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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-use-pcor.pdf
November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets - Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals
Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals
Rationale for Aspirin Use by High-risk Individuals
Patients with heart disease or who have had a stroke in the past are at high risk
for having a heart …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework
Element
Definition
Things To Keep in Mind
The Purpose
Define the problem and why it is important.
· Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed.
· Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/teach/half-day.html
July 01, 2023 - Half-Day Training Content
In a half-day training, Module 3 activities should take about 30 minutes (as noted below). Components to include in the Situation Monitoring Module for a half-day training include:
Introductory Teamwork Exercise #2 : 5 minutes
Objectives and Introduction to Situation Monitoring : 2…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/toolkitchecklist/surgetkit4.html
July 01, 2018 - How to Use This Checklist
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
All staff responsible for preparing and operating an emergency surge expansion facility at a previously closed or partially closed hospital should inspect any candidate facility now. The Facility Checklist is intended to help with this inspection,…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/alcohol-use-disorders.html
November 01, 2023 - Updated Systematic Review Examines Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings
Press Release Date: November 7, 2023
New research examines evidence-based practice to improve clinical decision making for patients with alcohol use disorder.
An updated systematic review published tod…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202304.html
October 01, 2023 - Online Training Enables Primary Care Providers in Rural New Mexico to Prescribe Medication for Opioid Use Disorders
Search All Impact Case Studies
October 2023
Rural primary care practices in New Mexico have expanded on an AHRQ initiative to offer proven medication-assisted treatment to patients with opio…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-mazur.html
March 01, 2023 - Grantee Profile
Developing Innovative Simulation-Based Training to Improve Patient Safety in Radiation Oncology
Lukasz Mazur, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
UNC School of Medicine
Lukasz Mazur, Ph.D.
“AHRQ funding enabled me and my team to develop innovative simulation-based…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/transform-qi/deliver-facilitation/curriculum/front-matter.html
February 01, 2022 - Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum
Preface
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Use of Adult Education Methods in Teaching PCPF Core Competencies
Part 2: Introduction to Practice Facilitation
Part 3:…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/distribute/promote/act-early/identify.html
November 01, 2018 - Defining a Quality Report's Audience for Promotional Purposes
A key step in effective reporting is to identify the primary and other audience(s) you want to reach. Everything you do in designing your report should focus on what it will take to make your report relevant, understandable, and useful to your prim…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201420.html
November 01, 2014 - AHRQ's RED Toolkit Leads to Lower Readmissions, Better Care Transitions in Two Texas Hospitals
Search All Impact Case Studies
November 2014
Two Texas hospitals have used AHRQ's Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) toolkit to help significantly reduce hospital readmissions and as a catalyst for additional progres…
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www.ahrq.gov/coronavirus/data-analytics.html
August 01, 2023 - Data and Analytics
AHRQ data resources and data analyses help decision makers understand healthcare trends and identify opportunities for improvement. These data can help inform the COVID-19 strategies developed by researchers, policymakers, and decision makers at national, State, and local levels.
Healthcare…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/resources/diagnostic-toolkit/06-pfe-planning-evaluation.pdf
August 01, 2021 - Evaluation Planning Tool
Evaluation Planning Tool
Toolkit for Engaging Patients
To Improve Diagnostic Safety
After you implement the Be The Expert On You note sheet and the 60 Seconds To Improve Diagnostic Safety,
you will need to evaluate the interventions’ impact. You can use this Evaluation Planning Worksheet…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/dxsafety-facilitators-guide.pdf
February 04, 2022 - The tool helps
structure communication, using SBAR from the referring provider to
the consulting provider … Task assistance is guided by situation monitoring,
because situation monitoring helps team members to … Task assistance is guided by situation monitoring,
because situation monitoring helps team members to
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/start.html
July 01, 2018 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Getting Started With Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
Implementing the strategies will be like any quality or process improvement project. It requires commitment, leadership, and planning. The Agency for…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=25
Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/teach/index.html
December 01, 2023 - Section 3: Teaching the Key Concepts and Tools
TeamSTEPPS 3.0 has been taught in a 2-day format, is often taught in a half-day format, and is also frequently taught in smaller segments that are only 15–30 minutes long. While in-person trainings have been the norm, virtual trainings using an online platform are…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/partnering-executive-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Partnering With a Senior Executive
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Long-Term Care
Senior Executive
1
Objectives
Identify the qualities a senior executive brings to a team a…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/nurse-role-dxsafety-apa.html
September 01, 2022 - Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety: Pragmatic Recommendations for Nurse Leaders and Educators
Appendix A. SIDM Competencies To Improve Diagnosis and Suggested Questions for Debriefing Case Studies
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurse…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/about/impact-stories/research-careers.pdf
June 01, 2025 - Research Training Grant Opportunities
AHRQ Impact: AHRQ supports a variety of research training grant opportunities for pre- and post-
doctorate researchers and career development grants for mentored and independent grant opportunities.
Below, two early career researchers reflect on the positive impact that AHRQ c…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/talkingquality/resources/checklist/checklist-distribute-report.pdf
December 26, 2018 - Disseminate Complete Checklist
1
TalkingQuality
Your Project Checklist:
Distribute Your Health Care Quality Report to Consumers
This document contains checklists for the following section of Distribute Your Health Care Quality
Report to Consumers:
• Media Options
• Placement and Timing
Return to Your P…