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  1. Timely Fluid Bolus for Children With Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0231-fullreport.pdf
    May 01, 2018 - Also, annual hospital treatment costs are significant, at nearly $2 billion (Watson, et al., 2003). … Data from AHRQ’s Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) show that the national cost of treating … agreement and Kappa scores of 0.72 and 0.58, respectively. … Patient and hospital correlates of clinical outcomes and resource utilization in severe pediatric sepsis … Sepsis and septic shock: Progress and future considerations.

  2. Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Definition | The Academy

    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/ibh-lexicon/functional-definition
    January 01, 2025 - patterns of health care utilization. … Patient, provider, and population attitudes and behavior. … Patients and families are engaged in identifying their needs and goals for care and the kinds of services … and health care. … Documentation of dialogue on the goals of care and decision-making and why integrated care and a shared

  3. The Role of Community Pharmacists in Patient Safety | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/role-community-pharmacists-patient-safety
    October 24, 2021 - and economics to optimize population health outcomes and medication benefits. … taking, that they understand why they're taking their therapy, or counseling on controlled substance utilization … the medication. and it's clear that pushing for higher volumes and faster dispensing and introducing … We could do everything right and then that patient goes home and doesn’t understand their therapy and … e-prescribing to avoid errors and help with more communication and integration.

  4. Prehospital EMS Blood Transfusion and Fluid Interventions for Hemorrhagic Shock (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ems-blood-transfusion-protocol-amendment.pdf
    February 04, 2025 - 60,000 deaths per year in the United States and 1.5 million per year globally, and is second only to … training and licensure, and serve a mix of patients with different needs. … publications and organizations cited in included studies and reports. … and weaknesses. … Research and Quality, U.S.

  5. Electronic Data Methods (EDM) Forum for Comparative Effectiveness Research: Second Phase - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/u18hs022789-edmunds-final-report-2017.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - research initiatives and stakeholder groups; and disseminate current research and news using diverse … meetings and as authors and reviewers of online resources. … Engage and convene a broad and diverse group of experts and relevant stakeholders through in-person … needs and perceived gaps in current resources and dialogue, and identify new and emerging opportunities … improve the experience of care and the health of populations, and reduce per capita health care costs

  6. Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Maternal Mental Health Conditions (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-health-pregnant-protocol.pdf
    August 24, 2023 - PMID 34047454 Page 6 of 19 • Prenatal care utilization. … completion of prenatal visits, completion of recommended prenatal services, unexpected health care utilization … life • Maternal clinical outcomes • Fetal/neonatal/pediatric clinical outcomes • Prenatal care utilization … and anxiety, and given time and resource restrictions, we plan to restrict full data synthesis … , social work, and maternal and child healthcare policy.

  7. Combining Performance Feedback and Evidence-based Educational Resources (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Meurer.pdf
    January 01, 2004 - in a usable and accessible format for clinicians and hospital personnel. … directors, top-level administrators, and nursing and medical directors. … and broad information … Incidence and types of adverse events and negligent care in Utah and Colorado. … Adapting the Healthcare Cost Utilization Project quality indicators for hospital use: the experience

  8. Modeling Study: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/modeling-study/breast-cancer-screening
    April 30, 2024 - Design, Setting, and Population: Comparison of outcomes using 6 Cancer Intervention and Surveillance … , “real-world” treatment assignment and effects for women overall and for Black women. … The models evaluated women overall and Black women, and strata according to breast density, elevated … annual starting at age 40) ( Figure 1 ; eFigures 1 and 2 and eTable 6 in the JAMA Supplement). … Black women (D, GE, M, and W).

  9. Delay in Malignancy Diagnosis Reflects Systemic Failures | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delay-malignancy-diagnosis-reflects-systemic-failures
    September 25, 2019 - Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … ; improved communication and collaboration between pathologists and their clinical counterparts; and … Errors in pathology and laboratory medicine: consequences and prevention. … and follow-up.

  10. Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children with Simple Febrile Seizure: Final Report (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-192-fullreport.pdf
    November 01, 2019 - (AAN), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), have developed and promoted ALARA protocols and … Virtually any alteration in resource utilization or expenditure substantially affects children covered … and dates. … Headaches and neuroimaging: High utilization and costs despite guidelines. … Sedation and general anesthesia in children undergoing MRI and CT: Adverse events and outcomes.

