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  1. digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/long-term-care-e-prescribing-standards-pilot-study
    January 01, 2023 - To determine the impact of the e-Prescribing system to both the facility and the pharmacy in the areasAreas were identified in which the existing e-Prescribing standards did not meet the needs of the LTC … These areas include new, changed, and discontinued combination orders, such as medication with both routine … team notes the critical need to develop new or revised standards in order to address these identified areas
  2. digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/medicaid-and-chip
    January 01, 2023 - At various points in the project, CoPs formed around these topic areas:         Privacy and Security … The remaining content is organized into areas of health IT and HIE and further categorized as one of … three main subtopics within those areas: policy, technology, or evaluation. … The entire collection of documents may be searched, or any of these areas or subtopics may be searched
  3. hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb116.jsp
    June 01, 2011 - Findings Overall In 2008, EDs in rural areas received over 8 million visits, translating to about … EDs in rural areas admitted patients to the inpatient setting at nearly half the rate of non-rural EDs … Highlights In 2008, 6.4 percent of all ED visits occurred in rural areas. … Only 2.4 percent of EDs in rural areas held a trauma level designation while 35.5 percent of non-rural … income—56.2 percent of rural ED patients lived in the lowest income areas compared with 30.1 percent
  4. pbrn.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/conclusions.html
    July 01, 2021 - Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction Study Methods Breadth & Focus Areas … This report has documented the distinct focus areas of federal agency HSR and PCR portfolios, which have … Summary of Key Results Federal Agency Portfolios in HSR and PCR Have Distinct Focus Areas Based on … At the same time, the scan results showed that other agency portfolios include projects in these areas … Thus, the study next examined the degree to which research funded by agencies in similar topic areas
  5. pcmh.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/conclusions.html
    July 01, 2021 - Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction Study Methods Breadth & Focus Areas … This report has documented the distinct focus areas of federal agency HSR and PCR portfolios, which have … Summary of Key Results Federal Agency Portfolios in HSR and PCR Have Distinct Focus Areas Based on … At the same time, the scan results showed that other agency portfolios include projects in these areas … Thus, the study next examined the degree to which research funded by agencies in similar topic areas
  6. www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/2018mosopsdatabasereport-execsumm.pdf
    April 01, 2018 - Database Report This overview of survey findings summarized how medical office employees perceive 10 areas … Database. 2,437 Medical Offices administered the survey 35,523 providers and staff responded 10 areas … of Strength and Potential Areas for Improvement Areas of Strength Teamwork Within Units 86% of respondents … that patient ares reminded about appointments and those who need monitoring are followed up with Areas … of Strength and Potential Areas for Improvement Other Key Findings What’s next?
  7. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/2018mosopsdatabasereport-execsumm.pdf
    April 01, 2018 - Database Report This overview of survey findings summarized how medical office employees perceive 10 areas … Database. 2,437 Medical Offices administered the survey 35,523 providers and staff responded 10 areas … of Strength and Potential Areas for Improvement Areas of Strength Teamwork Within Units 86% of respondents … that patient ares reminded about appointments and those who need monitoring are followed up with Areas … of Strength and Potential Areas for Improvement Other Key Findings What’s next?
  8. pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/2018mosopsdatabasereport-execsumm.pdf
    April 01, 2018 - Database Report This overview of survey findings summarized how medical office employees perceive 10 areas … Database. 2,437 Medical Offices administered the survey 35,523 providers and staff responded 10 areas … of Strength and Potential Areas for Improvement Areas of Strength Teamwork Within Units 86% of respondents … that patient ares reminded about appointments and those who need monitoring are followed up with Areas … of Strength and Potential Areas for Improvement Other Key Findings What’s next?
  9. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/telehealth_disposition-comments.pdf
    June 30, 2016 - systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research
  10. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/telehealth_disposition-comments.pdf
    June 30, 2016 - systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research … systematic reviews and to identify areas which have not yet been synthesized or areas where more research
  11. meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_stats/Pub_ProdResults_Details.jsp?pt=Statistical+Brief&opt=2&id=612
    February 26, 2004 - Publication Details Title:    Health Care Expenditures and Percentage Uninsured in 10 Large Metropolitan Areas … and uninsured rates for the U.S. community population under 65 years of age in 10 large metropolitan areas … These 10 areas are defined by metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) and include Chicago, Dallas, Detroit
  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49547/psn-pdf
    October 01, 2007 - Managing Cardiopulmonary Arrests in Public (Non–Patient-Care) Areas of the Hospital About 1% of all … The Table shows several potential models for responding to these public areas. … CPR training should be performed on a regular basis for even these low-risk areas. … Cardiac arrest of nonpatients within hospital public areas. Am J Cardiol. 2005;95:1370-1371. … Potential Models for Responding to Cardiac Arrests in Public Areas.
