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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/026-assessing-evc-essential-one-pager.docx
October 01, 2024 - When starting or improving an environmental cleaning (EVC) monitoring program, there are five essential steps to address, which are outlined below. This document focuses on the implementation of fluorescent gel (FG) monitoring, which is generally easier to use and implement, especially when starting a new monitoring pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/116-cusp-premortem-project-assessment.docx
January 01, 2007 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Premortem Project Assessment
ICU & Non-ICU
Projects often fail, and many factors may contribute to this failure. Understanding potential implementation barriers and challenges before launching a project can help the team mitigate the…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-measures-atlas/ccrm-atlas-ex522.html
March 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Exhibit 5-22. Measure 22: The quality of the service provided by community resource to a practice (GP-LI)
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Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. Why …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/when-need-antibiotic.pdf
March 01, 2017 - When Do You Need An Antibiotic?
When Do You
Need An
Antibiotic?
Taking antibiotics when you
don’t need them is like leaving
the lights on all the time.
The lights may burn out, leaving you
in the dark when you most need them.
If you use antibiotics when you don’t
need them, they may not work when
you get s…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cap-toolkit/cap_pc-pamphlet.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Primary Care Setting
Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the
Primary Care Setting
Background on Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States.1 Approximately
6 million cases are reported annually, resulting i…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/about/index.html
August 01, 2016 - About TalkingQuality
Purpose of TalkingQuality: To Improve Consumer Reports on Health Care Quality
TalkingQuality is a comprehensive resource and guide for organizations that produce and disseminate reports to consumers on the quality of care provided by health care organizations (e.g., hospitals, health plan…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-hl.html
September 01, 2015 - Chartbook on Women's Health Care
Healthy Living: Infant Mortality
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Chartbook on Women's Health Care
Acknowledgments
Women's Health Care
Key Findings of the 2014 QDR
2014 Chartbooks
Access to Health Care
Affordability
Communication and Care Coo…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit1-2.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 1.2. Lakeview Healthcare
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Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Central Hospital
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/depression/depsumtab5.html
April 01, 2013 - Table 5. Summary of the Effect of Feedback from Screening on Patient Outcomes
Screening for Depression in Adults: Summary of the Evidence
The summaries of the evidence briefly present evidence of effectiveness for preventive health services used in primary care clinical settings, including screening tests, co…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary7.html
September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Using Federal grants to build intellectual capital at the State level
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Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Intr…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/synthesis-report/intro.html
October 01, 2015 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Overview of the 14 Transfo…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh32-34.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Exhibits 32 to 34
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Administration
Chapter …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh28.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Exhibit 28. Count of missing values (with percentage)
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh68-70.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Exhibits 68 to 70
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Administration
Chapter …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh65-67.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Exhibits 65 to 67
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Administration
Chapter …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraexh9.html
April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Exhibit 9. Top five minimal cut sets for the basic case
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Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Int…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-measures-atlas/ccrm-atlas-ex521.html
March 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Exhibit 5-21. Measure 21: The effectiveness of communication between practice and community resource (GP-LI)
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Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. W…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/registries-pros-cons.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Registries
Advantages and Disadvantages of Registries
Electronic health records (EHRs) frequently do not have the functions needed for
population management. Creating and using registries can help ensure that evidence-
based care is delivered to all patients and can be an adjunct…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool3_hosp_inv.docx
June 02, 2025 - Tool 3: Hospital Inventory
Tool 3: Hospital Inventory Tool
Purpose
Readmission reduction efforts at your hospital have likely proliferated over the past several years, and many of these efforts may have developed in isolation from each other. The purpose of this tool is to prompt a comprehensive inventory of all r…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/supplhighlight07.pdf
February 01, 2014 - Supplement to Evaluation Highlight No. 7: How are CHIPRA quality demonstration States designing and implementing caregiver peer support programs?
Supplement to Evaluation Highlight No. 7: How are CHIPRA quality demonstration States designing and implementing caregiver peer support programs?
February 2014
Evaluati…