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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapu.pptx
September 18, 2011 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification and Outcome Detection
Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Risk Stratification and Outcome Detection
Connie Savor Price, MD
2nd Annual AHRQ HAI Investigators Meeting
September 18, 2011
Bethesda, Maryland
HHSA-290-2006-00…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-k-debrief-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - Debrief Example Audio Transcript/Facilitator Notes - Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Debrief Example
Hello everyone, I'm Jeff Durney. I'm one of the quality improvement advisers in the AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery, and for the next few minutes I'll be talking to you about how to turn the work yo…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/redesigningprimaryhealthcareteams.html
November 01, 2017 - Redesigning Primary Health Care Teams for Population Health and Quality Improvement
Executive Summary
Over a 3-year period, Penobscot Community Health Care implemented a primary care transformation initiative that redesigned its care teams and their workflows. Under this "Delegate Model," Penobsco…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2019qdr-mepsmethods.pdf
December 23, 2020 - 2019 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: Detailed Methods for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
2019 NATIONAL HEALTHCARE
QUALITY AND DISPARITIES REPORT
Detailed Methods for the Medical Expenditure
Panel Survey
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/tools-resources-decolonization.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Tools & Resources for Decolonization
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Decolonization
Tools & Resources for Decolonization
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications2/files/ncepcr-at-a-glance-2024-annual.pdf
January 01, 2024 - AHRQ’s Recent Investments in Primary Care Research
Catalyze
innovative
primary care
research
Communicate
important
primary care
findings
Coordinate
primary care
research activities
across AHRQ
Curate
& synthesize
primary care
research
across HHS
Cultivate
a diverse
primary care
research
workforc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/pharmacy/pharmwebinar/motzslides.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Using the AHRQ Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety Culture
© Aurora Health Care, Inc. © Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety Culture
Jim Motz, R.Ph.
Specialty Pharmacy Program Manager
Aurora Pharmacy, Inc.
© Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Aurora Pharmacies Overview
• Integrated health sys…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/aspirin.html
March 01, 2021 - Aspirin Use Evidence and Resources
A substantial body of evidence shows that taking aspirin can help patients lower their risk of heart attack or stroke. Patients with heart disease or who have had a stroke in the past are at high risk for having a heart attack or another stroke. Taking an aspirin every day can…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T6-Sample_Vignettes_Phase_3_final.doc
June 02, 2025 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3
Sample Vignettes
The following series of vignettes are similar to cases that a prescribing clinician may be presented with in a nursing home. Work through the vignettes and discussion questions—first without referring to the antibiogram and then by referring to the antibiogra…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/nh-workplace-safety-ginsberg.pdf
January 01, 2015 - New AHRQ SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set for Nursing Homes - Caren Ginsberg, Ph.D.
5
AHRQ’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™
(SOPS®) Program
Caren Ginsberg, Ph.D.
Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, AHRQ
6
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• AHRQ is:
► A research and sci…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/guide.docx
March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
Module 2: Senior Leader Engagement
Term Care Safety Toolkit
Material Use Guide
Learning Objectives:
· Identify characteristics of successful senior leaders
· List five practices of effective leaders
· Describe the responsibilities o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-135-graphics-section-5.pdf
November 26, 2013 - Graphics for Section 5. Evidence or Other Justification for the Focus of the Measure
Q‐METRIC Sickle Cell Disease Measure 2: Timeliness of Antibiotic …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-216-section-5-table-4.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Section 5, Table 4
Table 4: Evidence Supporting Appropriate Emergency Department Fever Management for Children
with Sickle Cell Disease
Type of
evidence
Key findings Level of
evidence
(USPSTF
ranking*)
Citation(s)
Clinical
guidelines
All children with SCD who have fever greater
than 38.5 degrees Cels…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d2_pdi_projectcharter.pdf
December 23, 2009 - Project Charter
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool D.2
Project Charter
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project charter is to describe the performance
improvement rationale, goals, barriers, and anticipated resources to…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d2_pdi_projectcharter.docx
December 23, 2009 - Project Charter
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project charter is to describe the performance improvement rationale, goals, barriers, and anticipated resources to which the team will commit.
Who are the target audiences? Staff members directly involved in the improvement project. Consider adding r…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d1_pdi_improvementmethodsoverview.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Improvement Methods Overview
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How to Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool D.1 Slide 1
• Use these PowerPoint slides for any presentations
for which they may be useful.
• These slides may be useful earlier on in the process
than during implementation; fe…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-157-icd-9-codes.pdf
June 02, 2025 - CHIPRA 157, Section 7.B, ICD-9 Codes for Chronic Conditions Used in this Analysis
ICD-9 Codes for the Chronic Conditions Included in this Analysis:
DIABETES 250-250.91
METABOLIC DISORDERS 270–273.9, 275-.9
270 Disorders of amino-acid transport & metabolism
271 Disorders of carbohydrate transport &
me…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-153-section-7b-table-4.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Section 7.B, Table 4 ICD-9 Codes Used in this Analysis
Table 4. ICD-9 codes of the chronic conditions included in this analysis:
Continuity of Insurance: Informed Coverage
DIABETES 250-250.91
METABOLIC DISORDERS 270–273.9, 275-.9
270 Disorders of amino-acid transport &
metabolism 271 Disorders of …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/primary-care-practices-delivering.html
October 01, 2023 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
During National Primary Care Week, AHRQ Celebrates the Tradition of Primary Care Practices Delivering Whole-Person Care
OCT
5
2023
By
Tess
Miller
Dr.PH.
Tess Miller, Dr.PH.
Primary care is the foundation of a strong…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/academy-health-2022-meeting.html
May 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting: An Opportunity to Connect, Engage, and Inspire
MAY
31
2022
By
Robert Otto
Valdez,
Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
R. Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Health services researchers have AcademyHealth’s Annu…