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21. Key Findings of the 2014 QDR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-key.html
    September 01, 2015 - Access improved. … Quality improved for most NQS priorities. … Patient Safety improved, led by a 17% reduction in rates of hospital-acquired conditions between 2010 … Person-Centered Care improved, with large gains in provider-patient communication. … Healthy Living improved, led by doubling of selected adolescent immunization rates from 2008 to 2012

22. Observing Patient Care Rounds | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/observing-rounds.html
    December 01, 2012 - Observing Patient Care Rounds CUSP Toolkit Communication among disciplines can be improved … Communication among disciplines can be improved if viewed through the eyes of an objective observer. … foster collaboration among disciplines or practice domains, and target areas where communication can be improved

23. Key Study Outcomes Across Grants | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/synthesis-report/outcomes.html
    October 01, 2015 - Appointment Access Results from two studies indicated that patient access improved after PCMH transformation … and five least-improved practices. … As noted in Appendix B , the five most-improved practices achieved noteworthy gains in each measure, … while performance by the five least-improved practices declined. 19 A physician champion from one of … Overall, the evidence suggests that PCMH transformation is associated with improved satisfaction scores

24. Key Study Outcomes Across Grants | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-transform/key-study-outcomes.html
    March 01, 2017 - Appointment Access Results from two studies indicated that patient access improved after PCMH transformation … and five least-improved practices. … As noted in Appendix B , the five most-improved practices achieved noteworthy gains in each measure, … while performance by the five least-improved practices declined. 19 A physician champion from one of … Overall, the evidence suggests that PCMH transformation is associated with improved satisfaction scores

25. Primary Care Transformation in a National Committee for Quality Assurance Certified Patient-Centered Medical Home | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/tai-seale.html
    April 01, 2015 - Patients reported a high degree of satisfaction with shared medical appointments, and felt that it improved … Health Outcomes Cholesterol control improved in patients with diabetes who sent and received more … among patients with diabetes, and improved blood pressure control among patients with hypertension. … were associated with improved process-oriented clinical quality metrics (including measures of chronic … disease management and preventive screening), although not necessarily with improved health outcomes

26. Conclusion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/ena-slides/conclusion.html
    October 01, 2015 - established guidelines can foster positive nurse-driven change, resulting in safer patient care and improved … Best practice Established guidelines Nurse-driven change resulting in safer patient care and improved

27. Primary Care Transformation in a NCQA Certified Patient-Centered Medical Home (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-tai-seale.pdf
    April 01, 2015 - Health Outcomes • Cholesterol control improved in patients with diabetes who sent and received more … • Having frequent in-person clinic visits was associated with improved blood pressure and cholesterol … control among patients with diabetes, and improved blood pressure control among patients with hypertension … were associated with improved process-oriented clinical quality metrics (including measures of chronic … disease management and preventive screening), although not necessarily with improved health outcomes

28. A Multipayer Patient-Centered Medical Home Initiative in Pennsylvania | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/gabbay.html
    October 01, 2015 - to care management varied across practices, with substantial differences between the most-and least-improved … In the top one third of practices (i.e., those that improved the most), care managers focused exclusively … In general, the five most-improved practices attained higher recognition levels than the five least-improved … In the five least-improved practices, the percentage of patients who met target values decreased for … The five practices with the most-improved clinical outcomes had greater structural capabilities (e.g.

29. A Multipayer Patient-Centered Medical Home Initiative in Pennsylvania (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-gabbay.pdf
    April 01, 2015 - care management varied across practices, with substantial differences between the most- and least-improved … In the top one third of practices (i.e., those that improved the most), care managers focused exclusively … In general, the five most-improved practices attained higher recognition levels than the five least-improved … In the five least-improved practices, the percentage of patients who met target values decreased for … • The five practices with the most-improved clinical outcomes had greater structural capabilities

30. Exhibit 9. Top five minimal cut sets for the basic case | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraexh9.html
    April 01, 2018 - antibiotics Event 543 (0.0325) SSI risk for obese patient, weight not reduced and nutrition not improved … postoperative visit Event 543 (0.0325) SSI risk for obese patient, weight not reduced and nutrition not improved … appropriately Event 543 (0.0325) SSI risk for obese patient, weight not reduced and nutrition not improved … puncture Event 543 (0.0325) SSI risk for obese patient, weight not reduced and nutrition not improved … fake nails Event 543 (0.0325) SSI risk for obese patient, weight not reduced and nutrition not improved

