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www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/index.html
March 01, 2023 - Health Systems Research
Health systems research provides evidence that, when applied, can make healthcare affordable, safe, effective, equitable, accessible, and patient-centered. AHRQ invests in research to generate new evidence to help health care systems and health care professionals improve the lives of the…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/facil-guide/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module3-speaker-notes.html
February 01, 2023 - Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity Facilitator Notes
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
Slide 1
Say:
In Module 1, we discussed the indications for an indwelling urinary catheter, the causes of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or CAUTI, in the intensive care unit, or ICU, as w…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0207-technical-specifications.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Neonatal Intensive Care: All Condition Readmissions with Gestational Age Reported: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Neonatal Intensive Care: All Condition Readmissions with
Gestational Age Reported
Eligible Population: Newborns with a gestational age <35 weeks, are residents of the State,…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm7.html
October 01, 2014 - The term "value" can be interpreted broadly, encompassing ideas such as improved health outcomes for
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/web/pathways/composites.html
May 01, 2019 - Let Consumers Drill Down to Components of Roll-Up Scores
Whenever you provide a composite or a summary score, you should seriously consider letting people drill down to the details. Not everyone will want to do this, but some will.
To learn more about using composites and summary scores to reduce the burden o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/improve/system/pfcasestudies/healthteamworks.pdf
August 01, 2014 - c
Case Studies
of EXEMPLARY PRIMARY CARE
PRACTICE FACILITATION
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
The PCM Portfolio graphic element is intended to be closely aligned with AHRQ's overall brand,…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/facil-guide/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-transcript.html
February 01, 2023 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting Facilitator’s Guide Transcript
Module 1: Overview
Slide 1
“Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting” is a four-module program designed for intensive care unit, or ICU, nurses to gain a sense of confidence and demonstrate competence in catheter-associated urinary tract infectio…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ptflowguide.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Expanding the number and types of departments represented on the team may provide new ideas and
creative … These unsupportive individuals may be able to offer ideas to strengthen the
improvement strategy so that … These resources should help your team generate
ideas for possible strategies.
3. … Applicable tools and practical ideas couch the concepts in concrete
experience.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/implementing-new-protocol-transcript.pdf
October 01, 2018 - But I’d be happy to
chat more about any ideas people have.
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www.ahrq.gov/workingforquality/events/webinar-using-measurement-for-quality-improvement.html
November 01, 2016 - Webinar Transcript - National Quality Strategy Webinar: Using Measurement for Quality Improvement
September 17, 2014
Download accessible version of slides (PDF, 2.4 MB)
National Quality Strategy Webinar: Using Quality Measurement for Improvement. September 17, 2014 [Slide 1]
Operator: Ladies and g…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy3/Strat3_Implement_Hndbook_508.pdf
August 01, 2010 - Strategy 3: Nurse Bedside Shift Report Implementation Handbook
Strategy 3: Nurse Bedside Shift Report (Implementation Handbook)
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Nurse Bedside Shift Report
Implementation Handbook
Strategy 3: Nurse Bedside Shift Report (Implementation Handbook)
Guide to Patie…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol1/Advances-Emanuel-Berwick_110.pdf
July 02, 2008 - What Exactly Is Patient Safety?
What Exactly Is Patient Safety?
Linda Emanuel, MD, PhD; Don Berwick, MD, MPP; James Conway, MS; John Combes, MD;
Martin Hatlie, JD; Lucian Leape, MD; James Reason, PhD; Paul Schyve, MD;
Charles Vincent, MPhil, PhD; Merrilyn Walton, PhD
Abstract
We articulate an intellectual h…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/stepup_Challenge/step-up-challenge-phase-1-webinar-slides.pdf
September 24, 2018 - AHRQ Step Up App Challenge Phase 1 Informational Webinar
AHRQ Step Up App Challenge
Advancing Care Through Patient Self-Assessments
Phase 1 Informational Webinar
Learn about the challenge and how to enter Phase 1
For more information, visit:
www.ahrq.gov/stepupappchallenge 1
http…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/fallspx/handout.html
November 01, 2017 - Finally, we had specific ideas for the use of the Monthly Contextual Factors Report to help identify … The list is intended to give us ideas. It’s there to help us think about our options. … Does anyone have other ideas about using this report?
DON: I’m eager to start using it.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module_3-speaker-notes.docx
September 01, 2015 - AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity
SAY:
In Module 1, we discussed the indications for an indwelling urinary catheter, the causes of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or CAUTI, in the intensive care unit…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_T4-Concise_Antibiogram_Toolkit_How_to_Enter_Data_Manually_into_an_Antibiogram_Template.doc
May 01, 2014 - Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram Template
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Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram Template
Once you’ve printed your results from WHONET, you’re ready to enter the percent (%) susceptibilities into the antibiogram template.
First, find…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/echo/about/Development-ECHO-Survey.html
May 01, 2018 - Development of the CAHPS ECHO Survey
The CAHPS ® Experience of Care & Health Outcomes (ECHO) Survey is the product of nearly 6 years of research and testing by CAHPS grantees at the Harvard Medical School, with extensive input from behavioral health care experts and consumers. The survey merges the best aspect…
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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-material-guide.docx
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Appendix K. Quality Improvement Study Framework
Material Use Guide
Material Use Guide
Overview of Quality Improvement Study Components
A systematic approach to quality improvement work greatly increases the odds of achieving the desired outcomes of …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_T4-Concise_Antibiogram_Toolkit_How_to_Enter_Data_Manually_into_an_Antibiogram_Template.pdf
May 01, 2014 - www.ahrq.gov/NH-ASPGuide ● May 2014 AHRQ Pub. No. 14-0012-4-EF
Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram Template
Once you’ve printed your results from WHONET, you’re ready to enter the percent (%)
susceptibilities into the antibiogram template.
First, find the needed…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201535.html
January 01, 2016 - New Hampshire Hospital Uses TeamSTEPPS® Every Day
Search All Impact Case Studies
January 2016
About 400 staff members at Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire, had been trained in AHRQ's TeamSTEPPS by the end of 2015. TeamSTEPPS, a patient safety training program developed by AHRQ and the Department of…