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7461. A survey of hospital quality improvement activities. | PSNet
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      January 27, 2019 - Study A survey of hospital quality improvement activities. Citation Text: Cohen AB, Restuccia JD, Shwartz M, et al. A survey of hospital quality improvement activities. Med Care Res Rev. 2008;65(5):571-95. doi:10.1177/1077558708318285. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Sch…

7462. Improving the safety of telephone or verbal orders. | PSNet
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      March 18, 2010 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Improving the safety of telephone or verbal orders. Citation Text: Improving the safety of telephone or verbal orders. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. 2006 Jun;3(2):1,3-7. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download P…

7463. Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022. | PSNet
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      December 21, 2022 - Legislation/Case Law Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022. Citation Text: Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022. 117th Cong, 2d Sess (2022) Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook Twitter…

7464. Safety Culture: Theory, Method and Improvement. | PSNet
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      August 02, 2016 - Book/Report Safety Culture: Theory, Method and Improvement. Citation Text: Safety Culture: Theory, Method and Improvement. Antonsen S. Burlington, VT: Ashgate; 2009. ISBN: 9780754676959. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

7465. Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Change Package. | PSNet
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      May 06, 2015 - Toolkit Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Change Package. Citation Text: Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Change Package. Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust; 2018. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Fa…

7466. Framework for patient safety research and improvement. | PSNet
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      May 20, 2009 - Commentary Framework for patient safety research and improvement. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Goeschel CA, Marsteller JA, et al. Framework for patient safety research and improvement. Circulation. 2009;119(2):330-7. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.729848. Copy Citation Format: …

7467. QI Gateway: Quality Improvement for Residents. | PSNet
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      May 26, 2021 - Multi-use Website QI Gateway: Quality Improvement for Residents. Citation Text: QI Gateway: Quality Improvement for Residents. The Committee of Interns and Residents; CIR; SEIU Healthcare. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

7468. Patient Safety/Quality Improvement Primer. | PSNet
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      September 13, 2017 - Special or Theme Issue Patient Safety/Quality Improvement Primer. Citation Text: Patient Safety/Quality Improvement Primer. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018-2023. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF Share Facebook …

7469. Diagnostic time-outs to improve diagnosis. | PSNet
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      September 14, 2022 - Study Diagnostic time-outs to improve diagnosis. Citation Text: Yale S, Cohen S, Bordini BJ. Diagnostic time-outs to improve diagnosis. Crit Care Clin. 2022;38(2):185-194. doi:10.1016/j.ccc.2021.11.008. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote …

7470. Primarycareeffortstoreducereadmissions-Envscan (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2020 - However, all three studies reported improved post-discharge primary care contact. … • All three studies reported improved post-discharge primary care contact as a result of telephone … studies demonstrated other outcomes important to patient care—most notably identification of needs and improved … management program for high-cost, medically complex patients with chronic conditions demonstrated improved … Although they found improved physician-patient communication among patients who received the intervention

7471. Infectious Disease Including HIV/AIDS #09 (pdf file)
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      December 22, 2014 - Nevertheless, the Xpert MTB/RIF test could replace other PCR methods of detection and provide an improved … otherwise unable to tolerate IFN-containing regimens and need new IFN-free treatment options with improved … Clinical cure of HCV infection is associated with improved patient health outcomes, the experts stated … might entice more patients to seek HCV testing and treatment, some experts thought.72,77,84,88,90,93 Improved … Nevertheless, the Xpert MTB/RIF test could replace other PCR detection methods and provide an improved

7472. C-Diff-Infections-Surveillance-140925 (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2014 - Evidence: Insufficient One RCT examined a pre-specified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; improved … Seven studies examined fidaxomicin and their results demonstrated increased efficacy, improved preservation … Seven studies examined fidaxomicin and their results demonstrated increased efficacy, improved preservation … An improved understanding of the pathophysiology of AAD is needed to guide future studies. … vancomycin versus metronidazole One RCT examined a prespecified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; improved

7473. Archived: Evidence Summary: Obesity in Adults: Screening and Counseling, 2003 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      December 15, 2003 - Weight reduction improved blood pressure, lipids, and glucose metabolism and decreased diabetes incidence … We found mixed evidence for improved glucose tolerance with sibutramine-induced weight loss. 32 , 33 … , 84 , 86 , 87 , 105 Orlistat generally, 90 , 96 , 106-109 but not always, 110 improved glucose parameters … Although RCT evidence for long-term improved health with weight loss is limited, weight loss-associated … Weight loss, weight maintenance, and improved cardiovascular risk factors after 2 years treatment with

7474. Template for Reports Developed (pdf file)
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      October 26, 2012 - vancomycin versus metronidazole: One RCT examined a prespecified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; Improved … vancomycin versus metronidazole: One RCT examined a prespecified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; Improved … metronidazole Insufficient One RCT examined a prespecified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; Improved … different patient education strategies to increase awareness of CDI 0 0 How can reporting of CDI be improved … Since more CDI are occurring in the community then before, how can patient education be improved to

7475. Building Implementation Toolsets for E-Prescribing (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2011 - tests with physician practices and pharmacies revealed several ways in which particular tools could be improved … How could it be improved? - Did you use the goals poster? - If yes, how helpful was it? … How could it be improved? - If no, why not? How did you communicate the goals to the practice? … - How could it be improved? … How could it be improved? - What criteria did you consider/are you considering?

7476. Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
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      August 24, 2012 - We have improved the resolution of the figure. … effort to make the change would probably not be worth it, UNLESS there was clear evidence that bundling IMPROVED … If the cost reduction evidence was reasonably convincing and quality was convincingly IMPROVED, then … results with respect to quality are inconsistent, offering no clear evidence of either worsened or improved … The report could be improved in a more general way by describing the connection of bundled payments

7477. Strategies to Improve Patient Safety: Final Report to Congress Required by the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. | PSNet
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      June 21, 2016 - Book/Report Strategies to Improve Patient Safety: Final Report to Congress Required by the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. Citation Text: Strategies to Improve Patient Safety: Final Report to Congress Required by the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005.…

7478. Improving Your Office Testing Process: A Step by Step Guide for Rapid-Cycle Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. | PSNet
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      October 23, 2019 - Toolkit Improving Your Office Testing Process: A Step by Step Guide for Rapid-Cycle Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Citation Text: Improving Your Office Testing Process: A Step by Step Guide for Rapid-Cycle Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthc…

7479. Information Technology Infrastructure for N-of-1 Trials (Chapter 5) | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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7480. Improving Patient Safety Through Provider Communication Strategy Enhancements (pdf file)
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      February 06, 2008 - study of multidisciplinary rounding focused on daily care goals in intensive care, the results showed improved … Physicians and nurses perceived that using this format improved communication and patient care.