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digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/executive-summary
January 01, 2018 - Executive Summary
The AHRQ Health IT Program funds research to create actionable findings around “what and how health IT works best” for its key stakeholders: patients, clinicians, and health systems. This Year in Review report details the Program’s 2018 research activities and outcomes th…
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datatools.ahrq.gov/data-tools-faq/
January 01, 2022 - Skip to main content
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/raceethnicitytoolkit/ca13.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Frequently Asked Questions about Collecting R/E/L Data
Questions & Answers
FREQUENCY OF ASKING ABOUT RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE
Do we need to ask [race, ethnicity, and language] for each visit if it was given by
patient at first visit?
Response: Patients do not need to be asked their race, ethnicity, and…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/health-plans.html
December 01, 2022 - Comparative Reports on Health Plans
The following reports are examples of comparative information on the quality of health plans. These examples include reports sponsored by Federal agencies, State agencies, private organizations, and purchasing coalitions.
Report Title: Medi-Cal Managed Care Health Care Opti…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/saleem-jj-et-al-2005
January 01, 2005 - Saleem JJ et al. 2005 "Exploring barriers and facilitators to the use of computerized clinical reminders."
Reference
Saleem JJ, Patterson ES, Militello L, et al. Exploring barriers and facilitators to the use of computerized clinical reminders. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2005;12(4):438-447.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-trache.pdf
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Tracheostomies
Tracheostomies
Tracheostomy Basics
■ Indications: upper airway obstruction, long term ventilation, ease of pulmonary toilet, to
protect the airway.
■ Tube selection based on:
– Indication for tracheostomy.
– Tracheal width/length/shape.
– Upper a…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-b.html
October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix B. Urinary Catheterization – Sample Policy
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nrd/Introduction_NRD_2010-2018.pdf
January 01, 2018 - procedure classifications such as the Clinical Classifications Software
(CCS) category, Chronic Condition Indicator … Inclusion and exclusion criteria should be used to define an index event indicator that identifies
NRD … Inclusion and exclusion criteria should be used
to define a readmission indicator that identifies NRD … MDC)
• DRG (using the HCUP data element DRGnoPOA that does not consider the present on
admission indicator … Oct–Dec
ELECTIVE
Indicates elective admission: (1) elective, (0)
nonelective admission
HCUP_ED
Indicator
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nrd/Introduction_NRD_2010-2017.pdf
January 01, 2017 - procedure classifications such as the Clinical Classifications Software
(CCS) category, Chronic Condition Indicator … Inclusion and exclusion criteria should be used to define an index event indicator that identifies
NRD … Inclusion and exclusion criteria should be used
to define a readmission indicator that identifies NRD … MDC)
• DRG (using the HCUP data element DRGnoPOA that does not consider the present on
admission indicator … Oct–Dec
ELECTIVE
Indicates elective admission: (1) elective, (0)
nonelective admission
HCUP_ED
Indicator
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49549/psn-pdf
December 06, 2007 - Other organizations use
midnight as the indicator.(10,12) Providers should consult with organization
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses – Slides
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
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Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses
Acute Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/measuredesc-dailyearlymobility-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Measure Descriptions for Daily Early Mobility
SAY:
In this module, you will learn about the data measures you will use to evaluate early mobility process and outcome measures in your unit.
Slide 1
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter5.html
June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 5. Measure Mapping
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Table of Contents
Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination?
Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework
Chapter 4, Emerging Trends in Ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-members-UTI.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Talking With Residents and Family Members About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Talking With Residents and Family Members
About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
My father is not
himself today. His
urine is dark and
smells bad. Does
he have a urinary
tract infection?
Last time this
happened, the
do…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-3.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Table 3: Critical Thinking Process to Identify and Clarify Discrepancies
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconcilia…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45892/psn-pdf
October 31, 2017 - Relationship between state malpractice environment and
quality of health care in the United States.
October 31, 2017
Bilimoria KY, Chung JW, Minami CA, et al. Relationship Between State Malpractice Environment and
Quality of Health Care in the United States. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2017;43(5):241-250.
doi:10.1…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-1.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Table 1: Critical Thinking Process to Identify and Clarify Discrepancies
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconcilia…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-3.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Table 3: Critical Thinking Process to Identify and Clarify Discrepancies
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconcilia…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-1.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Table 1: Critical Thinking Process to Identify and Clarify Discrepancies
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconcilia…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39620/psn-pdf
September 20, 2011 - The relationship between patients' perception of care and
measures of hospital quality and safety.
September 20, 2011
Isaac T, Zaslavsky AM, Cleary PD, et al. The relationship between patients' perception of care and
measures of hospital quality and safety. Health Serv Res. 2010;45(4):1024-40. doi:10.1111/j.1475-
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