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9841. Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Reports | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2025 - Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Reports The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), through its EPCs, sponsors the development of various reports to assist public- and private-sector organizations in their efforts to improve the quality of healthcare in the United States. These reports provide c…

9842. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2024 - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) MEPS is the only national data source measuring how Americans use and pay for medical care, health insurance, and out-of-pocket spending. Annual surveys of individuals and families, as well as their health care providers, provide data on health status, the use of medical …

9843. AHRQ Tool Helps Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Improve Patient Education Materials | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2016 - AHRQ Tool Helps Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Improve Patient Education Materials Search All Impact Case Studies May 2016 Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York City uses AHRQ's Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) to help ensure that health information is present…

9844. CAHPS Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2023 - CAHPS Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey The CAHPS Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey (OAS CAHPS) asks adult patients about their experiences receiving care in Medicare-certified hospital outpatient surgery departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The survey asks about patients' ex…

9845. Content Calls for the Nationwide Implementation of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2013 - Content Calls for the Nationwide Implementation of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) These webinars occurred during first national CUSP implementation project where hospital teams pioneered the use of CUSP. That project focused on reducing central line-associated blood stream infections, Becaus…

9846. Highlight Consumer Rights, Protections, and Ways To Complain | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2019 - Highlight Consumer Rights, Protections, and Ways To Complain A report on healthcare quality is an ideal place to remind consumers and patients of their rights and protections. In addition to having direct practical value, it reinforces two key messages inherent in public reporting: Consumers and patients ha…

9847. 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…

9848. Appendix A. USPSTF Clinical Preventive Services Included in the Measurement Framework | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas Appendix A. USPSTF Clinical Preventive Services Included in the Measurement Framework Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas Introduction Acknowledgments 1. Why Was the Clinical-Com…

9849. Pocket Cards_4 Moments (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2019 - Pocket Cards_4 Moments Th e Fo ur M om en ts o f A nt ib io tic D ec isi on M ak in g AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF November 2019 Moment 1 occurs at the time that initiation of antibiotic therapy is being considered. Ask, “Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics?” Mome…

9850. TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Anesthesiology | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Anesthesiology Chopra, V., Bovill, J., & Spierdijk, J. (1992). Reported significant observations during aneasthesia: A prospective analysis over an 18-month period.  British Medical Journal  68, 13-7. Select to access the  abstract . Fletcher, G., Flin, R., McGeorge, P., Gla…

9851. Provider Contact Information (pdf file)
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      January 29, 2021 - 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…

9852. Health Plan and Sickle Cell Clinic Communication Process and Meeting Planning (2c.6) (pdf file)
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      February 04, 2021 - 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…

9853. 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…

9854. Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide Overvi…

9855. Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2017 - Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments Once the team knows a patient has a new health care appointment, the checklist can be used to prompt team members to reinforce key steps that promote patient engagement and preparation. This checklist includes ref…

9856. 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…

9857. Introducing a Protocol To Obtain Patient Comments Using the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey (Webcast) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2018 - Introducing a Protocol To Obtain Patient Comments Using the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey (Webcast) January 26, 2017 Summary Speakers and PowerPoint Slides Recording Transcript Related Material Summary This Webcast introduced a new set of five open-ended questions that prompt survey responden…

9858. 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…

9859. 5 Tk2 P1T2-Prescribing Clinician Survey Phase 1 Final (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2014 - Nursing Home Readiness and Resource Assessment Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1 Prescribing Clinician Survey [NURSING HOME NAME] is considering implementing an …

9860. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2014 - Nursing Home Readiness and Resource Assessment Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1 Checklist for Discussion With Local Hospitals and Providers Including Emergency …