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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-health-information-technology-improve-delivery-hpv-vaccine/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Using Health Information Technology to Improve Delivery of HPV Vaccine - 2011
Project Name
Using Health Information Technology to Improve Delivery of HPV Vaccine
Principal Investigator
Rand, Cynthia M.
Organization
University of Rochester
Funding Mechanism
PAR: HS09…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-effects-medicare-psi-90-hospital-penalty-system-revenue-neutral-hospital-acquired
October 30, 2024 - Study
Adverse effects of the Medicare PSI-90 hospital penalty system on revenue-neutral hospital-acquired conditions.
Citation Text:
Padula WV, Black JM, Davidson PM, et al. Adverse Effects of the Medicare PSI-90 Hospital Penalty System on Revenue-Neutral Hospital-Acquired Conditions. J …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/bettering-lives-utilizing-electronic-systems-blues-project-improving-diabetes/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - The Bettering Lives Utilizing Electronic Systems (BLUES) Project: Improving Diabetes Outcomes in Mississippi with Health Information Technology - 2011
Project Name
The Bettering Lives Utilizing Electronic Systems (BLUES) Project: Improving Diabetes Outcomes in Mississippi with Health Information Tec…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/secure-messaging-pediatric-respiratory-medicine-setting/annual-summary/2009
January 01, 2009 - Secure Messaging in a Pediatric Respiratory Medicine Setting - 2009
Project Name
Secure Messaging in a Pediatric Respiratory Medicine Setting
Principal Investigator
Hsiao, Allen L.
Organization
Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation
Contract Number
290-20-060015…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/telemonitoring-rural-elder-nutrition-centers-demonstration-project-hypertension/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Telemonitoring in Rural Elder Nutrition Centers: Demonstration Project of Hypertension Management - 2011
Project Name
Telemonitoring in Rural Elder Nutrition Centers: Demonstration Project of Hypertension Management
Principal Investigator
Resnick, Helaine
Organization
America…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/rural-trial-clinic-order-entry-decision-support
January 01, 2023 - Rural Trial of Clinic Order Entry with Decision Support
Project Final Report ( PDF , 197.45 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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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/medication-reconciliation-improve-quality-transitional-care/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - Medication Reconciliation to Improve Quality of Transitional Care - 2012
Project Name
Medication Reconciliation to Improve Quality of Transitional Care
Principal Investigator
Weiner, Michael
Organization
Indiana University
Funding Mechanism
PAR: HS08-270: Utilizing …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-short-message-system-sms-improve-health-care-quality-and-outcomes-among/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Using Short Message System (SMS) to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes Among HIV-Positive Men - 2011
Project Name
Using Short Message System (SMS) to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes Among HIV-Positive Men
Principal Investigator
Uhrig, Jennifer
Organization
RTI …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/hit-based-regional-medication-management-pharmacy-system
January 01, 2023 - HIT-Based Regional Medication Management Pharmacy System
Project Final Report ( PDF , 607.91 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 AH…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-postdischarge-virtual-ward-readmission-or-death-high-risk-patients-randomized-clinical
October 31, 2011 - Study
Classic
Effect of a postdischarge virtual ward on readmission or death for high-risk patients: a randomized clinical trial.
Citation Text:
Dhalla IA, O'Brien T, Morra D, et al. Effect of a postdischarge virtual ward on readmission or death for high-risk pa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-veterans-health-administration-mandate-case-review-patients-opioid-prescriptions
May 18, 2022 - Study
Effect of a Veterans Health Administration mandate to case review patients with opioid prescriptions on mortality among patients with opioid use disorder: a secondary analysis of the STORM randomized control trial.
Citation Text:
Auty SG, Barr KD, Frakt AB, et al. Effect of a Veter…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T5-Suspect_a_Urinary_Tract_Infection_brochure_MA_Coalition_final.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Suspect a Urinary Tract Infection?
How Taking Antibiotics
When You Don’t Need Them
Can Cause More Harm Than Good
Did You Know That…
»Up to 50 percent of all antibiotics prescribed are not
needed or are not prescribed appropriately?
»Confusion or sudden behavior changes don’t
necessarily indicate a urinary tra…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/it2-interview.html
November 01, 2024 - Interview with the IT2 Project Team
Project Overview: The Identify, Teach and Treat (IT2) project is implementing screening for urinary incontinence at the time of pre-visit automated appointment confirmation in women presenting to primary care practice (PCP) annual visits. IT2 is being implemented in Northwes…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/empower-ui-care-flowchart.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Interactive Urinary Incontinence Care Pathway Flowchart
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Interactive Urinary
Incontinence Care
Pathway Flowchart
EMPOWER Team – University
Hospitals of Cleveland
Th…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/assertion-slides/assertion-slides.html
October 01, 2014 - Appropriate Assertion (Slide Presentation)
On the CUSP: Stop BSI
This PowerPoint slide presentation was shown on December 14, 2010.
Contents
Slide 1. On the CUSP: Stop BSI Assertion
Slide 2. Communication Styles
Slide 3. Aggressive- The Goal is to Dominate and Win!
Slide 4. Passivity- The Goal is …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/composite-measures-english.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture: Composites and Items
Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture: Composites and
Items
In this document, the items in the Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture are grouped according to
the safety culture composites the…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/review-form.html
March 01, 2017 - Appendix K. CAUTI Case Review Form
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Purpose
The CAUTI Case Review Form is a performance improvement look-back tool that assists long-term care (LTC) facilities with identifying possible resident care issues that might have contributed to a cathet…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/respiratory-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold
Diagnosis
• Upper respiratory tract infections or “the common cold” are caused by viruses and present with symptoms
such as rhinorrhea, sneezing, sinus congestion, sore throat, cough, low-grade fever, headache, and
fatigue.
• The common cold occurs…
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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? ______________…