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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/keydrivers/implement-qi.html
November 01, 2018 - Key Driver 2: Implement a Data-driven Quality Improvement Process to Integrate Evidence into Practice Procedures
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Evidence is always evolving, so practices have to change if they are to stay current. Quality improvement (QI) is a systematic, data-driven process for managing that change. …
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/shojania-k-et-al-2009
January 01, 2009 - Shojania K et al. 2009 "The effects of on-screen, point of care computer reminders on processes and outcomes of care."
Reference
Shojania K, Jennings, A, Mayhew, A, Ramsay, CR, Eccles, MP, and Grimshaw, J. The effects of on-screen, point of care computer reminders on processes and outcomes of care. Co…
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digital.ahrq.gov/medical-condition/orthopedic-disease
January 01, 2024 - Orthopedic Disease
Examining the Feasibility and Effectiveness of an mHealth Solution Designed to Enhance Clinical Outcomes Among Patients Attending Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain
Description
This research examines whether remote therapeutic monitoring can improve p…
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July 11, 2018 - Center of Excellence for Improving Diagnosis.
July 11, 2018
Patient Safety Authority.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/center-excellence-improving-diagnosis
Diagnostic error has gained recognition as an important patient safety concern. Established within the
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, this center will add…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43107/psn-pdf
March 14, 2016 - Researchers' roles in patient safety improvement.
March 14, 2016
Pietikäinen E, Reiman T, Heikkilä J, et al. Researchers' Roles in Patient Safety Improvement. J Patient Saf.
2016;12(1):25-33. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000096.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/researchers-roles-patient-safety-improvement
Through a self-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41695/psn-pdf
July 19, 2017 - ACOG Committee Opinion #531: improving medication
safety.
July 19, 2017
Improvement C on PS and Q. Committee opinion No. 531: improving medication safety. Obstet Gynecol.
2012;120(2 Pt 1):406-410. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182680478.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/acog-committee-opinion-531-improving-medication-safety
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47556/psn-pdf
November 28, 2018 - Improving Diagnosis.
November 28, 2018
Deutsch E, ed. PA-PSRS Pa Patient Saf Advis. 2018 Oct 31;15(suppl 1):1-70.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-diagnosis
This special issue raises awareness of challenges to reducing diagnostic error. Articles discuss insights
from experts about how to improve diagnosis, t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/literacy-toolkit/healthlittoolkit2-tool2a.docx
June 02, 2025 - Primary Care Health Literacy Assessment
Please select one answer that most accurately describes your practice:
Doing Well
Our practice is doing this well
Needs Improvement
Our practice is doing this, but could do it better
Not Doing
Our practice is not doing this
Not Sure or N/A
I don’t know…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/workplace-safety-health-care
January 01, 2017 - It describes a repeatable process and structure that, we believe, can lead to improved safety in a variety
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/clabsi-hpwpreport.pdf
May 01, 2015 - order to improve our understanding about what may promote sustainability
and success with respect to improved
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-mark-l-graber-md
January 01, 2016 - In addition to improved measurement of diagnostic errors, these areas include clarifying responsibilities
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/disparities-quality-improvement_research-protocol.pdf
February 23, 2012 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: February 23, 2012
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Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Closing the Quality Gap 2010: Quality Improvement Interventions to
Address Health Disparities
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/section4.html
July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Section 4. Identifying Strategies
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Table of Contents
Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Sectio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-rounds-description-inexpensive-important-strategy-improve-safety-culture
December 15, 2008 - Commentary
Patient safety rounds: description of an inexpensive but important strategy to improve the safety culture.
Citation Text:
Campbell D, Thompson M. Patient safety rounds: description of an inexpensive but important strategy to improve the safety culture. Am J Med Qual. 2007;22…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/research/index.html
November 01, 2024 - Research on Diagnostic Safety and Quality
Since 2007, AHRQ has invested in research to discover findings that advance the knowledge of diagnostic safety and to develop practical tools and resources to improve diagnostic safety. AHRQ funds research to better understand how diagnostic errors happen and what can b…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-americas-hospitals-joint-commissions-annual-report-quality-and-safety-2009
September 21, 2011 - Book/Report
Improving America's Hospitals: The Joint Commission's Annual Report on Quality and Safety 2009.
Citation Text:
Improving America's Hospitals: The Joint Commission's Annual Report on Quality and Safety 2009. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission; January 2010.
Cop…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/path-safety-benefits-2005-patient-safety-and-quality-improvement-act
June 03, 2015 - Commentary
Path to safety: benefits of the 2005 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act.
Citation Text:
McBride D, Greening A, Redmond D. Path to safety: benefits of the 2005 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act. Healthc Financ Manage. 2006;60(6):84-8.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perspective-road-map-academic-departments-promote-scholarship-quality-improvement-and-patient
July 02, 2014 - Commentary
Perspective: a road map for academic departments to promote scholarship in quality improvement and patient safety.
Citation Text:
Neeman N, Sehgal NL. Perspective: a road map for academic departments to promote scholarship in quality improvement and patient safety. Acad Med. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/salzburg-global-seminar-session-565-better-health-care-how-do-we-learn-about-improvement
April 27, 2011 - Meeting/Conference Proceedings
Salzburg Global Seminar Session 565—Better Health Care: How Do We Learn About Improvement?
Citation Text:
Salzburg Global Seminar Session 565—Better Health Care: How Do We Learn About Improvement? Massoud MR, Kimble LE, Goldmann D, eds. Int J Qual Health Ca…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improvement-guide-practical-approach-enhancing-organizational-performance-2nd-ed
November 29, 2017 - Book/Report
Classic
The Improvement Guide: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Organizational Performance. 2nd ed.
Citation Text:
The Improvement Guide: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Organizational Performance. 2nd ed. Langley GJ, Moen R, Nolan KM, et al. Ho…