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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4v_combo_pdi10-sepsis-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4v
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 10: Postoperative Sepsis
Why focus on postoperative sepsis in children?
• Postoperative s…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/action-alliance/implementing-cms-measure-chat-transcript.pdf
May 01, 2025 - May 2025: National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety Webinar Chat Transcript
Welcome to the May NAA National Webinar.
Stay Connected with the National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety:
Subscribe to the NAA Listserv Monthly Bulletin and Email us
at NationalActionAlliance@hhs.gov …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/er208-overview.html
October 01, 2014 - Series Overview
Closing the Quality Gap: Revisiting the State of the Science
Overview of new series of evidence reports on quality improvement strategies.
Contents
Background
Topic Selection and Scope Development
Principles
Key Questions
Organizing Framework
References
Background
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33808/psn-pdf
May 01, 2016 - Reducing the Safety Hazards of Monitor Alert and Alarm
Fatigue
May 1, 2016
Jacques S, Williams E. Reducing the Safety Hazards of Monitor Alert and Alarm Fatigue. PSNet [internet].
2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/reducing-safety-hazards-monitor-alert-and-alarm-fatigue
Perspective
Alarm fatigue occurs whe…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module1/module1-overview.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Module 1: Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) Toolkit Module 1: An Overview of the CANDOR Process
Communication and Optimal Resolution
(CANDOR)
Toolkit
Module 1: An Overview of the CANDOR Process
The CANDOR Toolkit is composed of eight distinct modules that can be used to teach users about the CANDOR Pro…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73412/psn-pdf
August 01, 2022 - “Behavioral Health Vital Signs” Initiative Increases Patient
Education and Disclosure about Interpersonal Violence
(IPV)
June 30, 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/behavioral-health-vital-signs-initiative-increases-patient-education-and-
disclosure
Summary
The Behavioral Health Vital Signs (BHVS) screener i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49650/psn-pdf
March 01, 2012 - Turn the Other Cheek
March 1, 2012
Starling J. Turn the Other Cheek. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/turn-other-cheek
The Case
A 56-year-old man underwent two skin biopsies to evaluate clinically concerning lesions. The first biopsy
was diagnostic for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and docume…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/physician-staff-engagement-slides.html
March 01, 2017 - Physician and Staff Engagement: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Physician and Staff Engagement
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be able to—
Identify the importan…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49449/psn-pdf
June 01, 2004 - Lethal Vertigo
June 1, 2004
Furman JM. Lethal Vertigo. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/lethal-vertigo
The Case
A 64-year-old woman, with no prior medical history, complained of sudden onset of severe vertigo and
vomiting, without headache. Her initial blood pressure in the emergency departme…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/electrocardiogram-results-read-me
May 01, 2019 - Electrocardiogram Results: ***READ ME***
Citation Text:
Alpert JS. Electrocardiogram Results: ***READ ME***. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2012.
Copy Citation
Format:
Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XM…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49532/psn-pdf
March 15, 2007 - Back to Basics
March 1, 2007
Hellman R. Back to Basics. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/back-basics
The Case
A 48-year-old woman with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency department with
right upper quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis, prompting admission for pres…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49443/psn-pdf
May 01, 2004 - Privacy Gone Awry
May 1, 2004
Pauker SG, Pauker SP. Privacy Gone Awry. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/privacy-gone-awry
The Case
A 3-year-old child underwent bilateral myringotomies and tube insertion with adenoidectomy.
Preoperatively, she had an upper respiratory infection, but was eating…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_ssi_investigation.pptx
December 01, 2017 - Performing SSI Investigations: Slide Presentation
Performing an SSI Investigation
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Onboarding
AHRQ Pub No. 16(18)-0004-15-EF
December 2017
SAY:
In this module, you’ll learn about performing a surgical site infection or SSI investigation.
1
Learning Objectives
After this session, you …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73643/psn-pdf
August 01, 2022 - ECHO-Care Transitions Successfully Reduces Patient
Readmissions from Skilled Nursing Facilities, Reduces
Length of Stay
August 25, 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/echo-care-transitions-successfully-reduces-patient-readmissions-skilled-
nursing
Summary
ECHO-Care Transitions (ECHO-CT) intends to ensure cont…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/section6.html
July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Section 6. Facilitating Change and Anticipating Challenges
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Acknowledgments
E…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/statesummaries/chipra-750-utah-state-snapshot.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Spotlight on Utah -- The National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
January 2018
This brief highlights the major strategies, lessons learned,
and outcomes from Utah’s experience from February
2010 to February 2016 with the quality demonstration
funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medic…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/statesummaries/chipra-750-illinois-state-snapshot.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Spotlight on Illinois -- The National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
January 2018
This brief highlights the major strategies, lessons learned,
and outcomes from Illinois’s experience from February
2010 to February 2016 with the quality demonstration
funded by the Centers for Medicare…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=0
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/node/33874/psn-pdf
February 01, 2019 - Building Systems Citizenship in Health Professions
Education: The Continued Call for Health Systems
Science Curricula
February 1, 2019
Gonzalo JD, Singh MK. Building Systems Citizenship in Health Professions Education: The Continued Call
for Health Systems Science Curricula. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/administering-child-hcahps-narrative-items.pdf
November 01, 2023 - Administering the CAHPS Child Hospital Narrative Item Set
Administering the CAHPS® Child Hospital
Narrative Item Set
November 2023
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
Deciding Whether to Use Narrative Items .........…