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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866637/psn-pdf
September 04, 2024 - Impact of rounding checklists on the outcomes of
patients admitted to ICUs: a systematic review and meta-
analysis.
September 4, 2024
MacKinnon KM, Seshadri S, Mailman JF, et al. Impact of rounding checklists on the outcomes of patients
admitted to ICUs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care Explor. 202…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47465/psn-pdf
October 17, 2018 - Mix-ups between epidural analgesia and IV antibiotics in
labor and delivery units continue to cause harm.
October 17, 2018
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. October 4, 2018;23:1-4.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mix-ups-between-epidural-analgesia-and-iv-antibiotics-labor-and-delivery-
units-continue-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47269/psn-pdf
August 15, 2018 - AHRQ Announces Interest in Health Services Research to
Address the Opioids Crisis.
August 15, 2018
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Special Emphasis Notice. August 2, 2018.
Publication No. NOT-HS-18-015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-announces-interest-health-services-research-address…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841474/psn-pdf
January 01, 2023 - Factors that affect opioid quality improvement initiatives
in primary care: insights from ten health systems.
December 14, 2022
Childs E, Tano CA, Mikosz CA, et al. Factors that affect opioid quality improvement initiatives in primary
care: insights from ten health systems. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2023;49(1):26…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2024-04/breast-cancer-screening-final-rec-infographic.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives
BREAST CANCER SCREENING
SAVES LIVES
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women.
1 IN 8 WOMEN WILL GET
BREAST CANCER IN THEIR LIFETIME.
BLACK WOMEN ARE AT 40% HIGHER RISK OF DYING
FROM BREAST CANCER THAN WHITE WOMEN.
The science is in—fnal recommendation will …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60541/psn-pdf
May 01, 2013 - Targeted versus universal decolonization to prevent ICU
infection.
May 1, 2013
Huang SS, Septimus E, Kleinman K, et al. Targeted versus universal decolonization to prevent ICU
infection. N Engl J Med. 2013;368(24):2255-2265. doi:10.1056/nejmoa1207290.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/targeted-versus-universal-decoloni…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-residents.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Four Questions To Ask Your Doctor or Nurse About Antibiotics
Question 1
Do I need an
antibiotic?
Question 2
Is this the right
antibiotic?
Question 3
How long
do I need to be on
antibiotics?
Question 4
Do I still need
to take
anti…
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/about/initiative/partner-hospitals.html
December 01, 2022 - TAKEheart Partner Hospitals
TAKEheart Partner Hospitals ranged from large health systems to smaller independent hospitals and were located throughout the United States. Importantly, this meant that Partner Hospitals explored the use of the TAKEheart approach and tools in a variety of clinical settings.
Less…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73220/psn-pdf
May 05, 2021 - Identifying barriers to and opportunities for telehealth
implementation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by using
a human factors approach: a leap into the future of health
care delivery?
May 5, 2021
Zhang T, Mosier J, Subbian V. Identifying barriers to and opportunities for telehealth implementation amidst
the COVID…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T1-Sample_Policy_Phase_3.doc
May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3
Sample Policy
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
RE: Antibiogram Program
[DATE]
Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals in long-term care settings, yet reports indicate that a high proportion of antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate. The adverse consequ…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/learning-modules/feeling-stressed-flyer.pdf
November 01, 2021 - Feeling Stressed?
Feeling Stressed?
Do you have any of these signs of stress?
Physical
• Shallow breathing
• Increased heart rate
• Clenched teeth
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Shoulders “at your ears”
Behavioral and Emotional
• Anger
• Fear
• Irritability
• Hopelessness
• Unable to concentrate
• Edgy, jittery…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72529/psn-pdf
January 01, 2021 - Physician task load and the risk of burnout among US
physicians in a national survey.
December 2, 2020
Harry EM, Sinsky CA, Dyrbye LN, et al. Physician task load and the risk of burnout among US physicians in
a national survey. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2021;47(2):76-85. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2020.09.011.
https://p…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/840149/psn-pdf
November 16, 2022 - Developing strategic recommendations for implementing
smart pumps in advanced healthcare systems to improve
intravenous medication safety.
November 16, 2022
Sutherland A, Jones MD, Howlett M, et al. Developing strategic recommendations for implementing smart
pumps in advanced healthcare systems to improve intraven…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/guidance-clinical-trials.html
November 01, 2014 - Back to MUI Resources
Guidance for researchers developing and conducting clinical trials in practice-based research networks (PBRNs)
Resource
Full article on PubMed
Summary
There is increased interest nationally in multicenter clinical trials to answer questions about clinica…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/840479/psn-pdf
January 01, 2023 - A multicenter collaborative effort to reduce preventable
patient harm due to retained surgical items.
November 30, 2022
Carmack A, Valleru J, Randall KH, et al. A multicenter collaborative effort to reduce preventable patient
harm due to retained surgical items. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2023;49(1):3-13.
doi:10.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36442/psn-pdf
July 23, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS: Strategies and Tools to Enhance
Performance and Patient Safety.
July 23, 2023
Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of
Defense.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamstepps-strategies-and-tools-enhance-performance-and-patient-safety
Effective teamwo…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/indiana-university-indianapolis
January 01, 2023 - Indiana University Indianapolis
Developing a Passive Digital Marker for the Prediction of Childhood Asthma Treatment Response
Description
This research is developing and evaluating a machine learning algorithm that uses existing electronic health record data to predict childho…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36614/psn-pdf
January 14, 2011 - Development and evaluation of a 1-day interclerkship
program for medical students on medical errors and
patient safety.
January 14, 2011
Moskowitz E, Veloski J, Fields SK, et al. Development and evaluation of a 1-day interclerkship program for
medical students on medical errors and patient safety. Am J Med Qual. 2…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/elderly.html
Topic: Elderly
Owing to medical advances and healthier lifestyles, the United States has a growing number of elderly and aging adults (age 65 years or older) who are living longer than past generations. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, older Americans will make up more than 20 percent of the U.S. population start…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/news-events/psaw-2019/index.html
July 01, 2022 - Patient Safety Awareness Week 2019
Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual health observance sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). As the Nation's patient safety agency, AHRQ supports this event to increase awareness about patient safety among health professionals, patients, and famili…