it seems to focus on communication. … about working on the survey is it definitely points out areas for improvement. … So, one of the areas that we did look at was a transitions component early on.
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2017datasources.pdf
    June 01, 2018 - Geographic Estimates National, State, and local areas. … : • Metropolitan Areas o Large Central - Central counties in metro areas of 1 million or more population … in metro areas of 250,000-999,999 population o Small - Counties in metro areas of 50,000-249,999 population … • Nonmetropolitan Areas o Micropolitan - Counties in areas with an urban cluster of 10,000-49,999 … Census Bureau regions; selected States; metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; and urban-rural areas
  3. www.ahrq.gov/hai/patient-safety-resources/cre-toolkit/cretoolkit-tool2a.html
    April 01, 2014 - Not all areas listed may be relevant to your particular situation, so it's important to customize this
  4. www.ahrq.gov/workingforquality/reports/2012-annual-report.html
    November 01, 2016 - National Quality Strategy indicates how it will pursue – and measure—improvement in the six priority areas … In two National Quality Strategy priority areas, HHS has launched major improvement initiatives in the … identify aspirational targets for the key measures selected for each of the four remaining priority areas … This report also details long-term goals for each of the six priority areas, established in consultation … In each of these areas, the National Quality Strategy has led to significant achievements and HHS has
  5. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/seniors-struggles-with-opioids.html
    September 01, 2018 - had Medicare only or Medicare and private insurance; and more likely among seniors living in rural areas … compared to those living in urban areas.
  6. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/complications-hospital-births.html
    September 01, 2018 - Project (HCUP), explored overall trends in severe maternal morbidity and mortality while identifying areas … among poor mothers, for those over the age of 40, or uninsured or on Medicaid or lived in large urban areas
  7. www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/active/researched/index.html
    September 01, 2017 - program supports dissertation research that addresses AHRQ’s mission and priorities and welcomes any areas … productive independent research investigators in health services research with research interest in areas
  8. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktockt04.html
    October 01, 2014 - The Learning Network provides expertise to participating States in four key areas critical to ensuring … representatives before creating its committee of nine physicians who represent different geographic areas
  9. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips28.html
    October 01, 2014 - Less-sick patients, who tend to be ambulatory, are not assigned beds; instead, they move among treatment areas … Physicians are more accessible in the patient care areas to address patient needs and initiate interventions
  10. Fallpxtool2D (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtool2d.docx
    January 28, 2013 - this self-assessment tool is to identify what processes of care your hospital has in place and what areas … The results from this self-assessment can help you identify which areas need improvement and develop
  11. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/observing-rounds.html
    December 01, 2012 - communication tool to objectively assess and improve teamwork dynamics across and between disciplines, identify areas … identify defects in communication, foster collaboration among disciplines or practice domains, and target areas
  12. Obsrounds (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/obsrounds.doc
    August 07, 2012 - communication tool to objectively assess and improve teamwork dynamics across and between disciplines, identify areas … identify defects in communication, foster collaboration among disciplines or practice domains, and target areas
  13. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201525.html
    September 01, 2015 - It’s helped us build on areas of strength, identify areas of weakness, and implement important changes
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/implement/pdsa-worksheet.docx
    March 01, 2017 - test small changes, through the use of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle, that lead to improvement in areas … Why do you think we scored high or low in these areas? Do any of the results surprise you?
  15. www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/gapkaleidtp.html
    April 01, 2018 - reports summarized the evidence on quality improvement strategies related to chronic conditions, practice areas … reports on quality improvement (QI) opportunities and strategies related to chronic conditions, practice areas
  16. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/funding/training-grants/trainover.pdf
    January 01, 2009 - provided at http://www.ahrq.gov/ fund/training/trainix.htm#Programs offer details on current emphasis areas … Additionally, special emphasis notices that solicit applications on specific areas within AHRQ’s mission
  17. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_3_Application_508.pdf
    May 16, 2013 - I want to: (Check all of your interest areas) [NOTE: Edit the list below as appropriate for your hospital …  Help improve the hospital facilities (for example, patient care areas, or family resource room
  18. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_3_Application_508.docx
    February 10, 2011 - I want to: (Check all of your interest areas) [NOTE: Edit the list below as appropriate for your hospital … Help improve the hospital facilities (for example, patient care areas, or family resource room).
  19. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/applying-cusp/or_briefing_audit.docx
    December 01, 2017 - Frontline providers understand patient safety risks in their clinical areas and have great insight into … Highlight areas where the team excels and opportunities for improvement.
  20. www.ahrq.gov/workingforquality/reports/2012-annual-report-part2.html
    November 01, 2016 - quality outcomes data it collects in reports that are aligned with the National Quality Strategy priority areas … Reports (NHQR-DR), existing annual reports since 2003, will now be organized according to the 6 priority areas … They organized these core measures into areas of priority for CDPHE, HCPF, and DBH including: Mental … Based on these aims, Ohio's Medicaid Quality Strategy has identified six initial clinical focus areas … Ohio Medicaid identified quality performance measures for the six clinical focus areas to hold health

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