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6801. Continuity of Insurance: Duration of First Observed Enrollment (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-156-fullreport.pdf
      June 01, 2018 - • Potential for quality improvement (i.e., there are effective approaches to reducing the quality … Potential for Quality Improvement We believe there are important policy implications for the Continuity … measure is understood to be sensitive to changes in Medicaid or CHIP (e.g., policy changes, quality improvement

6802. Appendix D. Mapping ICD9 and CPT Codes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapd.html
      April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Appendix D. Mapping ICD9 and CPT Codes Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary Chapter 1. Admi…

6803. SOPS® Value and Efficiency Supplemental Items for the SOPS Hospital Survey - Spanish (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/spanish-hospital-ve-supp-item-set-2022.pdf
      January 01, 2022 - SOPS® Value and Efficiency Supplemental Items for the SOPS Hospital Survey - Spanish SOPS® Value and Efficiency Supplemental Item Set for the SOPS Hospital Survey 2.0 Language: Spanish • Purpose: This supplemental item set was designed for use with the core SOPS® Hospital Survey Version 2.0 to help hospitals as…

6804. Chapter 5. Project Expansion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssi5.html
      April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Chapter 5. Project Expansion Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary Chapter 1. Administration…

6805. Final Progress Report: Safe delivery of primary care to vulnerable populations: Using simulation to assess team performance in responding to behavioral and social determinants of health (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/zabar-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - 2) used this information to assess whether repeated audit and feedback reports are associated with improvement

6806. Tool 5: How To Conduct a Postdischarge Followup Phone Call | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool5.html
      March 01, 2025 - the patient's medical record and to allow hospital management to monitor the information for quality improvement

6807. A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/infection-prevent.html
      March 01, 2017 - Every facility has a quality assurance performance improvement plan in place to proactively improve the

6808. Community Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety Culture: User's Guide (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/community-pharmacy/pharmacy-user-guide.pdf
      July 01, 2018 - current status of patient safety culture, Identify strengths and areas for patient safety culture improvement … feel comfortable asking questions; staff suggestions are valued Organizational Learning—Continuous Improvement … Culture regarding survey administration issues, data analysis and reporting, or action planning for improvement … Organizational Learning—Continuous Improvement (Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neither Agree nor Disagree

6809. Final Progress Report: Clinical Prediction of Hepatotoxicity & Comparative Hepatic Safety of Medications (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lo-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - Modest improvement in the PPV of the algorithm might be possible by exclusion of patients with a cancer

6810. Final Progress Report: Minimizing Error, Maximizing Outcome (MEMO): The Physician Worklife Study II (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/linzer-schwartz-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - stress and error, then physician offices rated as chaotic should become immediate targets for safety improvement

6811. Final Progress Report: Engineering Safe Care Journeys for Vulnerable Older Adults (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/smith-werner-carayon-report.pdf
      January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: Engineering Safe Care Journeys for Vulnerable Older Adults AHRQ Grant Final Progress Report Grant Award Number: R18 HS026624 Project Title: Engineering Safe Care Journeys for Vulnerable Older Adults Grantee Organization: University of Wisconsin – Madison Project Period: September 30, 2018 –…

6812. Family-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-facilitator-guide.docx
      June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Discussing Infection Concerns About Residents With Family Members and Caregivers Long-Term Care Long-Term Care Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Family Members and Caregivers Long-Term Care SAY…

6813. 021-Ss-Mrsa-Surveillance-Fg (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/021-ss-mrsa-surveillance-fg.docx
      April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI MRSA Surveillance Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide MRSA Surveillance SAY: This presentation will include information on MRSA surveillance, which will …

6814. Checklist: Creating a Medicine List When Patient Does NOT Bring Medicines (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-checklist-nomeds-final508.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Checklist: Creating a Medicine List When Patient Does NOT Bring Medicines The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Checklist: Creating a Medicine List When patient does NOT bring medicines Starting the Process � Use the word “medicine” instead of medication.…

6815. When Do You Need An Antibiotic? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/antibiotic-brochure.html
      March 01, 2017 - When Do You Need An Antibiotic? AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Taking antibiotics when you don't need them is like leaving the lights on all the time. Don't Take Antibiotics for Granted It's easy to see why antibiotics are helpful, and now you know why sometimes you or a fam…

6816. Antibiotic Side Effects (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-side-effects.pdf
      June 01, 2021 - Antibiotic Side Effects Risk of antibiotic side effects and adverse reactions • Antibiotic use is the most important risk factor for developing multidrug-resistant infections, which contribute to over 35,000 deaths in the United States each year • Antibiotic-associated adverse events are one of the most common rea…

6817. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-UTI.pdf
      June 01, 2021 - Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents 0%0% Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents Signs & Symptoms of a UTI For Residents Without a Urinary Catheter � Dysuria OR � Fever (>100°F or >2°F above …

6818. Understanding CAHPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-patient-experience-fry-webinar.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - Understanding CAHPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users What Is Patient Experience and How Does CAHPS Measure It? Stephanie Fry Senior Study Director Westat www.ahrq.gov/cahps What is Patient Experience? “Patient experience encompasses the range of interactions that patients have with the health care system, inc…

6819. Chapter 4. Factors to Consider when Analyzing Data for Multiple Project Sites | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chapter4.html
      December 01, 2017 - ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery Systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives Using Enhanced Data Infrastructure Chapter 4. Factors to Consider when Analyzing Data for Multiple Project Sites Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effective…

6820. Half-Day Training Content | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/teach/half-day.html
      May 01, 2023 - Half-Day Training Content In a half-day training, Module 1 activities should take about 40 minutes (as noted below). Components to include in the Communication Module for a half-day training include: Introduction and Objectives: 2 minutes Communication Exercise: 7 minutes Communication's Importance and …