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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/qitool/webinar080116/index.html
December 01, 2017 - Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators - A “How to” Guide for Improving Hospital Quality and Safety
Slide presentation of the webinar held on August 1, 2016
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) held a Webinar on August 1, 2016, to provide an overview of the AHRQ Quality Indicators (QIs…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2015-11-nac/nacmtg1115-minutes.html
May 01, 2016 - Meeting Minutes, November 2015
National Advisory Council
Minutes from the November 3, 2015, meeting of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's National Advisory Council.
Contents
Summary
Call to Order and Approval of July 24, 2015, Summary Report
Director's Update
Health Information Technol…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/index.html
September 01, 2013 - Content Calls for the Nationwide Implementation of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP)
These webinars occurred during first national CUSP implementation project where hospital teams pioneered the use of CUSP. That project focused on reducing central line-associated blood stream infections, Becaus…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/asthma/overview.html
July 01, 2021 - Pediatric Asthma Emergency Department Use Toolkit
Overview
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Pediatric Asthma Emergency Department Use Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About the Measure
Key Driver Diagram
Quality Improvement Strategies
Asthma affects approximately 1 in…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/distributed-cognition-er-nurses1.html
August 01, 2022 - Distributed Cognition and the Role of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety in the Emergency Department
Introduction
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Distributed Cognition and the Role of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety in the Emergency Department
Introduction
The Theory of Distributed Cognition
Nu…
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www.ahrq.gov/priority-populations/observances/bhm/index.html
February 01, 2025 - Black History Month
In celebration of February as Black History Month, AHRQ is pleased to highlight the significant role and impact that African Americans have made on society. This annual observance presents an opportunity for the Agency to recognize AHRQ-funded researchers’ important contributions to improvin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/035-importance-mrsa-prevention-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - One national survey estimated that around 7 percent of patients already harbor MRSA at the time of their
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-older-adults3.html
August 01, 2024 - Today, more than one in five Americans are caregivers 130 and it is estimated that at least 17.7 million
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/hisph-slides-pt1.html
March 01, 2020 - Chartbook on Hispanic Health Care: Slide Presentation—Part 1
2014 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
Introduction
Slide 1
National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
Chartbook on Health Care for Hispanics
October 2015
Slide 2
Goals of the Chartbook on Health Care for Hisp…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/ptsafetyuptp.html
July 01, 2023 - Making Health Care Safer II
An Updated Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices
This evidence report updates the 2001 report, Making Health Care Safer: A Critical Analysis of Patient Safety Practices.
Select for a list of 22 patient safety strategies discussed in the new report that a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/diagnostic/DiagnosticSafety-flier.pdf
November 01, 2024 - Diagnostic Safety Research
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Diagnostic Safety Research
at the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality
Diagnostic Error
Diagnostic error is a significant and underrecognized threat to patient safety.
Diagnostic errors are common, consequential, and costly and contribute to avoidable suffering and
prevent…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/043-vap-prevention-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - Slide 7
VAP Morbidity and Mortality
SAY:
Although the estimated mortality associated with VAP ranges
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/ambulatory/diagnostic-safety/toolkit.html
November 01, 2018 - Reducing Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care Pediatrics Toolkit
The Reducing Diagnostic Errors in Primary Care Pediatrics Toolkit aims to assist primary care practice teams with a systematic approach to reduce diagnostic errors among children in three important areas:
Elevated blood pressure, which is misdi…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/chronic-care/decision/research-centers/rce_profile_liss.html
August 01, 2014 - Training the Next Generation of Leaders in Clinical Preventive Services
Profiles from the AHRQ Research Centers for Excellence
David Liss: The Center for Advancing Equity in Clinical Preventive Services at Northwestern University, Chicago
After obtaining his PhD in Health Services Research from the Universi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/2014-women-chartbook.pdf
January 01, 2014 - hospital-acquired conditions
between 2010 and 2013, with 1.3 million fewer harms to patients, an estimated … Emergency Department Visits Related to Mental Health, Alcohol, or Substance
Abuse
Importance: An estimated … | 2014 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
suicide death in the United States was estimated … Cancer Deaths
Importance: In 2015, there will be an estimated 1,658,370 new cancer cases diagnosed … It is estimated that women without a usual source
of care do not receive recommended cancer screening
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/prev-handouts.html
December 01, 2017 - following:
Estimation of nutritional requirements: Yes ___ No ___
Comparison of nutrient intake with estimated … following:
Estimation of nutritional requirements: Yes ___ No ___
Comparison of nutrient intake with estimated
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/2014nhqdr-womenhealth.pptx
January 01, 2020 - Importance: An estimated one in three individuals has suffered from a mental health or substance abuse … The economic cost of suicide death in the United States was estimated in 2010 to be more than $44 billion … Importance: In 2015, there will be an estimated 1,658,370 new cancer cases diagnosed and 589,430 cancer … It is estimated that women without a usual source of care do not receive recommended cancer screening
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www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/envscan/app-b.html
June 01, 2017 - All-Payer Claims Databases Measurement of Care: Systematic Review and Environmental Scan of Current Practices and Evidence
Appendix B. Journal Articles Included in Literature Review
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldata6a.html
May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
6. Implementation (continued)
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Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
Summary
Reviewers
1. Introduction
2. Evidenc…