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www.ahrq.gov/es/tools/index.html?page=4
October 01, 2024 - Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) The CUSP toolkit includes training tools to make care safer. More
The SHARE Approach Five-step process for clinicians and their patients More
EvidenceNOW Tools for Change Helping practices implement evidence More
Tools
The …
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/syphilis-infection-pregnant-persons
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Final Research Plan
Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: Screening
March 02, 2023
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202202.html
February 01, 2022 - Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections
Search All Impact Case Studies
February 2022
Using AHRQ's Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program ( CUSP ), Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has reduced the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-meaningful-access-internet-health-information-older-adults
January 01, 2023 - Improving Meaningful Access of Internet Health Information for Older Adults
Project Final Report ( PDF , 439.18 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 repres…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapn.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Appendix N. Surgeon Focus Group Guide
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Admin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisCellulitis
· Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin1-3
· Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, G) that are sucepti…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/nursing-homes.html
October 01, 2022 - Comparative Reports on Nursing Homes
The following reports are examples of comparative information on the quality of care provided by nursing homes.
Report Title: Nursing Home Compare
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html . Accessed July 21, 2022.
Developer: Centers for Medic…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/references.html
December 01, 2017 - ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery Systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives Using Enhanced Data Infrastructure
References
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T2-Antibiotic_Use_Tracking_Sheet_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Toolkit 2. Monitor and Sustain Stewardship
Tool 2. Antibiotic Use Tracking Sheet [11x17 format]
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0206-table8.pdf
April 21, 2015 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Table 8
Table 8: Evidence Regarding Overuse of Computed Tomography Imaging for Atraumatic Headache
in Children
TYPE OF
EVIDENCE
KEY FINDINGS
LEVEL OF
EVIDENCE
(USPSTF
RANKING*)
CITATION(S)
Appropria…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0232-table2.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Hypertension Screening for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese: Table 2
Table 2: Evidence for Hypertension Screening for Children Who are Overweight or Obese
Type of Evidence
Key Findings
Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Expert
recommendation
Hypertension is a risk factor for car…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/facguide3/apc.html
August 01, 2022 - Gap Analysis Facilitator's Guide: Appendix C
Gap Analysis Structured Interview Guide
To produce more consistently useful results, use structured interview questions. The facilitator should review the questions in advance to determine which questions are appropriate for each focus group session. It may help to…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/tools/step.html
June 01, 2023 - Tool: STEP
STEP is a mnemonic tool that can help individuals monitor critical elements of a situation and the overall environment. It is suitable for use by teams supporting acutely ill patients in a hospital (e.g., an ICU patient the team hopes to wean off a ventilator as quickly as possible), for teams in lon…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/suppl-interpreter-service-items.html
October 01, 2023 - Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Hospital Survey: Interpreter Services
Population version: Adult
Related topic: Health Literacy . Hospitals interested in items that assess interpreter services may also want to review and use supplemental items that ask about health literacy.
Use with HCAHPS : These …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-150-section-2-tech-specs.pdf
November 01, 2014 - National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement--Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics
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National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement
Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics
Administrative Specification for Sta…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/alcohol-use-disorders.html
November 01, 2023 - Updated Systematic Review Examines Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings
Press Release Date: November 7, 2023
New research examines evidence-based practice to improve clinical decision making for patients with alcohol use disorder.
An updated systematic review published tod…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/chipra-publications.html
July 01, 2015 - CHIPRA Publications
The following Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) measure-related articles have been published.
New Academic Pediatrics Journal Supplement, September-October 2014
http://www.academicpedsjnl.net/issue/S1876-2859(14)X0008-2
All articles are freely p…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit3-5.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 3.5. Chronology of Quality Improvement and Lean at the Parent Organization and Academic Medical Center
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Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=26
May 26, 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/cholesterol-narrative.pdf
December 31, 2018 - Statin Therapy Measure Narative
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Measure Narrative
Description
Percentage of high-risk adult patients aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently
have an active diagnosis of clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular …