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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/safe-medication-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Communication with rapid responders.
Communication with patient/family. … Communication is continuous, valued, and expected. … Communication with rapid responders.
Communication with patient/family. … Use SBAR and closed-loop communication techniques. … Staff training/communication.
Simulation.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/demo-program/grants/appa.html
August 01, 2022 - Analysis
Communication and resolution program. … Findings
Communication and resolution program. … Communication and resolution program. … Communication and Resolution Program. … Some targeted areas of improvement specific to communication included communication with the patient
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-webinar-slides.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Guide
5
Key Threats & Promising Interventions
Threats to Patient Safety
• Breakdowns in
communication … Councils (PFAC)
• Team-based Care
• Medication Management
• Family engagement in care
• Structured communication … • Strategy to encourage bi
(or tri) directional
communication with
patients, family
members and the … • Communication breakdowns are a key threat to
patient safety. … – Reduce breakdowns in communication.
10
When should a Warm Handoff be used?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety_facguide.pdf
May 01, 2017 - This scenario reinforces teamwork and
communication related to—
• situational awareness,
• ability … to get additional help quickly,
• use of cognitive aids, such as
checklists,
• communication with … This aspect of perinatal safety calls for L&D
units to foster a culture of teamwork and
communication … TeamSTEPPS® teamwork training offers
several useful communication techniques. … with the
patient and family
o Investigation
o Ongoing communication with the
patient and family
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/safe-electronic/e-fetal-monitoring_facguide.pdf
May 01, 2017 - correctly interpret EFM strips;
intra- and inter-observer variability in EFM
interpretation; poor communication … These scenarios reinforce teamwork and
communication related to the following:
• Situational awareness … with rapid responders
• Communication with patient/family
• Use of briefings, huddles, and debriefings … • Use of transition communication
techniques to ensure a shared mental
model of plan of care and perceived … • Whether standard NICHD terminology is
consistently used for interpretation and
communication of EFM
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/heritage-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - 'Physician-patient communication: A key to malpractice prevention.' … 'Physician's communication style and patient satisfaction.' … 'Patient communication skills training for improved
communication competence in the primary care medical … Journal of Communication.
82. Heritage, John and David Greatbatch, (1991). … Health Communication, 14(3).
87.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/cahps-database/2021-childhcahps-chartbook.pdf
January 01, 2021 - with Parent
Communication Between You and Your Child’s Nurses
(composite measure)
86%
Communication … with Parent (continued)
Communication About Your Child’s Medicines
(composite measure)
81%
Keeping … The results are organized by the topic areas assessed in the survey: (1)
Communication with Parent; … (2) Communication with Child; (3) Attention to Safety and
Comfort; (4) Hospital Environment; and (5) … Communication with Parent Measures
Communication Between You and Your Child's Nurses Composite
Measure
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/education-bundles.html
February 01, 2019 - Communication and Teamwork
Communication Strategies
Describes how barriers to effective communication … impact the safety culture in an LTC facility, and provides TeamSTEPPS© tools and strategies to improve communication … An activity, including a role play, is included to practice communication skills surrounding urine culturing … prescribe antibiotics, explains why and how to document signs and symptoms, and describes how to use communication … A case study and key accompany these materials to enhance knowledge and communication of the harms of
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/assertion-slides/assertion-slides.html
October 01, 2014 - Communication Styles
Slide 3. Aggressive- The Goal is to Dominate and Win!
Slide 4. … Communication to Improve Patient Safety: A Continuous Process
Slide 10. … Communication Styles
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive or Passive Aggressive? … Assertion IS
Being appropriately assertive means:
Organized in thought and communication
Speak … Communication to Improve Patient Safety: A Continuous Process
Image of arrows going around in a circle
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/outcomes/chipra-140-section-5.8.pdf
January 01, 2014 - referred to as communication “events.” … Independent raters also coded the
communication events from videotapes. … than
parents who report less communication. … Clear communication was also important. … with nurses,
communication with physicians,
responsiveness of hospital staff, pain
management, communication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Webster_76.pdf
July 18, 2008 - Communication and information flow processes. … Communication: Closed loop and structured techniques. … Communication skills are the
lifeblood of teamwork, yet communication failures66, 67 are the root cause … Structured communication and handoffs: SBAR. … Communication breakdown in the outpatient referral
process.
