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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/evaluation/capacity-infographic.pdf
April 01, 2018 - Results: Increased Capacity
for Quality Improvement in Small Primary Care Practices
One of the main goals … on
quality improvement
63%
52%
35%
77%
And over three quarters
of practices report
setting goals … and national evaluations are exploring the
extent to which EvidenceNOW has been able to achieve both goals
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/skills-qi-kickoff.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Practice Record
Write plan for Kick-Off in EPR
Distribute dashboards per lead clinician
Record goals … introductory comments
Set date and time for next PEA visit
Thank practice for participation
Record goals … Record: Off
Write plan for Kick-Off in EPR: Off
Distribute dashboards per lead clinician: Off
Record goals … responses: Off
Make introductory comments: Off
Set date and time for next PEA visit: Off
Record goals
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-practice-assessments.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Get to know a practice and their goals and priorities. … Connect results to improvement goals. … Point out items that align with the practice's current goals and priorities. … Ask the practice whether it wants to set improvement goals based on the results of the
assessment
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/infection-checklist.html
December 01, 2012 - Identify and mitigate barriers to achieving the project goals.
11. … Ask clinicians what is difficult in achieving the project goals.
12. … Collaborate to remove barriers to achieving the project goals.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/105-what-are-the-4-es-notes.docx
April 01, 2025 - Engagement is not a one-way process—the goal is not only to make individuals aware of the problem, but … The goal is for leadership to support and have an active stake in the outcome—not just sign off on the … Next, communicate the benefits of the proposed solutions and establish the goals of the intervention. … Support from senior leadership is important for shaping the priorities and goals of intervention. … Discuss in detail goals and what will need to happen to get the best results.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/engaging-senior-leaders.pdf
April 01, 2022 - information to help intensive care unit (ICU) team
leaders implement effective strategies and achieve goals … Engage a senior executive who is able to align or connect your program’s goals with other
strategic … Educate them on your program’s goals and the value of its
outcomes as well as directly connect it to … directly impact the ICU as well as “make a business case” for how your program’s
goals (or existing … staff with the senior executive so they can hear from this
executive that zero cases is an attainable goal
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/107-cusp-psychological-safety-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - Leaders should create a psychologically safe meeting space that consistently establishes clear goals … Goals and objectives of the overall project should be discussed so that all members can work from a shared … It is vital to set clear expectations and common goals so that the team understands the mission. … Setting clear goals and providing a supportive atmosphere will lead to improved outcomes. … They began by establishing clear goals for the project, and expectations for every meeting.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hypertension_6-coaching.pptx
July 01, 2023 - These actions share the purpose of improving performance or achieving a specified goal for the individuals … Setting Performance Goals. … Feedback should include goals related to improvement.
Two way. … Coaches should provide feedback with the goal of correcting or improving behavior while leaving self-esteem … Establish performance goals and expectations.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hemorrhage_6-coaching.pptx
July 01, 2023 - These actions share the purpose of improving performance or achieving a specified goal for the individuals … Setting Performance Goals. … Feedback should include goals related to improvement.
Two way. … Coaches should provide feedback with the goal of correcting or improving behavior while leaving self-esteem … Establish performance goals and expectations.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/implement/teamwork.pptx
January 01, 2007 - poor score in teamwork and safety
Units with little collaboration between disciplines
11
Daily Goals … to discharge
People and organizations that create explicit objectives, and provide feedback toward goals … rounds is divergent (brainstorming) rather than convergent (following an explicit plan)
12
12
Daily Goals … 14
14
15
Using the Daily Goals Checklist
Four Components of Effective Teams
Leadership … As seen in TeamSTEPPS®
20
STEP1
Status of the patient
Team members
Environment
Progress toward goal
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/planning/index.html
August 01, 2017 - Step 3: Define Your Goals. … most important tasks for the project team, and possibly the advisory group as well, is to define the goals … Learn more about setting the kinds of goals that are appropriate for this type of project .
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/team/tools/briefs.html
December 01, 2023 - normally available that may be restricted during the current work period (i.e., shift)
Defining clear goals … and a plan to achieve those goals is an important part of the brief, as is establishing clear roles … beginning of a shift or before a case provides a forum for communicating with other team members about the goals
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/communication/cahps-strategy-section-6-i.pdf
July 01, 2017 - Second, clinicians will respect patients’ goals and preferences and use them to
guide recommendations … evidence-
based tools, known as patient decision aids, to inform patients and help them set their
own goals … that
patients understand their options and the pros and cons of those options and
patient’s goals … members of the
care team to:
communicate about risks and benefits clearly,
elicit patients’ goal … involves nurses, health coaches, and case managers, so that
informing patients and respecting their goals
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-2-pf-as-a-resource.pdf
September 01, 2015 - ....................................................................................3
Facilitation Goals … What is the purpose and goal of practice facilitation?
2. What skills do facilitators need?
3. … Facilitation Goals
The goal of your work with practices is to build their capacity for continuous quality … These goals can vary significantly in their complexity. … Complex improvement goals will require more hours of support and a longer delivery
schedule; goals that
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/implementation-guides/implementation-guide1/impguide1.pdf
September 08, 2015 - To establish scope, you may want to ask:
• Does the goal require a sustainable, overarching structure … If your goal is: Then your scope might be:
Narrowly focused (for example, a
single issue)
• Small … CHIPRA Quality Demonstration State Experiences: Matching Scope
to Goals
• Georgia’s narrow goal was … • The CQHC in Massachusetts started with a broad goal of identifying and addressing QI
gaps in child … • Are the goals of these groups compatible with your goals?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/NQS_overview_slides-2017.pdf
January 01, 2017 - effectively.
14
Priority 3: Promoting effective communication and
coordination of care
LONG-TERM GOALS … Working with communities to promote wide
use of best practices to enable healthy living
LONG-TERM GOALS … employers, and governments by
developing and spreading new health care delivery
models
LONG-TERM GOALS … that offer training, resources, tools, and
guidance to help organizations achieve quality improvement goals … offer training,
resources, and
guidance to help
organizations
achieve quality
improvement
goals
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsum20.html
October 01, 2014 - Career Goals: Dr. … His immediate career goals are to fill the major knowledge gaps in the emergency management of patients … The grantee's long-term goals are to identify, develop and implement optimal organizational strategies
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/043-vap-prevention-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - patients is to employ a Daily Goals checklist. … Sample Daily Goals Checklists are provided as part of this toolkit. … Daily Goals Checklist for Non-ICU
Reviewing the daily goals is a straightforward and effective way to … Someone on the CUSP team points out that mobility goals were not part of the Daily Goals checklist. … Performance goal targets are posted on the huddle board and shared with Nursing, PT, Occupational Therapy
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/107-cusp-psychological-safety.pptx
October 01, 2024 - Open communication and listening
Non-punitive culture
Staff empowerment
Established consistent, clear goals … Inclusive of all levels of staff
Teamwork Unclear expectations
Role clarity
Fear of speaking up Common goals … Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU
CUSP Psychological Safety
6
Case Example: Team Building
Establish clear goals … Establish clear objectives and goals.
Use open communication and listening.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/106-cusp-psychological-safety.pptx
April 01, 2025 - Open communication and listening
Nonpunitive culture
Staff empowerment
Established consistent, clear goals … Inclusive of all levels of staff
Teamwork Unclear expectations
Role clarity
Fear of speaking up Common goals … Prevention | Surgical Services
CUSP Psychological Safety
6
Case Example: Team Building
Establish clear goals … Establish clear objectives and goals.
Use open communication and listening.