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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/index.html
July 01, 2025 - Evidence-based Practice Center Reports
AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program develops reports to assist public- and private-sector organizations in their efforts to improve the quality of healthcare in the United States. These reports provide comprehensive, science-based information on common, cos…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/pain-mgmt-slides.html
January 01, 2017 - Evidence Behind Pain, Agitation, and Delirium: Assessments and Sedation Management: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Evidence Behind Pain, Agitation, and Delirium: Assessments and Sedation Manageme…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/asthma/qi-strategies.html
July 01, 2021 - Pediatric Asthma Emergency Department Use Toolkit
Quality Improvement Strategies
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Pediatric Asthma Emergency Department Use Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About the Measure
Key Driver Diagram
Quality Improvement Strategies
This section of the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/glucose_control_audit.docx
December 01, 2017 - Tool: Glucose Control Audit
Glucose Control Audit Tool
Introduction
Problem Statement
While debate continues about its exact numeric value, euglycemia should be maintained perioperatively to prevent surgical site infection. Research suggests an association between hyperglycemia and post-operative complications. Perio…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreen2.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
2. Description of the Intervention
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Table of Contents
Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Intervention
2. Descripti…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool2a2.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
2.a-2 Practice Focus Group Guide (Preintervention)
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Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and Tools …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-2-pf-as-a-resource.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Efforts to introduce a particular practice guideline might require only a few months
of support.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/demo-program/grants/contributions.html
August 01, 2022 - Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report
Contributions to Patient Safety and Medical Liability
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Table of Contents
Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report
Executive Summary
Detailed Findings
Evaluation Issues
Contributions to Patient Safety and Medical Liabil…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/initiatives.html
September 01, 2019 - Practice Improvement Initiatives
The list below provides examples of major AHRQ practice improvement projects.
EvidenceNOW
EvidenceNOW, one of AHRQ's largest primary care projects to date, helped practices implement evidence to improve healthcare with a focus on heart health and enriched their capacity to f…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/leg-bags-faqs.html
July 01, 2017 - Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of and Care for Leg Bags in the Long-Term Care Setting
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Disclaimer: Answers to the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) are based on consensus of experts from a national project team of clinical facu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-12-intro-to-assessing-practices.pdf
September 01, 2015 - An Introduction to Assessing Practices: Issues to Consider
Primary Care
Practice Facilitation
Curriculum
Module 12: An Introduction to Assessing Practices:
Issues to Consider
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctoolkit4.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
IV. References
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Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and Tools
IV. References
1.a-1 Information…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/practice-survey-nw.pdf
June 02, 2025 - View Survey
Healthy Hearts Northwest Practice Survey
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/ssi_investigation.docx
January 01, 2017 - SSI Investigation Tool
Surgical Site Infection Investigation Tool
Introduction
Problem Statement
Your team cannot always predict which patients will develop a surgical site infection, but you can learn from them when they occur. To improve, perioperative teams need a structured approach to investigate infections at …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/ssi-investigation.html
December 01, 2017 - Surgical Site Infection Investigation Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Introduction
Problem Statement
Your team cannot always predict which patients will develop a surgical site infection, but you can learn from them when they occur. To improve, perioperative teams need a structured appr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/clabsi-tools/central-venous-access-device-dressing-change-procedure.pdf
December 01, 2006 - IV Therapy: Central Venous Access Device (VAD), Dressing Change Procedure
Version 1.0
Policy Number GEN341
Effective Date 12/01/2006
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Nursing Practice and Organization Manual Vol II: Clinical
Protocols and Procedures
Approval Date N/A
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IV Therapy: Central Venous Acces…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/measures-specifications-sw.pdf
December 31, 2017 - ENSW Clinical Quality Measures
ENSW Clinical Quality Measures
EvidenceNow Southwest (ENSW) uses the ABCS clinical quality measures to track how well practices
deliver evidence-based care for patients. ABCS stands for Aspirin, Blood pressure management,
Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation, the major s…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-hl3.html
September 01, 2015 - The 2008 update of the Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-14-attachment-1.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Measure 1, Section 14, Attachment 1
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Performance Measurement Set
Supported by AHRQ/CHIPRA-PQMP
Proposed by the ADHD Expert Work Group (listed in Appendix A)
In collaboration with the Pediatric Measurement Center of Excellence (P…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-14-attach-1.pdf
January 01, 2011 - ADHD Performance Measurement Set
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Performance Measurement Set
Supported by AHRQ/CHIPRA-PQMP
Proposed by the ADHD Expert Work Group (listed in Appendix A)
In collaboration with the Pediatric Measurement Center of Excellence (PMCo…