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  1. talkingquality.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
  2. talkingquality.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…
  3. talkingquality.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…
  4. talkingquality.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
  5. talkingquality.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
  6. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/apply/ac-cusp.html
    December 01, 2012 - Recruiting senior executives in these initiatives forges bonds and improves communication among hospital
  7. talkingquality.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…
  8. talkingquality.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
  9. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/workshop/module-5/slides.html
    September 01, 2017 - There are a number of ongoing initiatives to determine fall rates using a standardized method.
  10. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps/instructor/onlinecourse/tsonlinemodule10.pptx
    January 01, 2004 - that this level of evaluation is difficult to assess in that any number of organizational changes, initiatives … previously, it is difficult to assess this level of evaluation because any number of organizational changes, initiatives
  11. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief3-variation-in-health-system-characteristics-across-states-2016.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - Variation in Health System Characteristics Across States, 2016 1 Variation in Health System Characteristics Across States, 2016 By the end of 2016, there were 626 health systems* in the United States. Number of health systems with hospitals located in each State 4 to 7 systems 9 to 15 systems 16 to 22 system…
  12. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief4-aco-participation.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - Health System Participation in Accountable Care Organizations, 2016 1 Comparative Health System Performance Initiative Health System Participation in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), 2016 Rachel M. Machta, Ph.D., David J. Jones, Ph.D., Michael F. Furukawa, Ph.D., Daniel Miller, M.S., and Eugene C. Rich…
  13. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/building-capacity/EvidenceNOW-BSC-MI-profile.pdf
    September 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW Building State Capacity Profile: Michigan Cooperative Michigan Cooperative Project Name: Healthy Hearts for Michigan Principal Investigators: Anya Day, MPH and Gregory Makris, MD, Altarum Institute Theresa Walunas, PhD, Northwestern University Cooperative Partners: Altarum Institute, Health Inf…
  14. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/about/profile/ahrq-profile16.pdf
    May 01, 2016 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: A Profile What is the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality? The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America’s health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and dat…
  15. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/pfepc-fullguide-appc-final508.pdf
    April 13, 2018 - The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | 26 Appendix C – Teach-Back Implementation Guidance To help you plan and design your Teach-Back implementation, a Quick…
  16. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief7-ma-plans.pdf
    March 01, 2019 - Provider-Offered Medicare Advantage Plans Among U.S. Health Systems, 2016 1 Provider-Offered Medicare Advantage Plans Among U.S. Health Systems, 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 Com…
  17. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief5-insurance-products.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - Provider-Offered Insurance Products among U.S. Health Systems, 2016 1 Provider-Offered Insurance Products Among U.S. Health Systems, 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 i…
  18. talkingquality.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
  19. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/asian-nhpi/asian-nhpi-chartbook.pdf
    May 15, 2020 - information on this and other immunization measures is available at https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient … research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/carecoordination/index.html https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments … /HospitalQualityInits/HospitalProcessOfCareMeasures.html https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments … /HospitalQualityInits/HospitalProcessOfCareMeasures.html https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments
  20. talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module8/module8-organizational-learning-sustainability.pptx
    August 20, 2015 - An Overview of the CANDOR Process Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) Toolkit Module 8: Organizational Learning and Sustainability Module 8, the last module in the CANDOR Toolkit, provides an overview of organizational learning and how an organization can develop a sustainability plan to assure the CAND…

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