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6141. Next Steps | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi8.html
      January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention Next Steps Previous Page   Table of Contents Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention Executive Summary Introduction & Objectives Methods Data Collection and Analy…

6142. Psychological Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/psychological-safety.html
      September 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI Psychological Safety Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention MRSA Surveillance The …

6143. Tools from the Partnership in Resilience for Medication Safety Learning Lab (PROMIS Lab) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/ambulatory/promis-lab-tools.html
      September 01, 2025 - Tools from the Partnership in Resilience for Medication Safety Learning Lab (PROMIS Lab) Preventable medication-related harms in ambulatory and community settings threaten patient safety. The Partnership in Resilience for Medication Safety Learning Lab (PROMIS Lab) uses a systems-engineering approach to redesig…

6144. Potentially Preventable Readmissions: Conceptual Framework To Rethink the Role of Primary Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/ambulatory/reduce-readmissions-primarycare-rpt.html
      March 01, 2021 - Potentially Preventable Readmissions: Conceptual Framework To Rethink the Role of Primary Care Final Report This report examines the evidence base on what is currently known about reducing readmissions from the primary care perspective. As primary care is increasingly called the key integrator role across …

6145. Final Progress Report: A Novel Debriefing Strategy for Interprofessional Simulation-Based Team Training (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: A Novel Debriefing Strategy for Interprofessional Simulation-Based Team Training Final Progress Report A Novel Debriefing Strategy for Interprofessional Simulation-Based Team Training Principal Investigator: Sandrijn M. van Schaik, MD, PhD Team Members: • Naike Bochatay, PhD • Deborah Fr…

6146. Engineering Safe Care Journeys for Vulnerable Older Adults | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/learning-lab/safe-care-journeys-long-desc.html
      January 01, 2025 - Engineering Safe Care Journeys for Vulnerable Older Adults Principal Investigator:  Maureen Smith, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; formerly  Pascale Carayon, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Co-PI:  Nicole E. Werner, Ph.D., Indiana University - Bloomington, Bloomington, IN…

6147. Heart Health NOW! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/timeline-checklist-nc.pdf
      April 01, 2018 - Heart Health NOW! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care Heart Health NOW! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care Practice Participation Timeline and Checklist “CCNC PF” = Practice Facilitator; “AHEC PC” = Practice Coach 1) Practice Enrollment: To be completed during 1-2 in-person meetings, as n…

6148. Artificial Intelligence Tool Shows Strong Performance in Predicting Patient Deterioration During Pandemic | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/922.html
      July 01, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence Tool Shows Strong Performance in Predicting Patient Deterioration During Pandemic Issue Number 922 AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities. July 23, 2024 AHRQ Stats: Disorders Commonly Associated With Readmission Sepsis, heart f…

6149. Health Literacy–Informed Intervention Reduces Pediatric Caregiver Liquid Medication Dosing Errors | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/911.html
      April 01, 2024 - Health Literacy–Informed Intervention Reduces Pediatric Caregiver Liquid Medication Dosing Errors Issue Number 911 AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities. April 30, 2024 AHRQ Stats: Average Healthcare Expenditures Among Persons With High Expenses In…

6150. 4.b-1 Invitation to Screen Letter to Patients (Version 1—Kit Enclosed) (incl. Spanish) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool4b1.html
      April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention 4.b-1 Invitation to Screen Letter to Patients (Version 1—Kit Enclosed) (incl. Spanish) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention I. Introduction II. Background …

6151. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests References Previous Page   Table of Contents Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2. Description of the Intervention 2. Description of the Intervention (continue…

6152. Appendix C: "Long List" of Delivery System Research Areas | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/casalino/paper/idkeydsrapc.html
      February 01, 2014 - Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research Appendix C: "Long List" of Delivery System Research Areas Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research Executive Summary Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research Conclusion References…

6153. Chapter 8. Lessons Learned and Suggestions for Data | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery Systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives Using Enhanced Data Infrastructure Chapter 8. Lessons Learned and Suggestions for Data Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delive…

6154. Coop_Context_Info_Assessment (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/cooperative-context-external.pdf
      January 01, 2016 - Coop_Context_Info_Assessment COOPERATIVE CONTEXT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Round 2: External Support What is the importance of context? Cooperatives’ initiatives are taking place in different settings, and each cooperative has a variety of different partners and stakeholders involved. Understanding these project…

6155. 115-Daily-Goals-Icu-Checklist (doc file)
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      October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Daily Goals Checklist ICU & Non-ICU Problem statement: Clear communication among healthcare providers is essential. Communication failures lead to patient harm, increased length of stay, provider dissatisfaction, and staff turnover. Effective communic…

6156. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/teledx-7.html
      August 01, 2020 - Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis References Previous Page   Table of Contents Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis Introduction Evidence Base Supporting Telehealth Impact of Telediagnosis on Every S…

6157. Case Scenarios: Handling Challenging Communications | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide5/scenarios.html
      August 01, 2022 - Case Scenarios: Handling Challenging Communications AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit Purpose : To help you prepare for disclosure communications by using four scenarios to practice challenging interpersonal communications. Who should use this tool? Disclosure Lead(s). How to use this too…

6158. Evaluating the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program: An Overview (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/qtag-presentation.pdf
      September 01, 2015 - Evaluating the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program: An Overview Quality Technical Advisory Group, CMS Presentation by Henry T. Ireys, PhD Senior Fellow, Mathematica Policy Research July 22, 2015 Evaluating the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program: An Overview http://www.urban.org/index.cfm …

6159. Tool 7: Portfolio Presentation (ppt file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Tool 7: Portfolio Presentation Tool 7: Portfolio Presentation Brief Description: PowerPoint slide deck that summarizes the findings of the quantitative and qualitative data review, hospital and community inventory, aim, target population, and data-informed strategy to reduce readmissions. Purpose: Provides readmissio…

6160. Preventing-Cauti-Icu-Setting-Module 3-Speaker-Notes (doc file)
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      September 01, 2015 - AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity SAY: In Module 1, we discussed the indications for an indwelling urinary catheter, the causes of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or CAUTI, in the intensive care unit…