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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/cauti-interim/cauti-interim4b.html
July 01, 2013 - Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report
Culture Measures
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Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report
Executive Summary
Introduction and Objectives
Methods
Results
Outcome and Process Measures
Culture Measures
Conclusions
Catheter Util…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/sops-101-webcast-databases.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Understanding SOPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users - Famolaro
The SOPS Databases
Theresa Famolaro, MPS, MS, MBA
Senior Study Director
User Network for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS)
Westat
SOPS Databases
320
Hospitals
Version 1.0
(2021)
172
Hospitals
Version 2.0
(2021)
191
Nur…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-n.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning - Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Slide 2: Objectives
After this v…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/design/testing.html
September 01, 2019 - Testing the Design of a Quality Report By Getting User Feedback
User testing with people who represent your intended audience is the best way to ensure that your report design is clear and effective.
Use Interviews To Collect Feedback From Users
For most purposes, you will learn much more from users if you …
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/measure_retirement/measure_retirement1.html
February 01, 2014 - Background Report on 2013 Retirement of Measures from the Child Core Set
Abstract
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Background Report on 2013 Retirement of Measures from the Child Core Set
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results
Conclusions
References
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/financial-strains-healthcare.html
November 01, 2023 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
Biden Administration Tackles Financial Strains on Healthcare Consumers
NOV
30
2023
By
Robert Otto
Valdez,
Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Americans have long been facing a healthcare affordability crisis. …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcoe33.html
October 01, 2014 - Iowa Medicaid Uses AHRQ Research, Data to Improve Quality
Search All Impact Case Studies
March 2010
As a result of participating in the Medicaid Medical Directors Learning Network—an AHRQ Knowledge Transfer project—the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise, in consultation with the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care, used…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/distributed-cognition-er-nurses2.html
August 01, 2022 - Distributed Cognition and the Role of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety in the Emergency Department
The Theory of Distributed Cognition
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Distributed Cognition and the Role of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety in the Emergency Department
Introduction
The Theory of Dis…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-facilitator-fundamentals.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Job Aid: Facilitator Fundamentals
Primary Care Practice Facilitator
Training Series
1
Job Aid: Facilitator Fundamentals
Adopt a strengths-based not deficit-based mindset
Check yourself by asking:
Am I treating the individual as an "expert" on their own life and work?
Am I starting encounters and meeti…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/functional-specs.html
December 01, 2017 - Functional Specifications for Pressure Ulcer Healing
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Prevention
These functional specifications will cover the following:
General Information
Report Specifications
Specifications for Each Pressure Ulcer Healing Report
1.0. General Information
1.1. Bac…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/integrate-cusp-approach.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
How To Integrate a CUSP Approach
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Decolonization
Tools & Resources for Decolonization
Tool…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf3.html
October 01, 2014 - Section 3. Appendix
Additional Prevention Materials and Resources from AHRQ
When you use The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services 2009 in the classroom or in practice, here are some additional products AHRQ developed based on the recommendations that you may find helpful. These items can be printed from yo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/curriculum/teamstepps-introduction-slides.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Introducing TeamSTEPPS Introduction
Introducing TeamSTEPPS
Introduction
1
Faculty and Participant Introductions
2
Teamwork Exercise:
Build the Tallest Tower
Introduction
Rules:
Each block must be the right color, length (based on rows of knobs), and direction (N-S or E-W).
Each team member should have …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework
Element
Definition
Things To Keep in Mind
The Purpose
Define the problem and why it is important.
· Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed.
· Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…
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www.ahrq.gov/data/innovations/syh-dr.html
October 01, 2024 - Synthetic Healthcare Database for Research (SyH-DR)
The Synthetic Healthcare Database for Research (SyH-DR) is an all-payer, nationally representative claims database. The database consists of a sample of inpatient, outpatient, and prescription drug claims, including utilization, payment, and enrollment data, f…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/why/index.html
June 01, 2020 - Why Child Health Measures?
Child Health Care Quality Toolbox
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
In recent years, there has been growing interest in a special focus on quality measurement for child health programs. Increasingly,…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/cusp.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) for MRSA Prevention
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Decolonization
Tools…
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/competencies-affinity-group/index.html
May 01, 2025 - Healthcare Safety Competencies Affinity Group
Background The AHRQ National Action Alliance Healthcare Safety Competencies Affinity Group provided a forum for identifying and exploring the patient and workforce safety competencies needed by our healthcare workforce to support the safety of healthcare delivery. …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/cusp-mrsa-prevention.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) for MRSA Prevention
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Importance of …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/2021-ahrq-year-in-review.html
January 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
2021: An AHRQ Year in Review
JAN
11
2022
By
David
Meyers,
M.D.
David Meyers, M.D.
Turning the calendar to a new year is a time for taking stock—reflecting on our accomplishments and setting our sights on where we want to go…