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261. Findings | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/envscan/findings.html
     July 01, 2022 - Developing cost measures is particularly difficult, because the definition of cost varies. … Sample size is particularly difficult for provider-level measures, which are discussed in more detail … It is difficult to specifically determine whether services are related to the episode (even when there … For patients with multiple chronic diseases, defining which “episode of care” to use may be difficult … Most Web sites do not display cost and quality data in the same place, making it difficult for users

262. AHRQ's Patient Safety Culture Survey Integral to MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Quality Efforts | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201414.html
     August 01, 2014 - If we didn't have that, it would be much more difficult."

263. 4 Tk2 T1-Medical Care Referral Form Word Doc For Html Only (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK2_T1-Medical_Care_Referral_Form_Word_doc_for_html_only.doc
     June 17, 2014 - Painful or difficult urination Y N ? Obvious blood in urine Y N ?

264. 3. Observations About the Structure of the Demonstration Grant Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/final-report/section3.html
     October 01, 2015 - Furthermore, the diversity and multitude of projects made it more difficult to summarize the demonstration … the project directors moved to other positions in the State or partnering organizations, and it was difficult … period also allowed us to gather information about program sustainment that otherwise might have been difficult

265. Measuring Climate Resiliency: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/virtual-roundtable-discussion/index.html
     March 01, 2023 - Given this variation, it may be difficult to develop meaningful common facility-level metrics other than

266. Final Progress Report: Ambulatory Patient Safety of Clients in Treatment for Substance Abuse (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/mcfarland-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - Of course, it may well have been difficult for staff to regard the director in this role. … Clearly, this arrangement could make it more difficult to establish the rapport necessary to encourage … Logistical constraints such as physical locations of charts sometimes make it difficult for different … Charts are kept on a different floor due to space constraints, making access more difficult for staff … Participants also mentioned that the accessibility of the front desk can make it difficult for staff

267. Normothermia Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/normothermia-audit.html
     December 01, 2017 - It might be difficult to achieve.

268. Ahrq Step-Up Fact Sheet (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/stepup_Challenge/AHRQ_Step-Up_Fact_Sheet.pdf
     September 24, 2018 - existing PRO data collection methods inconvenience busy patients and providers, and make the data difficult

269. Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Implements Triage System to Improve Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips1207.html
     January 01, 2015 - This system made it difficult for triage nurses to differentiate between emergent and nonurgent patients

270. Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs Expanding Across Virginia | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp31305.html
     March 01, 2013 - Topics include effective communication, nutrition and exercise, how to evaluate new treatments, managing difficult

271. American Academy of Physician Assistants Recommends AHRQ's Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp31204.html
     August 01, 2012 - Since it can be difficult to identify patients who may not understand health information, the toolkit

272. AHRQ Workshop Bolsters New Jersey Patient Safety Act | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ockt0504.html
     October 01, 2014 - is an important ethical obligation of a health care professional; however, fear of lawsuits makes it difficult

273. North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals Use AHRQ TeamSTEPPS® to Improve Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips32.html
     October 01, 2014 - Because these hospitals are relatively small, it is difficult for them to function with multiple providers

274. Iowa Hospital Integrates AHRQ TeamSTEPPS® Throughout Facility | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips36.html
     October 01, 2014 - Because these hospitals are relatively small, it is difficult for them to function with multiple providers

275. The Influence and Use of Individual Patient Comments | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/understand/patient-comments.html
     February 01, 2016 - than with the experiences of a "statistically average person." [3] Anecdotal information is less difficult

276. Supplemental-Sdm-Hp-Child-2158-5A (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HP/supplemental-sdm-hp-child-2158-5a.docx
     December 08, 2017 - Testing of these items has confirmed that it is difficult to obtain an adequate sample based on the frequency

277. Support and Advice From Your Clinician | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/tearsheet.html
     October 01, 2014 - Be Prepared for Relapse or Difficult Situations Avoid alcohol.

278. Chapter 1 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/resources/vision1.html
     October 01, 2002 - As a result, it can be difficult for health care providers and other decisionmakers within different … General Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other rigorous types of experimental designs tend to be difficult … few types of more common and medically-oriented rehabilitation (such as for stroke and trauma), it is difficult … population groups with particular types of rehabilitation needs may be small as well as diverse, it is difficult

279. Section 5: Selecting a Care Management Program Model | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm5.html
     October 01, 2014 - Initial implementation of a care management program is resource intensive, and, as a result, might be difficult … However, assessing the level of care management interventions members are receiving can be difficult … Additionally, this arrangement can lead to a potentially prolonged, difficult,   and costly reconciliation … Potential for prolonged, costly, and difficult reconciliation process with the vendor.

280. Appendix II: Relevant ACPE Standards | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/pharmacy/app-2.html
     September 01, 2020 - Strategies for handling difficult situations. Principles of behavior modification.