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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201526.html
January 01, 2018 - Iowa’s Waverly Health Center Uses AHRQ Tools to Improve Patient Safety
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September 2015
Waverly Health Center, a critical access hospital in Waverly, Iowa, has used three AHRQ resources to improve communication, teamwork, and leadership engagement as part of ongoing efforts to i…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/probabilistic-thinking2.html
September 01, 2022 - Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Probability
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Improved Diagnostic Accuracy Through Probability-Based Diagnosis
Introduction
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Probability
Probabi…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201524.html
August 01, 2015 - Aurora Health Care Embraces AHRQ’s CUSP Method to Protect Patient Safety
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August 2015
Fourteen hospitals operated by Aurora Health Care in eastern Wisconsin reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in intensive care units by 65 percent after adopting pat…
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www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances/vol2/Hunt.pdf
July 01, 2004 - Fundamentals of Medicare Patient Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance, and Transparency
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Fundamentals of Medicare Patient
Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance,
and Transparency
David R. Hunt, Nancy Verzier, Susan L. Abend, Courtney Lyder,
Lisa J. Jaser, Nancy Safer, Paul Davern
Abstract
The Medicar…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Hunt.pdf
July 01, 2004 - Fundamentals of Medicare Patient Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance, and Transparency
105
Fundamentals of Medicare Patient
Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance,
and Transparency
David R. Hunt, Nancy Verzier, Susan L. Abend, Courtney Lyder,
Lisa J. Jaser, Nancy Safer, Paul Davern
Abstract
The Medicar…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Baker_107.pdf
March 30, 2008 - Analysis of Patient Safety: Converting Complex Pediatric Chemotherapy Ordering Processes from Paper to Electronic Systems
Analysis of Patient Safety: Converting Complex
Pediatric Chemotherapy Ordering Processes
from Paper to Electronic Systems
Donald K. Baker, PharmD; James M. Hoffman, PharmD; Gregory A. Hal…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/2014-women-chartbook.pdf
January 01, 2014 - obtain, process, and understand basic health information and
Adults who had a doctor's office or clinic … Adults who had a doctor's office or clinic visit in the last 12
months who had poor communication with … Adult women who had a doctor's office or clinic visit in the last 12 months who had
poor communication … Adult women who had a doctor's office or clinic visit in the last 12 months who had
poor communication
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter4tab5.html
June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Table 5. Other EHR-based Care Coordination Measures
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Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination?
Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework
Chapter…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-malone.html
September 01, 2023 - Grantee Profile
Protecting Patients from Drug-Drug Medication Errors
Daniel C. Malone, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacotherapy
Skaggs College of Pharmacy
University of Utah
Daniel C. Malone, Ph.D.
“With funding from AHRQ, I’ve helped ensure that warnings for drug-drug interactions are appropria…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/talking-points-chg-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - Talking Points (Patients) on CHG Bathing
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-8 – Talking Points for Chlorhexidine Bathing
Patients may have questions regarding chlorhexidine (CHG) bathing. Below are some suggested responses to common patient questions.
REMEMBER: Your enthusiasm and encourage…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-mupirocin.docx
March 01, 2022 - FAQs (Staff): Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA-Positive Patients With Devices
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-2 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff:
Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA Carriers With Devices
What is mupirocin and how safe is it?
Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic ointment to prevent infe…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/keydrivers/implement-qi.html
November 01, 2018 - Key Driver 2: Implement a Data-driven Quality Improvement Process to Integrate Evidence into Practice Procedures
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Evidence is always evolving, so practices have to change if they are to stay current. Quality improvement (QI) is a systematic, data-driven process for managing that change. …
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/profile-p4-fung.html
April 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
P4: Impacts of Changes in Payment Policy on Access to Primary Care for People with Lower Incomes
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Ac…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-overview/slide.ppt
May 07, 2008 - unwilling to make a quit attempt at the time, address tobacco dependence and willingness to quit at next clinic
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/empowering-nurses.pdf
April 01, 2022 - Making It Work Tip Sheet: Empowering Nurses To Implement Nurse-Driven Protocols for Reducing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
Making It Work Tip Sheet
Empowering Nurses To Implement Nurse-Driven Protocols
for Reducing CAUTI in the ICU Se…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/rapid-response/rapidresponse.pptx
October 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Rapid Response for Perinatal Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Rapid Response for Perinatal Safety
AHRQ Publication No. 17-0003-20-EF
October 2017
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Learning Objectives
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
2
Rapid Response
Perinatal Safety
2
Rapid Respons…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/appendix-a8.html
December 01, 2009 - Background Report for the Request for Public Comment on Initial, Recommended Core Set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for Voluntary Use by Medicaid and CHIP Programs
Background Report on request for public comment on initial, recommended core set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for voluntary…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra-16-p002-1-ef.pdf
May 01, 2016 - Measure: Initial Risk Assessment for Immobility-Related Pressure Ulcer Within 24 Hours of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Admission
Measure: Initial Risk Assessment
for Immobility-Related Pressure Ulcer
Within 24 Hours of Pediatric Intensive
Care Unit (PICU) Admission
Measure Developer: Pediatric Measurem…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-2-implementation-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Module 2 Implementation Guide: System Change: Laying the Foundation and Leadership
Implementation Guide - Module 2
System Change: Laying the Foundation and Leadership
Module Purpose
Following the call to action in Module 1, the purpose of this module is to lay the foundation for
systems change. Topics i…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide6.html
August 01, 2022 - Care for the Caregiver Program Implementation Guide
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Purpose: To guide an organization in developing and implementing a Care for the Caregiver program.
Who should use this tool? The Care for the Caregiver Program Lead
How to use this tool: Use this guide…