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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/10-tips-for-hospitals.pdf
December 01, 2009 - 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
Advancing Excellence in Health Care • www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality PATIENT
SAFETY
10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
Medical errors may occur in different health care settings, and those that happen in hospitals can have serious
consequences. The …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/autism-update_clinician.pdf
September 01, 2014 - Developmental Delays
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Clinician Research Summary
Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Children With Autism
Spectrum Disorder
Key Clinical Issue
What evidence is available regarding the effectiveness, benefits, and harms of therapies used to address the core and
associated symptoms seen…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/saleem-jj-et-al-2005
January 01, 2005 - Saleem JJ et al. 2005 "Exploring barriers and facilitators to the use of computerized clinical reminders."
Reference
Saleem JJ, Patterson ES, Militello L, et al. Exploring barriers and facilitators to the use of computerized clinical reminders. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2005;12(4):438-447.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33568/psn-pdf
June 15, 2024 - Root Cause Analysis
June 15, 2024
Root Cause Analysis. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/root-cause-analysis
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editorial Team to ensure that
they reflect current research and practice in the patient safety field. Last reviewed…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/deliberative-methods-facilitation-slides-text.pdf
May 29, 2025 - Using Deliberative Methods to Engage the Public: Facilitating a Deliberative Session
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/maximizing-impact-ephim-low-income-multiethnic-populations
January 01, 2023 - Maximizing the Impact of ePHIM in Low-Income, Multiethnic Populations
Project Final Report ( PDF , 493.31 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent th…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/test-performance-metrics_appendixes.pdf
January 01, 2005 - A-1
Appendix: Test Performance Metrics
The basic definitions of test performance are based upon a 2×2 cross tabulation of the “true
disease status” and the test results (Appendix Table). Ostensibly simple, the information in a 2×2
table can be summarized in several ways—some of which are mathematically equivale…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/schiff-summit2016.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Why Is Improving Diagnosis Important? Physician and Patient Perspectives
Why Is Improving Diagnosis Important?
Physician and Patient Perspectives
AHRQ Diagnosis Safety Summit 9/28/16
Gordon Schiff MD
Associate Director Center for Patient Safety Research and Practice
Brigham and Women's Hospital Div. General Medi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/sops-program-brief-2024.pdf
January 01, 2024 - SOPS Program Brief
The SOPS® Program: Assessing Patient
Safety Culture From a Provider and Staff
Perspective
SOPS Program
Since 2001, the Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ) Surveys on Patient Safety
Culture® (SOPS®) Program has supported
AHRQ’s mission by advancing the scientific
understanding…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/2-overview-guide.docx
June 01, 2023 - Program Overview
This guide provides a high-level overview of the entire Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) and toolkit.
In addition to this guide, consider reviewing the ISCR overview presentation and facilitator guide to learn about ISCR…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-6.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Chapter 6. Assessment and Process Evaluation
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapte…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/2024-sops-deidentified-data-release-agreement.pdf
January 01, 2024 - SOPS® Database De-identified Data Release Agreement
SOPS Database De-identified Data Release Agreement – April 2024 Page 1 of 3
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
SOPS® Database
De-identified Data Release Agreement
1. This Data Release Agreement (DRA) specifies the terms and…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/it-systems-rural-indian-clinic-health-care
January 01, 2023 - IT Systems for Rural Indian Clinic Health Care
Project Final Report ( PDF , 172.48 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. No sta…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-trache.pdf
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Tracheostomies
Tracheostomies
Tracheostomy Basics
■ Indications: upper airway obstruction, long term ventilation, ease of pulmonary toilet, to
protect the airway.
■ Tube selection based on:
– Indication for tracheostomy.
– Tracheal width/length/shape.
– Upper a…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/sasddist/sasddist_filecompor.jsp
August 01, 2012 - SASD File Composition - Oregon
An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/hsrguide/hsrguideap.html
October 01, 2014 - An Organizational Guide to Building Health Services Research Capacity
Appendix: Evaluation Items
Previous Page
Table of Contents
An Organizational Guide to Building Health Services Research Capacity
Introduction
Step 1: Assessing Your Organization's Needs and Capabilities
Step 2: Fostering a…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/guides/sustainability-guideapa.html
October 01, 2015 - A Model for Sustaining and Spreading Safety Interventions
Appendix A. Action Plan Tool for Project Sustainability
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Table of Contents
A Model for Sustaining and Spreading Safety Interventions
Appendix A. Action Plan Tool for Project Sustainability
The Purpose of This …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/value-new-drug-labeling-knowledge-e-prescribing/annual-summary/2008
January 01, 2008 - Value of New Drug Labeling Knowledge for e-Prescribing - 2008
Project Name
Value of New Drug Labeling Knowledge for e-Prescribing
Principal Investigator
Schadow, Gunther
Organization
Regenstrief Institute, Inc.
Funding Mechanism
RFA: HS04-012: Demonstrating the Valu…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/medicaid-and-chip/medicaid-and-chip-repository/technology
January 01, 2023 - Technology
1. Online applications for Medicaid and/or CHIP an overview of current capabilities and opportunity for improvement. ( PDF , 850.45 KB)
Authors : The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Source : kff.org
Summary : This Issue Paper provides an overview of current online applica…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/update/correctadd.html
October 01, 2014 - Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence—2008 Update
Corrections and Additions to the Public Health Service (PHS) Clinical Practice Guideline
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update , a Public Health Service-sponsored Clinical Practice Guideline, is a product of the Tobacco Use and Dependence Guideline Pa…