Results

Total Results: 7,582 records

Showing results for "improvements".

6721. Chapter-6 - Carbapenem-Resistant-Enterobacteriaceae (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/carbapenem-resistant-1.pdf
      March 01, 2020 - Chapter-6 - Carbapenem-Resistant-Enterobacteriaceae Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae 6-1 6. Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Authors: Elizabeth Gall, M.H.S., and Anna Long, M.P.H. Reviewer: Caroline Logan, Ph.D., and Pranita Tamma, M.D. Introduction Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteria…

6722. Post-fielding Surveillance of a Guideline-based Decision Support System (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol1/Chan.pdf
      January 01, 2004 - Post-fielding Surveillance of a Guideline-based Decision Support System 331 Post-fielding Surveillance of a Guideline- based Decision Support System Albert S. Chan, Susana B. Martins, Robert W. Coleman, Hayden B. Bosworth, Eugene Z. Oddone, Michael G. Shlipak, Samson W. Tu, Mark A. Musen, Brian B. Hoffman, …

6723. Final Progress Report: Enhancing the Disclosure Of Medical Errors to Patients (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/gallagher4-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Enhancing the Disclosure Of Medical Errors to Patients FINAL REPORT Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Title of Project: Enhancing The Disclosure Of Medical Errors To Patients Principal Investigator and Team Members: Thomas H. Gallagher, MD Carolyn Prouty, DVM Mary Lucas Organizati…

6724. Tool 1: Readmission Data Analysis and Interpretation (xls file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool1_data_analysis_final.xlsx
      June 02, 2025 - Tool 1: Readmission Data Analysis and Interpretation Instructions Tool 1. Readmission Data Analysis and Interpretation Brief Description: A quantitative readmission analysis tool. Purpose: Analyze hospital administrative data to evaluate readmission patterns. Understanding readmission patterns is critical to design…

6725. Checklist: Creating a Medicine List When Patient Brings Medicines (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-checklist-meds-final508.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Checklist: Creating a Medicine List When Patient Brings Medicines The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Checklist: Creating a Medicine List When patient brings medicines Starting the Process � Thank the patient for bringing in his or her medicines. � Us…

6726. Table 19. Utilization of outpatient health services by health status. All project sites. Fiscal year 2010. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chap5tab19.html
      December 01, 2017 - Table 19. Utilization of outpatient health services by health status. All project sites. Fiscal year 2010. ARRA Grants Initiative Findings from a set of 16 grants on improving delivery systems and on spreading evidence-based practices through delivery systems; recommendations and methods for advancing deliver…

6727. Appendix C. Training and Learning Network Webinars | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/guide/apc.html
      October 01, 2017 - Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide Appendix C. Training and Learning Network Webinars Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide Overview Get Ready Pressure Injury Prevention Program Phases Appendix A. RACI Chart A…

6728. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/backgroundrpt/references.html
      April 01, 2017 - Inventory and Prioritization of Measures To Support the Growing Effort in Transparency Using All-Payer Claims Databases References Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Inventory and Prioritization of Measures To Support the Growing Effort in Transparency Using All-Payer Claims Databases Intro…

6729. Guide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module3/guide.docx
      March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Long-Term Care Safety Modules Module 3: Staff Empowerment Material Use Guide Learning Objectives: · Cite staff empowerment concepts · Discuss how staff empowerment contributes to a culture of resident safety, leading to improved outcomes and quality of life · Illus…

6730. 131-What-Are-The-4-Es-One-Pager (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/131-what-are-the-4-es-one-pager.docx
      May 24, 2024 - The aim is to Engage hearts and minds and thus, change attitudes and behaviors.1-6 Raise awareness of the problem, communicate benefits of the solution, and lay out the goals for the intervention. · Use unit data, published literature, and national benchmarks. Storytelling is an underrated tool. Engagement is not a on…

6731. Care Coordination | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/topics/care-coordination.html
      January 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Care coordination involves deliberately organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all of the participants concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective care. This means that the patient's needs and preferences are known ahead of time a…

6732. Tampa Hospital Uses AHRQ Tools to Reduce Emergency Department CAUTI Rates by 75 Percent | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201808.html
      December 01, 2018 - Tampa Hospital Uses AHRQ Tools to Reduce Emergency Department CAUTI Rates by 75 Percent Search All Impact Case Studies December 2018 Tampa General Hospital staff participated in an AHRQ project and implemented several elements from AHRQ’s Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to reduce healthcare…

6733. Appendix A: Members of the 2012 AHRQ Subcommittee to the National Advisory Council on Children's Health Quality Measures (SNAC) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/pubs/background-2012/backgrndapa.html
      December 01, 2012 - Appendix A: Members of the 2012 AHRQ Subcommittee to the National Advisory Council on Children's Health Quality Measures (SNAC) Recommendations to Improve Children's Health Care Quality Measures This background report describes the process used to identify, evaluate, and select children's health care quality …

6734. Be More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/beinvolved.pdf
      August 01, 2011 - Be More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients My Questions for This Visit You might have questions about: n Your medicines n A medical test you need n A surgery you need What are the top three questions you want to be sure to ask during your appointment? List them here: 1. ___________________________…

6735. Part 3: National Quality Strategy Priority—Care Affordability | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part3-nqs7.html
      June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Health Care for Blacks Part 3: National Quality Strategy Priority—Care Affordability Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Chartbook on Health Care for Blacks Health Care for Blacks Acknowledgments Part 1: Overviews of the Report and the Black Population Part 2: Trends in Pr…

6736. Executive Summary | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/cahps/cahps-database/comparative-data/2017-health-plan-chartbook/executive-summary.html
      October 01, 2017 - 2017 CAHPS Health Plan Survey Chartbook Executive Summary Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents 2017 CAHPS Health Plan Survey Chartbook Executive Summary Data Sources and Limitations Appendix A. 2017 Survey Respondents by State Appendix B. Definition of Composites, Items, and Ratings …

6737. No More CAUTI – preventing catheter associated urinary tact infections
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/no-more-cauti-preventing-cauti.pptx
      June 02, 2025 - No More CAUTI – preventing catheter associated urinary tact infections No More CAUTI – preventing catheter associated urinary tract infections Elizabeth Mizerek, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, FN-CSA Assistant Professor of Nursing Mercer County Community College 1 1 Learning Objectives Define the impact of CAUTI Des…

6738. Development of the CAHPS Health Information Technology Item Set | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HIT/Development-HIT-Item-Set.html
      July 01, 2022 - Development of the CAHPS Health Information Technology Item Set Nearly all health care providers have incorporated various forms of health IT into their practices. The pace of change has been driven in large part by pressure from public and private purchasers to adopt technologies that promise to improve the qu…

6739. Appendix C: List of Web Sites Reviewed | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamilyapc.html
      July 01, 2018 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Appendix C: List of Web Sites Reviewed Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Executive Summary Introduction Methods Findings Implications for the Guide Summary and Discussion Next Steps References App…

6740. Achieving Excellence Across All CG-CAHPS Core Measures: Lessons from Top-Performing Medical Practices (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20141022_cg/1_dale_shaller_intro.pdf
      October 22, 2014 - Achieving Excellence Across All CG-CAHPS Core Measures: Lessons from Top-Performing Medical Practices Achieving Excellence Across All CG-CAHPS Core Measures: Lessons from Top-Performing Medical Practices A Webcast Presented by the CAHPS User Network October 22, 2014 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT CAHPS Webcast Series …