-
hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nass/NASS_Introduction_2016.jsp
January 01, 2016 - Partner includes records for HIV patients in the data provided to HCUP but removes the diagnosis codes identifying
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/module-2-team-leadership-facilitator-bullet-points.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS Team Leadership Facilitator Bullet Points
…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/041-pros-cons-mrsa-surveillance-one-pager.docx
October 01, 2024 - To protect patients from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and develop effective MRSA prevention strategies, facilities must know the MRSA prevalence among their specific patient population and understand when and where transmission occurs. MRSA surveillance provides this type of insight. MR…
-
www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit1-18.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 1.18. Major Factors that Facilitate Lean Success at LHC
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthca…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/measure-handout-mw.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Hlthy_Hrts_MsrmntHndout
CMS # NQF #
Measure Title and
CMS Domain
Numerator Statement Denominator Statement
A CMS164v4 0068
Ischemic Vascular
Disease (IVD): Use of
Aspirin or Another
Antithrombotic
Domain: Clinical
Process/Effectiveness
Patients who have documentation
of use of aspirin or anothe…
-
www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh6.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Exhibit 6. Demonstration that algorithm positives can be identified by compact logic
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome D…
-
www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/education-dx-outcomes-1.html
March 01, 2022 - Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Introduction
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Introduction
Foundations of Diagnosis Education
Current State of Diagnosis Education
Competencies To Improve Diagnosis in Hea…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/158-dec-targeted-unit-protocol.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Unit Protocol:
Targeted MRSA Decolonization
ICU/Non-ICU
This document helps you set up a unit protocol for Targeted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Decolonization. (If you have not yet selected universal or targeted decolonization option for your unit, plea…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/164-cusp-meeting-pre-work.docx
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Monthly Meeting Pre-Work
Setting the Stage: Before Each Meeting
· CUSP Champion: Review previous meeting minutes and status of ongoing safety improvement projects.
· CUSP Champion: Identify any team members or guest speakers who shou…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/139-sample-completed-staff-safety-assessment.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Staff Safety Assessment Sample
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion SurgeriesPurpose of this form: This form is designed to tap into your experience to determine what risks are present in your clinical area or surgical …
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/KeyDriver_onepager.pdf
January 01, 2019 - The EvidenceNOW Key Driver Diagram
The EvidenceNOW Key Driver Diagram
The EvidenceNOW Key Driver Diagram shows six key drivers – big changes – that primary care practices make to
build their capacity to implement the best evidence. For each key driver, there are several change strategies – specific
actions that sup…
-
www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips0902.html
October 01, 2014 - West Virginia University Uses AHRQ's Patient Safety Culture Survey to Improve Safety
Search All Impact Case Studies
March 2009
As a result of implementing AHRQ's Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, West Virginia University Hospitals changed clinical practices and policies in an effort to improve the …
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/139-sample-completed-staff-safety-assessment.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Staff Safety Assessment Sample
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion SurgeriesPurpose of this form: This form is designed to tap into your experience to determine what risks are present in your clinical area or surgical …
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43959/psn-pdf
September 01, 2016 - Evaluation of an automated surveillance system using
trigger alerts to prevent adverse drug events in the
intensive care unit and general ward.
September 1, 2016
DiPoto JP, Buckley MS, Kane-Gill SL. Evaluation of an automated surveillance system using trigger alerts
to prevent adverse drug events in the intensive …
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/852270/psn-pdf
August 09, 2023 - Final Report on Prioritization of Patient Safety Practices
for a New Rapid Review or Rapid Response. Making
Healthcare Safer IV Series.
August 9, 2023
Rosen M, Dy SM, Stewart CM, et al. Making Healthcare Safer IV Series. Rockville, MD: Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality; July 2023. AHRQ Publication n…
-
www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Z3BVaJRtyu8drWSHWYT_Yf
Clinical Summary: Medication Use to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
Clinical Summary: Medication Use to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
Population Women aged ≥35 y at increased risk for breast cancer Women aged ≥35 y not at increased risk for breast cancer
Recommendation
Offer to prescribe risk-reducing medicati…
-
digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/benchmarking
January 01, 2023 - Benchmarking
Examples
Workflow-Related Questions for Benchmarking ( PDF , 675KB)
Description
Benchmarking is a process of evaluating metrics or best practices from other organizations (either related or unrelated to your own) and then applying them to your organization.
Uses
To f…
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/privacy-and-security-project/california
January 01, 2023 - California
Team Description Interoperable health information exchange is fundamental in transforming our health system to address the critical issues of consumer involvement, cost, quality, and access. This initiative is important to our organizations and the organizations represented on o…
-
digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/roine-r-et-al-2001
January 01, 2001 - Roine R et al. 2001 "Assessing telemedicine: a systematic review of the literature."
Reference
Roine R, Ohinmaa A, Hailey D. Assessing telemedicine: a systematic review of the literature. Can Med Assoc J 2001;165(6):765-771.
[Link]
Abstract
"Background: To clarify the current status of telem…
-
digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/kuperman-gilad
January 01, 2023 - Kuperman, Gilad
Health data use, stewardship, and governance: ongoing gaps and challenges: a report from AMIA's 2012 Health Policy Meeting.
Citation
Hripcsak G, Bloomrosen M, FlatelyBrennan P, et al. Health data use, stewardship, and governance: ongoing gaps and challenges: a …