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  1. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-119-section-2.pdf
    May 18, 2018 - CHIPRA 119 Section 2, Detailed Measure Specifications CAPQuaM PQMP Perinatal MEASURE 4 Detailed Measure Specifications A. Description Divides low birthweight neonates who are admitted to a Level 2 or higher nursery into five strata based upon their admission temperature and calculates the proportion of infants in…
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-0134-technicalspecs.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - Section II: Detailed Measure Specifications Section II: Detailed Measure Specifications Provide sufficient detail to describe how a measure would be calculated from the recommended data sources, uploading a separate document (+ Upload attachment) or a link …
  3. www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapm.html
    April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Appendix M. Master Risk Factor List with Final Bolded Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary …
  4. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/How_PFE_Benefits_Hosp_508.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - Information to Help Hospitals Get Started Information to Help Hospitals Get Started Guide to Patient and Family Engagement :: 1 How Patient and Family Engagement Benefits Your Hospital Patient and family engagement is an area of increasing importance for hospitals. Not only is engaging patients and families…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanagement_webinar_slides.pdf
    January 01, 2015 - Medication Management 1 Medication Management AHRQ Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Speaker Kelly Smith, PhD Scientific Director, Quality & Safety Co-PI, AHRQ Guide to Improve Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients …
  6. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/learn-from-defects-slides.pptx
    January 01, 2017 - Presentation: Program Overview Learn From Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0018-34-EF January 2017 Learn From Defects ‹#› AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients 1 Learning Objectives After this ses…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/teach/two-day.html
    December 01, 2023 - Two-Day Training Content If you teach the Communication Module as part of a 2-day training, you should be able to perform all the activities noted below in around 80 minutes. Components to include in this section for a 2-day training include: Introduction and Objectives: 5 minutes Communication Exercis…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/activity/change.html
    June 01, 2023 - Implementation Change Management The change management process must be carefully and strategically organized to attain widespread acceptance. To achieve an environment truly committed to patient safety, a successful TeamSTEPPS implementation requires a change in unit and organizational culture. This culture mus…
  9. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/hp/adult-med-eng-hp50-2152a.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - CAHPS Health Plan Survey Adult Medicaid Survey 5.0 CAHPS® Health Plan Surveys Version: Adult Medicaid Survey 5.0 Language: English Notes • Release of 5.0 version: The CAHPS Health Plan Surveys were updated in the Spring of 2012. The updates are limited to minor changes to the wording of several items and a …
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/workplace-safety-items-spanish.pdf
    September 01, 2024 - SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for the SOPS Nursing Home Survey - Spanish SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for the SOPS Nursing Home Survey Language: Spanish Purpose: These supplemental items were designed for use with the core Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Surveys on Pati…
  11. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/workplace-safety-items-spanish.docx
    September 01, 2024 - SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for the SOPS Nursing Home Survey SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for the SOPS Nursing Home Survey Language: Spanish Purpose: These supplemental items were designed for use with the core Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Surveys on Patient Safety Cul…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-a.html
    October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide Appendix A. Checklists for Assessing Executive and Physician Champion Potential Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hos…
  13. www.ahrq.gov/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-ape.html
    September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol Introduction and Welcome Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Overview Scientific Rationale Referenc…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/es/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-ape.html
    September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol Introduction and Welcome Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Overview Scientific Rationale Referenc…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/mindfulness-transcript.html
    December 01, 2017 - And I think one of the big areas where we can implement these interventions is in the treatment, or the … And many of the areas where we see probably the most problematic prescribing practices are really hard
  16. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/addexercises.pdf
    March 03, 2025 - What areas of documentation need some followup investigation? Why?3. … Shift with the most fluctuation in rates - Evening Areas of documentation in need of followup: Bowels
  17. www.ahrq.gov/pcor/dissemination-of-pcor/index.html
    October 01, 2016 - Dissemination of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) AHRQ’s Role in the PCOR Cycle   PCOR is part of a powerful cycle of research and practice continually informing each other. While delivering care for people, health care professionals, in partnership with patients and their families, uncover importan…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/medread-tools.pdf
    July 28, 2016 - Designing and Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care: The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions - Toolbox Designing and Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care: The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions TOOLBOX DESIGNING AND DELIVERING WHOLE-PERSON TRANSITIONAL CARE: THE HOSPITAL …
  19. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-200-fullreport.pdf
    November 01, 2017 - provide for fair comparisons of the performance of providers, facilities, health plans, or geographic areas … review the draft measures and advise PMCoE on appropriate changes in content, based on their respective areas
  20. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/medication-reconciliation/chipra-173-fullreport.pdf
    November 07, 2010 - , practices, and health systems to query their providers about current practice, they can identify areas … Identifying these areas for improvement may also aid in cutting costs while boosting the quality of

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