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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/hospitalsurvey2-items.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Version 2.0: Composites and Items
SOPSTM Hospital Survey
Items and Composite Measures
Version: 2.0
Language: English
Notes
• For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection
methods, establishing data collection procedures, co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-b.docx
April 24, 2015 - URINARY CATHETERIZATION – Sample Policy
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix B. Urinary Catheterization – Sample Policy
Purpose
The purpose of urinary catheterization is to facilitate urinary drainage when medically necessary. Urinary catheters should be evaluated every day for need and remo…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/engage/exec-slides.html
December 01, 2012 - Engage the Senior Executive
The Engage the Senior Executive module of the CUSP Toolkit focuses on the role and responsibilities of the senior executive within the CUSP team. Engaging a senior executive to partner with a unit will bridge the gap between senior management and frontline providers and will facilita…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/assemble/assembleteam.pptx
January 01, 2006 - Project Report - Lean Sigma
Learning Objectives
2
Identify characteristics of successful teams and barriers to team performance
Understand the importance of your CUSP team
Develop a strategy to build a successful team
Define roles and responsibilities of team members
2
The Unit-Based CUSP Team
Understand…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/2006Nace_051811comp.pdf
January 01, 2001 - The Discharge Assistant: Facilitating Information Transfer at Hospital Discharge
The Discharge Assistant: Facilitating
Information Transfer at Hospital Discharge
G. Stephen Nace, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and
Director of Information Technology
Department of Medicine
University of Illinois Coll…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-j.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix J. Coaching Tool Instructions and Observation Tool With Coaching Section - Implementation Guide
After using the observation tool to collect information regarding the processes performed in the operating room or procedure room, use the coaching tool to coach the team on what it is doing well and how it …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-targets-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Identifying Targets To
Improve Antibiotic Use
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Identifying Targets
1
Objectives
Identify opportunities to improve antibiotic prescribing
Recognize how to leverage frontline staff to guide saf…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teachback_webinar_slides.pdf
November 08, 2016 - Teach-back
1
Teach-Back
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 and Families
kell…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/intro/teach/half-day.html
August 01, 2023 - Half-Day Training Content
Components you can include in the Introduction for a half-day training include:
Quick introductions of trainers and participants : 3 minutes
Abbreviated teamwork exercise : 10 minutes
Course objectives, overview, resources, and rationale : 2 minutes
Patient story video and re…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2019-year-review/research-summary/patient-engagement-improves-care-and-shared-decision-making
January 01, 2019 - Patient Engagement Improves Care and Shared Decision Making
Research shows that patient engagement in healthcare can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. To advance stronger engagement, AHRQ funds research to help patients, families, and health professionals to work tog…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-ref.html
September 01, 2015 - Chartbook on Women's Health Care
References
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Chartbook on Women's Health Care
Acknowledgments
Women's Health Care
Key Findings of the 2014 QDR
2014 Chartbooks
Access to Health Care
Affordability
Communication and Care Coordination
Effective …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/opioids/compendium/opioids-case-study-risk-screening.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Implementing Opioid Risk Screening for Older Adults Using Automated Patient Reminders in an Electronic Health Record Case Study
1
Intervention: Many older adults experience chronic pain that
requires long term opioid therapy (LTOT). The physician- owner,
who also acts as a quality improvement (QI) lead at Pearl
F…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/opioids/compendium/opioids-case-study-ehr-oud.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Using an EHR System to Prevent Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults in Primary Care Practices Case Study
1
Using an Electronic Health Record
System to Prevent Opioid
Use Disorder in Older Adults in
Primary Care Practices
Case Study - Westfield Family Physicians
Intervention: The staff at Westfield Family Physici…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-psychological-safety-4.html
September 01, 2023 - Strategies for Improving Clinician Psychological Safety in Reporting and Discussing Diagnostic Error
Strategies To Promote Psychological Safety and Organizational Safety Culture Related to Diagnosis
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Strategies for Improving Clinician Psychological Safety in …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/talkingquality/resources/checklist/checklist-distribute-report.pdf
December 26, 2018 - Disseminate Complete Checklist
1
TalkingQuality
Your Project Checklist:
Distribute Your Health Care Quality Report to Consumers
This document contains checklists for the following section of Distribute Your Health Care Quality
Report to Consumers:
• Media Options
• Placement and Timing
Return to Your P…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/gdmod1a.html
October 01, 2014 - Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities
Appendix 1-A. Suggested Slides for Module 1
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities
Introduction
Module 1. Detecting Change in a Resident's Condition
Module 2. Communicating Change in …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreenref.html
October 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
References
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Intervention
2. Description of the Intervention (continue…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-sustainability-centers-of-excellence-references.html
April 01, 2025 - Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
References
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
Introduction
Center of Excellence Operations
Alignment
Integration
Leadership Support
Windows of Opportunity
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/communication/cahps-strategy-6l.pdf
August 01, 2017 - Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Planned Visits
The CAHPS Ambulatory Care
Improvement Guide
Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with
Ambulatory Care
6.L. Planned Visits
Visit the AHRQ Website for the fu…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/virtual-patient-advocate-reduce-ambulatory-adverse-drug-events
January 01, 2023 - Virtual Patient Advocate to Reduce Ambulatory Adverse Drug Events
Project Final Report ( PDF , 574.55 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…