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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/MAT-for-OUD-playbook-tips.pdf
January 01, 2024 - How AHRQ Grantees Make Work Visible Through Effective Dissemination
6 Tips from the
MAT for OUD Playbook
The Academy Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use
Disorder (OUD) Playbook is full of tips on how to implement MAT in
primary care and other ambulatory care settings. It also offers important
…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/ahrq-whatnottodo-infographic.pdf
January 01, 2021 - How AHRQ Grantees Make Work Visible Through Effective Dissemination
6 Tips from the
MAT for OUD Playbook
The Academy Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use
Disorder (OUD) Playbook is full of tips on how to implement MAT in
primary care and other ambulatory care settings. It also offers important
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/planning/RES_PM_1aDivision-of-Resp.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Responsibilities of Sponsors, Vendors, and Consultants
Responsibilities of Sponsors, Vendors, and Consultants
Activity Role of sponsor Role of vendor(s) Role of consultant
Planning and
project design
• Designate a project director.
• Define the project goals.
• Issue the request for
proposal (RFP) and sel…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/administration.html
March 01, 2021 - Research Administration
Research involves not only design, data collection, and analysis, but also addressing the administrative aspects of research. For the EvidenceNOW initiative, the key administrative aspects that were particularly challenging included recruiting and then retaining practices in the study. …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/problem-solving-slides.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability Module 3: Problem Solving and Escalation
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 3: Problem Solving and Escalation
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 3: Problem Solving and Escalation
Slide 2: A Frontline Management System To Promote Sa…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research/care-coordination/pcmh/define.html
August 01, 2022 - Defining the PCMH
The medical home model holds promise as a way to improve health care in America by transforming how primary care is organized and delivered. Building on the work of a large and growing community, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) defines a medical home not simply as a place…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/material-guide.html
June 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Sustainability Module
Overview
Definition of Sustainability and its Importance in Quality Improvement
Slides 4-8
Linking Sustainability and Spread
Slides 9-10
Planning Early for Sustainability
Slides 11-12
Barriers and Solutions to Sustain…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/026-assessing-evc-essential-one-pager.docx
October 01, 2024 - When starting or improving an environmental cleaning (EVC) monitoring program, there are five essential steps to address, which are outlined below. This document focuses on the implementation of fluorescent gel (FG) monitoring, which is generally easier to use and implement, especially when starting a new monitoring pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/tool.html
June 01, 2017 - Sustainability Tool - Sustainability Module
Background: This tool can be used to identify sustainability issues in planning and implementing your improvement efforts.
How to use this tool: The Implementation Team leader (or individual designated by the leader) should complete this checklist.
Us…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/116-cusp-premortem-project-assessment.docx
January 01, 2007 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Premortem Project Assessment
ICU & Non-ICU
Projects often fail, and many factors may contribute to this failure. Understanding potential implementation barriers and challenges before launching a project can help the team mitigate the…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-measures-atlas/ccrm-atlas-ex522.html
March 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Exhibit 5-22. Measure 22: The quality of the service provided by community resource to a practice (GP-LI)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. Why …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/funding/training-grants/trainover.pdf
January 01, 2009 - AHRQ Research Training and Career Development Opportunities
AHRQ Research
Training and Career
Development
Opportunities
Mentored
Research Scientist
Development
Awards
Mentored Research
Scientist Development
Awards foster the
career development of
promising new
investigators who have research doctoral
…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit1-2.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 1.2. Lakeview Healthcare
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Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Central Hospital
…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary7.html
September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Using Federal grants to build intellectual capital at the State level
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Table of Contents
Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Intr…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/labels/describe.html
January 01, 2023 - Describe How a Plan or Provider Can Influence a Quality Measure
For some measures, it may be necessary to explain what the plan or provider can do to improve its performance. Providers are often concerned that they are being rated on measures over which they believe they have limited influence. When the public …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-measures-atlas/ccrm-atlas-ex521.html
March 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Exhibit 5-21. Measure 21: The effectiveness of communication between practice and community resource (GP-LI)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. W…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/registries-pros-cons.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Registries
Advantages and Disadvantages of Registries
Electronic health records (EHRs) frequently do not have the functions needed for
population management. Creating and using registries can help ensure that evidence-
based care is delivered to all patients and can be an adjunct…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb5.html
February 01, 2023 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B8: Unsafe Behavior Worksheet
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Table of Contents
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/end-of-life/index.html
May 01, 2025 - CAHPS End-of-Life Care Survey
The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) End-of-Life Care Survey assesses healthcare experiences in the last month of life, including care experiences across a range of care providers and settings, such as at a doctor’s office or clinic, in a hospital or…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/manage.html
November 01, 2018 - How Will You Manage a Health Care Quality Reporting Project?
Managing a quality reporting project requires forethought, patience, and creativity. While detailed advice on how to manage this kind of effort is beyond the scope of TalkingQuality, this page offers some basic guidance to help you keep your project…