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6321. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-pediatric-safety-1.html
      August 01, 2023 - Pediatric Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science and Future Directions Introduction Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Pediatric Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science and Future Directions Introduction Challenges in Approaching Diagnostic Safety Unique to Children Pediatric Diagnosti…

6322. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2023 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) created On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing to help nursing homes with electronic medical records address pressure ulcers that are slow to heal. Pressure ulcers remain a serious problem in nu…

6323. Patient Education Booklets | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2023 - Patient Education Booklets These booklets were created by experienced content experts for the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR), a collaborative program to enhance the recovery of surgical patients. They help adult patients prepare for and recover from surgery both in the hospi…

6324. Participating in the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey Database | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2025 - Participating in the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey Database All children's hospitals and inpatient pediatric departments that administer CAHPS Child Hospital (Child HCAHPS) Survey are invited to submit their results to the Child Hospital Survey Database. This page explains the requirements and the steps involved …

6325. AHRQ’s Investments in Primary Care Research for 2023 and 2024 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2025 - AHRQ’s Investments in Primary Care Research for 2023 and 2024 Next Page Table of Contents AHRQ’s Investments in Primary Care Research for 2023 and 2024 Acknowledgements and Authors Message from the Director of AHRQ’s National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research About This Report 1…

6326. National Implementation Project Reports | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2016 - National Implementation Project Reports Central Line Insertion Care Team Checklist Checklist developed by Johns Hopkins Medicine that provides critical steps to reduce HAIs.            Ending Healthcare-Associated Infections Fact sheet that provides an overview of CUSP and highlights AHRQ-supporte…

6327. The PSO Privacy Protection Center | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2018 - The PSO Privacy Protection Center Purpose The Patient Safety Organization Privacy Protection Center (PSOPPC) was created by AHRQ to support the implementation of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (Patient Safety Act). The PSOPPC provides technical assistance to PSOs to ensure that patient…

6328. 135-Translating-Research-Into-Practice-One-Pager (doc file)
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      April 01, 2025 - Summarize the Evidence1 The first step of the TRiP model is to summarize the evidence obtained from quality research, which can include both primary research and systematic reviews. Published clinical guidelines are good resources for concise summaries of evidence-based recommendations. Once the literature is collec…

6329. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2024 - Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study Introduction Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study Introduction Initia…

6330. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2020 - Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis Introduction Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis Introduction Evidence Base Supporting Telehealth Impact of Telediagnosis …

6331. Clabsitoolsap6 (doc file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Central Line Maintenance Audit Form Audit Date: ____/____/20____ Addressograph Here 1. Was the need for a central line for this patient discussed on patient rounds? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, as part of Daily Goals [ ] No 2. Was proper hand hygiene used by all personnel involved in line care for this patient (i.e.…

6332. Factors That Influence Effectiveness of Checklists | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2020 - Evidence on Use of Clinical Reasoning Checklists for Diagnostic Error Reduction Factors That Influence Effectiveness of Checklists Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Evidence on Use of Clinical Reasoning Checklists for Diagnostic Error Reduction Introduction Rationale for Use Content-Sp…

6333. Future Directions and Research Priorities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2021 - Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments Future Directions and Research Priorities Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments …

6334. Best Practice Summaries | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - Best Practice Summaries These resources are designed to help nursing homes consider best practices on topics such as infection control and prevention and the emotional well-being of both staff and residents. Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes Best Practices…

6335. Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, Technical Documentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2023 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, Technical Documentation In 2015, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) created the Comparative Health System Performance (CHSP) Initiative to study how health care systems promote evidence-based practices in delivering care. AHRQ's goal is to unders…

6336. Organizing Quality Measures by Domains of Health Care Quality | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2022 - Organizing Quality Measures by Domains of Health Care Quality Quality information is easier to understand if users have a framework, or mental model, for thinking about health care quality. (Learn more about quality frameworks .) One of the most commonly used frameworks comes from the Institute of Medicine (IO…

6337. Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit (pdf file)
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      October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Determine Whether To Treat Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit Tool 4. Training Modules: Urinalysis and UTIs Improving Care Overview These training modules are designed to be flexible to meet your needs. Training coord…

6338. Best Practices in the Management of Patients With Antibiotic Allergies – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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      September 01, 2022 - Best Practices in the Management of Patients With Antibiotic Allergies – Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Best Practices in the Management of Patients with Antibiotic Allergies Ambulatory Care Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Best Practices in the Managemen…

6339. Catheter Care and Maintenance
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      March 01, 2017 - Catheter Care and Maintenance Catheter Care and Maintenance National Content Series AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0003-12-EF March 2017 AHRQ Safety Program for Long-term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Welcome to today’s educational session on catheter care and maintenance. This module is part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and…

6340. Develop Your Own? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      June 01, 2020 - Develop Your Own? The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children. Existing measurement sets assess a limited number of factors. There may be health conditions, health services, or specific population subgroups of great interest for which esta…