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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 2. Talking With Residents’ Family Members—short checklist version
· What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics work by targeting and killing harmful bacteria.
· How do people get bacterial infections?
Normally, your immune system helps control the bacteria…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/mutual/tools/index.html
June 01, 2023 - Section 2: Explanation of Mutual Support Key Concepts and Tools
This section contains explanations and illustrations to help you better understand and appreciate the importance of TeamSTEPPS mutual support concepts and tools. If you teach this content or want additional insights into how the material can be mor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-impact-real-time-random-safety-audits-through-full-propensity-score-matching
March 09, 2022 - Study
Assessing the impact of real-time random safety audits through full propensity score matching on reliable data from the clinical information system.
Citation Text:
Bodí M, Samper MA, Sirgo G, et al. Assessing the impact of real-time random safety audits through full propensity scor…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module5/mod5-disclosure-checklist.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: To provide guidance to individuals who are conducting initial or followup disclosure conversations,
including key disclosure communication skills.
Who should use this tool? Disclosure Lead and any staff who will be engaged in disclosure conversations.
How to use this tool: Use Part I of the checklist to pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/checklist5.html
August 01, 2022 - Disclosure Checklist
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Purpose: To provide guidance to individuals who are conducting initial or followup disclosure conversations, including key disclosure communication skills.
Who should use this tool? Disclosure Lead and any staff who will be engaged in …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Implementation Guide
The Implementation Guide discusses the importance of using the safe surgery checklist as a teamwork and communication tool to improve patient safety.
Implementation Guide ( PDF , 441 KB; Text Version )
Appendixes
Appendix A. Facility Spreadsheet for One-on-One Conversations ( Word …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/optimizing-patient-safety-clinical-trials-improving-transitions-care
October 16, 2024 - Study
Optimizing patient safety in clinical trials by improving transitions of care.
Citation Text:
Nair SC, Satish KP, Al Maini M, et al. Optimizing patient safety in clinical trials by improving transitions of care. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2020;46(4). doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2020.01.001…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/maternal-mortality-3.html
September 01, 2021 - The Contribution of Diagnostic Errors to Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During and Immediately After Childbirth: State of the Science
Rationale for Improvement Tools
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Table of Contents
The Contribution of Diagnostic Errors to Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During and Immed…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/smartphone-app-designed-empower-patients-contribute-toward-safer-surgical-care-community
February 12, 2020 - Study
A smartphone app designed to empower patients to contribute toward safer surgical care: community-based evaluation using a participatory approach.
Citation Text:
Russ S, Latif Z, Hazell AL, et al. A Smartphone App Designed to Empower Patients to Contribute Toward Safer Surgical Car…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/feasibility-prospective-error-reporting-home-palliative-care-mixed-methods-study
November 11, 2020 - Study
Feasibility of prospective error reporting in home palliative care: a mixed methods study.
Citation Text:
Kurahashi AM, Kim G, Parry N, et al. Feasibility of prospective error reporting in home palliative care: a mixed methods study. Palliat Med. 2025;39(1):22-30. doi:10.1177/02692…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/education-dx-outcomes-2.html
March 01, 2022 - Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Foundations of Diagnosis Education
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Table of Contents
Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Introduction
Foundations of Diagnosis Education
Current State of Diagnosis Education
Competencies To Im…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/distribute/promote/social-marketing.html
June 01, 2019 - Applying the Lessons of Social Marketing to a Quality Report
Social marketing is the application of the principles and techniques of commercial marketing to promote socially desirable goals. It has been applied extensively, and with considerable success, in efforts to encourage/discourage specific health beha…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevalence-medical-error-related-end-life-communication-canadian-hospitals-results
November 23, 2016 - Study
Classic
The prevalence of medical error related to end-of-life communication in Canadian hospitals: results of a multicentre observational study.
Citation Text:
Heyland DK, Ilan R, Jiang X, et al. The prevalence of medical error related to end-of-life comm…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-during-patient-transitions-nursing-homes-characteristics-and-association
August 07, 2013 - Study
Medication errors during patient transitions into nursing homes: characteristics and association with patient harm.
Citation Text:
Desai R, Williams CE, Greene SB, et al. Medication errors during patient transitions into nursing homes: characteristics and association with patient…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips99.html
October 01, 2014 - New York Hospitals Use AHRQ Toolkit to Revise Protocol for Preventing Blood Clots
Search All Impact Case Studies
May 2012
Seven New York hospitals revised their protocol for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) after their State Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), IPRO, participated in a series of on…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73852/psn-pdf
October 27, 2021 - Battle Buddies: rapid deployment of a psychological
resilience intervention for health care workers during the
COVID-19 pandemic
October 27, 2021
Albott CS, Wozniak JR, McGlinch BP, et al. Battle Buddies: rapid deployment of a psychological resilience
intervention for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandem…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/vchip-strategies-for-kdd.pdf
February 01, 2015 - Strategies to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices
Strategies to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices*
The following are strategies that healthcare professionals and primary care practices used to improve office systems to address and
promote optimal asthma treatment as…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/huddles-slides.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability - Module 2: Daily Huddles
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 2: Daily Huddles
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 2: Daily Huddles
Slide 2: A Frontline Management System To Promote Safety Standard Work
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/observation-slides.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability Module 4: Observation and Integration
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 4: Observation and Integration
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 4: Observation and Integration
Slide 2: A Frontline Management System To Promote Safety Stan…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/cg/index.html
April 01, 2016 - Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey
This page lists the topics and supplemental items available for use with the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey 3.0.
Please note: The CAHPS team is currently reviewing all supplemental items for the Clinician & Group Survey 3.0 to ensure that the items ar…