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3161. Finding Sustainable Funding for Primary Care Extension Programs (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/model/evidence-now-sustainable-funding-resource.pdf
      February 01, 2023 - Finding Sustainable Funding for Primary Care Extension Programs NATIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH 1 FINDING SUSTAINABLE FUNDING FOR PRIMARY CARE EXTENSION PROGRAMS Finding sustainable funding for primary care extension programs is a challenge. This resource shares information about pote…

3162. Assembleteam (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/assemble/assembleteam.docx
      June 02, 2025 - SAY: The “Assemble the Team” module of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (or CUSP) Toolkit addresses CUSP team composition for your quality improvement initiative. This module will help you understand five concepts: the importance of teamwork and team composition to the CUSP initiative, developing a strategy …

3163. Meeting Minutes, November 2022 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2022-11-nac/nacmtg111722-minutes.html
      July 01, 2023 - Meeting Minutes, November 2022 Virtual Meeting Minutes from the November 17, 2022, meeting of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's National Advisory Council. Contents Summary Call to Order and Approval of July 21, 2022, Meeting Summary AHRQ Director’s Highlights Update on AHRQ Efforts to…

3164. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-rural-healthcare-references.html
      October 01, 2024 - Diagnostic Excellence in U.S. Rural Healthcare: A Call to Action References Previous Page   Table of Contents Diagnostic Excellence in U.S. Rural Healthcare: A Call to Action A Path to Rural Diagnostic Excellence Improving Diagnosis in the Context of Rurality Three Areas To Immediately Advance…

3165. Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/vap.html
      October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention The Importance of MRSA Prevention Decolonization Tools & Resources fo…

3166. Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide.html
      May 01, 2017 - Implementation Guide The Implementation Guide discusses the importance of using the safe surgery checklist as a teamwork and communication tool to improve patient safety. Implementation Guide ( PDF , 441 KB; Text Version ) Appendixes Appendix A. Facility Spreadsheet for One-on-One Conversations ( Word …

3167. Module 4: Teamwork and Communication: Material Use Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module4/guide.html
      March 01, 2017 - Module 4: Teamwork and Communication: Material Use Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Learning Objectives: Describe effective communication and teamwork. Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety. List barriers, tools, and str…

3168. Guide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module4/guide.docx
      March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Long-Term Care Safety Modules Module 4: Teamwork and Communication Material Use Guide Learning Objectives: · Describe effective communication and teamwork · Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety · List barriers, tools…

3169. A-17. Measure 14: Patients referred to a community health educator referral liaison (CHERL) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-apptabA-17.html
      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-17. Measure 14: Patients referred to a community health educator referral liaison (CHERL) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Executive Summary Introduction …

3170. A-18. Measure 15: Patient engagement with CHERL | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-apptabA-18.html
      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-18. Measure 15: Patient engagement with CHERL Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Executive Summary Introduction Potential Measure Development Methodology …

3171. Exhibit 3.5. Chronology of Quality Improvement and Lean at the Parent Organization and Academic Medical Center | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit3-5.html
      November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies Exhibit 3.5. Chronology of Quality Improvement and Lean at the Parent Organization and Academic Medical Center Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies Introduction …

3172. 2021: An AHRQ Year in Review | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/2021-ahrq-year-in-review.html
      January 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders 2021: An AHRQ Year in Review JAN 11 2022 By David Meyers, M.D. David Meyers, M.D. Turning the calendar to a new year is a time for taking stock—reflecting on our accomplishments and setting our sights on where we want to go…

3173. Job Aid: Standardized Quality Measures (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-standardized-quality-measures.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Job Aid: Standardized Quality Measures Primary Care Practice Facilitator Training Series 1 Job Aid: Standardized Quality Measures Familiarity with the standardized quality measures that payers and regulatory groups use is an important part of a practice facilitator's core knowledge. Standar…

3174. Appendix B. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/demo-program/grants/appb.html
      August 01, 2022 - Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report Appendix B. References Previous Page   Table of Contents Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report Executive Summary Detailed Findings Evaluation Issues Contributions to Patient Safety and Medical Liability Lessons Learned From Implementati…

3175. Surgical Skin Preparation Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/surgical-skinprep-audit.html
      September 01, 2024 - Surgical Skin Preparation Audit Tool AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery Introduction Problem Statement Surgical skin preparation is an important strategy to prevent surgical site infection. Adequate surgical skin preparation reduces the burden of skin microorganisms prior to incision. Though it seems…

3176. Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncil2.html
      April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council Chapter 2. Patient Safety Advisory Councils The success of any team requires active participation from every member. The approach health care systems traditionally take neglects the most critical member of the team—the patient. Programs an…

3177. Understanding AI’s Potential: Healthcare Applications of Deep Learning | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-ai-wave3.html
      July 01, 2025 - Understanding the AI Wave: Foundational Knowledge for Improving Diagnosis and Beyond Understanding AI’s Potential: Healthcare Applications of Deep Learning Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Understanding the AI Wave: Foundational Knowledge for Improving Diagnosis and Beyond Introduction …

3178. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2025 - Understanding the AI Wave: Foundational Knowledge for Improving Diagnosis and Beyond Introduction Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Understanding the AI Wave: Foundational Knowledge for Improving Diagnosis and Beyond Introduction Understanding the AI Wave—What Is AI? Understanding AI’s…

3179. Conclusions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-hpwpreport/clabsi-hpwp4.html
      August 01, 2015 - High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions Conclusions Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions Case Studies Key Findings Conclusions References Table 1. Case Study Sites Table 2. Summary of Key …

3180. Special Considerations for Measurement of Diagnostic Safety (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/state-of-science-2b.html
      June 01, 2020 - Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science Special Considerations for Measurement of Diagnostic Safety (continued) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science Introduction Special Considerations for Measurem…