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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp31103.html
October 01, 2014 - Advisor on Education for Health Literacy Missouri. … literacy item set and includes standard demographic data, along with a subset of general health literacy … board-certified health literacy programs for physicians. … Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
Topic(s):
Health Literacy,
Disparities … Policy/Health Literacy Missouri
Date:
09/01/2011
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/pharmacy/resources/slides/part-1.html
September 01, 2020 - Health literacy quality improvement:
Assessing pharmacy health literacy practices. … Slide 18
Health Literacy Quality Improvement (QI)
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Health Literacy QI
There are … Slide 21
Assessing Pharmacy Health Literacy Practices
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Health Literacy Assessment of … staff awareness of health literacy. … Pharmacy wanted to assess its health literacy practices:
Used the Pharmacy Health Literacy Assessment
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/pharmacy/guide/practice.html
September 01, 2020 - Pharmacy staff who regularly provide patients with health information will find the handouts to be helpful … the observer, we want you to pay close attention to whether or not the pharmacist utilizes the clear health … Overall, how would you rate the pharmacist's clear health communication skills in the following areas
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201615.html
October 01, 2016 - Precautions Toolkit to develop a health literacy review guide. … service and organization contributes to building health literacy," Ms. … Working with the Ministry of Health to promote health literacy is the Health Quality & Safety Commission … These include the Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit , Pharmacy Health Literacy Center , … Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
Topic(s):
Health Literacy,
Patient Safety
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/managing-chronic-disease.html
October 01, 2020 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
Organizational Health Literacy More Essential than Ever … Therefore, health literacy is a challenge for all of us, including those who are well-educated. … literacy strategies into primary and specialty care, as well as how to spread health literacy strategies … individuals, including those with limited health literacy. … on:
reducing racial, ethnic, language, and health literacy disparities.
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/pharmacy/guide-8-11.html
September 01, 2020 - Advancing Pharmacy Health Literacy Practices Through Quality Improvement
Activity Guides 8-11 … Resources:
Teach-Back: A Health Literacy Tool to Ensure Patient Understanding. … Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit— Tool 5: The Teach Back Method . … Teach Back Method Videos (NC Health Literacy).
… Resources:
NC Health Literacy My Daily Medications [PDF File]
Iowa Health Collaborative Medcard
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-7.html
July 01, 2022 - Health Literacy
The definition of health literacy is neither simple nor universally well understood … No matter how health literacy is defined, patients with limited health literacy have an increased likelihood … Within the realm of medication reconciliation, patients with limited health literacy may have problems … that they have basic or below basic health literacy levels. 11 Limited health literacy is associated … health conditions. 12,13,14
Determining which patients have limited health literacy can be very difficult
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-7.html
July 01, 2022 - Health Literacy
The definition of health literacy is neither simple nor universally well understood … No matter how health literacy is defined, patients with limited health literacy have an increased likelihood … Within the realm of medication reconciliation, patients with limited health literacy may have problems … that they have basic or below basic health literacy levels. 11 Limited health literacy is associated … health conditions. 12,13,14
Determining which patients have limited health literacy can be very difficult
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp31204.html
August 01, 2012 - American Academy of Physician Assistants Recommends AHRQ's Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit … Search All Impact Case Studies
August 2012
Upon expanding its health literacy policy in … 2011, the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) specifically cited AHRQ's "Health Literacy … Health literacy is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services … limited health literacy.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201408.html
June 01, 2014 - Education Center used AHRQ's Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit to provide health literacy … The AHRQ health literacy toolkit offers primary care practices a way to assess their services for health … ACE) Health Literacy Project," prepared by the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center. … "The Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center presented the [AHRQ] health literacy toolkit at cardiology … Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit
Topic(s):
Health Literacy,
Prevention
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/CG/health-literacy-cg-cahps-adult-spanish-2357-3b.pdf
January 05, 2018 - Supplemental Health Literacy Items for the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey
12/1/2017 Page 1
Document … www.ahrq.gov/cahps
Supplemental Items for the CAHPS®
Clinician & Group Survey 3.0
Topic: Health … Literacy
Population Version: Adult
Language: Spanish
Users of the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey … Literacy
Population Version: Adult
Document No. 2357-3b Page 2
Questions
Placement and Other … Literacy
Population Version: Adult
Document No. 2357-3b Page 3
Questions
Placement and Other
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/suppl-healthlit-items.html
October 01, 2023 - Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Hospital Adult Survey: Health Literacy
Population version: Adult … These supplemental items address various issues related to patients' health literacy in hospital … For more information about these items and the measures they produce, read About the CAHPS Health Literacy … Learn more about the CAHPS Health Literacy Item Sets .
Related topic: Interpreter Services . … Hospitals interested in items that assess health literacy may also want to review and use supplemental
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp31310.html
June 01, 2013 - AHRQ Health Literacy Tool Helps University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy Educate Students and Community … of patients with limited health literacy, as well as its implications and interventions that can be … As part of an experiential education module on health literacy that is part of the required second-year … During visits, students work through surveys and guided worksheets to explore various health literacy … and assist patients with limited health literacy,” Barnett says.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp30810.html
October 01, 2014 - Maya Angelou Research Center Uses AHRQ Health Literacy Tool for Spanish-Speaking Residents
Search … Forest University Health Sciences Center used an AHRQ-funded health literacy tool to determine the level … of health literacy among Spanish-speaking residents in Forsyth County, North Carolina. … easily administered tool for assessing health literacy in English. … However, not surprisingly, education level was a predictor of health literacy.
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/index.html?page=1
January 01, 2012 - injuries, decreased ability to function, reduced quality of life, increased fear of falling, and increased health … Health Literacy Health literacy occurs when health information and services created for the public match … AHRQ's health literacy resources help health care professionals and delivery organizations make information … hospital readmissions is a national priority for payers, providers, and policymakers seeking to improve health … Patient and Family Engagement A set of behaviors by patients, family members, and health professionals
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/lepguide/app-e.html
September 01, 2020 - literacy levels. … Culture, Language and Health Literacy
Resources to help health care providers to recognize and … address the unique culture, language and health literacy of diverse consumers and communities. … : Improving Health Literacy To Protect Patient Safety
This public policy white paper frames the existing … communication gap between patients and caregivers as a series of challenges involving literacy, language
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/lepguide/app-a.html
September 01, 2020 - Train Staff in Cultural Competence
Cultural competence training attempts to provide health care professionals … Teach a set of cross-cultural skills that will enable health care providers and staff to understand the … impact of sociocultural factors on health and health care and be able to manage them more effectively … interpreting and meeting International Medical Interpreter Association and National Council on Interpreting in Health … Awareness of health literacy:
Train providers to avoid medical jargon and to use clear communication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/literacy-toolkit/healthlittoolkit2_tool15.pdf
January 29, 2018 - AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit - Tool 15: Action Plan Form
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AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit Second Edition128 … Universal Toolkit final 1.indd 129 9/29/15 2:40 PM
AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/patient-education/pemat4.html
November 01, 2020 - Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your chances of serious health problems, including heart attack … CHOOSE "AGREE"—Active voice: If you see redness, see your health care provider. … CHOOSE "DISAGREE"—Passive voice: If redness is observed, the patient should see a health care provider
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/patient-education/pemat3.html
November 01, 2020 - The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) and User’s Guide
Domain: Understandability
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The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) and User’s Guide
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