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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/depression/depsum1.html
April 01, 2013 - Screening for Depression in Adults
Summary of the Evidence
The summaries of the evidence briefly present evidence of effectiveness for preventive health services used in primary care clinical settings, including screening tests, counseling, and chemoprevention. They summarize the more detailed Systematic Evid…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49402/psn-pdf
June 01, 2003 - Inappropriate Antibiotic Use
June 1, 2003
Babcock HM, Fraser VJ. Inappropriate Antibiotic Use. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/inappropriate-antibiotic-use
The Case
A 41-year-old woman presented to the hospital with acute renal failure, which came to be diagnosed as a
first presentation of s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49549/psn-pdf
December 06, 2007 - Elopement
December 1, 2007
Gerardi D. Elopement. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/elopement
Case Objectives
Define elopement and differentiate it from wandering and leaving against medical advice.
Identify leading contributors to elopement events.
Describe strategies for preventing elopement…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation_preeclampsia.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Sample Scenario for Preeclampsia/Seizure In Situ Simulation
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Sample Scenario for Preeclampsia/Seizure In Situ Simulation
Sample Scenario for Preeclampsia/Seizure In Situ Simulation
Purpose of the tool: The Preeclampsia/Seizure In Situ Simu…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation-preeclampsia.html
July 01, 2023 - Sample Scenario for Preeclampsia and Seizure In Situ Simulation
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Purpose of the tool: The Preeclampsia/Seizure In Situ Simulation tool provides a sample scenario for labor and delivery (L&D) staff to practice teamwork, communication, and technical skills in t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867475/psn-pdf
February 26, 2025 - From Pain Relief to Risk: A Case of Suspected Opioid
Overdose in a Pediatric Patient
February 26, 2025
Markham K, Usui M, Smith C. From Pain Relief to Risk: A Case of Suspected Opioid Overdose in a
Pediatric Patient. PSNet [internet]. 2025.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pain-relief-risk-case-suspected-opioid-overd…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/danforth-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Electronic Clinical Surveillance To Measure and Improve Safety in Ambulatory Care
Final Progress Report
November 2019
Title
Electronic Clinical Surveillance to Measure and Improve Safety in Ambulatory Care
Principal Investigator and Team Members
Kim N. Danforth,1 Erin E. Hahn,1 Brian S. Mi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
AHRQ Safety Program …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49819/psn-pdf
February 01, 2018 - Signout Fallout
February 1, 2018
Starmer AJ, Landrigan CP. Signout Fallout. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/signout-fallout
Case Objectives
Understand the role of communication failures in medical errors and preventable adverse events.
Review the evidence in support of handoff improvement pr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/renal-failure-due-benign-prostatic-hyperplasia
February 01, 2004 - Renal Failure Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Citation Text:
Barry MJ, Garnick MB. Renal Failure Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/navigating-complications-unintended-journey-guidewire-during-dialysis-catheter-placement
February 23, 2022 - Navigating Complications: The Unintended Journey of a Guidewire During Dialysis Catheter Placement
Citation Text:
Vuyyuru S, Kapa N. Navigating Complications: The Unintended Journey of a Guidewire During Dialysis Catheter Placement. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Qualit…
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pso.ahrq.gov/resources/acronyms
August 01, 2021 - SHARE:
More topics in this section
Resources
Resources
Resources About the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
Resources for Improving Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
Resources for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/inappropriate-antibiotic-use
September 22, 2010 - Inappropriate Antibiotic Use
Citation Text:
Babcock HM, Fraser VJ. Inappropriate Antibiotic Use. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2003.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/makinghcsafer.html
June 01, 2022 - Patient Safety Tools
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) offers tools for health care organizations, providers, policymakers, and patients to improve patient safety in health care settings. The free tools and resources listed here are available online and in print.
Contents
Tools for H…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/mothers-milk-whose-mother
November 15, 2023 - Mother's Milk, but Whose Mother?
Citation Text:
Dougherty D. Mother's Milk, but Whose Mother?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2010.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/sepsis-resulting-delays-treatment-and-miscommunication-among-specialists
February 26, 2025 - Sepsis Resulting from Delays in Treatment and Miscommunication among Specialists
Citation Text:
Shi L, Noren E. Sepsis Resulting from Delays in Treatment and Miscommunication among Specialists. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Se…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/cdsic-year-3-report-2024.pdf
January 01, 2024 - • Allow Workgroup members to present on their projects or initiatives during Workgroup meetings … years (2018-2024), and seven were
published by the team as part of the CDSiC or prior AHRQ PC CDS Initiatives … beyond initial phases, ensuring long-term adoption through effective funding strategies and
scalable initiatives … implementation in the coming years, such as allowing Workgroup members to present
their projects or initiatives … From prior AHRQ PC CDS Initiatives and CDSiC (October 2021 – September 2023):
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r18hs025131-jack-final-report-2022.pdf
January 01, 2022 - [Mixed] Participant comments predominantly centered on prior initiatives … for implementation where
things may not have wet so well so hesitancy with new initiatives. … One thing I’ve learned about new initiatives, sometimes we can put something together,
but somebody … providing more staff development opportunities, expanding
client services, current programing and initiatives
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs015459-goldberg-final-report-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Home Heart Failure (HF) Care Comparing Patient-Driven Technology Models
Grant Final Report
Grant ID: 5R01HS015459
Home Heart Failure (HF) Care Comparing
Patient-Driven Technology Models
Inclusive Dates: 09/30/04 - 09/09/08
Principal Investigator:
Lee R. Goldberg, MD, MPH
Team Members…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/cognitive-overload-icu
June 01, 2005 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Cognitive Overload in the ICU
Citation Text:
Patel VL, Buchman TG. Cognitive Overload in the ICU. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2016.
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