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digital.ahrq.gov/sample-questions-answers-1
January 01, 2023 - Sample Questions & Answers
DISCLAIMER
The studies referenced here were reported in peer-reviewed publications as systematic reviews, hypothesis tests, or predictive analyses. Although the results are valid for the institutions they represent, they may not be valid for otherorganizations w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sustained-decrease-latent-safety-threats-through-regular-interprofessional-situ-simulation
June 15, 2016 - Study
Sustained decrease in latent safety threats through regular interprofessional in situ simulation training of neonatal emergencies.
Citation Text:
Mileder LP, Schwaberger B, Baik-Schneditz N, et al. Sustained decrease in latent safety threats through regular interprofessional in sit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/involvement-patients-cancer-patient-safety-qualitative-study-current-practices-potentials-and
September 27, 2017 - Study
Involvement of patients with cancer in patient safety: a qualitative study of current practices, potentials and barriers.
Citation Text:
Martin HM, Navne LE, Lipczak H. Involvement of patients with cancer in patient safety: a qualitative study of current practices, potentials and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/facilitating-safe-transition-pediatric-emergency-department-home-post-discharge-phone-call
March 13, 2015 - Study
Facilitating a safe transition from the pediatric emergency department to home with a post-discharge phone call: a quality-improvement initiative to improve patient safety.
Citation Text:
Bucaro PJ, Black E. Facilitating a safe transition from the pediatric emergency department to …
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/communicate/reason.html
November 01, 2018 - Give People a Reason To Look at a Health Care Quality Report
Tell your audience why you are providing quality information. In particular, be specific about how they can benefit personally from using the report. Since many people are also likely to care about how comparative quality reports can help improve heat…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/scores/framing.html
March 01, 2016 - Framing Health Care Quality Scores as Positive or Negative
Every time you make a decision on how to present an individual score or composite, you are “framing” the presentation. Framing refers to the emotional tone of the message you are communicating to consumers. For example:
A positive frame would accent…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-adverse-events-acute-geriatric-hospital-over-6-year-period-using-global-trigger
March 09, 2022 - Study
Detection of adverse events in an acute geriatric hospital over a 6-year period using the Global Trigger Tool.
Citation Text:
Suarez C, Menendez MD, Alonso J, et al. Detection of adverse events in an acute geriatric hospital over a 6-year period using the Global Trigger Tool. J Am …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complications-and-death-start-new-academic-year-there-july-phenomenon
February 13, 2008 - Study
Complications and death at the start of the new academic year: is there a July phenomenon?
Citation Text:
Inaba K, Recinos G, Teixeira PGR, et al. Complications and death at the start of the new academic year: is there a July phenomenon? J Trauma. 2010;68(1):19-22. doi:10.1097/TA.…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldataapa.html
May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
A. Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Table of Contents
Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
Summary
Reviewers
1. Introduction
2. Evidenc…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapn.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Appendix N. Surgeon Focus Group Guide
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Table of Contents
Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Admin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20140115_DB/2_Janice_Ricketts_slides_12-28.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Using the CAHPS Database to Compare, Report, and Improve Organizational Performance
CAHPS Database
Online Reporting System
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CAHPS Database
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• The CAHPS Database receives data voluntarily
submitted by users that have administered:
– Clinician & Group Survey
– Health Plan Survey
• Data are submitt…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/july-effect-podiatric-medicine-and-surgery-residency
July 14, 2021 - Study
The July Effect in podiatric medicine and surgery residency.
Citation Text:
Casciato DJ, Thompson J, Law R, et al. The July Effect in podiatric medicine and surgery residency. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2021;60(6):1152-1157. doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2021.04.020.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/randomised-controlled-trial-assess-effect-just-time-training-procedural-performance-proof
May 31, 2017 - Study
Randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a Just-in-Time training on procedural performance: a proof-of-concept study to address procedural skill decay.
Citation Text:
Branzetti JB, Adedipe AA, Gittinger MJ, et al. Randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a Jus…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/smart-pumps-improve-medication-safety-increase-alert-burden-neonatal-care
September 09, 2020 - Study
Smart pumps improve medication safety but increase alert burden in neonatal care
Citation Text:
Melton KR, Timmons K, Walsh KE, et al. Smart pumps improve medication safety but increase alert burden in neonatal care. BMC Medical Inform Decis Mak. 2019;19(1):213. doi:10.1186/s12911-…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/news-events/psaw-2023/index.html
March 01, 2023 - Patient Safety Awareness Week 2023
AHRQ, together with our colleagues from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Services Resources Administration, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement , and other dedicated patient safety advocates, are observing Patient Safety Awareness Week. …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/guide-to-evaluating-hie-projects-section-2.pdf
June 16, 2021 - AHRQ's Guide to Evaluating Health Information Exchange Projects - Section 2
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Section 2: Characterizing Your HIE Project
This section describes background work that needs to be done to prepare for developing the
evaluation plan by—
z Describing the HIE project
z Identifying the stakeholders
z Articulati…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/decolonization/index.html
May 01, 2025 - Decolonization
Decolonization is an infection prevention practice that removes germs from the skin. It is often used in healthcare facilities when patients carry methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or other dangerous germs on their bodies. It can keep them from developing an infection themselve…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-engagement-inpatient-setting-systematic-review
November 02, 2018 - Review
Patient engagement in the inpatient setting: a systematic review.
Citation Text:
Prey JE, Woollen J, Wilcox L, et al. Patient engagement in the inpatient setting: a systematic review. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2014;21(4):742-750. doi:10.1136/amiajnl-2013-002141.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-soft-intelligence-hard-multi-site-qualitative-study-challenges-relating-voice-about
June 16, 2021 - Study
Emerging Classic
Making soft intelligence hard: a multi-site qualitative study of challenges relating to voice about safety concerns.
Citation Text:
Martin G, Aveling E-L, Campbell A, et al. Making soft intelligence hard: a multi-site qualitative study of …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/shaping-systems-better-behavioral-choices-lessons-learned-fatal-medication-error
February 12, 2020 - Commentary
Shaping systems for better behavioral choices: lessons learned from a fatal medication error.
Citation Text:
Smetzer JL, Baker C, Byrne FD, et al. Shaping systems for better behavioral choices: lessons learned from a fatal medication error. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(…