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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/system/systemredesignsafetynet/systemredesign.pptx
July 01, 2014 - safety-net hospitals that are most dependent on Medicaid revenue
Examples: Provide targeted Medicaid rate increases
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/part2-cancer.html
May 01, 2018 - Early detection increases treatment options and the chances for cure.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module_1-speaker-notes.docx
September 01, 2015 - For those with catheters, the risk of bacteriuria increases 3 to 7 percent every day the catheter remains
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4e_combo_psi08-postophipfx-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - one study.4
• Not only does postoperative hip fracture cause patient harm, it also significantly increases
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/index.html
TAKEHeart
About TAKEheart
TAKEheart is an AHRQ initiative to help hospitals increase patient participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR).
Training Curriculum & Resources…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-119-section-5-lit-review.pdf
March 19, 2012 - Temperature increases in preterm infants during
massage therapy. … Metabolic rate and evaporative water loss did not change with increases in
temperature. … Metabolic rate and evaporative water loss did not change with increases in
temperature. … Metabolic rate and evaporative water loss did not change with increases in
temperature. … Temperature increases in preterm infants during
massage therapy.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pcor/logic-model-healthcare-extension-service.pdf
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Healthcare Extension Service, State-based Solutions to Healthcare Improvement
AHRQ’s Healthcare Extension Service, State-based Solu ons to Healthcare Improvement
National Coordinating Center (NCC)
Expertise in providing a wide range of
technical assistance (TA) services
Expertise in convening learning…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-p.html
October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix P. Interpreting CAUTI Data Trends
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Overview …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/park-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - discharges, and
transfers (ADTs) of patients.1,2 A high patient turnover rate on units or in hospitals increases … critical to focus
attention toward hospitals and units with increased patient turnover and resultant increases … hospitals and units with high patient turnover.
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When hospitals and units have high patient turnover, increases
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK2_T1-Medical_Care_Referral_Form_Word_doc_for_html_only.doc
June 02, 2025 - MEDICAL CARE REFERRAL FORM
USE IN ALL SITUATIONS WHEN A RESIDENT HAS A NEW PROBLEM AND INFECTION MAY BE SUSPECTED, AND IS BEING REFERRED TO A MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER, INCLUDING TRANSFER TO AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR HOSPITAL.
To: _______________________________________________ Phone: ________________ Fax: ______________…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/pocket-card.pptx
June 02, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for
Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
One or more of the following, with no alternate source:
□ Fever*
□ Rigors (shaking chills)
□ New onset hypotension with no alternate non-infectious cause
□ New onset confusion/functional decline AND increased leukocytosis*
□ N…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-1-implementation-guide.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Module 1 Implementation Guide: Welcome to the TAKEheart Initiative and an Overview of the Benefits of Increasing Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation
Implementation Guide - Module 1
Welcome to the TAKEheart Initiative and an Overview of the …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/about/impact-stories/increasing-access.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Increasing Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Communities Through a Virtual Clinician Training and Support Program
Increasing Access to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
in Rural Communities Through a Virtual Clinician Training
and Support Program
AHRQ Impact: A research team in New Mexico
appl…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/transform.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), reviews the
case for evidence-based hospital design and how it increases
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/state-key-drive-diagram.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Transcranial Doppler Screening for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia: State Medicaid Program - Key Driver Diagram
Transcranial Doppler Screening for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia
State Medicaid Program - Key Driver Diagram
Global Aim
To reduce the
incidence of
stroke in children
wi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/mccchartbook.pdf
April 01, 2014 - Although MCC affects a large percentage
of working aged Americans (49% of those aged 45-64), prevalence
increases … Conditions, by
Age Group – 2010
DATA HIGHLIGHTS
The prevalence of
multiple chronic
conditions increases … Capita, by Number
of Chronic Conditions – 2010
DATA HIGHLIGHT
Out-of-pocket
healthcare spending
increases … While our analyses cannot explain why changes between 2006 and
2010 occurred, it does suggest that the increases
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-case2.html
November 01, 2014 - Over time, procedure cards tend to proliferate because the number of surgeons increases and it might … However, unbundling increases the chances that a required tool will be overlooked. … Thus, the need for accuracy and efficiency in the surgical procedure cards increases. … for outcomes for the hospital are related to employee satisfaction or frustration owing to Lean and increases … hospital reach beyond financial gains to increased employee morale, an increase in clinical knowledge, increases
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/003-ss-antimicrobial-prophylaxis-part-2-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - This practice increases the risk for several adverse outcomes, without doing anything to reduce SSIs.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/qdr-infographic-opioids.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Dramatic Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths, Especially Among Blacks
Dramatic Rise in Opioid-Related Deaths,
Especially Among Blacks
Non-Hispanic Blacks
18-fold increase
in mortality
Non-Hispanic Whites
9-fold increase
in mortality
Hispanics
12-fold increase
in mortality
0.5 to 9
deaths
per 100,000
populat…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - One clinician summed it up like this, “I think this increases patient safety.