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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/hhs_ed_boarding_may30.pdf
May 30, 2023 - Letter to HHS Secretary on Emergency Department Boarding
May 30, 2023
The Honorable Xavier Becerra
Secretary
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C., 20201
Dear Secretary Becerra:
We write to you today with deep concern about the growing public health …
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February 01, 2004 - Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection - Recommendation Statement
Summary of
Recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF) strongly recommends screening for
hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women at
their first prenatal visit. A recommendation.
The USPSTF found good evidence that univer…
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April 01, 2011 - Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: USPSTF Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement
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Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum:
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation
Statement
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION AND EVIDENCE
The USPSTF recommends prop…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/model/index.html
March 01, 2023 - The EvidenceNOW Model: Providing External Support for Primary Care
EvidenceNOW Model
The AHRQ EvidenceNOW Model is a blueprint for delivering external support to primary care practices to improve healthcare quality and implement new evidence into care delivery. It also is designed to help primary care practic…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/b3b_combo_resultspresentation.pdf
April 02, 2025 - Results Presentation Template - The Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool B.3b Slide 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THIS TOOL –
DELETE THIS SLIDE BEFORE PRESENTATION
• Use this PowerPoint presentation as a
template for…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-chg-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - FAQs (Staff): CHG for Bathing
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-1 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff:
Chlorhexidine for Bathing
Why does the hospital use special soap for bathing and showering in patients with medical devices?
This hospital is dedicated to improving medical care for our p…
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June 01, 2010 - Environmental Scan of Measures for Medicaid Title XIX Home and Community-Based Services
References
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Table of Contents
Environmental Scan of Measures for Medicaid Title XIX Home and Community-Based Services
Executive Summary
Introduction and Scan Methodology
Evaluation of…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/rural-hospital-collaborative-excellence-using-it
January 01, 2023 - Rural Hospital Collaborative for Excellence Using IT
Project Final Report ( PDF , 518.96 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. …
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January 01, 2025 - Improving Recognition and Management of Hypertension in Youth: Comparing Approaches for Extending Effective CDS for use in a Large Rural Health System
Project Description
Publications
Research Story
Patient-specific and evidence-based treatment recommendations for …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/071-dec-patient-talking-points-bathing.docx
October 01, 2024 - Talking Points for Patients: Chlorhexidine Bathing
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Talking Points for Patients: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing
Feel free to customize this handout to your unit’s current practices. To avoid confusion, remove questions that do not apply to your unit.
Patients may have questions …
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/appendix-a6.html
December 01, 2009 - Background Report for the Request for Public Comment on Initial, Recommended Core Set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for Voluntary Use by Medicaid and CHIP Programs
Background Report on request for public comment on initial, recommended core set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for voluntary…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-terminology7.html
April 01, 2025 - Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Foundational Terminology for Diagnosis Relating to Suboptimal Processes and Outcomes
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Table of Contents
Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Introduction
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/data-analysis-webcast-advancing-methods-4.pdf
March 03, 2021 - Improving Patient Experience: Data Analysis Methods webcast - Wellstar
Advancing Methods of Implementing and
Evaluating Patient Experience
Improvement Using CAHPS® Surveys
March 3, 2021
Natalie McNeal, MBA, MHA
Wellstar Community Hospice
Our state-of-the-art facilities include:
11
HOSPITALS
300+
MEDICAL
O…
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March 01, 2019 - Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care
Part 4: Health Care of Residents of the U.S.-Mexico Border
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Table of Contents
Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care
Acknowledgments
Health Care For Hispanics
National Quality Strategy Priorities: Patient Safety
National Quality Strategy …
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp2.html
May 01, 2014 - Integrating Primary Care Practices and Community-based Resources to Manage Obesity
Chapter 2: Building and Assessing the Clinic Foundation
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Table of Contents
Integrating Primary Care Practices and Community-based Resources to Manage Obesity
Acknowledgements
Support
Forew…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/asc-survey-english.docx
April 02, 2025 - Ambulatory Procedure/Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety
SOPS™ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey
Version: 1.0
Language: English
Note
For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods, establishing data collection procedures, conducting a Web-based survey,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/asc-survey-english.pdf
April 02, 2025 - Ambulatory Procedure/Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety
SOPS
TM
Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey
Version: 1.0
Language: English
Note
• For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection
methods, establishing data collection…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicomp5.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Moderating Factors
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Table of Contents
Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Preface
Methods
Participation
Outcomes
Adult Non-ICUs
…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/facil-guide/mod3.html
February 01, 2023 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity
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Table of Contents
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
Introduction
Module 1: Overview
Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance
Module 3: Convers…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/survey/integrated-care-coordination-information-system-interview-guide.pdf
June 16, 2021 - Integrated Care Coordination Information System Interview Guide
Integrated Care Coordination Information System Interview Guide
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland OR
This is an interview guide designed to be conducted with nurses in an ambulatory setting. The
tool includes questions to assess user’s…