  11. AHRQ Health Information Technology Portfolio 2012 Annual Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/ahrq-health-information-technology-portfolio-2012-annual-report.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - and improvement … and biological products; increase awareness of the benefits and risks of therapeutics; and improve … conditions studied, and the settings and focus of care. … across current and emerging EHR systems and services … Health Information Exchange and Ambulatory Test Utilization PAR-HS-08-269 Yes Olson, Ardis L., M.D.

  12. Use of First-Line Psychosocial Care for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-148-fullreport.pdf
    February 01, 2019 - are a first-line treatment for children and adolescents, and both have Food and Drug Administration … associated treatment costs. … assume that unresolved health impacts of antipsychotics would be associated with long-term increases in health … costs established for obesity and diabetes. … This measure may help increase attention and access to psychosocial services and may decrease the utilization

  13. Specific Tools To Support Change (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/g2_pdi_specifictoolstosupportchange.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - for evaluating a process to identify where and how it might fail and to assess the relative impact … to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety helps hospitals engage patients and … It is part of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). … • Timely and Effective Care. • Readmissions, Complications, and Deaths. … Web pages, and key publications of active and completed projects.

  14. Specific Tools To Support Change (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/g2_combo_specifictoolstosupportchange.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - for evaluating a process to identify where and how it might fail and to assess the relative impact … to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety helps hospitals engage patients and … , and ultimately, cost savings. … It is part of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). … Web pages, and key publications of active and completed projects.

  15. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/measuring-blood-pressure_research-protocol.pdf
    April 11, 2011 - Policy and/or Clinical Context SMBP is one potential method for improving rates of BP control and … from Medicaid programs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. … Recent trends in the prevalence of high blood pressure and its treatment and control, 1999–2008. … The fourth report on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure in children and … The dispositions of the peer review comments are documented and will, for CERs and Technical briefs,

  16. Hindsight is 20/20: Thrombolytics for Alcohol Intoxication | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hindsight-2020-thrombolytics-alcohol-intoxication
    December 18, 2024 - Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services … The risks and benefits were explained to the patient, and he consented. … Bipolar and related disorders. … Efficacy and safety of the telestroke drip-and-stay model: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

  17. Daily Care Processes Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/daily-care-processes-guide.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - hospital length of stays, and morbidity and mortality. … daily spontaneous awakening trials and spontaneous breathing trials (SAT and SBT). … such as VAE and VAP rates. … might seem overwhelming, and it will take your leadership and dedication to make progress. … in duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU and hospital length of stay, and mortality.

  18. Making Healthcare Safer IV_Rapid Response: Patient and Family Engagement (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-IV-rapid-response-patient-family-engagement.pdf
    October 01, 2023 - , and patient and family engagement supported by patient portals and information tools targeting safety … attitudes and availability, patients’ perceptions and competing priorities, and organizational resources … and III. … incidence of harm Quality of care measures Utilization of healthcare services (focusing on … the main utilization measure reported in the study) Implementation • Barriers and facilitators

  19. A Risk-Based Approach to Improving Management of Chronic Kidney Disease - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs018226-sequist-final-report-2013.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - treatment of Stages 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease, including patient characteristics and nephrology … Aim 3: To assess utilization of the intervention components and primary care physician attitudes towards … and blood pressure control. … Aim 3: To assess the relationship between utilization of the intervention components and primary care … Aim 3: To assess the relationship between utilization of the intervention components and primary care

  20. Development of a Computerized Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Monitor in the Outpatient Setting (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Seger.pdf
    January 01, 2003 - Regenstrief Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital collaborated to create and test an outpatient … This was because Regenstrief has more comprehensive medication utilization data from the pharmacy, … Anti-depressants group 1 AND constipation Anti-depressants group 2 (SSRI, SNRI, and bupropion) AND … AND peripheral edema Diuretics AND hypokalemia Hypoglycemics AND dizziness Narcotics AND constipation … dysfunction Nitrates AND hypotension HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors AND myopathy Amiodarone AND
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