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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/improving-medication-safety-accurate-e-prescribing-tool
January 01, 2020 - Improving Medication Safety with Accurate e-Prescribing Tool
Successful implementation of CancelRx, an e-prescribing functionality to electronically communicate medication discontinuation orders between electronic health records and pharmacies, can improve medication safety and reduce adverse drug events.
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digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-summary/using-mobile-technology-self-manage-hiv-symptoms
January 01, 2018 - Using Mobile Technology to Self-Manage HIV Symptoms
Key Finding and Impact:
mHealth technologies can decrease HIV-related symptoms in medically underserved populations.
HIV has evolved from an acute illness to a chronic disease that requires chronic disease management.
People with HIV are living longer …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toolkit-reducing-central-line-associated-blood-stream-infections
October 01, 2024 - Toolkit
Toolkit for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections.
Citation Text:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Toolkit for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections. March 2023.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhqdr18/index.html
June 01, 2025 - 2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
For the 16th year in a row, AHRQ is reporting on healthcare quality and disparities. The annual National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report is mandated by Congress to provide a comprehensive overview of the quality of healthcare received by the gene…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-summary/emerging-innovative-newly-funded-research/using-patient-reported-data-reduce-opioid-use-dental-patients
January 01, 2018 - Using Patient-Reported Data to Reduce Opioid Use in Dental Patients
Significance and Potential Impact
Actively tracking patient-reported symptoms should decrease the number of patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery upon discharge, as well as the strength of the opioid and length of time they are pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/index.html
Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS)
New – Nursing Home Survey 2.0
Review the latest version of this survey and user’s guide.
Medical Office Database Submission: Sept…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-summary/reducing-risky-college-drinking-through-use-cutting-edge-mhealth
January 01, 2018 - Reducing Risky College Drinking Through The Use of Cutting Edge mHealth Technology
Key Finding and Impact
Apps to address dangerous alcohol use in college age adults may be as effective, and more cost-effective, as traditional in-person interventions.
Heavy alcohol use and its related consequences are maj…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/program-background
January 01, 2020 - Program Background
What We Do
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality and safety of America's healthcare system. AHRQ invests in evidence-generating research and translates research findings into practice to achiev…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/databases/index.html
August 01, 2024 - SOPS Databases
AHRQ established the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Databases as central repositories for survey data from each of the SOPS surveys and SOPS supplemental items. Participation in the SOPS Databases is free and open to users of the surveys to voluntarily submit their data to the appropr…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/prevention-phases.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
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MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization
Nasal Decoloniz…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/yale-university
January 01, 2023 - Yale University
Using Electronic Health Records to Support Decision-Making in Pediatric Obesity Care
Description
This project will evaluate and compare different tools within electronic health records to assist pediatric primary care clinicians with providing higher quality ch…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/mrsa-surveillance.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
MRSA Surveillance
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MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization
Nasal Decolonization
Use o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-information-patients-and-families
February 05, 2014 - Multi-use Website
Safety Information for Patients and Families.
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Safety Information for Patients and Families. Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors; Massachusetts Medical Society
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digital.ahrq.gov/type-care/orthopedics
January 01, 2023 - Orthopedics
Incorporating Patient-Reported Outcomes into Shared Decision Making with Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Description
This research will validate a shared decision making tool integrated with patient-reported outcomes and clinical data from electronic healt…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/od/klein.html
July 01, 2025 - Roger D. Klein, M.D., J.D.
Roger D. Klein, M.D., J.D. , is a board-certified molecular pathologist and attorney who was formerly Chief Medical Officer of OmniSeq, Inc., a tumor profiling company that was acquired by LabCorp. Dr. Klein continued in a similar capacity at LabCorp helping to ensure the successful i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sdoh/resources.html
April 01, 2023 - Social Determinants of Health Resources
AHRQ has a wide variety of resources related to social determinants of health (SDOH). Visit:
Health Systems Research : Learn about AHRQ research related to SDOH and find resources for researchers.
Practice Improvement : Find tools that health systems can use to addr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sdoh/about.html
February 01, 2020 - About SDOH in Healthcare
SDOH in Communities
SDOH, although experienced by individuals, exist at the community level. Healthcare systems that learn about the communities their patients live in, and the community-level barriers members can face to becoming and staying healthy, can better adapt their recommenda…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/toolkit.html
December 01, 2013 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home
A Resource Toolkit
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Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home
A Resource Toolkit
Basic Components of the Health Coach Program
Family Information Packet Cover Sheet
Coaching in the Hospital
Appendix A: Family I…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-intro.html
September 01, 2015 - Chartbook on Women's Health Care
Women's Health Care
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Chartbook on Women's Health Care
Acknowledgments
Women's Health Care
Key Findings of the 2014 QDR
2014 Chartbooks
Access to Health Care
Affordability
Communication and Care Coordination
E…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/cost/background.html
July 01, 2015 - Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation: A Practical Guide and Synthesis Report
Background
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Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation: A Practical Guide and Synthesis Report
Background
A Practical Guide for Estimating the Costs of Pr…