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  1. EvidenceNOW: Ohio Cooperative (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/building-capacity/EvidenceNOW-BSC-OH-profile.pdf
    September 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Ohio Cooperative EvidenceNOW: Building State Capacity is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to improve heart health and help reduce…

  2. Fall Prevention Toolkit (doc file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module2/module2_tools.docx
    November 16, 2011 - Fall Prevention Toolkit Fall Prevention Toolkit Module 2 Tools Tool 2A: Interdisciplinary Team Tool 2B: Quality Improvement Process Tool 2C: Current Process Analysis Tool 2D: Assessing Current Fall Prevention Policies and Practices Tool 2E: Fall Knowledge Test Tool 2F: Action Plan Tool 2G: Managing Change Checklist …

  3. Development of the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/cancer/develop-cancer-surveys.html
    March 01, 2017 - SHARE: More topics in this section Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) About CAHPS Surveys and Guidance American Indian Cancer Care Survey Measures Development Clinician & Group Dental P…

  4. Health System Participation in Medicare Bundled Payment Models, 2016 (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief6-bundled-payments.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - Health System Participation in Medicare Bundled Payment Models, 2016 1 Health System Participation in Medicare Bundled Payment Models, 2016 *This analysis is based on AHRQ’s Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2016 and the Hospital Linkage File. Developed as part of the Comparative Health System Performance (CHSP)…

  5. Case Studies of Leading Primary Care Practice Facilitation Programs—Program Snapshot: Vermont Blueprint's EQuIP Program (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/Vermont_020413comp.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - Case Studies of Leading Primary Care Practice Facilitation Programs—Program Snapshot: Vermont Blueprint's EQuIP Program c Case Studies of LEADING PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE FACILITATION PROGRAMS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov The PC…

  6. Optimizing Health and Function as We Age: Roundtable Report (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/healthy-aging-roundtable.pdf
    September 08, 2022 - objectives, and 4) roles AHRQ could play in advancing this work through dissemination and implementation initiatives … health, social and community health and the age friendly health systems and age friendly public health initiatives … current-strategies/age-friendly/age-friendly-health- systems-initiative; https://www.ihi.org/Engage/Initiatives … grants-strategy/current-strategies/age-friendly/age-friendly-health-systems-initiative https://www.ihi.org/Engage/Initiatives

  7. Rapid Response for Perinatal Safety: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/rapid-response/rapid-response-fac-guide.html
    July 01, 2023 - Synergy with related or similar initiatives or hospital rapid response systems.

  8. Nursing Homes Affiliated With U.S. Health Systems, 2018 (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief8-nursinghomes.pdf
    January 01, 2021 - Nursing Homes Affiliated With U.S. Health Systems, 2018 1 Nursing Homes Affiliated with U.S. Health Systems, 2018 This analysis is based on AHRQ’s Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2018. Developed as part of the Comparative Health System Performance (CHSP) Initiative, the Compendium is a resource for data and r…

  9. Variation in Health System Characteristics Across States, 2016 (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief2-us-health-system-characteristics-2016.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - Variation in Health System Characteristics Across States, 2016 1 U.S. Health System Characteristics, 2016 *This analysis is based on AHRQ’s Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2016. Developed as part of the Comparative Health System Performance (CHSP) Initiative, the Compendium is a resource for data and research o…

  10. Snapshot of U.S. Health Systems, 2016 (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief1-snapshot-of-us-health-systems-2016.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - Snapshot of U.S. Health Systems, 2016 1 Snapshot of U.S. Health Systems, 2016 Comparative Health System Performance Initiative Note: The hospital figures represent all non-Federal general acute care hospitals in the United States. By the end of 2016, there were 626 health systems* in the United States. Agen…

  11. Module 1: Preventing Falls in Hospitals (doc file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module1/module1_fall-prevention.docx
    March 01, 2013 - Lessons learned from key fall prevention initiatives show that support is needed from the top-level administration

  12. Module 1: Preventing Pressure Injuries in Hospitals (doc file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module1/module1_pu-whychange.docx
    July 12, 2017 - Lessons learned from key pressure injury prevention initiatives show that support is needed from top-level

  13. Module 1: Preventing Falls in Hospitals—Training Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/workshop/module-1/guide.html
    September 01, 2017 - Lessons learned from key fall prevention initiatives show that support is needed from the top-level administration

  14. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Implementation Handbook) (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Implement_Hndbook_508_v2.pdf
    April 01, 2011 - The IDEAL Discharge Strategy can be used on its own or in conjunction with other initiatives, including … TransitionHomeforHF.aspx The IDEAL Discharge Planning materials in the Guide build on these important initiatives … Discharge Planning strategy and tools can stand on their own or be used along with these successful initiatives

  15. Engaging Patients and Families in the Medical Home - Appendix | PCMH Resource Center

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/page/engaging-patients-and-families-medical-home-appendix
    June 01, 2010 - Maine Medical Home Initiatives (Malouin, 2009) Medical home planning and implementation Consumer … While data are not available on the impact of these initiatives, the program has been lauded for its

  16. Necessary But Not Sufficient: The HITECH Act and Health Information Technology’s Potential to Build Medical Homes | PCMH Resource Center

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/page/necessary-not-sufficient-hitech-act-and-health-information-technology%E2%80%99s-potential-build-medical
    June 01, 2010 - cases required, for primary care practices to qualify to be medical homes for both public and private initiatives … Program, to integrate health IT into the clinical education of health care professionals. 80 These initiatives … The patient centered medical home program and the safety net medical home initiatives.

  17. Early Evidence on the Patient-Centered Medical Home | PCMH Resource Center

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/page/early-evidence-patient-centered-medical-home/
    February 01, 2012 - While developers have deep knowledge of their initiatives and commitment to learning about them, independent … Evaluation of patient centered medical home practice transformation initiatives. … solid evidence on outcomes to justify large, transformative investments in primary care, for smaller initiatives

  18. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module5/putoolkit_module5_tools.docx
    August 02, 2017 - Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit Module 5 Tools Action Plan Tool to Measure Pressure Ulcer Rates and Pressure Ulcer Prevention Practices Tool 5C: Assessing Comprehensive Skin Assessment Tool 5D: Assessing Standardized Risk Assessment Tool 5E: Assessing Care Planning AHRQ Pressure…

  19. TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Quick Reference Guide to TeamSTEPPS Action Planning (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/teamstepps/instructor/reference/quickrefguide.pdf
    March 13, 2014 - TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Quick Reference Guide to TeamSTEPPS Action Planning TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Guide to Action Quick Reference - 1 The Quick Reference Guide to TeamSTEPPS Action Planning Step 1: Create a Change Team Objective: To create a team of leaders and staff members with the authority, expertise, credibility, …

  20. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Rapid Response for Perinatal Safety (pdf file)

    pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/rapid-response/rapidresponse_facguide.pdf
    May 01, 2017 - minimized or averted as a result of a rapid response intervention o Synergy with related or similar initiatives
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