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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/changing-system-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Changing the System To Improve Patient Safety
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Changing the System
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Objectives
Use barriers as opportunities to improve systems and prevent problems from recurring.
List factors that may comp…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/physicians.html
October 01, 2022 - Comparative Reports on Physicians
The following reports are examples of comparative information on the quality of care provided by medical groups and clinics, physician practices, and/or individual providers.
Report Title: Physician Compare
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/physiciancompare/ . Accessed Ju…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Determine Whether To Treat
Toolkit 3. Minimum Criteria for Common Infections Toolkit
Tool 1. Sample Policy
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
Protocol for Three Common Infections
[DATE]
Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotic prescriptions in nursing homes do…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-o-part2.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing:
Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Endoscope Disinfection/Sterilization Reco…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/aspire_webinar6/aspire_webinar6.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions Webinar 6
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care
The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Webinar 6: Enhance Services for High-Risk Patients
Agenda
Describe strategies to enhance …
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=25
Frequently Asked Questions
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programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/consent-form-nc.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Heart Health Now Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care Consent Form
Heart Health NOW
Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care
This document outlines the agreement between UNC-Chapel Hill and [Practice Name] to conduct the project
titled “Heart Health Now! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care”. This agr…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/mental-health/index.html
March 01, 2025 - CAHPS Mental Health Surveys
Many organizations are interested in assessing and improving patient experience with behavioral health, mental health, and/or substance use disorder services. Three CAHPS products are available to address this need: New in 2024: CAHPS Outpatient Mental Health Survey. Supplemental it…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/035-ss-pre-launch-activities.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Preoperative Surgical Decolonization Prelaunch Activities
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Develop a CUSP Team
In the AHRQ Safety Program for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/science-of-safety-slides.pptx
January 01, 2017 - Presentation: Program Overview
Science of Safety and Identifying Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0018-29-EF
January 2017
Science of Safety ‹#›
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
1
Learning Ob…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/self-management-health-kiosk-community-residing-older-adults
January 01, 2023 - Self-Management via Health Kiosk by Community-Residing Older Adults
Project Final Report ( PDF , 862.69 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the vi…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Home/GetFileByToken/otgsgT2HpLH5gbn4sFN3hw
June 01, 2013 - Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment
June 2013 Task Force FINAL Recommendation | 1
Understanding Task Force Recommendations
Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
(Task Force) has issued a final recommendation
statement on Primary C…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/feasibility-touch-screen-computer-based-breastfeeding-educational-support
January 01, 2023 - Feasibility of a Touch Screen Computer Based Breastfeeding Educational Support
Project Final Report ( PDF , 1.12 MB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily repre…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/genital-herpes-serologic-screening
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Final Recommendation Statement
Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening
February 14, 2023
Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. The…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-lit-review.html
January 01, 2017 - Spontaneous Awakening Trials and Spontaneous Breathing Trials Literature Review
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Summary
Spontaneous awakening trials (SAT) and spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) reduce the length of mechanical ventilation, thereby reducing the risk for de…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-litreview.docx
January 01, 2017 - Tool: SSA
Summary
Spontaneous awakening trials (SAT) and spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) reduce the length of mechanical ventilation, thereby reducing the risk for developing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Since the guidelines were written in 2007, a groundbreaking article by Girard in 20081 showed that SA…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/candor-impguide.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: The Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) Toolkit Implementation Guide is a reference
for organizational leaders who are committed to improving their response to unexpected patient harm events. The
guide describes the CANDOR process, implementation phases, resources, and responsibilities to support s…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/nnkwqkX-Nk6v3gsphVATUD
September 01, 2002 - Screening for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women - Recommendations and Rationale
Summary of
Recommendations
• The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF) recommends that women aged 65 and
older be screened routinely for osteoporosis. The
USPSTF recommends that routine screening
begin at age 60 for women at i…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gout-management-disposition-160721.pdf
March 15, 2016 - We have expanded our explanation of how
SoE was assessed and written text for each
conclusion about … However one RCT
assessed the role of vitamin C: we include
that study in our review of original studies … We have explained our approach and
added an example in the Methods section
to explain how we assessed … TEP Reviewer #3 Results Full Report:• Page 50 of 176: ice was assessed, but not reported in the ES – … This was assessed, as it is in Key Question
1c, and reported in subgroups, but we
revised the text
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/coronary-artery-disease-testing_executive.pdf
March 01, 2011 - The presence of statistical heterogeneity among the studies
was assessed by using the standard Cochran … ’s chi-square
test, and the magnitude of heterogeneity was assessed by
using the I2 statistic.16
To … , moderate, low, or
insufficient) for each primary effectiveness and safety
outcome was initially assessed … CCTA was the noninvasive test most often assessed,
accounting for 48 percent of included studies. … From
the included studies, however, it is not clear how post-test
risk was assessed, which clinical