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  1. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sophisticated-digital-aids-could-help-determine-what-ails-you
    January 15, 2020 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Sophisticated digital aids could help determine what ails you. Citation Text: Sophisticated digital aids could help determine what ails you. Maron DF. Scientific American. July 21, 2017. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Prin…
  2. digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/barriers-meaningful-use-medicaid/annual-summary/2011
    January 01, 2011 - Barriers to Meaningful Use in Medicaid - 2011 Project Name Barriers to Meaningful Use in Medicaid Principal Investigator Thompson, Chuck Organization RTI International Contract Number 290-07-10079-2 Project Period June 2010 - June 2012 AHRQ Funding Amo…
  3. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/empowering-patients-and-agents-help-prevent-errors-living-wills-dnrs-and-polsts
    July 18, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Empowering patients and agents to help prevent errors with living wills, DNRs, and POLSTs. Citation Text: Empowering patients and agents to help prevent errors with living wills, DNRs, and POLSTs. Hoffman RM, Mirarchi FL. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. June 2018;15…
  4. www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/prevention/index.html
    January 01, 2023 - Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 For nursing homes to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19, they need information about a variety of topics related to infection control and prevention and strategies for cleaning and disinfecting the environment, using personal protective equipment, and more. Infe…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/safetransitions/safetrans_checklist.pdf
    December 01, 2017 - Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments Once the team knows a patient has a new health care appointment, the checklist can be used to prompt team members to reinforce key steps that promote patient engagement and preparation. This checklist includes ref…
  6. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/index.html
    October 01, 2015 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections Next Page Table of Contents Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections Preamble and Summary Epidemiology of Invasive Devices and Complications Examples of Patient Harm Related to Invasive…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-self-management.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Tobacco Use Self Management Tool Tobacco Use Self Management Tool MANAGEMENT TOOL Being tobacco free makes a difference! Increased energy Decreased chance of cancer and heart disease Improved skin tone Fewer signs of premature aging, like wrinkles Better healing from illness and surgery More money to s…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20110511/1-lise-rybowski-intro.pdf
    May 11, 2011 - Microsoft PowerPoint - 1. Lise Rybowski_Intro.ppt [Compatibility Mode] 4/29/2011 1 Who Are You Talking To? Who Are You Talking To? New Insights Into the Audience for New Insights Into the Audience for www.TalkingQuality.ahrq.govwww.TalkingQuality.ahrq.gov Consumer Reports on Health Care QualityConsumer Reports …
  9. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/index.html
    June 01, 2019 - Explain and Motivate Use of Healthcare Quality Reports Clear and usable data displays help consumers make sense out of a quality report, but even the best displays are not sufficient on their own. Report sponsors need to provide additional material to: Explain what’s in the report and how to use it. Motiv…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-measures-atlas/ccrm-atlasintro.html
    March 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas Introduction Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas Introduction Acknowledgments 1. Why Was the Clinical-Community Relationships Measures Atlas Developed? 2. What Is a Clinical-Co…
  11. digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/E-PrescribingPhysicianTool10.1b.pdf
    June 16, 2021 - Tool 10.1b: Patient Flyer (English, Large Print) for E-Prescribing Implementation Toolset What is electronic prescribing? Instead of writing your prescription on a piece of paper, your doctor will use a computer system to send the prescription directly to your pharmacy. How does it work? Electronic prescriptions a…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201501.html
    March 01, 2015 - AHRQ’s RED Toolkit Inspires Improved Patient Discharge at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Search All Impact Case Studies March 2015 Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, a 216-bed Level III trauma center in Nacogdoches, Texas, saw 30-day all-cause readmissions drop from 18.6 percent to 16.6 percent in the six-month …
  13. digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/opening-window-depression
    January 01, 2023 - Opening a Window to Depression Theme: Engaging and Empowering Patients and Caregivers Subtheme: Using Digital Healthcare Tools in Chronic Disease Self-Management Many people with depression who do not have upcoming medical appointments go undiagnosed. An online questionnaire can help get t…
  14. digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/E-PrescribingPhysicianTool10.1a.pdf
    June 16, 2021 - Tool 10.1a: Patient Flyer (English) for E-Prescribing Implementation Toolset To our patients: We are now using an electronic prescribing system which will allow our office to send prescriptions directly to your pharmacy. What is electronic prescribing? Instead of writing your prescription on a piece of paper, your…
  15. integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/implement-mat-for-oud/treatment-approaches
    January 01, 2020 - CBT helps patients identify their problem behaviors and triggers for substance misuse and teaches them
  16. digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/James_Veline_IQHIT_Q6_Compliance_and_Adherence_Patient_Handout.pdf
    June 16, 2021 - We use medicines to treat illness so that we can avoid going to the hospital and have a better life. Medical scientists have shown that medicines help us deal with illness and improve our health Yet many people do not know how important their medicines are This is true for people taking medicine to keep their bl…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/g1_combo_availablecomprehensiveqiguides.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides What is the purpose of this tool? This tool provides information on oth…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/mutual/tools/index.html
    June 01, 2023 - Section 2: Explanation of Mutual Support Key Concepts and Tools This section contains explanations and illustrations to help you better understand and appreciate the importance of TeamSTEPPS mutual support concepts and tools. If you teach this content or want additional insights into how the material can be mor…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/smoking.html
    March 01, 2021 - Smoking Cessation Evidence and Resources About 42 million people in the United States (nearly 18 percent of the population) currently smoke. Tobacco use is a leading cause of illness, disability, and death in the United States. Cigarette smoking accounts for one out of every five deaths and is estimated to incr…
  20. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201518.html
    July 01, 2015 - New York City Uses AHRQ's TeamSTEPPS®, Other AHRQ Resources to Advance Patient Safety Search All Impact Case Studies July 2015 Description New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC), the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system, uses several AHRQ resources to improve patient care…