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/electronic/plain-writing/language-access.html
July 01, 2025 - Direct “in-language” communication Monolingual communication in a language other than English between … Effective Communication For communication disabilities, it refers to aids and services to ensure that … as communication for people without disabilities. … Interpretation The act of listening, understanding, analyzing, and processing a spoken communication … For individuals with certain disabilities that affect communication, this can include understanding,
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/about_the_health_literacy_item_set_for_hospitals_911.pdf
October 01, 2015 - There are many ways in which health care professionals in the inpatient setting can
address the communication … The items address the following six topic areas:
• Information about medications
• Communication … between nurses and patients
• Communication between doctors and patients
• Communication about … http://www.jointcommission.org/What_Did_the_Doctor_Say
http://www.health.gov/communication/hlactionplan … • Recognize particular behaviors that inhibit effective communication (e.g.,
talking too fast, using
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/How_to_Use_Guide_Ldr_Slide_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - pain control,
physiologic measures
– Improved CAHPS® Hospital Survey scores
• Patient-provider communication … and family
satisfaction surveys
12 Information to Help Hospitals Get Started
Why focus on communication … the foundation of all interactions with patients and
families
• Research shows patient-centered communication … can
improve:
– Patient safety
• More than 70% of adverse events caused by breakdowns
in communication … Why focus on communication?
Why focus on bedside shift report?
Why focus on discharge planning?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/frontline-cases-studies.pdf
May 01, 2015 - Because of the
improved communication, staff members on the L&D unit now feel that they are “on the … ENGAGING STAFF IN TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION TRAININGS
Although L&D unit staff had prior experience … with teamwork and communication programs,
none of those efforts were sustained. … It also helped to improve the staff’s confidence and cross-
unit communication: for example, direct communication … Hierarchical communication is almost nonexistent, and improved
communication promises to lead to better
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/2-ASC_Webcast_2021-Ginsberg.pdf
January 01, 2021 - resistance
• Build capacity in the health care system to accelerate safety
improvements
• Improve communication … Communication About Patient Information
2. Communication Openness
3. … for Patient Safety
Near-Miss Documentation
Overall Rating on Patient Safety (Excellent to Poor)
Communication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/diagnostic-safety-transitions-care.pdf
June 01, 2023 - In addition to cognitive errors of omission and commission, communication errors may follow
similar … Communication between
inpatient and outpatient providers is quite limited and often only consists of … Communication loads on clinical
staff in the emergency department. … Falling through the cracks: information
breakdowns in critical care handoff communication. … Patterns of communication breakdowns resulting in injury to surgical patients.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/cahps-database/2024-child-hcahps-chartbook.pdf
January 01, 2024 - with Parent
Communication Between You and Your Child’s Nurses 86%
Communication Between You and Your … Child’s Doctors 87%
Communication About Your Child’s Medicines 82%
Keeping You Informed About Your … with Parent
Communication Between You and Your Child’s
Nurses 86% 86% 86% 84% 79%
Communication … with Parent
Communication Between You and Your Child’s
Nurses 86% 81% 88% 87% 88% 85%
Communication … Communication with Parent
Child HCAHPS Survey Question Text Response Options
Measures
Communication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety.pptx
May 01, 2017 - Care provider clearly states the concern
for shoulder dystocia
Communication to others for assistance … This scenario reinforces teamwork and communication related to—
situational awareness,
ability to get … ,
communication with patient/family, and
use of briefings, huddles, and debriefings. … additional help quickly,
use of cognitive aids,
communication with rapid responders,
communication with … Use SBAR, callouts, huddles, and closed- loop communication techniques.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Tool_5_Comm_Comp_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Communicating for Improve Quality (Tool 5)
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement :: 1
Overview of Communication … Competencies
Effective communication between clinicians, patients, and families can lead to better … ”
Invite the patient and family to use the white
board as a communication tool.