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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/rapid-response/tool-rapid-response-systems.html
July 01, 2023 - It also helps everyone understand why the event occurred and how it could be prevented in the future.
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/determine-whether-to-treat/toolkit3-minimum-criteria.html
September 01, 2017 - Toolkit 3. Minimum Criteria for Common Infections Toolkit
Toolkit Effectiveness
The design and information in the toolkit is based on published expert consensus 1-2 . The Suspected UTI SBAR Form and the letter were tested in Texas and resulted in a 30% reduction of use in unnecessary antibiotics. 3
Overview…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/tools/sbar.html
November 01, 2019 - Tool: SBAR
SBAR, which stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (or Request), is a structured communication framework that can help teams share information about the condition of a patient or team member or about another issue your team needs to address.
In phrasing a conversation with…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/it2-interview.html
November 01, 2024 - Interview with the IT2 Project Team
Project Overview: The Identify, Teach and Treat (IT2) project is implementing screening for urinary incontinence at the time of pre-visit automated appointment confirmation in women presenting to primary care practice (PCP) annual visits. IT2 is being implemented in Northwes…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool2_readm_review.docx
June 02, 2025 - Tool 2: Readmission Review Tool
Tool 2: Readmission Review tool
Purpose
Readmission reviews are designed to elicit the “story behind the story”: going well beyond chief complaint, discharge diagnosis, or other clinical parameters to understand the communication, coordination, or other logistical barriers experienc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/g1_pdi_availablecomprehensiveqiguides.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool G.1
Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides
What is the purpose of this tool? This tool provides information on other quality improvement
gui…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/final-impact/tab1.html
October 01, 2015 - AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Table 1. Summary of Model State Initiatives
Previous Page
Table of Contents
AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Introduction
Metho…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/index.html
November 01, 2024 - Care Delivery
Primary care is a core component of the U.S. health care system and the largest platform of formal health care in the United States. More people seek primary care services than any other type of health care service. A strong primary care foundation is necessary to improve the quality of care, impr…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/spotlight-s4-harle-salloum.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
S4: Does Support for CDS Implementation Increase the Use of Patient-Centered Care To Treat Chronic Pain in Primary Care
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Table of Contents
Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Author…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/about/impact-stories/enabling-real-time.html
April 01, 2025 - Enabling Real-Time Identification of Burnout Risk Among Clinicians in Primary Care Practices
AHRQ Impact: Researchers have developed a prediction tool to identify primary care practices at high-risk of clinician burnout. Instead of relying on clinician surveys that increase burden, the tool enables…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-impact/model-summary.html
February 01, 2017 - AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Table 1. Summary of Model State Initiatives
Previous Page
Table of Contents
AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Introduction
Metho…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation-shoulder-dystocia.html
July 01, 2023 - Sample Scenario for Shoulder Dystocia In Situ Simulation
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Purpose of the tool: The Shoulder Dystocia In Situ Simulation tool provides a sample scenario for labor and delivery (L&D) staff to practice teamwork, communication, and technical skills in the unit wh…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight11.html
April 01, 2015 - How are CHIPRA quality demonstration States using quality reports to drive health care improvements for children?
Evaluation Highlight No. 11
Authors: Grace Anglin and Mynti Hossain
Contents
Key Messages
Background
Findings
Conclusion
Implications
Learn More
Endnotes
The CHIPRA Qua…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight01.html
March 01, 2019 - How are CHIPRA demonstration States approaching practice-level quality measurement and what are they learning?
Evaluation Highlight No. 1
The National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Authors: Grace A. Ferry, Henry T. Ireys, Leslie Foster, Kelly J. Devers, and Lauren Smith
This…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-insertion-notes.docx
April 01, 2022 - Each of these strategies helps staff focus on incorporating a CVC insertion bundle into practice so that
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - bacteria such as extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase or ESBL-producing E. coli, obtaining a urine culture helps
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/005-ss-preop-chlorhexidine-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - This tool helps a team to examine which processes are working well, and which will need improvement.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teambased-a.pdf
May 01, 2016 - Team-Based Care: Work in Partnership With Your Health Care Team
Team-Based Care: Work in Partnership
With Your Health Care Team
What is it?
Team-based care is a way for you and your doctor
and others in your doctor’s office to work as a team to
care for you. In team-based care, an entire team works
together wit…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/understanding-cahps-surveys-primer-webcast.pdf
January 11, 2018 - Understanding CAHPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users - Intro
Understanding CAHPS® Surveys:
A Primer for New Users
A Webcast Presented by the AHRQ CAHPS User Network
January 11, 2018
1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
www.ahrq.gov/cahps
Our Focus Today
• Present a comprehensive overview of the CAHPS
program
• Discuss what the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-creative-strategies-intro.pdf
April 18, 2019 - Creative Strategies to Improve Patient Care Experience - Part 1 Intro
Creative Strategies to Improve
Patient Care Experience
A Webcast Presented by the AHRQ CAHPS User Network
April 18, 2019
12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Our Focus Today
• Why are creative ideas needed to improve the patient care
experience?
• How did o…