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June 02, 2025 - CANDOR Acknowledgments
CANDOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Acknowledgments
The Communication and Optimal … Resolution (CANDOR) process was funded by AHRQ and is based on
input from experts, key stakeholders … This approach, known as the CANDOR process, represents a synthesis
of best practices in the field, as … many partners and subject matter experts who
participated in designing, training, and implementing CANDOR … - Anna Wojcik, M.P.H
Expert Faculty led the design and teaching of the CANDOR curriculum, guided
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April 01, 2016 - Introduction to the CANDOR Process
This section provides a description of the CANDOR process, which … CANDOR Implementation Phases
The CANDOR process is best implemented in three phases:
– Phase I - … of CANDOR Event. … After the event is identified as a CANDOR event, CANDOR
System Activation occurs and triggers the start … analysis post-CANDOR process).
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September 10, 2015 - An Overview of the CANDOR Process
Communication and Optimal Resolution
(CANDOR)
Toolkit
Module 4: … and Analysis
Module 4
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The identification and reporting of a CANDOR event initiates the CANDOR process … and is a key foundational element of the CANDOR process. … Event reporting is the trigger for other CANDOR processes and is critical to establishing the CANDOR … member who understands the organization’s CANDOR process and how to activate the CANDOR system within
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August 20, 2015 - An Overview of the CANDOR Process
Communication and Optimal Resolution
(CANDOR)
Toolkit
Module 8: … Review how to plan to sustain the CANDOR process. … CANDOR process leaders are able to support continuous learning from the CANDOR process and from the outcomes … Management Structure
CANDOR Team Structure; CANDOR Implementation Team Lead
Structures to “Foolproof … of the CANDOR process.
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June 02, 2025 - CANDOR Process. … process
Define a CANDOR event
Describe the goals of the CANDOR process
Examine the steps in the CANDOR … Define a CANDOR event.
Describe the goals of the CANDOR process. … of a CANDOR Event. … The CANDOR Response Team is also responsible for notifying the CANDOR Communication Lead that a CANDOR
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/index.html
August 01, 2022 - Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR)
C ommunication and O ptimal R esolution (CANDOR … In short, the CANDOR process is a more patient-centered approach that emphasized early disclosure of … Getting Started
Implementation Guide for the CANDOR Process ( PDF , 504 KB)
Acknowledgments ( … PDF , 90 KB)
Modules
Module 1: An Overview of the CANDOR Process
Overview of the CANDOR Process … Toolkit Introduction
CANDOR Toolkit Case Studies
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August 01, 2022 - Return to CANDOR Contents
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August 01, 2022 - CANDOR Event Checklist
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Purpose: To provide … The Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) Response Team or designee, unless otherwise indicated … CANDOR Process
Steps
EVENT REPORT
Receipt of Report
How report was received … Return to CANDOR Contents
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August 01, 2022 - Define a CANDOR event.
Describe the goals of the CANDOR process. … Review how to use the CANDOR toolkit to educate health care organizations on how to implement the CANDOR … In the CANDOR process, clinicians are encouraged to immediately report a CANDOR event. … CANDOR Response Team. … The CANDOR Response Team is also responsible for notifying the CANDOR Communication Lead that a CANDOR
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August 01, 2022 - CANDOR Implementation Phases
1. … of a CANDOR Event. … Figure 1: CANDOR Process
Component 1: Identification of CANDOR Event . … After the event is identified as a CANDOR event, CANDOR System Activation occurs and triggers the start … MODULE 1: Overview of the CANDOR Process
This module provides a general introduction to the CANDOR
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August 01, 2022 - Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) Toolkit
What is the Communication and … Implementation Guide for the CANDOR Process
Acknowledgments
Module 1: An Overview of the CANDOR Process … Carole Hemmelgarn, Patient Advocate
How Does the CANDOR Process Work? … Generally, the CANDOR process begins with identification of an event that involves harm. … Why Invest in Implementing the CANDOR Process in My Organization?
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August 01, 2022 - Building the Business Case for CANDOR Worksheet
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit … CANDOR Overview
CANDOR Overview
Briefly describe the program elements … and the CANDOR process. … Circle back to the question, "Why implement the CANDOR process in this organization?" … Return to CANDOR Contents
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August 01, 2022 - Implementation Guide for the CANDOR Process: Appendix B
Team Roles and Responsibilities … CANDOR Implementation Team
CANDOR Implementation Team Leader
Organization-wide implementation … of the CANDOR process
Influential senior leader who has the authority to make decisions, such as: … clinical staff about the CANDOR process; serves as liaison to promote and support CANDOR process implementation … Champion
Reinforces goals of the CANDOR process; educates risk, legal, claims staff about the CANDOR
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August 01, 2022 - Implementation Guide for the CANDOR Process: Appendix A
Building the Business Case Worksheet … CANDOR Process Overview
CANDOR Process Overview
Briefly describe the … program elements and the CANDOR process. … Describe exactly what you want to achieve with the CANDOR process in the organization. … Circle back to the question, "Why implement the CANDOR process in this organization?"
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202104.html
October 01, 2021 - CommonSpirit Health Expands CANDOR Toolkit Across Entire Health System
Search All Impact Case Studies … health systems, serving 21 States, is expanding its use of AHRQ's Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR … The CANDOR toolkit helps hospitals, health system leaders, and clinicians communicate accurately and … The CANDOR process turns traditional thinking on its head, providing methods and tools for clinicians … CommonSpirit Health employees have also responded positively to CANDOR training.
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August 25, 2015 - Build the CANDOR Implementation Team.
Develop a shared vision and strategy.
Define a CANDOR event. … Build the CANDOR Implementation Team.
Develop a shared vision and strategy.
Define a CANDOR event. … see the value and need for implementing the CANDOR process.
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Build the CANDOR Implementation Team … that limiting the definition of a CANDOR event so that the trigger for the CANDOR process was linked … the CANDOR team to act.
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August 01, 2022 - Introduction to Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR): Video
AHRQ Communication and Optimal … Resolution Toolkit
Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) is a process that health care institutions … This video provides an overview of the CANDOR process. … YouTube embedded video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xeMWizTodYw
Return to CANDOR Contents
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August 14, 2015 - support for CANDOR implementation. … case for the CANDOR process. … case for the CANDOR process. … of the CANDOR process. … Understanding the CANDOR process is important in engaging staff in CANDOR process implementation.
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August 01, 2022 - Define a CANDOR event.
Develop a measurement strategy. … the CANDOR Implementation Team. … The CANDOR Implementation Team can help lead the development of this shared vision for the CANDOR process … that limiting the definition of a CANDOR event so that the trigger for the CANDOR process was linked … steps that empower the CANDOR team to act.
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August 01, 2022 - Review how to plan to sustain the CANDOR process. … CANDOR process leaders are able to support continuous learning from the CANDOR process and from the outcomes … of CANDOR events. … structure constitute the CANDOR Team Structure. … of the CANDOR process.