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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/results/infographics.html
January 01, 2023 - EvidenceNOW Infographics
AHRQ's EvidenceNOW data infographics provide visual snapshots of the program improvements in delivery of heart health and quality improvement in participating primary care practices.
EvidenceNOW Infographics:
Strategies Used by Effective Practice Facilitators (PDF, 544 KB) …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40087/psn-pdf
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40856/psn-pdf
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
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37369/psn-pdf
January 22, 2017 - Improving the Health Care Work Environment.
January 22, 2017
Jt Comm J Qual Saf. 2007;33(11 supp):s2-s84.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-health-care-work-environment
This supplement includes articles regarding several research projects that explore organizational climate,
hospital staffing, and work…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41854/psn-pdf
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
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39612/psn-pdf
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50726/psn-pdf
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35444/psn-pdf
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42712/psn-pdf
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37930/psn-pdf
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…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41574/psn-pdf
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…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-patient-access-and-patient-clinician-continuity-through-panel-2
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…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/frontline-cases-studies.pdf
May 01, 2015 - Experiences From the Frontline: Case Studies
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Experiences From the Frontline: Case Studies
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
THE NEED TO CHANGE
Over the last 10 years, deliveries in the labor and delivery
(L&D) unit at the University of Arkansas for Medical
Sc…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/924.html
August 01, 2024 - Intervention Leads to Increase in Lung Cancer Screenings
Issue Number
924
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
August 6, 2024
AHRQ Stats Access more data on this topic in AHRQ's 2023 Chartbook on Patient Safety (PDF, 4 MB), plus additional AHRQ …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/919.html
July 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: Arm in Arm With AcademyHealth, AHRQ Is Poised To Build on Successes in Health Services Research
Issue Number
919
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
July 2, 2024
AHRQ Stats: Services Used by People With High Expenses Among people in th…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/cauti-interim/cauti-interim5.html
July 01, 2013 - Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report
Conclusions
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report
Executive Summary
Introduction and Objectives
Methods
Results
Outcome and Process Measures
Culture Measures
Conclusions
The national project team …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/947.html
February 01, 2025 - Study Identifies Strategies To Improve Patient Experience
Issue Number
947
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
February 25, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Conditions Associated With Lack of Reliable Transportation In 2021, 15.5 percent of current smokers report…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/966.html
July 01, 2025 - Join the IDEAS Project To Advance Diagnostic Safety
Issue Number
966
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
July 15, 2025
Today’s Headlines: Join the IDEAS Project To Advance Diagnostic Safety . Help Shape the Future of AHRQ’s Quality Indicators . St…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/leadership-6.html
June 01, 2021 - Leadership To Improve Diagnosis: A Call to Action
References
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Leadership To Improve Diagnosis: A Call to Action
Diagnostic Safety as a Challenge for Healthcare Leadership
Why Are Leaders Essential to Diagnostic Safety?
How Can Leaders Drive Improvements in Diag…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/science-of-safety-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - Science of Safety and Identifying Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: Science of Safety and Identifying Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Say:
Today, we will give you an overview of the…