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  1. Asthma 1 Measure Calculation Steps (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/flow-diagrams.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Asthma 1 Measure Calculation Steps Medicaid/APCD claims data Eligibility Table (summary of continuous enrollment periods by payer and member) Transformation of location specific data to input file specifications1 Comorbidity Claims (all medical claims during time frame) Pharmacy Claims Data HEDIS …

  2. Quality Improvement Study Framework (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
    June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework Element Definition Things To Keep in Mind The Purpose Define the problem and why it is important. · Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed. · Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…

  3. Exploring attitudes and opinions of pharmacists toward delivering prescribing error feedback: a qualitative case study using focus group interviews. | PSNet

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    January 16, 2019 - Study Exploring attitudes and opinions of pharmacists toward delivering prescribing error feedback: a qualitative case study using focus group interviews. Citation Text: Lloyd M, Watmough SD, O'Brien S, et al. Exploring attitudes and opinions of pharmacists toward delivering prescribing …

  4. Table 3-6. Examples of Instructions, Phrasing, and Terminology to Capture Race and Ethnicity Data | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement Table 3-6. Examples of Instructions, Phrasing, and Terminology to Capture Race and Ethnicity Data Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Qual…

  5. Appendix B27: Living Space Inspection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix B27: Living Space Inspection Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview …

  6. Hypertension Screening for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese: Table 2 (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0232-table2.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - Hypertension Screening for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese: Table 2 Table 2: Evidence for Hypertension Screening for Children Who are Overweight or Obese Type of Evidence Key Findings Level of Evidence (USPSTF Ranking*) Citations Expert recommendation Hypertension is a risk factor for car…

  7. CHIPRA 241: Section 5, Table 2 (pdf file)

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    May 01, 2010 - CHIPRA 241: Section 5, Table 2 Table 2: Evidence for Communication of Weight Classification of Children Who Are Overweight or Obese Type of Evidence Key Findings Level of Evidence (USPSTF Ranking*) Citations Expert recommendation In 2007, the AAP, AMA, and CDC collaborated to form an expert c…

  8. CHIPRA 240: Section 5, Table 2 (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-240-section-5-table-2.pdf
    May 01, 2010 - CHIPRA 240: Section 5, Table 2 Table 2: Evidence for Parent Report of Discussion of Weight Concerns Type of Evidence Key Findings Level of Evidence (USPSTF Ranking*) Citations Expert recommendation Once a child’s BMI is measured, clinicians must exercise judgment, first in assessing the child…

  9. The impact of interruptions on the duration of nursing interventions: a direct observation study in an academic emergency department. | PSNet

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    February 13, 2019 - Study The impact of interruptions on the duration of nursing interventions: a direct observation study in an academic emergency department. Citation Text: Cole G, Stefanus D, Gardner H, et al. The impact of interruptions on the duration of nursing interventions: a direct observation stud…

  10. He thought the "lady in the door" was the "lady in the window": a qualitative study of patient identification practices. | PSNet

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    June 14, 2017 - Study He thought the "lady in the door" was the "lady in the window": a qualitative study of patient identification practices. Citation Text: Phipps E, Turkel M, Mackenzie ER, et al. He thought the "lady in the door" was the "lady in the window": a qualitative study of patient identifica…

  11. Recommendations for the safe, effective use of adaptive CDS in the US healthcare system: an AMIA position paper. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/recommendations-safe-effective-use-adaptive-cds-us-healthcare-system-amia-position-paper
    March 24, 2021 - Commentary Emerging Classic Recommendations for the safe, effective use of adaptive CDS in the US healthcare system: an AMIA position paper. Citation Text: Petersen C, Smith J, Freimuth RR, et al. Recommendations for the safe, effective use of adaptive CDS in th…

  12. Patient misidentification events in the Veterans Health Administration: a comprehensive review in the context of high-reliability health care. | PSNet

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    November 24, 2021 - Study Patient misidentification events in the Veterans Health Administration: a comprehensive review in the context of high-reliability health care. Citation Text: Kulju S, Morrish W, King LA, et al. Patient misidentification events in the Veterans Health Administration: a comprehensive …

  13. From COVID-19 pandemic to patient safety: a new "spring" for telemedicine or a boomerang effect? | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/covid-19-pandemic-patient-safety-new-spring-telemedicine-or-boomerang-effect
    April 13, 2022 - Commentary From COVID-19 pandemic to patient safety: a new "spring" for telemedicine or a boomerang effect? Citation Text: De Micco F, Fineschi V, Banfi G, et al. From COVID-19 pandemic to patient safety: a new "spring" for telemedicine or a boomerang effect? Front Med (Lausanne). 2022;9…

  14. Medication errors during treatment with new oral anticancer agents: consequences for clinical practice based on the AMBORA Study. | PSNet

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    April 21, 2021 - Study Medication errors during treatment with new oral anticancer agents: consequences for clinical practice based on the AMBORA Study. Citation Text: Schlichtig K, Dürr P, Dörje F, et al. Medication errors during treatment with new oral anticancer agents: consequences for clinical pract…

  15. Coping and recovery in surgical residents after adverse events: the second victim phenomenon. | PSNet

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    July 11, 2012 - Study Coping and recovery in surgical residents after adverse events: the second victim phenomenon. Citation Text: Khansa I, Pearson GD. Coping and recovery in surgical residents after adverse events: the second victim phenomenon. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2022;10(3):e4203. doi:10.1…

  16. Seven features of safety in maternity units: a framework based on multisite ethnography and stakeholder consultation. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/seven-features-safety-maternity-units-framework-based-multisite-ethnography-and-stakeholder
    February 20, 2019 - Study Seven features of safety in maternity units: a framework based on multisite ethnography and stakeholder consultation. Citation Text: Liberati EG, Tarrant C, Willars J, et al. Seven features of safety in maternity units: a framework based on multisite ethnography and stakeholder con…

  17. Hospital staff reports of coworker positive and unprofessional behaviours across eight hospitals: who reports what about whom? | PSNet

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    May 01, 2024 - Study Hospital staff reports of coworker positive and unprofessional behaviours across eight hospitals: who reports what about whom? Citation Text: Urwin R, Pavithra A, Mcmullan RD, et al. Hospital staff reports of coworker positive and unprofessional behaviours across eight hospitals: w…

  18. How do hospital boards govern for quality improvement? A mixed methods study of 15 organisations in England. | PSNet

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    February 20, 2019 - Study How do hospital boards govern for quality improvement? A mixed methods study of 15 organisations in England. Citation Text: Jones L, Pomeroy L, Robert G, et al. How do hospital boards govern for quality improvement? A mixed methods study of 15 organisations in England. BMJ Qual Saf…

  19. Has the COVID pandemic strengthened or weakened health care teams? A field guide to healthy workforce best practices. | PSNet

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    August 14, 2019 - Commentary Has the COVID pandemic strengthened or weakened health care teams? A field guide to healthy workforce best practices. Citation Text: Thompson R, Kusy M. Has the COVID pandemic strengthened or weakened health care teams? A field guide to healthy workforce best practices. Nurs …

  20. Evaluation of medication errors at the transition of care from an ICU to non-ICU location. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-medication-errors-transition-care-icu-non-icu-location
    September 23, 2020 - Study Emerging Classic Evaluation of medication errors at the transition of care from an ICU to non-ICU location. Citation Text: Tully AP, Hammond DA, Li C, et al. Evaluation of Medication Errors at the Transition of Care From an ICU to Non-ICU Location. Crit Ca…
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