  13. digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r03hs020304-vest-final-report-2015.pdf
    January 01, 2015 - exchange activity in the US by exploring the practical and policy implications of how exchange service areas … This approach defines HIOs’ service areas as the geographic market areas served by the participating … related to actual market areas. … Actual market areas served were generally smaller than reported services areas, but at the same time … Over time, market areas were redefined by the inclusion of new community partners.
  14. hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb226-Patient-Residence-Opioid-Hospital-Stays-ED-Visits-by-State.pdf
    December 01, 2016 - central metropolitan areas (92 percent). … rural areas in other States. … per 100,000) • Small metropolitan areas for nine States (average 317.1 per 100,000) • Rural areasareas in other States. … per 100,000) • Small metropolitan areas for four States (average 188.0 per 100,000) • Rural areas
  15. hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb73.pdf
    May 01, 2009 - BRIEF #73 May 2009 Highlights ■ The rate of hospitalization among people living in the poorest areas … Rates of hospitalization were consistently higher in the poorest areas across all age groups. … , and by about 17 percent in patients from relatively wealthier areas (data not shown). … Most of the top 20 procedures were more common in patients from the lowest income areas. … were uninsured versus 4.8 percent from other areas).
  16. qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/2006/txQInominations-Jun06.pdf
    January 01, 2006 - NQF anticipates this Call will be issued in the near future for the following areas: morbidity and … As with other NQF projects, a project Steering Committee will prioritize the areas for potential NQF … endorsement within the specified areas and will recommend a set of measures in each of the areas based … on the analyses provided by the relevant TAP, as well as make recommendations about areas for further … TAP members (6-8 per TAP) will be individuals with knowledge and/or experience in the areas of Patient
  17. preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-bathing.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Each packet has six cloths to be used on all skin areas as shown below: … • Firmly massage on all skin areas to ensure deep cleaning of skin. … Ask for help for hard-to-reach areas, backside, around devices. … Clean All Skin Areas, With Attention to: • Neck • All skin folds • Skin around all devices (tubes … Bathing With CHG Cloths Protect Yourself Every Day Important Points and Reminders Clean All Skin Areas
  18. hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb241-Coronary-Artery-AMI-Stroke-Hospital-Stays-2001-2014.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - areas in 2014 (222.0 vs. 131.2 stays per 100,000 adults) … than in rural areas (667.7 vs. 969.8 stays per 100,000 adults) … ■ The rate of stays for AMI was 40.1 percent lower in large metropolitan areas than in rural areas … and lower than the rates in rural and micropolitan areas, which also were similar. … The rate of ASCVD stays with PTCA was 35.0 percent lower in large metropolitan areas than in rural areas
  19. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/system/delivery-system-initiative/casalino/casalino.ppt
    February 16, 2011 - Enhancing Performance Via Integrated Health Systems IDENTIFYING KEY AREAS FOR DELIVERY SYSTEM RESEARCH … conceptual model criteria for selecting key areas for delivery system research four key areas and research … organizations 4 Generic model of an organization and its incentives 5 Criteria for selecting key areas … (IOM) 6 Criteria for selecting key areas for delivery system research (2) focuses on areas emphasized … better to be provocative and wrong than to be too general key areas likely to change over time 10
  20. cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/system/delivery-system-initiative/casalino/casalino.ppt
    February 16, 2011 - Enhancing Performance Via Integrated Health Systems IDENTIFYING KEY AREAS FOR DELIVERY SYSTEM RESEARCH … conceptual model criteria for selecting key areas for delivery system research four key areas and research … organizations 4 Generic model of an organization and its incentives 5 Criteria for selecting key areas … (IOM) 6 Criteria for selecting key areas for delivery system research (2) focuses on areas emphasized … better to be provocative and wrong than to be too general key areas likely to change over time 10