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101. Introduction and Purpose | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptmgmt/introduction.html
     July 01, 2018 - Individuals with diabetes, for example, provide close to 95 percent of their own care. 1 It makes sense … , then, that one way to improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic illness is to provide them … We reviewed relevant research literature and interviewed individuals who have knowledge of self-management

102. Final Progress Report: Patient Advocacy Summit: Patients at the Center of Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/earp-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - The secondary aim was to allow individuals from a broad range of personal and professional backgrounds … As often as not, individuals may fall into multiple categories, both personal and professional. … Advocates share their own experiences with individuals and groups, use media outlets to sway public … This final strategy section examines the “how’s” and “why’s” that lead many individuals to transfer … Assisting people (either as case advocacy on behalf of individuals or class advocacy on behalf of a

103. System-Focused Event Investigation and Analysis Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4.html
     August 01, 2022 - This does not eliminate the need for highly trained individuals with competency standards. … Begins to identify individuals who will make up a second team, the core team. … The individuals selected will also participate in the confirmation and consensus meeting. … This is especially important for individuals who were directly involved in the event. … Individuals who are able to make decisions about allocating resources should be present, too.

104. Chapter 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/resources/vision2.html
     October 01, 2002 - More than two-thirds of individuals with low vision are age 65 and older. … However, identifying individuals in need of vision rehabilitation services will remain a significant … However, rehabilitation for individuals with low vision focuses on services for individuals without medical … Halogen lamps, which provide more intense illumination, are helpful for individuals with AMD. … Increasing illumination, as discussed above, may help individuals see objects and people more clearly

105. A Model for Sustaining and Spreading Safety Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/guides/sustainability-guide.html
     October 01, 2015 - Commits to Bold Improvement Goals The Organization Has a Culture of Safety Program Champions Motivate Individuals … Individuals are encouraged to report errors or near misses and staff are assured they can do so without … Program Champions Motivate Individuals To Continue To Improve Each successful change initiative has … Individuals selected to be champions should be respected, knowledgeable, and willing to engage with their … A unit with only one or two individuals undertaking a change initiative is likely to fail in implementing

106. F. Granular Ethnicities with No Determinate OMB Race Classification | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldataapf.html
     May 01, 2018 - automatically determine his or her race; consequently, any rollup scheme may falsely classify some individuals … Since many of the ethnicity groups had large proportions of individuals who reported more than one race … However, it is important to note that this assignment misclassifies many individuals based on the OMB

107. SNAC Member: Cara V. James, Ph.D. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/snac-james.html
     December 01, 2021 - Quality in Medicare, developed its first Rural Health Strategy, created an ongoing initiative to help individuals … analyses of state-level disparities in health and access to care, and disparities in access to care among individuals

108. Supporting Patients Recovering From COVID-19 (SPaRC) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/coronavirus/long-covid-care-network/sparc-grantee-profile.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Service Area Mid-Atlantic region JH PACT is implementing targeted approaches for older adults and individuals … efforts to develop and enhance strategies to promote health equity, reduce disparities, and support individuals … It aims to extend services to diverse patient populations, including older adults, individuals from marginalized

109. Albuquerque Police Department Uses AHRQ Resources for Crisis Intervention Team Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201708.html
     May 01, 2017 - through November 2016 in the city, APD officers identified the need to refer about 78 percent of the individuals … explained, "Our goal is to help law enforcement officials develop and implement specialized responses to individuals … crisis and facilitate access to community-based services in order to improve the outcomes for those individuals

110. Quality Improvement Change Assessment (QICA) of Practices’ Heart Health Care Capacity | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/transform-qi/facilitation/qica.html
     April 01, 2021 - changes: Embed clinical evidence on heart health strategies regarding aspirin use by high-risk individuals … Individuals wishing to use the QICA for non-commercial, non-profit, educational, or personal use are

