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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-dailycare-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Introduction to Daily Care Processes: Evidence Behind Spontaneous Awakening Trials, Spontaneous Breathing Trials, and Head of Bed Elevation
SAY:
In this module, you will be introduced to daily care pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumhalp.html
October 01, 2014 - Halpern, Scott
Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards
Summaries of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Grant Title: Measuring and Mitigating Patient Safety Threats Due to Strains on ICU Ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/appa.html
October 01, 2015 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Appendix A. Teamwork and Communication Definitions and Tools
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Preamble and Summary
Epidemiology of Invasive Dev…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/guide-app-cusp.html
December 01, 2017 - Supplemental Tools
Applying CUSP To Promote Safe Surgery Tools
Surgical Safety Team Roles and Responsibilities Tool ( Word , 1.57 MB)
This tool will help your safety program team understand the core tasks of your improvement project and will help you organize your team to complete the work. Just like cli…
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/resources/type-harm.html
September 01, 2025 - Resources by Safety Topic
Contents Diagnostic Safety Emergency Preparedness Falls Healthcare-Associated Infections Maternal Safety Medication Safety Never Events Opioid Safety Pressure Ulcers Readmissions Sepsis Surgical Safety Transitions in Care Venous Thromboembolism Diagnostic Safety AHRQ Diagnostic Steward…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/sepsis/index.html
September 01, 2024 - An Assessment of Sepsis in the United States and Its Burden on Hospital Care
Report to Congress
Summary In the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill, the U.S. Congress directed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to "conduct a comprehensive set of studies that calculate the morb…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/guide-prevent.html
May 01, 2017 - Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Infection Prevention
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Table of Contents
Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Overview
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (C…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-terminology5.html
April 01, 2025 - Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Conceptual Paradigms of Diagnostic Quality, Safety, and Excellence
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Table of Contents
Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Introduction
Perspectives on Di…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-UTI.docx
June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisUrinary Tract Infections (UTI)
· First, ask about SYMPTOMS
· Acute cystitis: dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain1,2
· Pyelonephritis: fever, rigors, flank pain1
· Catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI): subrapubic pain and fever; residents with catheters may not report dysur…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/types.html
July 01, 2015 - Types of Health Care Quality Measures
Measures used to assess and compare the quality of health care organizations are classified as either a structure, process, or outcome measure. Known as the Donabedian model, this classification system was named after the physician and researcher who formulated it.
Struct…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/115-daily-goals-icu-checklist.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Daily Goals Checklist
ICU & Non-ICU
Problem statement:
Clear communication among healthcare providers is essential. Communication failures lead to patient harm, increased length of stay, provider dissatisfaction, and staff turnover. Effective communic…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity-kit/obtoolkit-tool15.html
March 01, 2014 - Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity
Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity
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Table of Contents
Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Pati…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide3.html
February 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Chapter 3. Outline the Evidence and Identify Best Practices
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Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chapter 2. Anal…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/early-mobility-icu-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - Early Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit: Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: Early Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit
Say:
In this slide set, we will look at the benefits, safety, feasibility, and sustainability of early mobility. Many hospitals and int…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide3.html
February 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Chapter 3. Outline the Evidence and Identify Best Practices
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chapter 2. Anal…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/guide-planning.html
May 01, 2017 - Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Planning for Sustainability
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Table of Contents
Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Overview
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Pro…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/healthyliving/supportive.html
June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Healthy Living
Supportive and Palliative Care
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Chartbook on Healthy Living
Acknowledgments
Healthy Living
Summary
Healthy Living Measures
Maternal and Child Health Care
Maternal and Child Health Care: Effectiveness Measures
Maternal and C…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-131-references.pdf
October 23, 2013 - References
References
1. Berry JG, Toomey SL, Zaslavsky AM, Jha AK, Nakamura MM, Klein DJ, Feng JY,
Shulman S, Chiang VK, Kaplan W, Hall M, Schuster MA. Pediatric readmission
prevalence and variability across hospitals. JAMA. 2013;309(4):372–380.
2. Pelletier AJ, Mansbach JM, …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/podcasts/effects-costs-enrollees-vonglahn-20120101-transcript.pdf
June 02, 2025 - The Effects of Out-of-Pocket Costs on Enrollees' Experiences With Health Plans: Implications for Consumer Reporting
Transcript release date 1/1/12 www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov
The Effects of Out-of-Pocket Costs on
Enrollees’ Experiences With Health Plans:
Implications for Consumer Reporting
Moderator: Lis…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/womens-health.html
July 01, 2018 - Resources for Women’s Health
Research updates and information to help women manage diseases and conditions. AHRQ offers information to help enhance our understanding of women’s unique health needs and empower women to be more engaged in health care decisions. In addition to cancer and heart disease, health conc…