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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/patient-readiness-use-internet-health-resources/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Patient Readiness to Use Internet Health Resources - 2010
Project Name
Patient Readiness to Use Internet Health Resources
Principal Investigator
Koopman, Richelle J.
Organization
University of Missouri at Columbia
Funding Mechanism
PAR: HS09-085: Mentored Clinical S…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/raceethnicitytoolkit/ca5.jsp
November 01, 2014 - FAQs about the Collection of Patient Race, Ethnicity, and Language - For Patients
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/optimizing-medication-history-value-clinical-encounters-elderly-patients/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Optimizing Medication History Value in Clinical Encounters with Elderly Patients - 2010
Project Name
Optimizing Medication History Value in Clinical Encounters with Elderly Patients
Principal Investigator
Lapane, Kate
Organization
Virginia Commonwealth University
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www.ahrq.gov/ecareplan/resources-publications/index.html
May 01, 2025 - eCare Plan Resources and Publications
All products are open-source and freely available. eCare Plan Apps eCare Plans support seamless care coordination, communication, and collaboration among members of the care team (patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals) to address the full spectrum of a patient’…
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www.ahrq.gov/workingforquality/events/past-webinars.html
November 01, 2016 - Past National Quality Strategy (NQS) Webinars
National Quality Strategy Webinar: Best Practices to Improve Community Health
The 2014 Quality and Disparities Report and the National Quality Strategy: Working Together to Improve Health Care
National Quality Strategy Levers in Action: Using Payment to Improv…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=2
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/community-health-workers-and-promotores-de-salud.html
Community Health Workers (Promotores de Salud)
Community health workers, also known as “ promotores de salud, ” play a vital role connecting patients, communities, and healthcare providers. These AHRQ resources can help improve gaps and mitigate social determinants of health among priority populat…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/low-cost-screening-emergency-department-helps-address-social-determinants-health
January 01, 2020 - Low-Cost Screening in the Emergency Department Helps Address Social Determinants of Health
The use of an emergency department referral infrastructure that includes an electronic assessment of patients’ social needs (e.g., transportation, food, and housing assistance) can facilitate referrals for those in need and h…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/alarming-trends-substance-use-related-health-outcomes-what-can-primary-care
July 10, 2023 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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www.ahrq.gov/opioids/implementing-what-works.html
February 01, 2024 - Implementing What Works
Tools and strategies to implement what works for practice improvement and patient safety.
Once effective interventions have been identified, AHRQ projects and grants develop and test tools and strategies to implement what works for practice improvement and patient safety.
Opioid Use …
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digital.ahrq.gov/dhr-20/ahrq-digital-healthcare-research-program-milestones-achievements
January 01, 2023 - AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program: Milestones and Achievements
Overview The Digital Healthcare Research Program, part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), has been at the forefront of transforming healthcare through innovative research and technology. Since its …
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/ideas-project/engage-patients-toolkit.html
July 01, 2025 - Toolkit for Engaging Patients To Improve Diagnostic Safety – Enrollment Closed
As part of the Implementing Diagnostic Excellence Across Systems (IDEAS) project, RAND recruited healthcare sites that have clinicians who can commit to using a diagnostic safety tool to improve patient engagement. The Toolkit for En…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/talkingquality/resources/checklist/checklist-promote-report.pdf
December 26, 2018 - Your Project Checklist: Promote Your Health Care Quality Report to Consumers
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Your Project Checklist:
Promote Your Health Care Quality Report to Consumers
This document contains checklists for the following section of Promote Your Health Care Quality
Report to Consumers:
• Clarifying Objecti…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=2
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/self-mgmt/how-script.html
February 01, 2016 - How to Incorporate Self-Management Support into your Practice (Video Transcript)
Self-Management Support
The specific skills that are really important to use for self management support, I think the biggest one is the open-ended question. Really just getting the patient's story. And letting them know that you…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/managing/index.html
May 01, 2022 - Managing a CAHPS Survey Project
By developing a comprehensive project management strategy early on, you can ensure that your survey project runs smoothly and that your team is prepared to handle any unexpected problems. This section offers tips and considerations relevant to three management objectives:
Eff…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/hospital/about/child_hp_survey.html
March 01, 2025 - CAHPS Child Hospital Survey
The CAHPS Child Hospital Survey (Child HCAHPS) assesses the experiences of pediatric patients (17 and younger) and their parents or guardians with inpatient care. It complements the Adult Hospital Survey, which asks adult inpatients about their experiences. Child HCAHPS covers most o…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/premortem-tool.html
January 01, 2017 - Premortem Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Problem Statement
Projects often fail due to many circumstances. Quality improvement programs, like the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) are no exception. Understanding potential barriers and complications to…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T3-Resident_Information_Sheet_Antibiotic-Resistant_Bacteria_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Educate & Engage Residents, Family
Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members
Tool 3. Resident Information Sheet: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
One of your tests showed that you have a type of bacteria that cannot be treated with the
antibiotics you h…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/experience/baron-rj-et-al-2005
January 01, 2005 - Baron RJ et al. 2005 "Electronic health records: just around the corner? Or over the cliff?"
Reference
Baron RJ, Fabens EL, Schiffman M, et al. Electronic health records: just around the corner? Or over the cliff? Ann Intern Med 2005;143(3):222-226.
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"We recently implemented a…