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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Acute Otitis Media
• Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new-onset ear drainage (otorrhea) with signs and
symptoms of middle-ear inflammation (e.g., ear pain, fever)
• Severe symptoms include ill appearance, moderate to severe otalgia, otalgia lasting at least 2 days, or
temperature o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/penicillin-allergy.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Approach to Residents With Reported Penicillin Allergy
Ask about the associated antibiotic, timing, and outcome of the reaction
o What antibiotic was the resident taking when he or she had the reaction?_________________
o What year was it or how old was the resident when the reaction happened? ______________…
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September 01, 2022 - Acute Sinusitis
Diagnosis
• The diagnosis of acute sinusitis is based on the clinical presentation: nasal discharge or
congestion, facial pain or pressure, reduced or absent sense of taste or smell, headache, ear pain
or pressure, dental pain, bad breath, fatigue, or low-grade fevers.1
• Most cases of acu…
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June 12, 2025 - Explore National Hospital Care Trends
HCUP offers the largest collection of hospital care data across states, including inpatient and emergency services.
See How Americans Use Health Care
MEPS tracks medical services, costs, and coverage for U.S…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/clabsi-tools/central-venous-access-device-dressing-change-procedure.pdf
December 01, 2006 - IV Therapy: Central Venous Access Device (VAD), Dressing Change Procedure
Version 1.0
Policy Number GEN341
Effective Date 12/01/2006
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Nursing Practice and Organization Manual Vol II: Clinical
Protocols and Procedures
Approval Date N/A
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IV Therapy: Central Venous Acces…
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September 01, 2022 - Influenza
Diagnosis
• Influenza should be suspected during influenza season in patients with new fever, sore throat, cough,
myalgias, or rhinorrhea.1
o The current prevalence of influenza can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
local health department websites.
• If there is a high p…
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digital.ahrq.gov/population/it-staff
January 01, 2023 - IT Staff
Annual Conferences on Health IT & Analytics 2021-2023 - Final Report
Citation
Agarwal R. Annual Conferences on Health IT & Analytics 2021-2023 – Final Report. (Prepared by Johns Hopkins University under Grant No. R13 HS028541). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Res…
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Aspirin Use to Prevent Preeclampsia and Related Morbidity and Mortality: Preventive Medication
September 26, 2019
Recommendations made by the USPSTF are ind…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/item-sets/index.html
October 01, 2024 - CAHPS Supplemental Items
Supplemental items are optional questions that survey users can add to their standardized CAHPS instruments to meet the needs of their organizations, local markets, and/or audiences. For example, a user of the Clinician & Group Survey may want to ask patients to comment on their experie…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/missed-diagnoses-acute-myocardial-infarction-emergency-department-variation-patient-and
April 08, 2018 - Study
Missed diagnoses of acute myocardial infarction in the emergency department: variation by patient and facility characteristics.
Citation Text:
Moy E, Barrett M, Coffey R, et al. Missed diagnoses of acute myocardial infarction in the emergency department: variation by patient and fa…
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meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_stats/download_data_files.jsp
April 14, 2023 - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Download Data Files
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January 01, 2023 - ED Disability Diagnostic Tool: An HIT Feasibility Study
Project Final Report ( PDF , 218.58 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 AHR…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevalence-nature-and-predictors-omitted-medication-doses-mental-health-hospitals-multi
August 11, 2021 - Study
Prevalence, nature and predictors of omitted medication doses in mental health hospitals: a multi-centre study.
Citation Text:
Keers RN, Hann M, Alshehri GH, et al. Prevalence, nature and predictors of omitted medication doses in mental health hospitals: A multi-centre study. PLoS …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-pharmacist-led-transitions-care-program-veterans-two-planned-care-transitions
December 23, 2011 - Study
A clinical pharmacist-led transitions of care program for veterans with two planned care transitions (hospital to skilled care and skilled care to home) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citation Text:
Scannell GA, Bevan DJ, Cowan A, et al. A clinical pharmacist-led transitions of care p…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/making-evidence-based-clinical-decision-support-implementable
January 01, 2023 - Making Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support Implementable in Different Electronic Health Records
Theme:
Supporting Health Systems in Advancing Care Delivery
Subtheme:
Scaling Effective Digital Healthcare Interventions Across Healthcare Systems
Clinical decision support that can be impl…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2019-year-review/research-summary/improving-delivery-health-services-health-systems-level
January 01, 2019 - Improving the Delivery of Health Services at the Health Systems Level
AHRQ-funded research aims to improve the delivery of health services at the health systems or organizational level. Investment in research to improve the delivery of healthcare at the systems level was $36 million over…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-dissemination/web-conferences
January 01, 2018 - Reaching the Research Community through Web Conferences
Go to the Events page to see the most recent Health IT Web Conferences.
AHRQ convenes web-based conferences to showcase recent health IT research developments and further the dialogue on future research. In 2018, AHRQ convened …
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April 01, 2024 - Summary of USPSTF Final Recommendation: Screening for Breast Cancer
Clinicians
Summary of USPSTF Final Recommendation
Screening for Breast Cancer
April 2024
What does the USPSTF recommend?
B
Grade
Women aged 40 to 74 years:
The USPSTF recommends biennial screen…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-delays-2-week-wait-cancer-referral-pathway-during-covid-19-pandemic-cancer-survival-uk
October 21, 2020 - Study
Emerging Classic
Effect of delays in the 2-week-wait cancer referral pathway during the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer survival in the UK: a modelling study.
Citation Text:
Sud A, Torr B, Jones ME, et al. Effect of delays in the 2-week-wait cancer referral pa…
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April 14, 2023 - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Download Data Files
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