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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/improved-accuracy-of-coding-quick-reference-guide.pdf
September 01, 2009 - Improved Accuracy of Coding
Improved Accuracy of
Coding
Monitoring the use of current procedural
terminology (CPT) codes can help organizations
determine whether health information technology
(health IT) improves coding accuracy and
completeness by providing decision support for
documentation activities. This can s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-stakeholder-intervention-refinement-teams-develop-approaches-real-time-integration
January 21, 2019 - Commentary
Using stakeholder intervention refinement teams to develop approaches for real-time integration of patient-reported safety information during older adults’ hospital-to-home-health care transitions.
Citation Text:
Arbaje AI, Greyson S, Keita Fakeye M, et al. Using stakeholder i…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/hospitals/measurement-sets.html
February 01, 2023 - Major Hospital Quality Measurement Sets
The list of valid and reliable indicators of inpatient quality of care continues to grow and evolve as measures are refined, introduced, and retired. The National Quality Forum has endorsed nearly 200 measures in the inpatient setting , many of which are used for public …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/variations-gps-decisions-investigate-suspected-lung-cancer-factorial-experiment-using
August 03, 2022 - Study
Variations in GPs' decisions to investigate suspected lung cancer: a factorial experiment using multimedia vignettes.
Citation Text:
Sheringham J, Sequeira R, Myles J, et al. Variations in GPs' decisions to investigate suspected lung cancer: a factorial experiment using multimedia …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/comparative-study-measuring-difference-healthcare-workers-reactions-among-those-involved
February 15, 2023 - Study
A comparative study measuring the difference of healthcare workers reactions among those involved in a patent safety incident and healthcare professionals while working during COVID-19.
Citation Text:
Seys D, De Decker E, Waelkens H, et al. A comparative study measuring the differe…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/premortem-fac-notes.html
December 01, 2017 - Sustainability and the Premortem Tool: Facilitator Notes
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: Sustainability and the Premortem Tool
Say:
This module will cover Sustainability and the Premortem Tool.
Projects can fail for many reasons, and the safe surgery project is no exception to this possibilit…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-cognitive-load2.html
August 01, 2024 - Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cognitive Load
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Table of Contents
Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Introduction to Diagnostic Errors
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cogniti…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-cognitive-load5.html
May 01, 2024 - Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
A Future Vision for Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Introduction to Diagnostic Errors
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cognitive Load…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weekend-effect-hospital-mortality-ischemic-and-hemorrhagic-stroke-us-rural-and-urban
January 19, 2022 - Study
Weekend effect on in-hospital mortality for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in US rural and urban hospitals.
Citation Text:
Mekonnen B, Wang G, Rajbhandari-Thapa J, et al. Weekend effect on in-hospital mortality for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in US rural and urban hospitals. J…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-surgical-task-during-training-team-skill-acquisition-among-surgical-residents
March 12, 2025 - Study
Association of a surgical task during training with team skill acquisition among surgical residents: the missing piece in multidisciplinary team training.
Citation Text:
Sparks JL, Crouch DL, Sobba K, et al. Association of a Surgical Task During Training With Team Skill Acquisition…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Acute Otitis Media
• Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new-onset ear drainage (otorrhea) with signs and
symptoms of middle-ear inflammation (e.g., ear pain, fever)
• Severe symptoms include ill appearance, moderate to severe otalgia, otalgia lasting at least 2 days, or
temperature o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/one-size-fits-all-mixed-methods-evaluation-impact-100-single-room-accommodation-staff-and
July 01, 2016 - Study
Classic
One size fits all? Mixed methods evaluation of the impact of 100% single-room accommodation on staff and patient experience, safety and costs.
Citation Text:
Maben J, Griffiths P, Penfold C, et al. One size fits all? Mixed methods evaluation of the…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-medical-services-responders-perceptions-effect-stress-and-anxiety-patient-safety
January 22, 2016 - Study
Emergency medical services responders' perceptions of the effect of stress and anxiety on patient safety in the out-of-hospital emergency care of children: a qualitative study.
Citation Text:
Guise J-M, Hansen M, O'Brien K, et al. Emergency medical services responders' perceptions …
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/rittenhouse.html
October 01, 2015 - Transforming Primary Care Practice: Lessons From the New Orleans Safety Net
Principal Investigator: Diane Rittenhouse, MD
Institution: University of California, San Francisco
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019139
Number and Type of Practices
This project included five primary care safet…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-berry.pdf
April 01, 2015 - Health Care Transformation Among Small Urban Practices Serving the Underserved
Health Care Transformation Among Small Urban Practices Serving the
Underserved
Principal Investigator: Carolyn Berry, PhD
Institution: New York University School of Medicine and New York City Department of
Health and Mental Hygien…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/driscoll.html
April 01, 2015 - Transforming Primary Care Practice
Principal Investigator: David L. Driscoll, PhD, MPH, MA
Institution: University of Alaska, Anchorage
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019154
Number and Type of Practices
This project included adult and pediatric primary care practices at SCF, a tribally …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-form.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form
AHRQ Safety Program for
Improving Antibiotic Use
Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form
The purpose of this form is to help your team incorporate the Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision
Making into daily practice at your facility. It may al…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/chronic-urinary-retention_research.pdf
September 01, 2014 - either incidence of specific
adverse effects, incidence of serious adverse effects, or postsurgical complication … PVR >300 mL
RCT
Primary outcomes
None reported NR Insufficient (no data)
Adverse effects
Complication … 3.9
[95% CI 1.0 to 14.3]
Low (moderate risk of bias,
unclear consistency)
Adverse effects
Complication … as diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy,
and Parkinson’s disease, and women with CUR arising as a complication … measured adverse effects differently, reporting either the incidence of serious
adverse effects or complication
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/chronic-urinary-retention_research.pdf
September 01, 2014 - either incidence of specific
adverse effects, incidence of serious adverse effects, or postsurgical complication … PVR >300 mL
RCT
Primary outcomes
None reported NR Insufficient (no data)
Adverse effects
Complication … 3.9
[95% CI 1.0 to 14.3]
Low (moderate risk of bias,
unclear consistency)
Adverse effects
Complication … as diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy,
and Parkinson’s disease, and women with CUR arising as a complication … measured adverse effects differently, reporting either the incidence of serious
adverse effects or complication
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa.html
April 01, 2018 - significantly decreases incidence of S. aureus SSIs.” [ Barbos et al. (2009) ]
“SSI is a devastating complication … Conclusions
Only six of risk factors contributed independently to the SSI complication: contaminated