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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st106/stat106.pdf
December 01, 2005 - Statistical Brief #106: Estimates of Health Care Expenditures for the 10 Largest States, 2003
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
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March 21, 2009 - Double Dosing, by the Rules
March 21, 2009
Cohen H. Double Dosing, by the Rules. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/double-dosing-rules
The Case
A 65-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was
admitted to a medical unit during the night with wo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867427/psn-pdf
December 18, 2024 - The Ongoing Journey to Prevent Patient Falls
December 18, 2024
Dykes PC, Sousane Z, Mossburg SE. The Ongoing Journey to Prevent Patient Falls. PSNet [internet].
2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/ongoing-journey-prevent-patient-falls
Falls are not a new issue, especially among older adults. The Centers for D…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/haify11.pdf
January 01, 2011 - AHRQ Projects to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections, Fiscal Year 2011
Introduction
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
are infections that people acquire while
they are receiving treatment for another
condition in a health care setting. They
are costly, deadly, and largely
preventable. A core part of the Ag…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/factsandfigures/figures/2006/2006_4_3.jsp
January 01, 2006 - Exhibit 4.3 Average Length of Stay and Average Charges
Inpatient Hospital Stays for Principal Diagnosis*: Average Length of Stay and Average Charges, 2006
PRINCIPAL CCS DIAGNOSIS
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN DAYS
AVERAGE CHARGES
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/raceethnicitytoolkit/or32.jsp
October 08, 2012 - Pregnancy Risk Factors and Birth Outcomes within Oregon's AI/AN Population, 2008-2010.
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/raceethnicitytoolkit/or19.jsp
July 01, 2014 - Record Linkage Concepts
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-256-telehealth-women-preventive-services-executive-summary.pdf
June 01, 2022 - Executive Summary: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 256_Effectiveness of Telehealth for Women's Preventive Services
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 256
Effectiveness of Telehealth for
Women’s Preventive Services
Executive Summary
Main Points
• Based on 16 studies, outcomes of telehealth intervent…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/interactive_media_glasgow_presentation.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Glasgow.Presentation
Source:
Eisenberg
Center
Conference
Series
2009,
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Improving
Quality
of
Care
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Interactive
Media,
Effective
Health
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Program
Web
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866621/psn-pdf
August 28, 2024 - Application of Safety-II Principles
August 28, 2024
Venkatesan C, Helak K, Sousane Z, et al. Application of Safety-II Principles. PSNet [internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/application-safety-ii-principles
Traditional approaches to patient safety have often been reactive rather than proactive, seeki…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/confusion-acetaminophen
December 01, 2009 - Confusion With Acetaminophen
Citation Text:
Heubi JE. Confusion With Acetaminophen. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2006.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33778/psn-pdf
March 01, 2015 - Diagnostic Errors
January 1, 2014
Sarkar U, Shojania KG. Diagnostic Errors. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/diagnostic-errors
Annual Perspective 2014
Until very recently, diagnostic errors received relatively little attention in the field of patient safety,
particularly when compared wi…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=4
June 12, 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/lap-burn
March 01, 2018 - Lap Burn
Citation Text:
Ball K. Lap Burn. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49448/psn-pdf
June 01, 2004 - Listen to the Family
June 1, 2004
Campbell D. Listen to the Family. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/listen-family
The Case
Vascular surgery was consulted for placement of a dialysis catheter in a patient on the medical floor. The
surgical resident examined the patient, an elderly woman with …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49441/psn-pdf
March 01, 2004 - Fumbled Handoff
March 1, 2004
Vidyarthi A. Fumbled Handoff. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/fumbled-handoff
The Case
A 73-year-old female with history of hypertension, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), and
chronic renal insufficiency was admitted for an elective sigmoid resect…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49598/psn-pdf
February 01, 2010 - Medication Reconciliation Pitfalls
February 1, 2010
Weber RJ. Medication Reconciliation Pitfalls. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medication-reconciliation-pitfalls
The Case
A 90-year-old woman who lived alone suffered a mechanical fall with subsequent hip fracture and was
brought to the eme…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49467/psn-pdf
December 01, 2004 - A "Weak" Response
December 1, 2004
Reisman AB. A "Weak" Response. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weak-response
The Case
A primary care physician on call for his group received a call at 9:00PM from a 68-year-old man. He said,
"They started me on a new pill for my blood pressure and now I fe…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/haidesign/haidesign-summary.html
April 01, 2018 - Understanding the Role of Health Care Facility Design in the Acquisition and Prevention of HAIs
This report summarizes the role of the built environment in the transmission of pathogens and discusses the impact that design features could have in mitigating transmission in health care facilities.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu6.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
6. How do we sustain the redesigned prevention practices?
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Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the…