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7701. Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/improving-fac-notes.html
      May 01, 2017 - Design a quality improvement initiative using closed-loop communication.

7702. Team-Developed Care Plan and Ongoing Care Management by Social Workers and Nurse Practitioners Result in Better Outcomes and Reduced Acute Care Utilization in Low-Income Seniors and other High-Risk Populations | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/team-developed-care-plan-and-ongoing-care-management-social-workers-and-nurse
      July 23, 2024 - operating under traditional reimbursement will likely need outside financial support to maintain the initiative

7703. Accreditation and Regulation: Can They Help Improve Patient Safety? | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/accreditation-and-regulation-can-they-help-improve-patient-safety
      April 01, 2009 - We are in the planning stages of an initiative that would bring these tools to bear much more effectively … The physician quality reporting initiative is out there. They have developed hundreds of measures.

7704. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module1/grand-rounds-presentation-slides.pptx
      January 01, 2014 - PowerPoint Presentation Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR): Grand Rounds Presentation Presenter: Timothy B. McDonald, MD, JD This presentation will introduce you to Communication and Optimal Resolution, or the CANDOR process. Some organizations struggle to improve the way they and their care teams respond…

7705. Safe Medication Administration: Oxytocin | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/tool-safe-oxytocin.html
      July 01, 2023 - Safe Medication Administration: Oxytocin AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care Purpose of the tool: This tool describes the key perinatal safety elements with examples for the safe administration of oxytocin during labor. The key elements are presented within the framework of the Comprehensive U…

7706. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/CDI-facilitator-guide.pdf
      November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF November 2019 Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections Acute Care Acute …

7707. Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/envscan/methods.html
      June 01, 2017 - All-Payer Claims Databases Measurement of Care: Systematic Review and Environmental Scan of Current Practices and Evidence Methods Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents All-Payer Claims Databases Measurement of Care: Systematic Review and Environmental Scan of Current Practices and Evidence Ex…

7708. Healthy Teens TXT ME; IT to Change Teen Health Risk Behaviors - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research
      digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/healthy-teens-txt-me-it-change-teen-health-risk-behaviors/annual-summary/2010
      January 01, 2010 - Healthy Teens TXT ME; IT to Change Teen Health Risk Behaviors - 2010 Project Name Healthy Teens TXT ME: Information Technology to Change Teen Health Risk Behaviors Principal Investigator Olson, Ardis L. Organization Dartmouth College Funding Mechanism PAR: HS08-269:…

7709. Colorado Associated Community Health Information Exchange (CACHIE) - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research
      digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/colorado-associated-community-health-information-exchange-cachie/annual-summary/2010
      January 01, 2010 - Colorado Associated Community Health Information Exchange (CACHIE) - 2010 Project Name Colorado Associated Community Health Information Exchange (CACHIE) Principal Investigator Davidson, Arthur Organization Denver Health and Hospital Authority Funding Mechanism RFA:…

7710. Improving Laboratory Monitoring in Community Practices: A Randomized Trial - 2011 | Digital Healthcare Research
      digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-laboratory-monitoring-community-practices-randomized-trial/annual-summary/2011
      January 01, 2011 - Improving Laboratory Monitoring in Community Practices: A Randomized Trial - 2011 Project Name Improving Laboratory Monitoring in Community Practices: A Randomized Trial Principal Investigator Simon, Steven Organization Brigham and Women's Hospital Funding Mechanism …

7711. Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program - 2011 | Digital Healthcare Research
      digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/evaluation-ahrqs-time-pressure-ulcer-program/annual-summary/2011
      January 01, 2011 - Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program - 2011 Project Name Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program Principal Investigator Hurd, Donna Organization Abt Associates, Inc. Contract Number 290-06-0011-8 Project Period June 2009 - January …

7712. Using harm-based weights for the AHRQ Patient Safety for Selected Indicators composite (PSI-90): does it affect assessment of hospital performance and financial penalties in Veterans Health Administration hospitals? | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-harm-based-weights-ahrq-patient-safety-selected-indicators-composite-psi-90-does-it
      March 15, 2016 - Study Using harm-based weights for the AHRQ Patient Safety for Selected Indicators composite (PSI-90): does it affect assessment of hospital performance and financial penalties in Veterans Health Administration hospitals? Citation Text: Chen Q, Rosen AK, Borzecki A, et al. Using Harm-Bas…

7713. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0365_10-28-2010.pdf
      January 01, 2010 - Effective Health Care Topic Number: 0307 Document Completion Date: 02-25-11 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Post-traumatic stress disorder will go forward for refinement as a systematic review. The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and …

7714. Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary Chapter 1. Administration Chapter 2. Determining Surgical Site Infec…

7715. State at a Glance: North Carolina | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/demostates/nc.html
      March 01, 2019 - State at a Glance: North Carolina Learn more about the CHIPRA quality demonstration projects being implemented in North Carolina. North Carolina is featured in the following reports from the National Evaluation: Evaluation Highlight No. 1 : How are CHIPRA demonstration States approaching practice-level qu…

7716. Tool: Glucose Control Audit (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/glucose_control_audit.docx
      December 01, 2017 - Tool: Glucose Control Audit Glucose Control Audit Tool Introduction Problem Statement While debate continues about its exact numeric value, euglycemia should be maintained perioperatively to prevent surgical site infection. Research suggests an association between hyperglycemia and post-operative complications. Perio…

7717. Glucose Control Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/glucose-control-audit.html
      December 01, 2017 - Glucose Control Audit Tool AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery Introduction Problem Statement While debate continues about its exact numeric value, euglycemia should be maintained perioperatively to prevent surgical site infection. Research suggests an association between hyperglycemia and post-…

7718. PQMP Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/index.html?page=0
      PQMP Measures The following list presents all health care quality measures from the AHRQ-CMS Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP). These measures were developed by the initial phase PQMP Centers of Excellence (COEs). Results 1 - 25 of 163 Measures Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 …

7719. National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/data/nhqdr.html
      July 01, 2024 - National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Tools The NHQDR Data Tools provide State-specific healthcare quality information, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. The goal is to help State officials and their public- and private-sector partners better understand health…

7720. AHRQ QI Quality Indicators Brochire (pdf file)
      qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Modules/V2022/AHRQ_QI_Full_Brochure.pdf
      March 28, 2023 - AHRQ QI Quality Indicators Brochire Get to know the AHRQ Quality Indicators PQI Prevention Quality Indicators IQI Inpatient Quality Indicators PSI Patient Safety Indicators PDI Pediatric Quality Indicators About AHRQ Quality Indicators (AHRQ Qls) The AHRQ Qls are standardized, evidence-based he…