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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/sepsis-1.pdf
March 01, 2020 - Chapter-3 - Sepsis Recognition
Sepsis Recognition 3-1
3. Sepsis Recognition
Authors: Bryan Gale, M.A., and Kendall K. Hall, M.D., M.S.
Introduction
Sepsis has been a leading cause of hospitalization and death in U.S. healthcare settings for many years,
and accounts for more hospital admissions and spending than…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medication-mix-bad-worse
March 01, 2018 - Medication Mix-Up: From Bad to Worse
Citation Text:
Wollitz A, O'Connor MF. Medication Mix-Up: From Bad to Worse. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2015.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ambulatory-safety_disposition-comments.pdf
October 19, 2016 - Reviewer #7 Findings Excellent recap of communications problems,
fragmented care, pros and cons of EHRs … forward; there was
however little in the next steps section on how the
usability and usefulness of EHRs
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/Long%20Term%20Care%20e-Prescribing%20Standards%20Pilot%20Study%20-%20Final%20Report_0.pdf
August 01, 2007 - Long Term Care e-Prescribing Standards Pilot Study - Final Report
Long Term Care
e-Prescribing Standards
Pilot Study
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Description of the Pilot ........…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-156-fullreport.pdf
June 01, 2018 - Continuity of Insurance: Duration of First Observed Enrollment
1
Continuity of Insurance: Duration of First Observed
Enrollment
Section 1. Basic Measure Information
1.A. Measure Name
Continuity of Insurance: Duration of First Observed Enrollment
1.B. Measure Number
0156
1.C. Measure Description
Please …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-153-fullreport.pdf
May 23, 2018 - Continuity of Insurance: Informed Participation
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Continuity of Insurance: Informed Participation
Section 1. Basic Measure Information
1.A. Measure Name
Continuity of Insurance: Informed Participation
1.B. Measure Number
0153
1.C. Measure Description
Please provide a non-technical description of the me…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-113-fullreport.pdf
May 01, 2018 - Rate of Emergency Department Visit Use for Children Managed for Identifiable Asthma
1
Rate of Emergency Department Visit Use for Children
Managed for Identifiable Asthma
Section 1. Basic Measure Information
1.A. Measure Name
CAPQuaM PQMP Asthma I: Rate of Emergency Department Visit Use for Children Managed
for…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017837-feldman-final-report-2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Although one main tool used in EHRs is the medication database that
checks for drug-to-drug interactions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/catchpole2-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Providers reported using the EHRs, anesthesia monitor, and vital signs monitoring more often than other
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/be-picky-about-your-piccs-fragmented-care-and-poor-communication-discharge-leads-picc
July 19, 2023 - Be Picky about your PICCs—Fragmented Care and Poor Communication at Discharge Leads to a PICC without a Plan.
Citation Text:
Marti CS, Reese SK, Brown-McManus M. Be Picky about your PICCs—Fragmented Care and Poor Communication at Discharge Leads to a PICC without a Plan.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): A…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72911/psn-pdf
March 15, 2021 - The Impact of Communication on Medication Errors
March 15, 2021
Branch J, Hiner D, Jackson V. The Impact of Communication on Medication Errors. PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/impact-communication-medication-errors
The Case
A 93-year-old man with a history of chronic systolic heart failure…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-260-improved-cancer-outcomes-disposition-comments.pdf
May 22, 2023 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 260: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes
Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report
Title: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes
Draft report available for public comment…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs024581-avidan-final-report-2020.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Anesthesiology Control Tower: Feedback Alerts to Supplement Treatment (ACTFAST) - Final Report
1. TITLE PAGE
Title: Anesthesiology Control Tower: Feedback Alerts to Supplement Treatment (ACTFAST)
Principal Investigator: Michael Avidan, MBBCh
Key Team Members: Arbi Ben Abdallah, PhD; Yixin Chen, PhD; Brad Fritz…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/workshop/guide1.html
October 01, 2017 - Module 1: Preventing Pressure Injuries in Hospitals—Understanding Why Change Is Needed
Training Guide
Module Aim
The aim of Module 1 is to introduce the Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals Toolkit training.
Module Goals
The goals of this introductory module are to identify the overall objectives…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/great-pretender-syphilis-still-stumping-healthcare-providers
January 07, 2022 - The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers
Citation Text:
Glaser K, Vongspanich-Dray J. The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Servic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867805/psn-pdf
February 26, 2025 - In Conversation with David W. Bates about Are We Safer
Today?
February 26, 2025
Bates DW, Lee M, Mossburg SE. In Conversation with David W. Bates about Are We Safer Today? PSNet
[internet]. 2025.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-david-w-bates-about-are-we-safer-today
Editor’s note: David W. Bates, …
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicalcontentenhancementtoolkit/hi24.jsp
July 01, 2016 - Enhancing Hawaii Hospital Information Content: Hospital Engagement.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/resources/diagnostic-toolkit/08-diagnostic-cap-provider-training-slides.pptx
August 01, 2021 - Co-producing a Diagnosis
Provider Training Slides
Toolkit for Engaging Patients and Families To Improve Diagnosis
AHRQ Publication No. 21-0047-7-EF
August 2021
1
"Just listen to your patient, he is telling you the diagnosis."1
- Sir William Osler
This quote from Sir William Osler, who is also commonly referred …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/action-alliance/measuring-safety-culture.pdf
May 13, 2025 - Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Safety Series (Session 3): Measuring and Responding to Safety Culture Across Healthcare
Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Safety Series
(Session 3)
Measuring and Responding to Safety Culture Across Healthcare
NATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES
April 15, 2025
Housekeeping Instructi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/safetransitions/hret-preinterventionasst.xlsx
June 02, 2025 - Pre-intervention Assessment: Adapting and Implementing Patient Safety Practices in Ambulatory Care
Introduction
Pre-Intervention Assessment
Purpose
The purpose for this self-assessment is to:
-Highlight current efforts to promote safe transitions of care and engage patients;
-Identify gaps or opportunities for…