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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/engaging-patients-medication-reconciliation-patient-portal-following-hospital-discharge
February 03, 2011 - Study
Engaging patients in medication reconciliation via a patient portal following hospital discharge.
Citation Text:
Heyworth L, Paquin AM, Clark J, et al. Engaging patients in medication reconciliation via a patient portal following hospital discharge. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2014;21(e…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-year-in-review-2024.pdf
January 01, 2024 - AHRQ's Evidence-based Practice Center Program: Annual Report 2024
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Vision, Mission, and Goals
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program produces
evidence reports…
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Final Research Plan
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Screening
September 02, 2021
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prescription-opioid-use-misuse-and-use-disorders-us-adults-2015-national-survey-drug-use-and
October 17, 2012 - Study
Classic
Prescription opioid use, misuse, and use disorders in U.S. adults: 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Citation Text:
Han B, Compton WM, Blanco C, et al. Prescription opioid use, misuse, and use disorders in U.S. adults: 2015 National Surv…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/physician/index.html
September 01, 2019 - Measuring the Quality of Physician Care
Consumers are very interested in information about the quality of physician care. 1 - 3 To meet that demand, researchers, medical societies, and health care experts have made a concerted effort to address the many issues encumbering physician quality measurement. As a re…
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October 01, 2003 - Frequently Asked Questions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - DiagnosisCellulitis
· Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin
· Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, or G) that are sucepti…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-donahue.pdf
April 01, 2015 - Transforming Primary Care Practice in North Carolina
Transforming Primary Care Practice in North Carolina
Principal Investigator: Katrina E. Donahue, MD, MPH
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019131
Overview of Transformation Efforts
The North Carolina Area…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-solberg.pdf
April 01, 2015 - TransforMN Study
TransforMN Study
Principal Investigator: Leif Solberg, MD
Institution: HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019161
Overview of Transformation Efforts
In 2010 the Minnesota Department of Health began certifying
primary care practices as Health Care…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/data-tools-webcast-2022-yount.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Useful Online Tools for CAHPS Survey Users - YOUNT
INTRODUCTION TO THE
CAHPS ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Naomi Yount
Westat
User Network for CAHPS and SOPS
Analysis of Survey Results
• Calculation of survey
composite measures
• Case mix adjustment
CAHPS Analysis
Program
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CAHPS Analysis Program?
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool5d1.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
5.d-1 Chart Audit Review Form
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Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and Tools
IV. References
1.…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctoolA21.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
A.2-1 Key Informant Interview Guide (Postintervention)
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Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and To…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreen6.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
6. Conclusions
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Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Intervention
2. Description of the Interventi…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraape.html
April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Appendix E. Study Parameters
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Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. ST-P…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK2_T2-Antibiotic_Pocket_Cards.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Nursing Home Infection Control
Guidelines for C. Difficile
When to Perform Toxin Assay on Stool:
• Resident symptomatic with diarrhea ( >3 loose/watery
stools a day).
• Especially consider in residents who received…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-staff-procedure.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Medication Management: Procedure: Engaging Your Patient To Create a Medication List
Guide to Patient and Family
Engagement in Primary Care
Prepare a complete and accurate medication list with your patient.
1. Thank the patient for bringing in the medications.
2. Use the word “medicine” instead of medication when…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/valuewebcast-persily.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Value and Efficiency Supplemental Items for Hospitals and Medical Offices - PERSILY
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First Hand Experience:
The AHRQ Hospital Value and
Efficiency Item Set
Cynthia Persily, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Highland Hospital
Charleston, West Virginia
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April 14, 2023 - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Download Data Files
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January 01, 2025 - CAHPS Adult Hospital Survey
The Adult version of the CAHPS Hospital Survey (HCAHPS) asks people 18 and older about their experiences with care provided in an inpatient setting. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implements the Adult version of HCAHPS on a national basis. As of January 2022, 4,48…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202201.html
January 01, 2022 - Maine Groups Improve Care for Patients with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
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January 2022
A partnership between the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) and two AHRQ-listed patient safety organizations (PSOs) is helping improve care for patients with intell…