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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49823/psn-pdf
March 01, 2018 - Shortcuts to Acetaminophen-induced Liver Failure
March 1, 2018
Bacak S, Thornburg L. Shortcuts to Acetaminophen-induced Liver Failure. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/shortcuts-acetaminophen-induced-liver-failure
The Case
An 18-year-old woman, 27 weeks pregnant, presented to the emergency dep…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49423/psn-pdf
November 01, 2003 - The Missing Suction Tip
November 1, 2003
Thomas EJ, Moore FA. The Missing Suction Tip. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missing-suction-tip
Case Objectives
Identify the risk factors for retained foreign bodies.
Understand methods used to prevent and identify retained foreign bodies.
Apprecia…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49407/psn-pdf
July 01, 2003 - Bleeding Risk
July 1, 2003
Crowther MA. Bleeding Risk. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/bleeding-risk
The Case
A frail 78-year-old woman fell at home and fractured her left hip. Her past medical history included atrial
fibrillation, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and stroke. The surgi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49625/psn-pdf
May 01, 2011 - Pocket Syringe Swap
May 1, 2011
Kulli JC. Pocket Syringe Swap. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pocket-syringe-swap
The Case
A 58-year-old man, scheduled for aortoiliac artery bypass graft, had an epidural catheter placed for
postoperative pain management. Surgery proceeded uneventfully under…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/scaling-equipped-clinical-decision-support
January 01, 2024 - Scaling E.Q.U.I.P.P.E.D. Clinical Decision Support
Project Final Report ( PDF , 624.72 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 s…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/za7BqXMwT8BMz4Z_ygrvKm
May 01, 2004 - cause of cancer
death among women in the U.S., accounting for an
estimated 25,400 new cases and 14,300 deaths
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb18.pdf
November 01, 2006 - greater costs, originated in the
emergency department (ED) more often, and resulted in more in-hospital deaths
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb18.jsp
May 18, 2016 - greater costs, originated in the emergency department (ED) more often, and resulted in more in-hospital deaths
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/skin-cancer-counseling-2003
October 06, 2003 - Squamous cell cancers, however, may account for 20 percent of all deaths from skin cancer.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/035-importance-mrsa-prevention-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - be a serious threat, with more than 323,000 cases detected in hospitalized patients and over 10,000 deaths
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/pliego-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - culture to be more
attuned to patient safety and, ultimately, by decreasing the rate of unexpected deaths
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/diagnostic/resources/issue-briefs/dx-safety-rural-healthcare.pdf
July 01, 2024 - Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), these errors contribute to
approximately 10 percent of patient deaths … , approximately 12 million U.S. adults experience a diagnostic error, leading to as many as 80,000
deaths … Reducing
potentially excess deaths from the five leading causes of death in the rural United States.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2019qdr-intro-methods-cx061721.pdf
December 01, 2020 - These included new measures for dementia, opioid prescribing, opioid-
related deaths, maternal morbidity … These measures generally represent rates of adverse events
or deaths.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary21/depression-in-children-and-adolescents-screening-2009
March 15, 2009 - No suicide deaths occurred in any of the trials. … No suicide deaths occurred in any of the trials. … percent absolute increase in risk of experiencing either suicidal ideation or behavior. 16 No suicide deaths
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33562/psn-pdf
September 15, 2024 - Rapid Response Systems
September 15, 2024
Rapid Response Systems. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/rapid-response-systems
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.…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/nj.jsp
October 01, 2010 - Enhanced State Data for Analysis and Tracking of Comparative Effectiveness Impact
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-information-technology-patient-centered-communication-and-decisionmaking/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Using Information Technology for Patient-Centered Communication and Decisionmaking about Medications-2010
Project Name
Using Information Technology for Patient-Centered Communication and Decisionmaking about Medications
Principal Investigator
Wolf, Michael
Organization
Northw…
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www.ahrq.gov/sdoh/health-systems-research.html
December 01, 2022 - SDOH and Health Systems Research
SDOH studies and researcher resources
Current AHRQ Research Initiatives
SDOH Data Integration and Analytics Grants
In 2019, AHRQ awarded $6 million in grants for an initiative that uses data and analytics to support primary care and community interventions to improve chron…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/significant-patient-safety-improvement.html
July 01, 2022 - Major Study Finds Significant National Patient Safety Improvement
Press Release Date: July 12, 2022
A study published in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA ) and funded and carried out by Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) shows that rates…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/state/index.html
October 01, 2024 - EvidenceNOW: Building State Capacity
Advancing equity in heart health.
Problem In States across the Nation, efforts to transform primary care and improve patient outcomes have gained tremendous momentum over the past decade. However, many primary care practices continue to struggle to find and incorporate the…