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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/keydriver-vtcollaborative.pdf
January 24, 2018 - PQMP National Asthma Quality Metric Key Driver Diagram (Vermont)
PQMP National Asthma Quality Metric Key Driver Diagram (Vermont) – (I)Prevention/(II)Acute Episode/ (III)ED Care
Global Aim:
We aim to test and
implement national
performance
measures that
accurately assesses
components of
quality care for
c…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/figure-4txt.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Figure 4: Medication Reconciliation Upon Discharge: High Level Process Map After Redesign (Text Description)
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/about/impact-stories.html
April 01, 2025 - Impact Stories
AHRQ funds primary care research that produces actionable findings and real-world impact to improve primary care delivery and outcomes. Click on the links below to learn about just some of the recent primary care projects AHRQ has funded. The stories highlight research that demonstrates the impac…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-132-scd-written-statement.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Materials Written Statement
This worrk was fundded by the AAgency for Healthcaree Researchh and Qualitty (AHRQ) and
the Centters for Medicare & Medicaid Serrvices (CMSS) under thhe CHIPRA Pediatric
Quality MMeasures PProgram Ceenters of Exxcellence ggrant numbeer U18 HS00…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/stories/in-action/virginia.html
March 01, 2021 - Helping Primary Care Teams Rediscover the Joy of Medicine
A former military intelligence officer and undercover policeman, Mr. Mike Talley seems an unlikely candidate to coach primary care practices on ways to improve care. But by adding a master's degree in counseling and on-the-ground experience assisting cli…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldatatab2-7.html
May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
Table 2-7. Selected Characteristics of the American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) Population in the United States
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/figure-4txt.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Figure 4: Medication Reconciliation Upon Discharge: High Level Process Map After Redesign (Text Description)
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/ahrq-mourns-david-meyers.html
July 01, 2023 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
AHRQ Mourns the Loss of Deputy Director David Meyers, M.D.
JUL
7
2023
By
Robert Otto
Valdez,
PhD., M.H.S.A.
Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality joins the U.S. Department of Hea…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/index.html
September 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
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MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention
MRSA Surveillance
The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization
Na…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/sops-action-planning-tool-template.pdf
June 02, 2025 - SOPS Action Planning Tool Template
Action Planning Tool for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture© (SOPS©) 1
Facility name: Date last updated:
Action Plan for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture
1. Identifying Areas to Improve
1a. What areas do you want to focus on for improvement?
1b. What are yo…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/checklist.html
January 01, 2015 - Using Checklists and Audit Tools
ESRD Toolkit
The Using Checklists and Audit Tools module of the ESRD Toolkit explains the importance of using data in the quality assurance and performance improvement process, and explains how implementing checklists and audit tools aligns with the principles of safe design. …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/tooldev.html
January 01, 2015 - About the Toolkit Development
ESRD Toolkit
The ESRD Toolkit was developed during a 2-year project called the National Opportunity To Improve Infection Control in End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities, conducted through a partnership that brought together subject matter experts and providers in the field.
Backg…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201604.html
May 01, 2016 - Johns Hopkins HealthCare Uses AHRQ Resources to Promote Health Literacy and Measure Patient Experience
Search All Impact Case Studies
May 2016
AHRQ's "Questions Are the Answer" patient engagement videos and brochures are used by Johns Hopkins HealthCare (JHHC) affiliated health plans—Priority Partners, Jo…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-urinary-catheter-use-ed-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Margarita E. Pena, MD, FACEP
Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Detroit, MI
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/action-plan-template.docx
April 01, 2022 - Unit Action Plan
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) or healthcare-associated infection (HAI) leader is responsible for leading the CUSP team in completing an Action Plan in order to drive work related to lowering bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and/or catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation-issue-brief7.html
July 01, 2024 - Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Getting Started
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Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Introduction
Leverage Patient Safety Infrastructure
Use Simulation To Adopt and Adapt Best Practices
Use Simulation To Improve…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/ui-treatment-algorithm.docx
June 02, 2025 - Urinary Incontinence Treatment Algorithim
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Urinary Incontinence Treatment Algorithim
WI-INTUIT Team – University of Wisconsin
This project was funded under grant number U18HS028738 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-6.html
March 01, 2018 - Appendix 6: Central Line Maintenance Audit Form
Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/coaching-material.docx
May 01, 2017 - Overview
Coaching Defined
· Slides 4-12
Providing Constructive Feedback to Teams
· Slides 13-27
· Three-Part Question* (1 min 24)
Putting Coaching Teams Into Action*
· Slides 28-42
· Setting the Stage* (51 sec)
· Open-Ended Question* (1 min 3)
· Three-Part Question* (1 min 24)
· Motivating the Team* (36 sec)
· Ending…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamily6.html
July 01, 2018 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Next Steps
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Table of Contents
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Findings
Implications for the Guide
Summary and Discussion
Next Steps
References
Appendix A: Draft Key Informant…