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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/head-neck-cancer-update_clinician.pdf
August 01, 2015 - Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer
Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer
Background
Clinical Bottom Line
and stereotactic body RT (SBRT). Charged particle-based
conformal external-beam RT modalities, such as proton-beam
RT (PBT), are also available to treat head and neck cancer,
althou…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/pilot-testing-electronic-prescribing-standards
January 01, 2023 - Pilot Testing of Electronic Prescribing Standards
Project Description
Publications
Project Details -
Completed
Grant Number
U18 HS016391
Funding Mechanism(s)
E-Prescribing Pilot Projects
Project Amount
$1,850,826
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/implement-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Implement Teamwork and Communication for Perinatal Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Implement Teamwork and Communication for Perinatal Safety
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Four ascending steps show the learning objectives:
Recogn…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/844996/psn-pdf
February 22, 2023 - In situ simulation as a tool to longitudinally identify and
track latent safety threats in a structured quality
improvement initiative for SARS-CoV-2 airway
management: a single-center study.
February 22, 2023
Jafri FN, Yang CJ, Kumar A, et al. In situ simulation as a tool to longitudinally identify and track late…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aacn-standards-establishing-and-sustaining-healthy-work-environments-journey-excellence
January 27, 2021 - Organizational Policy/Guidelines
AACN Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments: A Journey to Excellence.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/measures/measure-7.html
November 01, 2017 - Established Child Health Care Quality Measures--Young Adult Health Care Survey (YAHCS)
Child Health Care Quality Toolbox
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
Contents
Availability
Child Measures Included
Users
Compariso…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/center-medical-simulation
January 17, 2024 - Course Material/Curriculum
Center for Medical Simulation.
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March 27, 2005
The Center for Medical Simulation (CMS) is a not-for-prof…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pulmonary-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
October 01, 2015 - PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary
AHRQ Healthcare Horizon Scanning System – Potential
High-Impact Interventions Report
Priority Area 13: Pulmonary Disease, Including Asthma
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
540 Gaither Ro…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/139-sample-completed-staff-safety-assessment.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Staff Safety Assessment Sample
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion SurgeriesPurpose of this form: This form is designed to tap into your experience to determine what risks are present in your clinical area or surgical …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/139-sample-completed-staff-safety-assessment.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Staff Safety Assessment Sample
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion SurgeriesPurpose of this form: This form is designed to tap into your experience to determine what risks are present in your clinical area or surgical …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/impact-office-based-e-prescribing-prescribing-processes-and-outcomes/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Impact of Office-Based E-Prescribing on Prescribing Processes and Outcomes - 2011
Project Name
Impact of Office-Based E-Prescribing on Prescribing Processes and Outcomes
Principal Investigator
Fischer, Michael
Organization
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Funding Mechanis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865570/psn-pdf
April 10, 2024 - Risk Mitigation Using the Anesthesia Risk Alert Program:
Applying a Proactive Approach With Data Review &
Collaborating With a Second Practitioner
April 10, 2024
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/risk-mitigation-using-anesthesia-risk-alert-program-applying-proactive-
approach-data
Summary
North American Partners…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49826/psn-pdf
April 01, 2018 - Air on the Side of Caution
April 1, 2018
Robertson JM, Pozner CN. Air on the Side of Caution. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/air-side-caution
The Case
A young woman with morbid obesity was scheduled for cardiac catheterization to evaluate shortness of
breath and chest pain. A decision was m…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c1_pdi_prioritizationworksheet.pdf
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ Pediatric Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
AHRQ Quality Indicators Toolkit
Prepared by RAND and UHC for AHRQ Tool C.1
Volume of
Cases at
Risk
Cost of Single
Event
Total Cost
Cost To
Implement
Penalities and
Incentives
Proxies for Cost
Strategic
Alignment
External
Mandates
Public
Per…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33578/psn-pdf
September 15, 2024 - Human Factors Engineering
September 15, 2024
Human Factors Engineering. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/human-factors-engineering
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editorial Team to ensure that
they reflect current research and practice in the patient safe…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/infectious-disease-horizon-scan-high-impact-1512.pdf
January 28, 2016 - Infectious Disease Including HIV/AIDS #09
AHRQ Healthcare Horizon Scanning System – Potential
High-Impact Interventions Report
Priority Area 09: Infectious Disease Including HIV/AIDS
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fisher…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/model/profiles/st-josephs.html
March 01, 2021 - Going the Extra Mile To Provide Community-based Care
As the sun comes up on a brisk Tuesday morning, Bon Secours Richmond Health System’s Care-A-Van rolls into the St. Augustine Catholic Church parking lot located just outside of Richmond, Virginia. Clinic staff members unload the large blue and green van and b…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/e-prescribing-impact-patient-safety-use-and-cost/annual-summary/2009
January 01, 2009 - E-Prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use, and Cost - 2009
Project Name
E-Prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use, and Cost
Principal Investigator
Weissman, Joel
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital
Funding Mechanism
RFA: HS04-012: Demonstrating the Value…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/critical-care-resource-nurse-team-patient-safety-and-quality-outcomes-model
July 23, 2024 - EMERGING INNOVATIONS
Critical care resource nurse team: a patient safety and quality outcomes model.
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November 16, 2022
Rapid response …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/business_case-slides/The-Business-Case-for-CUSP-Jan-17-2012-508.ppt
January 01, 2012 - Slide 1
The Business Case
for CUSP
William J. Ward, Jr., MBA
Associate Professor of Health Finance and Management
Associate Professor of Nursing
Director, Master of Health Administration Degree
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Framing the Business Case
How hospitals operate
Revenue and expens…