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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/implementation-guides/implementation-guide2/implguide2pt2.html
September 01, 2014 - Designing Care Management Entities for Youth with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
Part 2: Assessing State Readiness to Design and Implement CMEs
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Designing Care Management Entities for Youth with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
Part 1: An Introduction to Ca…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complication-rates-central-venous-catheters-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
December 07, 2016 - Review
Complication rates of central venous catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Citation Text:
Teja B, Bosch NA, Diep C, et al. Complication rates of central venous catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2024;184(5):474-482. doi:10.1001/jamainter…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-tubes.pdf
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Feeding Tubes
Feeding Tubes
Types of Devices
■ Nasogastric (NG) tube: non-weighted, polyurethane tube for use more than 10 days.
■ Gastrostomy tube: tube protrudes from anterior abdominal wall; most common initial
gastrostomy device.
■ Button/skin-level gastrostomy: …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-asking-emergency-physicians-whether-or-not-they-would-have-done-something-differently
July 01, 2016 - Study
Can asking emergency physicians whether or not they would have done something differently (WYHDSD) be a useful screening tool to identify emergency department error?
Citation Text:
Arastehmanesh D, Mangino A, Eshraghi N, et al. Can asking emergency physicians whether or not they wo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dual-health-care-system-use-and-high-risk-prescribing-patients-dementia-national-cohort-study
July 02, 2019 - Study
Dual health care system use and high-risk prescribing in patients with dementia: a national cohort study.
Citation Text:
Thorpe JM, Thorpe CT, Gellad WF, et al. Dual Health Care System Use and High-Risk Prescribing in Patients With Dementia: A National Cohort Study. Ann Intern Med.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reevaluating-safety-profile-pediatrics-comparison-computerized-adverse-drug-event
February 15, 2011 - Study
Reevaluating the safety profile of pediatrics: a comparison of computerized adverse drug event surveillance and voluntary reporting in the pediatric environment.
Citation Text:
Ferranti J, Horvath MM, Cozart H, et al. Reevaluating the safety profile of pediatrics: a comparison of…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary8.html
September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
In conclusion
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Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Introduction
Reporting and using the Child Core Set of quality mea…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreentab5-1.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Table 5.1. Intervention Steps and Implementation Tools
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Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Interve…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-use-pcor.pdf
November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets - Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals
Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals
Rationale for Aspirin Use by High-risk Individuals
Patients with heart disease or who have had a stroke in the past are at high risk
for having a heart …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework
Element
Definition
Things To Keep in Mind
The Purpose
Define the problem and why it is important.
· Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed.
· Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Diagnosis
Symptoms: Cough (generally with increased sputum), fevers, shortness of breath, or chest pain
Exam: Tachycardia, tachypnea, or decreased oxygen saturation with rhonchi or crackles
• In patients with obvious signs and symptoms of …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheter-use/quiz-key.html
March 01, 2017 - Catheter Care and Maintenance Quiz Key
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
1. During catheter care, gloves only need to be worn if you are emptying the urine drainage bag.
☐ True ☒ False
ANSWER: False. Gloves should always be worn when handling an indwelling urinary ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheteruse/catheter-care/catheter-care-quiz-key.docx
March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Catheter Care and Maintenance Quiz Key
1. During catheter care, gloves only need to be worn if you are emptying the urine drainage bag.
☐ True ☒ False
ANSWER: False. Gloves should always be worn when handling an indwelling urinary catheter, accessing the drainage syst…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb2txt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B2: Tracking Record for Improving Patient Safety TRIPS (Text Description)
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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
C…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-cessation-pcor.pdf
November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets- Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation
Rationale for Smoking Cessation
About 42 million people in the United States (nearly 18 percent of the
population) currently smoke.1 Tobacco use is a leading cause of illness,
disa…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb8txt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B27: Living Space Inspection
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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-6a.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Appendix, Data Collection Strategy, Assessment, and Process Evaluation
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Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-medication-reconciliation-and-review-patients-using-oral-chemotherapy
November 17, 2021 - Study
The impact of medication reconciliation and review in patients using oral chemotherapy.
Citation Text:
Darcis E, Germeys J, Stragier M, et al. The impact of medication reconciliation and review in patients using oral chemotherapy. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2023;29(2):270-275. doi:10.117…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-disasters-strike-emergency-department-case-series-and-narrative-review
September 30, 2020 - Commentary
When disasters strike the emergency department: a case series and narrative review.
Citation Text:
Barten DG, Klokman VW, Cleef S, et al. When disasters strike the emergency department: a case series and narrative review. Int J Emerg Med. 2021;14(1):49. doi:10.1186/s12245-021-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-using-prevention-and-recovery-information-system-monitoring-and-analysis
May 18, 2022 - Review
Root cause analysis using the prevention and recovery information system for monitoring and analysis method in healthcare facilities: a systematic literature review.
Citation Text:
Driesen BEJM, Baartmans M, Merten H, et al. Root cause analysis using the prevention and recovery in…