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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/respiratory-distress-after-neck-surgery-two-cases-postoperative-cervical-hematoma
August 14, 2024 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Respiratory Distress after Neck Surgery: Two Cases of Postoperative Cervical Hematoma.
Citation Text:
Graves CE, Kuhn MA. Respiratory Distress after Neck Surgery: Two Cases of Postoperative Cervical Hematoma.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Qua…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/conversational-information-technology-it-better-safer-pediatric-primary-care
January 01, 2023 - Conversational Information Technology (IT) for Better, Safer Pediatric Primary Care
Project Final Report ( PDF , 593.97 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessaril…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-respiratory-infections.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Respiratory Virus Infections
Diagnosis
• Most respiratory tract infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria, and do not require antibiotic therapy.1-3
• Common infectious syndromes caused by respiratory viruses include:
− Common cold3
− Uncomplicated sinus infections with symptoms present for <2 weeks4-5 …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/partnering-patients-family.pdf
April 01, 2022 - Making It Work Tip Sheet: Partnering With Patients and Families To Prevent CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
Making It Work Tip Sheet
Partnering With Patients and Families To Prevent CLABSI and
CAUTI
This “Making It Work” tip sheet provide…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/supporting-clinicians-improve-decision-making-and-patients-care
January 01, 2020 - Supporting Clinicians to Improve Decision Making and Patients’ Care
AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program funds research to support clinicians and other healthcare professionals in improving their ability to provide optimal health services to their patients. In 2020, a total of …
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datatools.ahrq.gov/hcupnet/whats-new/
October 30, 2020 - Skip to main content
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/implementation-guides/implementation-guide1/index.html
March 01, 2019 - Engaging Stakeholders to Improve the Quality of Children’s Health Care
Implementation Guide Number 1
This Implementation Guide includes suggested steps and tips for implementing initiatives for improving child health care quality from the CMS-funded national evaluation of the Children’s Health Insurance Progr…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/sasddist/sasddist_filecompsd.jsp
June 01, 2024 - SASD File Composition - South Dakota
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/demonstration-project-assessing-significance-and-impact-utilizing-novel
January 01, 2023 - A Demonstration Project: Assessing the Significance and Impact of Utilizing a Novel Telemedicine Application in the Delivery of Community-Based Palliative Care in a Rural Seriously Ill Population
Project Final Report ( PDF , 417.92 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and concl…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/chronic-care/decision/mcc/video/index.html
December 01, 2018 - Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Day in the Life
"Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Day in the Life" centers around the experiences of Mae, a woman with multiple chronic conditions. Beginning at home with her family, we follow Mae as she visits one health care provider after another, struggling to keep track of the…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/clostridium-difficile-infections.html
Topic: Clostridium difficile Infections
AHRQ has research, tools, and resources for preventing or reducing Clostridium difficile , a healthcare-associated infection. Healthcare-associated infections are among the leading threats to patient safety, affecting one out of every 31 hospital patients at any one time.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/sharp_panel_1.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Sharp_p1
Slide 1: Web 2.0 Applications
and Strategies
for Marketing
and Dissemination
of AHRQ Translation Products
Adam
D. Sharp, M.D.
Chief Medical
Officer
Sermo.com
Slide 2: Untitled
Image of the home page of the Sermo.com
Web site
Source:
Eisenberg
Center Conference
Series
2010, T…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35791/psn-pdf
March 22, 2006 - Disease management: a mid-decade evolution toward
patient safety.
March 22, 2006
Heckinger E; Chappell H; Downes D; Fitzner K.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disease-management-mid-decade-evolution-toward-patient-safety
The authors describe the relationship between patient safety and chronic disease management and
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35484/psn-pdf
February 22, 2010 - The development of a patient safety program across the
continuum of care.
February 22, 2010
Wertenberger S, Wilson J. The development of a patient safety program across the continuum of care.
Nurs Adm Q. 2005;29(4):303-307.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/development-patient-safety-program-across-continuum-care
The …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccination-testing-series.html
August 01, 2022 - Vaccination and Testing Series
Resource: Vaccination and Testing Series
This series of two learning modules focuses on considerations for when to test residents for COVID-19 and how the COVID-19 vaccine can protect nursing home staff and residents. The modules are about 5 minutes long.
Source: AHRQ
Top…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cleaning-disinfecting-facility.html
April 01, 2022 - Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility Poster
Resource: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility Poster
This brief document describes steps to clean and disinfect a nursing home or other healthcare facility, what to do when someone is sick, and additional considerations for employers.
Source: CDC
Topic(…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/harvard-th-chan-school-public-health
January 01, 2023 - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Scalable Digital Communication Intervention to Support Older Adults and Care Partners Transitioning Home After Major Surgery
Description
This research will develop and evaluate the Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (myPOSH) m…
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/hospitals-clinics/index.html
December 01, 2017 - Using Hospitals & Clinics
Learn how to make the most out of using hospitals and clinics
20 Tips To Help Prevent Medical Errors
Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital
(en español) Cómo cuidarme: Guía para cuando salga del hospital
Getting Ready for Your Ambulatory Surgery
Hospi…
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/mclaughlin-kevin
January 01, 2023 - McLaughlin, Kevin
Examining the Feasibility and Effectiveness of an mHealth Solution Designed to Enhance Clinical Outcomes Among Patients Attending Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain
Description
This research examines whether remote therapeutic monitoring can improve ph…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/PR7HUFdx2b_F9HvDFqz76L
March 19, 2024 - Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendaiton Statement
Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment
US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
US Preventive Services Task Force
Summary of Recommendation
See the Summary of Reco…