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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-emergency-dept-webinar-introducing.pdf
March 01, 2020 - Introducing the CAHPS Emergency Department Survey (ED CAHPS) - Parast
Introducing the Emergency
Department (ED) CAHPS Survey
12
Layla Parast, Ph.D.,
Senior Statistician,
RAND
Acknowledgements:
ED CAHPS Research Team
13
RAND Corporation
Peggy Chen
Jessica Phillips
Marc Elliott
Dan Waxman
Megan Ma…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Diagnosis
· Defined as pneumonia occurring more than 48 hours after endotracheal intubation
· Clinical symptoms include purulent tracheal secretions, new infiltrate on chest imaging, worsening oxygenation (usually in association with leukocytos…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/c1_combo_prioritizationworksheet.xlsx
June 02, 2025 - C1 Prioritization Worksheet
Prioritization Worksheet
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
AHRQ Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
Section 1- Blue Section 2-Green Section 3-Purple Section 4-Orange
Own Rate and National Comparat…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care-2/clinical-case-scenarios.html
July 01, 2023 - Clinical Case Scenarios
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care, Phase 2
The two clinical case scenarios below illustrate 10 teamwork tools and strategies for improving perinatal care. One scenario focuses on obstetric hemorrhage, and the other scenario focuses on severe hypertension in pregnancy. Both scena…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/065-ssi-prevention-periop-roadmap-checklist.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Date: ______________________________________ Patient Label (or name, MRN and surgeon)
Perioperative Roadmap Tool
Surgical ServicesSSI Prevention Phases
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Adapt the checklist below to your ho…
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www.ahrq.gov/coronavirus/data-analytics.html
August 01, 2023 - Data and Analytics
AHRQ data resources and data analyses help decision makers understand healthcare trends and identify opportunities for improvement. These data can help inform the COVID-19 strategies developed by researchers, policymakers, and decision makers at national, State, and local levels.
Healthcare…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/gurses-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Patient-Centric Risk Model for Medication Safety During Care Transitions
Final Progress Report of “Patient-Centric Risk Model for Medication Safety During Care Transitions”
1. TITLE PAGE
Project Title: Patient-Centric Risk Model for Medication Safety During Care Transitions
Principal Investi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/hycr-tools-resources-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitationi (HYCR) Tools and Resources Guide
AHRO's Initiative To Increase Use of Cardiac Rehabilitation
.. = H
Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/database-guide-nw.pdf
June 02, 2025 - H2N Database Guide
H2N Database Guide
1. Slides 2 -8: recruitment & enrollment section of the database (db)
A. Once logged into the db, you will land in the “Recruitment Area” (there is also a link in
the banner to navigate to this view from other parts of the db.)
B. You will see a Snapshot of Activities and one…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-appa1.pdf
January 01, 2018 - 2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: Appendix A
2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report | A.1-1
APPENDIX A. LIST OF MEASURES AND SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR FIGURES
A.1. Access to Care
Measures Included in Figure 11: Number and percentage of access measures for which measures were
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/head-bed-elevation-litreview.docx
January 01, 2017 - Tool: SSA
Summary
The elevation of the head of bed (HOB) to a semirecumbent position (at least 30 degrees) is associated with a decreased incidence of aspiration and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The intervention is supported unanimously by all four leading guidelines, and newer publications in the field acc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/lamb-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Automated Image Analysis for the Prevention of Radiotherapy Delivery Errors
Final Report: Automated Image Analysis for the Prevention of Radiotherapy Delivery Errors
Resubmission Date 1-10-2024
Title of Project: Automated I…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7b.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Section 7. Tools and Resources (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7b.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Section 7. Tools and Resources (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/man4.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 4. Long Term Management
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview
Chapt…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Wachter.pdf
March 11, 2005 - AHRQ WebM&M—Online Medical Error Reporting and Analysis
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AHRQ WebM&M—Online Medical
Error Reporting and Analysis
Robert M. Wachter, Kaveh G. Shojania, Tracy Minichiello,
Scott A. Flanders, Erin E. Hartman
Abstract
The AHRQ WebM&M Web site represents an unprecedented effort to publish
illustrative case…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/cerner-q-a-session.pdf
June 02, 2025 - 1
EHR Q&A Sessions
Introduction
Prior to each EHR Q&A event, participants were asked to submit questions related to the
implementation of automatic referral in Meditech, Epic, and Cerner. Most questions concerned
diagnostic codes, embedding automatic referral into order sets, getting buy-in from physicians
regar…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapa.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Appendix A. Teleconferences with AHRQ & CDC
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications2/files/takeheart-hybrid-workgroup-evaluation.pdf
August 01, 2023 - Implementing PCOR To Increase Referral, Enrollment, and Retention in Cardiac Rehabilitation Through Automatic Referral With Care Coordination
e
Implementing PCOR To Increase Referral,
Enrollment, and Retention in Cardiac
Rehabilitation through Automatic Referral
with Care Coordination
Hybrid CR Workgroup
Evalu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-datasources.pdf
October 01, 2019 - is a key component of Medicare’s partnership with the nursing
home industry to foster and monitor improved