-
digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/farris-karen
September 13, 2018 - Farris, Karen
Implementation of a text message reminder service in an independent community pharmacy: a retrospective analysis of time to prescription pickup and satisfaction.
Citation
Mitrzyk BM, Bici A, Barras M, et al. Implementation of a text message reminder service in a…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45116/psn-pdf
February 15, 2017 - Postoperative adverse events inconsistently improved by
the World Health Organization surgical safety checklist: a
systematic literature review of 25 studies.
February 15, 2017
de Jager E, McKenna C, Bartlett L, et al. Postoperative adverse events inconsistently improved by the
World Health Organization surgical s…
-
digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-spotlights
January 01, 2018 - Research Spotlights
AHRQ Health IT Safety Investigators are Using Health IT to Make a Real Difference in Improving Patient Safety
Research on Health IT Safety Special Emphasis Notice ( NOT-HS-16-009 ):
AHRQ continues to fund research on safe health IT practices related to the design,…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/847717/psn-pdf
April 19, 2023 - Quality improvement initiative to decrease central line-
associated bloodstream infections during the COVID-19
pandemic: a "zero harm" approach.
April 19, 2023
Redstone CS, Zadeh M, Wilson M-A, et al. Quality improvement initiative to decrease central line-
associated bloodstream infections during the COVID-19 pan…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41031/psn-pdf
February 10, 2012 - Is patient safety improving? National trends in patient
safety indicators: 1998–2007.
February 10, 2012
Downey JR, Hernandez-Boussard T, Banka G, et al. Is patient safety improving? National trends in patient
safety indicators: 1998-2007. Health Serv Res. 2012;47(1 Pt 2):414-30. doi:10.1111/j.1475-
6773.2011.01361…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46599/psn-pdf
August 20, 2018 - Effect of standardized handoff curriculum on improved
clinician preparedness in the intensive care unit: a
stepped-wedge cluster randomized clinical trial.
August 20, 2018
Parent B, LaGrone LN, Albirair MT, et al. Effect of Standardized Handoff Curriculum on Improved Clinician
Preparedness in the Intensive Care Un…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39970/psn-pdf
January 22, 2017 - Hospital board checklist to improve culture and reduce
central line–associated bloodstream infections.
January 22, 2017
Goeschel CA, Holzmueller CG, Pronovost P. Hospital Board Checklist to improve culture and reduce
central line-associated bloodstream infections. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(11):525-8.
htt…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44925/psn-pdf
July 27, 2018 - Improving safety for hospitalized patients: much progress
but many challenges remain.
July 27, 2018
Kronick R, Arnold S, Brady J. Improving Safety for Hospitalized Patients: Much Progress but Many
Challenges Remain. JAMA. 2016;316(5):489-90. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.7887.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-safety…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45641/psn-pdf
October 11, 2017 - Improving health care quality and patient safety through
peer-to-peer assessment: demonstration project in two
academic medical centers.
October 11, 2017
Mort E, Bruckel J, Donelan K, et al. Improving Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Through Peer-to-
Peer Assessment: Demonstration Project in Two Academic Med…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39641/psn-pdf
September 20, 2011 - Adherence to Surgical Care Improvement Project
measures and the association with postoperative
infections.
September 20, 2011
Stulberg JJ, Delaney CP, Neuhauser D, et al. Adherence to surgical care improvement project measures
and the association with postoperative infections. JAMA. 2010;303(24):2479-85.
doi:10.1…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47736/psn-pdf
February 27, 2019 - Using a potentially aggressive/violent patient huddle to
improve health care safety.
February 27, 2019
Larson LA, Finley JL, Gross TL, et al. Using a Potentially Aggressive/Violent Patient Huddle to Improve
Health Care Safety. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2019;45(2):74-80. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.08.011.
https://ps…
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47392/psn-pdf
January 23, 2019 - Effects of a multifaceted medication reconciliation quality
improvement intervention on patient safety: final results
of the MARQUIS study.
January 23, 2019
Schnipper JL, Mixon A, Stein J, et al. Effects of a multifaceted medication reconciliation quality
improvement intervention on patient safety: final results o…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Clair.pdf
January 01, 2004 - A New Model of Tracheostomy Care: Closing the Research–Practice Gap
521
A New Model of Tracheostomy Care:
Closing the Research–Practice Gap
Joel St. Clair
Abstract
Performance improvements have brought about fundamental changes in the
past year at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), where a concerted …
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/program-part2-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Antibiotic Stewardship Program Development: Part 2
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Antibiotic Use
1
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Development: Part 2
Acute Care
Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Antibiotic …
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/innovations
February 26, 2025 - Innovations
The PSNet Innovations page highlights pioneering advances that can improve patient safety. PSNet innovations are defined as “new or updated interventions, approaches, systems, tools, policies, organizational structures or business models implemented to improve or enhance quality of care and reduce harm.” …
-
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/863650/psn-pdf
February 28, 2024 - ABCDEF Bundle + Data Literacy Training, Performance
Measurement Tracking, and Performance Feedback
February 28, 2024
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/abcdef-bundle-data-literacy-training-performance-measurement-tracking-
and-performance
Summary
To improve patient care and outcomes in the intensive care unit (ICU…
-
digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/optimizing-value-patient-reported-outcome-measures-improving-care-delivery
January 01, 2024 - Optimizing the Value of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Improving Care Delivery through Health Information Technology
Project Final Report ( PDF , 473.77 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible f…
-
hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/grants.jsp
July 01, 2016 - Enhanced State Data Grants
An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
Search All AHRQ Websites
Careers
Contact Us
Espanol
FAQs
Email Updates
…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0082cesareancoding.xls
January 01, 2012 - Value Set Export
Disclaimer
Copyright 2012 American Medical Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance. All Rights Reserved.
Physician Performance Measures (Measures) and related data specifications have been developed by the American Medical Association (AMA) - convened Physician Consortium for Perfor…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/priority-populations/aging-well-strategic-plan.pdf
August 01, 2024 - AHRQ Strategic Plan for Health System Transformation To Optimize Health, Functional Status, and Well-Being Among Older Adults
1
Vision: All people receive high-quality, person-centered care based in primary care that optimizes health, functional
status, and well-being as they age, and advances health equity.
The P…