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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/safety/index.html
June 01, 2021 - Develop a Culture of Safety Around Antibiotic Prescribing
For information on how the materials below can be integrated into institutional efforts to improve antibiotic use, please read the Toolkit Implementation Guide for Acute Care Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (PDF, 328 KB).
Presentations
Improving …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40925/psn-pdf
December 07, 2011 - Improving the discharge process by embedding a
discharge facilitator in a resident team.
December 7, 2011
Finn KM, Heffner R, Chang Y, et al. Improving the discharge process by embedding a discharge facilitator
in a resident team. J Hosp Med. 2011;6(9):494-500. doi:10.1002/jhm.924.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/imp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867013/psn-pdf
October 23, 2024 - Reducing automated dispensing cabinet overrides in the
peri-anesthesia care unit: a quality improvement project.
October 23, 2024
Franciscovich CD, Bieniek A, Dunn K, et al. Reducing automated dispensing cabinet overrides in the peri-
anesthesia care unit: a quality improvement project. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41726/psn-pdf
September 26, 2012 - Improving America's Hospitals: The Joint Commission's
Annual Report on Quality and Safety 2012.
September 26, 2012
Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission; September 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-americas-hospitals-joint-commissions-annual-report-quality-and-
safety-2012
The seventh annual Joint…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/primary-care-development-corporation
January 01, 2023 - Primary Care Development Corporation
Baseline Clinician Interview Script
Description
This is an interview guide designed to be conducted with clinical staff in an ambulatory setting. The tool includes questions to assess the current state of electronic health records.
Ye…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837692/psn-pdf
July 20, 2022 - Assessment of changes in visits and antibiotic
prescribing during the Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
and the COVID-19 Pandemic.
July 20, 2022
Keller SC, Caballero TM, Tamma PD, et al. Assessment of changes in visits and antibiotic prescribing
during the Agen…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72719/psn-pdf
February 10, 2021 - The Diagnostic Error Index: a quality improvement
initiative to identify and measure diagnostic errors.
February 10, 2021
Perry MF, Melvin JE, Kasick RT, et al. The Diagnostic Error Index: a quality improvement initiative to
identify and measure diagnostic errors. J Pediatr. 2021;232:257-263. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.20…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865922/psn-pdf
May 22, 2024 - Pharmacy-driven performance improvement initiative to
increase compliance with intravenous smart pump drug
error reduction systems at a large urban academic
medical center.
May 22, 2024
Abboudi E, Baron SW, Goriacko P, et al. Pharmacy-driven performance improvement initiative to increase
compliance with intraveno…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43258/psn-pdf
May 01, 2015 - Interventions employed to improve intrahospital
handover: a systematic review.
May 1, 2015
Robertson ER, Morgan L, Bird S, et al. Interventions employed to improve intrahospital handover: a
systematic review. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014;23(7):600-7. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002309.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interventions-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37260/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - A visual medication schedule to improve anticoagulation
control: a randomized, controlled trial.
January 2, 2017
Machtinger EL, Wang F, Chen L-L, et al. A visual medication schedule to improve anticoagulation control: a
randomized, controlled trial. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(10):625-35.
https://psnet.ahr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/840484/psn-pdf
November 30, 2022 - Interdisciplinary collaboration across secondary and
primary care to improve medication safety in the elderly
(The IMMENSE study) - a randomized controlled trial.
November 30, 2022
Johansen JS, Halvorsen KH, Svendsen K, et al. Interdisciplinary collaboration across secondary and
primary care to improve medication …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46450/psn-pdf
August 20, 2018 - Improving Diagnostic Quality and Safety Final Report.
August 20, 2018
Washington, DC: National Quality Forum. September 19, 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-diagnostic-quality-and-safety-final-report
Although diagnostic error is a well-recognized source of preventable patient harm, measuring and
mitiga…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41942/psn-pdf
July 24, 2017 - Improving situation awareness to reduce unrecognized
clinical deterioration and serious safety events.
July 24, 2017
Brady PW, Muething S, Kotagal U, et al. Improving situation awareness to reduce unrecognized clinical
deterioration and serious safety events. Pediatrics. 2013;131(1):e298-308. doi:10.1542/peds.2012-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35853/psn-pdf
May 20, 2015 - What practices will most improve safety? Evidence-based
medicine meets patient safety.
May 20, 2015
Leape L, Berwick DM, Bates DW. What practices will most improve safety? Evidence-based medicine
meets patient safety. JAMA. 2002;288(4):501-7.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-practices-will-most-improve-safety-evi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44951/psn-pdf
March 02, 2016 - Using the Targeted Solutions Tool® to improve
emergency department handoffs in a community hospital.
March 2, 2016
Benjamin MF, Hargrave S, Nether K. Using the Targeted Solutions Tool® to Improve Emergency
Department Handoffs in a Community Hospital. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;42(3):107-118.
https://psnet.ah…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43965/psn-pdf
July 16, 2015 - Decision making in trauma settings: simulation to
improve diagnostic skills.
July 16, 2015
Murray DJ, Freeman BD, Boulet JR, et al. Decision making in trauma settings: simulation to improve
diagnostic skills. Simul Healthc. 2015;10(3):139-145. doi:10.1097/SIH.0000000000000073.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/decision…
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/resources/measure-domains.html
April 01, 2025 - Resources by the CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure Domains
The Patient Safety Structural Measure is an attestation-based measure to assess whether hospitals demonstrate having a structure and culture that prioritizes patient safety. The Patient Safety Structural Measure is informed by the National Action P…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/statesummaries/co-spotlight.html
July 01, 2015 - Spotlight on Colorado
National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
July 2015
This brief highlights the major strategies, lessons learned, and outcomes from Colorado’s experience in the quality demonstration funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Ch…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part3-nqs.html
March 01, 2016 - Chartbook on Health Care for Blacks
Part 3: Trends in Access and Priorities of the National Quality Strategy—National Quality Strategy Priorities
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/community-shared-clinical-abstract-improve-care
January 01, 2023 - A Community-Shared Clinical Abstract to Improve Care
Project Final Report ( PDF , 98.16 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. N…