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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-slides.html
May 01, 2017 - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 1: Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Learning objectives are presented in a series of steps:
Define patient and family engagement.
Explain the importance of engagin…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-care-transitions7.html
June 01, 2023 - Diagnostic Safety Across Transitions of Care Throughout the Healthcare System: Current State and a Call to Action
References
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Table of Contents
Diagnostic Safety Across Transitions of Care Throughout the Healthcare System: Current State and a Call to Action
Introduction
ED-to-Hosp…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/hospitals/red-toolkit/postdisphone.docx
June 02, 2025 - Postdischarge Followup Phone Call Script (Patient Version)
This form reinforces the information provided to the patient at discharge. The patient’s discharge information should be available to the interviewer at the time of this call.
CALLER: Hello Mr./Ms. _____________. I am [caller’s name], a [type of clinician] from…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/hospitals/red-toolkit/postdisphone.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Postdischarge Followup Phone Call Script (Patient Version)
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Postdischarge Followup Phone Call Script (Patient Version)
This form reinforces the information provided to the patient at discharge. The patient’s discharge
information should be available to the interviewer at the time of this call.
CALLER: Hello Mr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol1/Tuinen.pdf
March 01, 2004 - Surveillance of Surgery-related Adverse Events in Missouri Using ICD-9-CM Codes
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Surveillance of Surgery-related Adverse
Events in Missouri Using ICD-9-CM Codes
Mark Van Tuinen, Susan Elder, Carolyn Link, Susan Li,
John H. Song, Tracey Pritchett
Abstract
Objectives: This study estimated the validity of 2…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Rivard_97.pdf
April 28, 2008 - Is There an Association Between Patient Safety Indicators and Hospital Teaching Status?
Is There an Association Between Patient Safety
Indicators and Hospital Teaching Status?
Peter E. Rivard, PhD; Cindy L. Christiansen, PhD; Shibei Zhao, MPH; Anne Elixhauser, PhD;
Amy K. Rosen, PhD
Abstract
Objective: W…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - The Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
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The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses:
Sinusitis
Ambulatory Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis
Ambulatory Care
SAY:
Wel…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/2014finalhacreport-cx.pdf
December 01, 2016 - Interim Update on 2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate
December 2016
Saving Lives and Saving Money: Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Update
Final Data From National Efforts To Make Care Safer, 2010-2014
Summary
Final estimates for 2014 show a sustained 17 percent decline in hospital-acquired conditions…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-7.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Appendix, Medication Reconciliation
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapter 1. Buil…
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July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Appendix, Medication Reconciliation
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapter 1. Buil…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201527.html
September 01, 2015 - AHRQ Tools Help Wisconsin Hospitals Post Big Quality, Safety Gains
Search All Impact Case Studies
September 2015
Several AHRQ resources have helped Wisconsin hospitals improve the quality and safety of care for more than 4,400 patients. This resulted in a savings of $45.6 million through 2013, according to …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Acute Sinusitis
Diagnosis
• The diagnosis of acute sinusitis is based on the clinical presentation: nasal discharge or
congestion, facial pain or pressure, reduced or absent sense of taste or smell, headache, ear pain
or pressure, dental pain, bad breath, fatigue, or low-grade fevers.1
• Most cases of acu…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamily3c.html
July 01, 2017 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Methods (continued, 4)
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Table of Contents
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Findings
Implications for the Guide
Summary and Discussion
Next Steps
References
Appendix A: Draft K…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/brady-summit2016-plenary.pdf
September 28, 2016 - Research Summit: Improving Diagnosis in Health Care
{PLENARY SESSION}
Research Summit:
Improving Diagnosis in Health Care
Jeffrey Brady, MD, MPH
Director, Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
AHRQ Research Summit on Diagnostic Safety
September 28, 2016
Presentation Agenda
• National Progress in…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb2.html
December 01, 2013 - Infants who have birthweight <1500g and are discharged on unfortified human milk may be at risk for nutritional … birth weight <1800g or poor growth history, fluid restriction, or abnormal laboratory indices may be discharged
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb2.html
December 01, 2013 - Infants who have birthweight <1500g and are discharged on unfortified human milk may be at risk for nutritional … birth weight <1800g or poor growth history, fluid restriction, or abnormal laboratory indices may be discharged
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter5.html
June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 5. Measure Mapping
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Table of Contents
Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination?
Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework
Chapter 4, Emerging Trends in Ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/hotline/lessons5.html
May 01, 2016 - Developing and Testing the Health Care Safety Hotline: A Prototype Consumer Reporting System for Patient Safety Events
V. Challenges Identified and Lessons Learned
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Table of Contents
Developing and Testing the Health Care Safety Hotline: A Prototype Consumer Reporting System f…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/2-preventablehospitalandedvisits-samplerpts_3.pdf
November 30, 2013 - On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes
On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits:
Electronic Reports
Five reports are described here. Each section presents a sample report followed by purpose,
description, and users and potential u…