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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/MaskedStats_NIS_2015_Core.PDF
January 01, 2015 - please refer to the section on Description of Data Elements.
For more information about the coding of HCUP data elements,
HCUP Summary Statistics Report: NIS 2015 Core File 22:59 Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1
Means of Continuous Data Elements
please refer to the section on Description of Data Elements.
For more inf…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866839/psn-pdf
September 25, 2024 - Errors in Managing an Open Wound of the Elbow Leading
to Multiple Complications and Operations
September 25, 2024
Barnes DK, Utter GH. Errors in Managing an Open Wound of the Elbow Leading to Multiple Complications
and Operations. PSNet [internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/errors-managing-open-wound-elb…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/final_spotlight_case_open_wound_of_the_elbow_slides_09.19.2024.pptx
January 01, 2024 - Spotlight
Spotlight
Errors in Managing an Open Wound of the Elbow Leading to Multiple Complications and Operations
1
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the September 2024 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
CME credit is available
Commentary by: David…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/NIS_Introduction_2011.pdf
January 01, 2011 - tables on commonly requested information – as well as national statistics
based on the AHRQ Quality Indicators … DRG_NoPOA 2008-2011 DRG in use on discharge date,
calculated without Present On Admission
(POA) indicators … MDC_noPOA 2009-2011 MDC in use on discharge date,
calculated without Present on Admission
(POA) indicators
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/antibiotic-stewardship.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Antibiotic Stewardship
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Decolonization
Tools & Resources for Decolonization
Tools & Resour…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/cLuJZx55Z6ApzYv836rkSp
Screening for Skin Cancer
ASPIRIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
CLINICAL SUMMARY OF U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION
Population
Men
Age 45-79 Years
Women
Age 55-79 Years
Men
Age < 45 Years
Women
Age < 55 Years
Men & Women
Age ≥ 80 Years
…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool6b1.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
6.b-1 Feedback Form for CDE
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and Tools
IV. References
1.a-…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P1T1-Nursing_Home_Readiness_and_Resource_Assessment_Phase_1.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Nursing Home Readiness and Resource Assessment
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
PREVENT
Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1
Nursing Home Readiness and Resource Assessment
This worksheet is designed to be …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK2_T1-Medical_Care_Referral_Form_Word_doc_for_html_only.doc
June 02, 2025 - MEDICAL CARE REFERRAL FORM
USE IN ALL SITUATIONS WHEN A RESIDENT HAS A NEW PROBLEM AND INFECTION MAY BE SUSPECTED, AND IS BEING REFERRED TO A MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER, INCLUDING TRANSFER TO AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR HOSPITAL.
To: _______________________________________________ Phone: ________________ Fax: ______________…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/guide-measurement.html
November 01, 2017 - Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Measurement
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Overview
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP)
Me…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HP/supplemental-sdm-hp-child-2158-5a.docx
June 02, 2025 - CAHPS® Health Plan Survey 5.0 Supplemental Items: Shared Decisionmaking
Population Version: Child
Supplemental Items for the CAHPS® Health Plan Survey 5.0
Topic: Shared Decisionmaking
Population Version: Child
Language: English
Users of the CAHPS® Health Plan Survey are free to incorporate supplemental items in …
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit1-5.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 1.5. Chronology of Quality Improvement and Lean at LHC
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcar…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Communicating With Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions
Communicating With Patients and Families
About Antibiotic Decisions
Patients want to feel
HEARD1-3
• Say: “What I am hearing you say is [repeat the main
concerns].”
• Sit at eye level with the patient.
• Nod your head to…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/commitment-poster-spanish.docx
September 01, 2022 - Commitment Poster (Spanish)
NOS COMPROMETEMOS A RECETARLE ANTIBIÓTICOS ÚNICAMENTE CUANDO LE VAN A SERVIR
Los antibióticos solamente combaten las infecciones ocasionadas por bacterias.
Tomar antibióticos cuando no los necesita NO lo hará sentirse mejor. Seguirá sintiéndose enfermo y el antibiótico puede causarle salpu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/implement/pdsa-worksheet.docx
March 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix D. PDSA Worksheet
The purpose of this worksheet is to develop, document, and test small changes, through the use of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle, that lead to impr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/4-things.pdf
March 01, 2017 - 4 Things You Should Know about Urine Cultures
4 Things You Should Know
About Urine Cultures
1. Bacteria in the urine does not necessarily
mean a catheter-associated urinary tract
infection (CAUTI) is present.
Bacteriuria is the term used to describe a positive urine culture, the
presence of bacteria in the urine. …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/funding/fund-opps/state-level-cpcq.pdf
December 01, 2019 - Developing State-Level Capacity for Dissemination and Implementation of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research into Primary Care (U18)
Developing State-Level Capacity for Dissemination
and Implementation of Patient-Centered Outcomes
Research into Primary Care (U18)
One of the main goals of this funding opportunity is i…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-tool1.html
May 01, 2014 - Integrating Primary Care Practices and Community-based Resources to Manage Obesity
Tool 1. Staff Meeting Discussion Guide
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Integrating Primary Care Practices and Community-based Resources to Manage Obesity
Acknowledgements
Support
Foreword
Oregon Rura…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/blood-pressure-narrative.pdf
December 31, 2018 - Controlling High Blood Pressure
Measure Narrative
Description
Percentage of patients 18-85 years of age who had a diagnosis of hypertension and whose blood
pressure was adequately controlled (<140/90mmHg) during the measurement period.
Methodology
Population identification is accomplished via a query of a pra…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/your-audience/what-to-know.html
November 01, 2018 - What To Learn About the Audience for a Health Care Quality Report
You could learn many things about your audience, including:
Physical characteristics.
Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.
Behavioral and cultural characteristics.
Psychological characteristics.
Health care needs.
Informat…