31. Section 8: The Care Management Evidence Base (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm8c.html
    October 01, 2014 - This intervention significantly improved quality of life, dyspnea, emotional function, fatigue, and the … One systematic study using a care management intervention found that it significantly improved recognition … According to the evidence found, improved clinical outcomes such as quality of life, dyspnea, emotional … One study showed that provider education significantly improved the use of statins, by 19 percent, and … According to the evidence found, improved clinical outcomes such as frequency of angina, stability of

32. Section 8: The Care Management Evidence Base (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm8b.html
    October 01, 2014 - These interventions significantly improved quality of life, self-reported health, self-efficacy, and … One study showed that self-reported health improved significantly when telephonic care management was … employed. 4 In particular, this study found self-reported health improved at 6 months and 12 months … One study found that self-management and monitoring resulted in a significantly improved self-perceived … Two studies found that weight monitoring and diet use improved significantly when decision support was

33. Part 3: Trends in Access and Priorities of the National Quality Strategy—National Quality Strategy Priorities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/part3-nqs.html
    May 01, 2018 - Affordability Trends in Quality QUALITY: Through 2012, most measures of health care quality for Hispanics improved … Quality of care for Hispanics: Improved for 64% (92 out of 144) of the measures. … Among the NQS priorities, quality of care for Hispanics: Improved for 67% (12 of 18) of Patient Safety … Improved for 61% (31 of 51) of Effective Treatment measures, worsened for 4% (2 of 51), and did not change … Improved for 63% (24 of 38) of Healthy Living measures and did not change for 37% (14 of 38).

34. Inpatient-to-Outpatient Transitions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-care-transitions5.html
    June 01, 2023 - Most of these interventions focus on improved discharge processes and documentation, improved verbal … handoffs and including patients and families in the process, and improved awareness and education about … have shown that electronic discharge summary templates and other electronic tools were associated with improved … timeliness of communication with outpatient physicians and improved communication of potential diagnostic … Interventions included simulation-based training, improved feedback and education, reflective practice

35. Section 8: The Care Management Evidence Base (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm8a.html
    October 01, 2014 - Both studies showed that quality-of-life scores improved, with one study demonstrating significantly … One study found that patient education improved patients' quality of life, physical, and social domains … One study demonstrated significantly improved self-efficacy levels when in-person care management was … One provider profiling and feedback study showed that using this intervention significantly improved … One study found that asthma knowledge improved significantly after using in-person care management. 7

36. Team-Based Primary Care: Convergence of Improving Engagement, Safety, and Enhanced Joy in Practice (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teambased-1.pdf
    May 02, 2016 - The result was improved professional satisfaction for providers, improved care outcomes for patients … All of these factors led to improved patient and provider engagement as well as improved patient safety … patient outcomes: Engaging patients in their care is the cornerstone of health reform, leading to improved … patient outcomes and experience.5 Primary care practice reform can yield improved outcomes, experience … ■ Improved patient and family engagement in care: Patients also have responded to the transformation

37. Final report: Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-centered Design in the OR (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/joseph3-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Final report: Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-centered Design in the OR Title of Project … : Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-centered Design in the OR (RIPCHD.OR) Principal Investigator … The post-occupancy evaluation of the new pediatric ASC demonstrated a reduction in disruptions and improved … Purpose The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-centered Design in the OR (RIPCHD.OR) patient … surgical table diagonally and off center in the rectangular shaped room, away from the entry door, improved

38. Final Progress Report: SAFER: Standardizing Admissions for Elderly residents (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/coburn-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Although improved, documentation of advanced directives and medication lists remains challenging. … protocols to handle patient transfers Improved quality of care during transfers Improved system … • Has the pilot demonstration improved system efficiencies? … Has the Pilot Demonstration improved communications and information flow? … Has the Pilot Demonstration improved system efficiencies?

39. Recommendations to Improve Children's Health Care Quality Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/pubs/background-2012/backgrndapb.html
    December 01, 2012 - ) 6,2 6,3.5 2   0078 Coverage in Medicaid and CHIP (CHOP) 3 N/A 4 8,2.75 Pass Improved … ) N/A 7,3   0080 Duration of newborn's first enrollment (CHOP) N/A 7,2.5 Pass Improved … Core Set Improved Core Set Screening +/- Followup Development and Behavior 0041 … Louis) 7,2.25 7,2 Bypass Improved Core Set   Management of Chronic Conditions Asthma … Core Set Improved Core Set Mental Health 0033 Children who receive needed mental health

40. 73. For the Patient Unwilling To Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide73.html
    October 01, 2014 - Examples of rewards follow: Improved health. Food will taste better. … Improved sense of smell. Saving money. Feeling better about yourself. … Improved appearance including reduced wrinkling/aging of skin and whiter teeth.