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  1. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/communicate/trust.html
    December 01, 2022 - Build Trust in the Sponsor of a Health Care Quality Report Focus group research consistently indicates that the public is wary, and legitimately so, about the sources of data on the performance of health care plans and providers. [1] They are fully aware that some of the health care information available to t…
  2. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201540.html
    January 01, 2016 - AHRQ Resources Enhance Georgia Southern University’s Nursing Course Search All Impact Case Studies January 2016 Family nurse practitioner students at Georgia Southern University are using information from an AHRQ webinar to learn how to better assess patient health problems and develop treatment plans. Th…
  3. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-bpd.pdf
    December 13, 2013 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Characteristics ■ Need for supplemental oxygen at 36 weeks postmenstrual age, with radiographic changes on chest x-ray (bilateral, diffuse hazy lungs; interstitial thickening; increased lung inflation). ■ Symptoms: …
  4. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/index.html
    October 01, 2015 - AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grants Project Profiles Each grant title below links to a short profile summarizing the project. The profiles include an overview of the transformation efforts that were studied and a summary of the key impacts and challenges, as well as the main lessons learned and implications…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/assess.html
    November 01, 2018 - How Will You Assess the Success of a Health Care Quality Report? One of the most important strategic decisions you can make during the planning process is to determine whether, when, and how you will measure the success of your reporting project. An evaluation plan should be an integral part of your overall w…
  6. www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/publications/1-0-journal-supplement.html
    September 01, 2021 - PQMP 1.0 Journal Supplement The Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP) was launched in 2011 to increase the portfolio of evidence-based, consensus pediatric quality measures available to public and private purchasers of children's healthcare services. During the initial phase of PQMP, seven Centers of Excel…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/index.html
    April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Next 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 (continued) 3. Assessment …
  8. www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/teledx-4.html
    August 01, 2020 - Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis Role of the Patient and Family in Telediagnosis Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis Introduction Evidence Base Supporting Te…
  9. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-k.html
    October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide Appendix K. Infographic Poster on CAUTI Prevention Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation G…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chap5tab11.html
    December 01, 2017 - Table 11: Clinical Outcomes for Glycemic Control, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol for Adults with Diabetes by Project Site. 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…
  11. www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/technical-bundles-daily-care.html
    March 01, 2017 - Daily Care Processes Daily Care Processes Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients ( PDF , 1.54 MB) This guide provides an overview of evidence-based recommendations for daily care processes to prevent ventilator-associated events, including guidance from the Centers…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/index.html
    June 01, 2021 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home Next Page Table of Contents Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home A Resource Toolkit Basic Components of the Health Coach Program Family Information Packet Cover Sheet Coaching in the Hospital Appendix A: Family Information Packet Appendix A: Fam…
  13. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/sampleagenda.html
    March 01, 2013 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit Tool 2: How to Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation At Your Hospital (continued) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit Tool 1: Overview Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Y…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T1-Suggested_Agenda_for_Meeting_on_Monitoring_Final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program Toolkit 2. Monitor and Sustain Stewardship Tool 1. Suggested Agenda for an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Team Meeting on Monitoring Depending on the nursing home’s goals, more than one meeting may be needed to cover …
  15. www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201612.html
    September 01, 2016 - Harvard Used AHRQ Data to Develop Tool to Analyze Utilization, Costs in Primary Care Search All Impact Case Studies September 2016 Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Stanford University used data from AHRQ’s Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS ) to develop an instrument that gauges how workforce …
  16. www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-care-transitions6.html
    June 01, 2023 - Diagnostic Safety Across Transitions of Care Throughout the Healthcare System: Current State and a Call to Action Next Steps and a Call to Action Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Diagnostic Safety Across Transitions of Care Throughout the Healthcare System: Current State and a Call to Actio…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/healthit-ed-4.html
    February 01, 2021 - Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments Health Applications for Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P1T1-Nursing_Home_Readiness_and_Resource_Assessment_Phase_1.doc
    May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1 Nursing Home Readiness and Resource Assessment This worksheet is designed to be used as a tool to evaluate your nursing home’s readiness to implement an antibiogram program successfully. “Yes” responses to items below indicate readiness in a particular area of the environment…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/team/tools/briefs.html
    December 01, 2023 - Sharing the Care Plan: Brief Briefs are a strategy for sharing care plans when leading a team. During a brief, which is sometimes referred to as a team meeting, the following information should be discussed: Team membership and roles—who is on the team and who is the designated team leader. If the patient …
  20. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P1T3-Checklist_for_Discussion_with_Local_Hospitals_Providers_ERs_Phase_1.doc
    May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1- Checklist for Discussion With Local Hospitals and Providers Including Emergency Departments – Page 2 of 2 Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1 Checklist for Discussion With Local Hospitals and Providers Including Emergency Departments This checklist is designed to …

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