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  1. Improving clinical access and continuity through physician panel redesign. | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Improving clinical access and continuity through physician panel redesign. Citation Balasubramanian H, Banerjee R, Denton B et al. Improving clinical access and continuity through physician panel redesign. J Gen Intern Med 2010 Oct; 25(10):1109-15. Link Balasubramanian H, Banerjee R, Dento…

  2. Hospitals | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    Topic: Hospitals AHRQ has research, tools, and resources for hospitals and health systems to improve the safety and quality of care. CAHPS Child Hospital Survey (Child HCAHPS) Toolkit Decolonization Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Improving Pat…

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 19, 2011 - Safer care at home: use of simulation training to improve standards. October 19, 2011 Unsworth J, Tuffnell C, Platt A. Safer care at home: use of simulation training to improve standards. Br J Community Nurs. 2011;16(7):334-9. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safer-care-home-use-simulation-training-improve-standards …

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 02, 2017 - Improving patient safety through transparency. October 2, 2017 Kachalia A. Improving patient safety through transparency. N Engl J Med. 2013;369(18):1677-9. doi:10.1056/NEJMp1303960. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-patient-safety-through-transparency This commentary describes successful transparency initiat…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 11, 2011 - Improving acceptance of computerized prescribing alerts in ambulatory care. March 11, 2011 Shah N, Seger AC, Seger DL, et al. Improving acceptance of computerized prescribing alerts in ambulatory care. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2006;13(1):5-11. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-acceptance-computerized-prescribin…

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 15, 2010 - Managing patient access and flow in the emergency department to improve patient safety. December 15, 2010 PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. 2010;7:123-134.  https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-patient-access-and-flow-emergency-department-improve-patient- safety This report examines how optimizing patient flow fro…

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 11, 2019 - Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Acute Care Hospitals December 11, 2019 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2019. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toolkit-improve-antibiotic-use-acute-care-hospitals Structured processes are important strategies for embedding safe care practices. This tool kit shares traini…

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 24, 2016 - Reducing interruptions to improve medication safety. September 24, 2016 Freeman R, McKee S, Lee-Lehner B, et al. Reducing interruptions to improve medication safety. J Nurs Care Qual. 2013;28(2):176-85. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0b013e318275ac3e. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-interruptions-improve-medication-safety …

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 08, 2012 - On-site pharmacists in the ED improve medical errors. August 8, 2012 Ernst AA, Weiss SJ, Sullivan A, et al. On-site pharmacists in the ED improve medical errors. Am J Emerg Med. 2012;30(5):717-25. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2011.05.002. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/site-pharmacists-ed-improve-medical-errors The presence o…

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 23, 2008 - Measurement for improvement: a survey of current practice in Australian public hospitals. July 23, 2008 Brand CA, Tropea J, Ibrahim JE, et al. Measurement for improvement: a survey of current practice in Australian public hospitals. Med J Aust. 2008;189(1):35-40. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/measurement-improvemen…

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 16, 2010 - National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. June 16, 2010 Washington, DC: United States Department of Health and Human Services; 2010.   https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-action-plan-improve-health-literacy This report presents goals for improved health literacy in the United States and recommends pra…

  12. 009-Antibiotic-Stewardship-Guide (doc file)

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    October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Antibiotic Stewardship and MRSA Reduction ICU & Non-ICU Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Antibiotic Stewardship and MRSA Reduction SAY: Welcome to this presentation on antibiotic stewardship as part of an overall approach to preventing MRSA in ICU and non-IC…

  13. How are States and evaluators measuring medical homeness in the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    May 01, 2013 - How are States and evaluators measuring medical homeness in the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program? Evaluation Highlight No. 2 Authors: Stacey McMorrow, Anna Christensen, Brenda Natzke, Kelly Devers, and Rebecca Peters Contents Key Messages Background Findings Conclusions Implications …

  14. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections (pdf file)

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    November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF November 2019 Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract …

  15. Bleeding Risks Increase When Blood Thinners and Aspirin Are Taken Together | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    February 01, 2024 - Bleeding Risks Increase When Blood Thinners and Aspirin Are Taken Together Issue Number 902 AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities. February 27, 2024 AHRQ Stats: Healthcare Workforce Participation The number of people working in ambulatory settings …

  16. Engaging Patients and Families in Their Health Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    October 01, 2024 - Engaging Patients and Families in Their Health Care AHRQ offers free tools to help prioritize concerns and maximize interactions between providers, patients, and families. Whether you see patients at a hospital, primary care office, or other setting, time is often limited and patients and family members who hav…

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 24, 2010 - Using a computerized sign-out system to improve physician–nurse communication. June 24, 2010 Sidlow R, Katz-Sidlow RJ. Using a computerized sign-out system to improve physician-nurse communication. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(1):32-36. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-computerized-sign-out-system-improve…

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 19, 2014 - Improvement of Pennsylvania healthcare consumers' awareness of patient safety. March 19, 2014 Munn J. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. March 2014;11:23-29. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improvement-pennsylvania-healthcare-consumers-awareness-patient-safety Patients are increasingly being asked to assume a role in ensurin…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 13, 2009 - Physician Quality Officer: a new model for engaging physicians in quality improvement. July 13, 2009 Walsh KE, Ettinger WH, Klugman R. Physician quality officer: a new model for engaging physicians in quality improvement. Am J Med Qual. 2009;24(4):295-301. doi:10.1177/1062860609336219. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 30, 2014 - The role of chief executive officers in a quality improvement: a qualitative study. December 30, 2014 Parand A, Dopson S, Vincent CA. The role of chief executive officers in a quality improvement : a qualitative study. BMJ Open. 2013;3(1). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001731. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/role-chief-ex…
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