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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-clostridioides-difficile.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Management of Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Diagnosis
• Case definition: ≥3 unformed stools in a 24-hour period without an alternative explanation and a
positive stool test for C. difficile.1
• Clinical spectrum of infection ranges from watery diarrhea with lower abdominal pain, cramping, and
nausea (wit…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/2022-hsops2-database-report-summary.pdf
January 01, 2022 - 2021 SOPS Hospital 2.0 Database Report Executive Summary Overview Infographic
~ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture
~
Findings from the 2022 Hospital Survey 2.0 Database
This overview summarizes survey findings from the 2022 Hospital Survey on Patient Safet y Culture 2.0 Database.
400
participating
hospitals …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/35-year-history.html
May 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
Continuing a 35-Year History, AHRQ Pursues Vital Pathways to Improve Patient Care
MAY
16
2024
By
Robert Otto
Valdez,
Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Not long ago, Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm visited AHRQ to update …
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/antipsychotic/about.html
September 01, 2021 - Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents Toolkit
About the Measure
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Table of Contents
Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About the Measure
Key Driver Diagr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/ipe-large-org-webcast-skootsky.pdf
March 01, 2021 - Improving Patient Experience in Large Organizations webcast - Skootsky
26
Ambulatory Patient
Experience Improvement
Samuel A. Skootsky, MD
Chief Medical Officer
UCLA Faculty Practice Group and Medical Group
UCLA Health
March 2021
UCLA Health Ambulatory Care Locations
Owned and operated by UCLA Health
Com…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool4ref.html
March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 4 (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Your Hospital
How CMS Measures the "30-Day All Cause Rehospitalization Ra…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/142-cusp-tip-sheet-engaging-leaders.docx
April 01, 2025 - CUSP Tip Sheet:
Engaging Senior Leaders in MRSA Prevention
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Purpose1-4
Senior leaders play an essential role in building staff engagement, ensuring accountability, and creating the infrastructure for safe care by providing necess…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/116-evaluating-cleaning-data-collection-tool.docx
April 01, 2025 - Evaluating Environmental Cleaning With Fluorescent Gel:
Data Collection Instructions and Form
Surgical Services
For: All Surgical Services
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING WITH FLUORESCENT GEL: DATA COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATING ROOM, AND THE PREOPERATIVE AND PACU AREAS
Fluorescent Gel Placement (DAY 1)
Step 1: Choo…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/patients-families/patient-family-engagement/index.html
April 01, 2018 - Engaging Patients and Families in Their Health Care
Whether you see patients at a hospital, primary care office, or other setting, time is often limited and patients and family members who have prioritized their questions or concerns will experience the most meaningful, efficient visits. To help you and your pa…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/background.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
1. Background on AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of …
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/profile-p1-barreto.html
April 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
P1: Does A New Care Model Improve Care for Patients with Acute Kidney Injury After Hospital Discharge?
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/learning-lab/model-safety-long-desc.html
August 01, 2025 - Towards a Model of Safety and Care for Trauma Room Design
Principal Investigator: Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D., Kent State University, Kent, OH AHRQ Grant No.: HS027261 Project Period: 09/30/19-09/29/24 Description: This learning lab sought to improve trauma room safety and efficiency by examining how the phy…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/about/impact-stories/research-careers.html
April 01, 2025 - Advancing Primary Care Research Careers
AHRQ Impact: AHRQ supports a variety of research training grant opportunities for pre- and post-doctorate researchers and career development grants for mentored and independent grant opportunities. Below, two early career researchers reflect on the positive i…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/keydrivers/nuture-leadership.html
November 01, 2018 - Key Driver 6: Nurture Leadership and Create A Culture of Continuous Learning and Evidence-Based Practice
Print this page to PDF
A maxim of organizational change theory is that leaders’ support for change is crucial. When it comes to making fundamental changes in a practice, however, more than support alone is…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/improve/system/pfcasestudies/overview.pdf
August 01, 2014 - c
Case Studies
of EXEMPLARY PRIMARY CARE
PRACTICE FACILITATION
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
The PCM Portfolio graphic element is intended to be closely aligned with AHRQ's overall brand,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module2/mod02-business-case-worksheet.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: To provide guidance to leaders and staff who are building a business case for implementing the
Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) process in their organization.
Who should use this tool? Leaders (administrators, director of nursing, medical director, etc.) and any staff who are
leading the imple…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/hacrate2013_0.pdf
October 01, 2015 - 2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate and Estimates of Cost Savings and Deaths Averted From 2010 to 2013
2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate and
Estimates of Cost Savings and Deaths Averted From
2010 to 2013
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
540 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850
www.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2021qdr-intro-methods.pdf
December 01, 2021 - 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Introduction and Methods
2021
National
Healthcare
Quality and
Disparities
Report
Introduction
and Methods
This document is in the public domain and may be used and reprinted without permission.
Citation of the source is appreciated.
Suggested citati…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hemorrhage_4-situation-monitoring-speaker-notes.pdf
July 01, 2023 - Situation Monitoring: Obstetric Hemorrhage
SPPC‐II
Toolkit
Hospital AIM
Team
Leads
SPPC II
Situation Monitoring
Obstetric Hemorrhage
Module 4 of 8
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SCRIPT
Welcome to Module 4 of the Safety Program for Perinatal Ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hemorrhage_4-situation-monitoring.pptx
July 01, 2023 - Situation Monitoring: Obstetric Hemorrhage - PowerPoint Presentation
Situation Monitoring
Obstetric Hemorrhage
Module 4 of 8
SPPC-II
Toolkit
AHRQ Pub. No. 23-0046
July 2023
Hospital AIM Team
Leads
SPPC-II
SCRIPT
Welcome to Module 4 of the SPPC-II Teamwork Toolkit. In this module, we will talk about situation moni…