111. Info FAQs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     AHRQ cannot provide diagnoses or specific medical advice to individuals on their personal health … assisted living facility), or an institutional setting (nursing home or an intermediate care facility for individuals … assisted living facility), or an institutional setting (nursing home or an intermediate care facility for individuals … requires information that is obtained in the course of AHRQ-supported activities and that identifies individuals

112. 3. Breadth and Focus Areas of Federal Agency Research Portfolios in HSR and PCR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/breadth-and-focus.html
     July 01, 2021 - Improving care to support community-living elderly and disabled individuals. … Community-based care and support models for individuals disabled by spinal cord, burn, and traumatic … Coordination of health care and other services for community-living elderly and disabled individuals. … Health technology and telehealth for community-living elderly and disabled individuals. … Public individuals and communities.

113. Outcomes by HCBS Participant Characteristics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/find5.html
     December 01, 2012 - For example, some services are more appropriate for individuals at a lower level of need, while other … Similarly, States that offer more services or invest more in HCBS may include more individuals with lower … Second, we consider the nursing home level of care (LOC) necessary for individuals to qualify for many … of adverse outcomes or whether States that are more supportive of HCBS extend services to healthier individuals … A greater supply of nursing home beds and ICFs-MR may mean that individuals who remain in the community

114. An EHR-based Predictive Model to Identify Higher Likelihood of Social Needs Among Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/about/impact-stories/predictive-model.html
     April 01, 2025 - Individuals with MCC account for a disproportionate share of healthcare utilization and costs in the … United States. 1 The prevalence of MCC is greater among low-income individuals and minoritized communities … Grant became aware of this issue early in his career while caring for individuals with MCC:  I had this

115. Peer Reviewers for Volume 4. Programs, Tools, and Products | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/advances/vol4.html
     July 01, 2022 - Advances in Patient Safety: From Research to Implementation The editors wish to thank the following individuals

116. Module 6: Care for the Caregiver | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/notes6.html
     August 01, 2022 - Frequently, these individuals may feel personally responsible for the patient outcome and that they have … Throughout all stages, individuals may experience physical and/or psychosocial symptoms. … Tier 2 or Trained Peer Supporters: Individuals who provide one-on-one crisis intervention and peer support … All of these individuals should be trained to provide one-on-one support for the second-victim and to … These individuals are also responsible for determining if it is safe for the caregiver involved in the

117. 2. Study Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/study-methods.html
     June 01, 2020 - Individuals included in this sampling pool were identified through four primary sources: nominations … The total sampling frame for the study’s TEPs and interviews consisted of 253 individuals. … Of the 39 individuals invited to participate in the HSR TEP, 9 (23 percent) accepted. … Of the 21 individuals invited to participate in the PCR TEP, 11 (52 percent) accepted. … A total of 50 individuals participated in the interviews.

118. The PCORTF Mission, Vision, and Goal | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/pcor/strategic-framework/mission.html
     July 01, 2023 - whole-person health as “physical, behavioral, spiritual, and socioeconomic well-being as defined by individuals … In 2021, AHRQ expanded the definition of priority populations to include individuals that were identified

119. Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/hrqa99.pdf
     January 10, 2001 - with special health care needs, including individuals with disabilities and individuals who need chronic … —The Director may periodically convene a Preventive Services Task Force to be composed of individuals … —The Secretary shall appoint to the Advisory Council 21 appropriately qualified individuals. … distinguished in the other health professions; ‘‘(E) three shall be individuals either representing … as administrators of health care delivery systems; ‘‘(F) three shall be individuals distinguished in

120. Implementation Coaching | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/activity/coach.html
     June 01, 2023 - helping your organization effectively use TeamSTEPPS and its tools, coaching is a strategy for assisting individuals … “Coaching” is defined as instructing, directing, or prompting specific individuals in their workplace … These actions share the purpose of improving performance or achieving a specified goal for the individuals … Designated coaches should be individuals who are well respected and supported in their work area. … Some individuals may require training in the coaching competencies we reviewed earlier in the module.