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6561. Tip 2. In a Quality Report, Be Concise and Well-Organized | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2011 - Tip 2. In a Quality Report, Be Concise and Well-Organized Generally speaking, people do not read any more than is necessary, so brevity is critical to improving the odds that people actually read a report. Focus on the Essential Information Readers of report cards tend to turn immediately to visual displa…

6562. Tobacco Use Self Management Tool (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Tobacco Use Self Management Tool Tobacco Use Self Management Tool MANAGEMENT TOOL Being tobacco free makes a difference! Increased energy Decreased chance of cancer and heart disease Improved skin tone Fewer signs of premature aging, like wrinkles Better healing from illness and surgery More money to s…

6563. Care Coordination Quality Measure for Primary Care (CCQM-PC): Formatting Guidance for Mail Surveys | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Care Coordination Quality Measure for Primary Care (CCQM-PC): Formatting Guidance for Mail Surveys Previous Page   Table of Contents Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination? Chapter 3. Care Coord…

6564. Health Plan and Sickle Cell Clinic Communication Process and Meeting Planning (2c.6) (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Health Plan and Sickle Cell Clinic Communication Process and Meeting Planning (2c.6) Health Plan and Sickle Cell Clinic Communication Process and Meeting Planning (2c.6) This diagram illustrates the process for communications between clinic and health plan staff to ensure patients with SCD are receiving appropriate…

6565. PCMH FAQ and Contact Information | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - PCMH FAQ and Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions About the PCMH Resource Center How do I get my practice certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)? As a Federal health systems research and health quality improvement agency, AHRQ does not provide guidance or direct support to help indivi…

6566. Provider Contact Information (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Provider Contact Information Smartphrase (exclusive to Epic EMR) developed by Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital to ensure 24/7 phone contact for families in Written Family/Caregiver Discharge Instructions PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION • If you have a question about your child’s medical care a…

6567. Candidate Measure Submission Form (CPCF) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2013 - Candidate Measure Submission Form (CPCF) CHIPRA Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP) The CHIPRA Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP) Candidate Measure Submission Form (CPCF) was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.  The OMB Control Num…

6568. Appendix 8: CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2018 - Appendix 8: CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety P…

6569. Weight Summary (doc file)
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      February 10, 2014 - Weight Summary AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Prevention Pressure Ulcer Healing Functional Specifications 1.0. General Information 1.1. Background The On-Time …

6570. Views of Emergency Medicine Trainees on Adverse Events and Negligence: Survey Results from an Emergency Medicine Training Program in a Regional Health Care System Following the National Standard of Care (pdf file)
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      March 23, 2008 - Views of Emergency Medicine Trainees on Adverse Events and Negligence: Survey Results from an Emergency Medicine Training Program in a Regional Health Care System Following the National Standard of Care Views of Emergency Medicine Trainees on Adverse Events and Negligence: Survey Results from an Emergency Medicine …

6571. On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing The On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment incorporates elements from the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) with additional standardized treatment and intervention descriptors. The On-Time Pressur…

6572. A Summary of the First Annual Workshop of AHRQ’s Comparative Health System Performance Initiative | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      January 01, 2017 - A Summary of the First Annual Workshop of AHRQ’s Comparative Health System Performance Initiative Issue Brief The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Coordinating Center of the Comparative Health System Performance Initiative held a workshop September 29, 2016, to share learning a…

6573. Section 2: Explanation of Key Team Leadership Concepts and Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2023 - Section 2: Explanation of Key Team Leadership Concepts and Tools This section contains explanations and illustrations to help you better understand and appreciate the importance of team structure, leadership, and leadership tools. If you teach this content or want additional insights into how the material can b…

6574. Transcript: Senior Leadership Podcast – Implementing Strategies and Tools (pdf file)
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      June 01, 2017 - Transcript: Senior Leadership Podcast – Implementing Strategies and Tools AHRQ Safety Program for ICUs: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI Transcript Senior Leadership Podcast—Implementing Strategies and Tools Hosts TJ Lewis Louella Hung Interviewees Susan DeCamp-Freeze, R.N., B.S.N., M.B.A. Senior Dire…

6575. Puh-Assessment (doc file)
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      June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment The On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment incorporates elements from the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) with additional standardized treatment and intervention descriptors. The On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assess…

6576. Implementation Quick Start Guide: Medication Mangement (pdf file)
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      December 15, 2016 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Medication Mangement Implementation Quick Start Guide Medication Management The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Implementation Quick Start Guide: Medication Management Table of Contents What Is the Medication Man…

6577. A Summary of the First Annual Workshop of AHRQ’s Comparative Health System Performance Initiative (pdf file)
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      January 11, 2017 - A Summary of the First Annual Workshop of AHRQ’s Comparative Health System Performance Initiative A Summary of the First Annual Workshop of AHRQ’s Comparative Health System Performance Initiative Based on the workshop discussions, a number of important takeaways will inform future work of the initiative: •…

6578. A Practical Guide for Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2015 - Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation: A Practical Guide and Synthesis Report A Practical Guide for Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation: A Practical Guide and Synthesis Report …

6579. A Practical Guide for Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2017 - Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation: A Practical Guide and Synthesis Report A Practical Guide for Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Estimating the Costs of Primary Care Transformation: A Practical Guide and Synthesis Report …

6580. On-Time Falls Prevention: Electronic Reports (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - On-Time Falls Prevention: Electronic Reports On-Time Falls Prevention: Electronic Reports Four types of reports are described here. Each section presents a sample report followed by purpose, description, and users and potential uses. The types of reports are: • On-Time Falls High-Risk Report. • Quarterly Summar…