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  1. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol1/Potter.pdf
    January 01, 2003 - An Analysis of Nurses' Cognitive Work: A New Perspective for Understanding Medical Errors 39 An Analysis of Nurses’ Cognitive Work: A New Perspective for Understanding Medical Errors Patricia Potter, Laurie Wolf, Stuart Boxerman, Deborah Grayson, Jennifer Sledge, Clay Dunagan, Bradley Evanoff Abstract He…
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Harper.pdf
    March 01, 2004 - Identifying Barriers to the Success of a Reporting System 167 Identifying Barriers to the Success of a Reporting System Michelle L. Harper, Robert L. Helmreich Abstract Spurred by a controversial report from the Institute of Medicine on the prevalence of medical error, To Err Is Human, the medical profe…
  3. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Zhang.pdf
    January 01, 2004 - Evaluating and Predicting Patient Safety for Medical Devices with Integral Information Technology 323 Evaluating and Predicting Patient Safety for Medical Devices with Integral Information Technology Jiajie Zhang, Vimla L. Patel, Todd R. Johnson, Philip Chung, James P. Turley Abstract Human errors in med…
  4. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Graham.pdf
    April 14, 2004 - Institutional Review Board Approval of Practice-based Research Network Patient Safety Studies 453 Institutional Review Board Approval of Practice-based Research Network Patient Safety Studies Deborah G. Graham, Wilson Pace, Jennifer Kappus, Sherry Holcomb, James M. Galliher, Christine W. Duclos, Aaron J. B…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=24
    Frequently Asked Questions Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
  6. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp31307.html
    May 01, 2013 - VA Provides Specialty Care in Local Offices Across the Country Search All Impact Case Studies May 2013 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a virtual model of medical education to deliver health care that is based on AHRQ's "Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes" (Project …
  7. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/intro/teach.html
    August 01, 2023 - Section 3: Teaching Introductory Material TeamSTEPPS 3.0 has been taught in a two-day format, is often taught in a half-day format, and is also frequently taught in smaller segments only 15–30 minutes long. While in-person trainings have been the norm, virtual trainings using an online platform are now common a…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/pre-teach.html
    May 01, 2023 - Guidance for Teaching Section 4: Implementation Who Should Teach and Learn These Topics Only instructors with substantial experience teaching and implementing TeamSTEPPS across an organization or units should use the material in section 4: Implementation. Ideally, multiple trainers should lead trainings discu…
  9. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/register/registration.html
    PBRN Registration Form Asterisk denotes required fields Name of Person Making Request Email Address of Person Making Request What is your title/role for this PBRN? PBRN Organization Information PBRN Name PBRN Acronym (Nickname) Network Category To r…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicomp3.html
    January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide Participation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide Preface Methods Participation Outcomes Adult Non-ICUs Pedi…
  11. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/134-clabsi-prevention-central-line-maintenance.docx
    October 01, 2024 - Central Line Maintenance: Maintain Awareness and Proper Care of Catheters in Place · Once a central line is inserted, it must be maintained and cared for meticulously to prevent introduction of pathogens. · Step 2 of CLABSI prevention is to maintain awareness and proper care of catheters in place. Best practices shoul…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide5.html
    August 01, 2022 - Communication Assessment Guide AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit Purpose: To help you identify members of your organization who are effective at delivering disclosure communications. Who should use this tool? Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) Implementation Team, Disclosure Lea…
  13. Tool: Premortem (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/premortem-tool.docx
    January 01, 2017 - Tool: Premortem Problem Statement Projects often fail due to many circumstances. Quality improvement programs, like the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) are no exception. Understanding potential barriers and complications to project implementation and success BEFORE the launch of a new program can miti…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/ucsd-pocket-guide.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Urinary Incontinence Pocket Guide ``` OPTIMA Team – University of California San Diego This project was funded under grant number U18HS028740 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/whats-available.pdf
    March 20, 2017 - What's Available for the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey and Instructions What’s Available for the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey Document No. 91 Updated 3/20/17 What’s Available for the CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey What Materials Are Available?..........................................…
  16. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/environment.html
    June 01, 2016 - What Is the Environment for Reporting on Health Care Quality? Whether working alone or in collaboration with others, report sponsors need to understand: The circumstances in which the reporting project will take place. The likely implications of the project for: The sponsoring organizations, The org…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/sustainability/communication-strategies-slides.pptx
    January 01, 2017 - Presentation: Program Overview Communication Strategies for Sustainability AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0018-40-EF January 2017 Communication ‹#› AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients 1 Learning Objectives After reviewing this module, you wil…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/healthyliving/mchcare-measures.html
    June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Healthy Living Maternal and Child Health Care: Care Coordination Measures Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Chartbook on Healthy Living Acknowledgments Healthy Living Summary Healthy Living Measures Maternal and Child Health Care Maternal and Child Health Care: Eff…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/conflict-resolution-slides/slides.html
    October 01, 2014 - Conflict Resolution (Slide Presentation) On the CUSP: Stop BSI This PowerPoint slide presentation was shown on October 12, 2010. Contents Slide 1. Conflict Resolution Slide 2. What is Conflict? Slide 3. Views of Conflict Slide 4. Sources of Conflict Slide 5. Types of Conflict Slide 6. Goal of Co…
  20. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/HIT-Patient-Safety-Item-Set-English-12-15-22.docx
    December 01, 2022 - SOPS® Health Information Technology (IT) Supplemental Item Set for the SOPS Hospital Survey SOPS® Health Information Technology (IT) Supplemental Item Set for the SOPS Hospital Survey Language: English Purpose: This supplemental item set was designed for use with the core SOPS® Hospital Survey Version 2.0 to help ho…

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