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3881. 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Appendixes (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2021qdr-appendixes.pdf
      December 01, 2021 - developed through a national collaborative process as part of the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative

3882. Combining Performance Feedback and Evidence-based Educational Resources (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Meurer.pdf
      January 01, 2004 - The objective of this paper is to describe the initiative, the implementation process, and observations

3883. Heart Health NOW! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/timeline-checklist-nc.pdf
      April 01, 2018 - Heart Health NOW! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care Heart Health NOW! Advancing Heart Health in NC Primary Care Practice Participation Timeline and Checklist “CCNC PF” = Practice Facilitator; “AHEC PC” = Practice Coach 1) Practice Enrollment: To be completed during 1-2 in-person meetings, as n…

3884. PS Grantee | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/index.html?page=3
      January 01, 2024 - Grantee Final Reports: Patient Safety Final reports from research grants administered since 2000 on a variety of patient safety topics, such as measure development, medication safety, and diagnostic safety. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety subdivis…

3885. Info FAQs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      Frequently Asked Questions Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…

3886. Toolkit 2: Monitor and Sustain Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/implement-monitor-sustain-program/toolkit2-monitor-sustain-program.html
      October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 2: Monitor and Sustain Stewardship Toolkit Effectiveness This toolkit is based on similar toolkits used in hospitals and nursing homes, but it has not been tested. One of the tools, the Quarterly Prescribing Profile, is based on a tool used in a randomized controlled trial in eight long-term care fa…

3887. Role of the Nurse Manager, Unit Team Lead
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/nursing/nursing.pptx
      July 07, 2012 - Role of the Nurse Manager, Unit Team Lead Learning Objectives Understand the responsibilities of the nurse manager Understand the leadership and management roles of the nurse manager Learn about key business and health care quality improvement frameworks Learn about the quality improvement measures nurse…

3888. 115-Daily-Goals-Icu-Checklist (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/115-daily-goals-icu-checklist.docx
      October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Daily Goals Checklist ICU & Non-ICU Problem statement: Clear communication among healthcare providers is essential. Communication failures lead to patient harm, increased length of stay, provider dissatisfaction, and staff turnover. Effective communic…

3889. Next Steps and Barriers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/education-dx-outcomes-5.html
      March 01, 2022 - Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes Next Steps and Barriers Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes Introduction Foundations of Diagnosis Education Current State of Diagnosis Education Competencies To Improve Diagn…

3890. Sustaining Change | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/sustaining-change-slides.html
      December 01, 2017 - Sustaining Change Slide Presentation Slide 1 Sustaining Change Eugene S. Chu, MD, FHM Director of Hospital Medicine Boulder Community Health Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine University of Colorado School of Medicine Image: On bottom left of every slide is the CUSP symbol. Slide 2 Lea…

3891. Preventing-Cauti-Icu-Setting-Module 3-Speaker-Notes (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module_3-speaker-notes.docx
      September 01, 2015 - AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity SAY: In Module 1, we discussed the indications for an indwelling urinary catheter, the causes of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or CAUTI, in the intensive care unit…

3892. Making It Work Tip Sheet: Engaging Physician Champions in Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/engaging-champions.pdf
      April 01, 2022 - Making It Work Tip Sheet: Engaging Physician Champions in Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI Making It Work Tip Sheet Engaging Physician Champions in Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI This “Making It Work” tip sheet provides additional informa…

3893. Module 2: Example (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/visual/visual-mgmt-pdsa-form.docx
      May 01, 2017 - Module 2: Example AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery Management Practices for Sustainability Module 5: Visual Management Sample “Plan-Do-Study-Act”[footnoteRef:1] Form [1: “Plan-Do-Study-Act” refers to a method for testing changes in clinical practice. In the “plan” step, lay out the specifications of your…

3894. Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-o-part2.pptx
      June 02, 2025 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery Implementation Guide Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS Endoscope Disinfection/Sterilization Reco…

3895. Measure: Cesarean Delivery for Nulliparous (NTSV) Women (Appropriate Use) (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra_1415-p009-5-ef.pdf
      May 01, 2013 - Measure: Cesarean Delivery for Nulliparous (NTSV) Women (Appropriate Use) Measure: Cesarean Delivery for Nulliparous (NTSV) Women (Appropriate Use) Measure Developer: Pediatric Measurement Center of Excellence (PMCoE) Numerator Denominator Exclusions Data Source(s) Patients who had a cesarean delivery. All null…

3896. Tool 5 (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/postdischarge-doc.html
      March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit Tool 5 (continued) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit Tool 1: Overview Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Your Hospital How CMS Measures the "30-Day All Cause Rehospitalization Ra…

3897. Strategy 2: Communicating for Improve Quality (Tool 5) (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Tool_5_Comm_Comp_508.docx
      June 02, 2025 - Strategy 2: Communicating for Improve Quality (Tool 5) Overview of Communication Competencies Effective communication between clinicians, patients, and families can lead to better health care outcomes and improved quality and safety. The following list identifies behaviors to help clinicians build partnerships with pa…

3898. Peer Review at AHRQ - Study Sections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/study-section/peerrev.html
      January 01, 2025 - Peer Review at AHRQ - Study Sections Descriptions of the AHRQ Peer Review Standing Study Section rosters. Sign up: Grants Review Process Email updates The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has one chartered Health Services Research Initial Review Group (IRG) responsible for the peer review …

3899. More Effort Is Needed To Ensure Patients Understand Doctors' Instructions (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-health-literacy.pdf
      March 01, 2019 - More Effort Is Needed To Ensure Patients Understand Doctors' Instructions 1 MORE EFFORT IS NEEDED TO ENSURE PATIENTS UNDERSTAND DOCTORS’ INSTRUCTIONS Did you know? Many patients leave their healthcare visit unsure of what their provider asked them to do or what was discussed. Nationwide, only 12% of adults have…

3900. Improving Patient Safety in Healthcare | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-fairbanks.html
      December 01, 2023 - Grantee Profile Improving Patient Safety in Healthcare Rollin J. Fairbanks, M.D., M.S. Senior Vice President and Chief Quality and Safety Officer MedStar Health Rollin J. Fairbanks, M.D., M.S. “With support from AHRQ, I’ve been able to influence the way that healthcare leaders think about s…