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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/LinkingClinicalData.jsp
September 01, 2012 - Linking clinical Data to Administrative Data
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www.ahrq.gov/chsp/about-chsp/centers-of-excellence/nber.html
September 01, 2016 - NBER Center of Excellence
Overview
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a team of collaborators have established a Center of Excellence to identify associations between clinical and economic outcomes and health system characteristics, as well as the effects of system organization on outcomes. T…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/Improving_diagnosis_flyer.pdf
April 01, 2019 - Impoving Diagnosis
Improving Diagnosis
Diagnostic error is a significant and under-recognized threat to patient
safety.
■ Diagnostic errors affect more than 12 million Americans each year and may seriously harm approximately
4 million.
■ Fifty-five percent of patients said diagnostic errors were a chief conce…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-information-technology-it-improve-medication-safety-rural-elders/annual-summary/2008
January 01, 2008 - Using IT to Improve Medication Safety for Rural Elders - 2008
Project Name
Using Information Technology (IT) to Improve Medication Safety for Rural Elders
Principal Investigator
Gorman, Paul
Organization
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
Funding Mechanism
HS04-011: T…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-laboratory-monitoring-community-practices-randomized-trial/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Improving Laboratory Monitoring in Community Practices: A Randomized Trial - 2010
Project Name
Improving Laboratory Monitoring in Community Practices: A Randomized Trial
Principal Investigator
Simon, Steven
Organization
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc.
Funding Mechan…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/longitudinal-telephone-and-multiple-disease-management-system-improve/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - A Longitudinal Telephone and Multiple Disease Management System To Improve Ambulatory Care - 2011
Project Name
A Longitudinal Telephony and Multiple Disease Management System To Improve Ambulatory Care
Principal Investigator
Friedman, Robert
Organization
Boston Medical Center…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/longitudinal-telephone-and-multiple-disease-management-system-improve/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - A Longitudinal Telephone and Multiple Disease Management System to Improve Ambulatory Care - 2010
Project Name
A Longitudinal Telephony and Multiple Disease Management System To Improve Ambulatory Care
Principal Investigator
Friedman, Robert
Organization
Boston Medical Center…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/impact-health-information-technology-primary-care-workflow-and-financial/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Impact of Health Information Technology on Primary Care Workflow and Financial Measures - 2010
Project Name
Impact of Health Information Technology on Primary Care Workflow and Financial Measures
Principal Investigator
Fleming, Neil Stewart
Organization
Baylor Research Instit…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/bettering-lives-utilizing-electronic-systems-blues-project-improving-diabetes/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - The Bettering Lives Utilizing Electronic Systems (BLUES) - 2010
Project Name
The Bettering Lives Utilizing Electronic Systems (BLUES) Project: Improving Diabetes Outcomes in Mississippi with Health Information Technology
Principal Investigator
Matthews, Karen
Organization
Del…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/veterans-administration-va-integrated-medication-manager
January 01, 2023 - Veterans Administration (VA) Integrated Medication Manager
Project Final Report ( PDF , 701.81 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent the views of …
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/cholesterol.html
March 01, 2021 - Cholesterol Management Evidence and Resources
People with elevated levels of cholesterol are at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Substantial evidence shows that taking a statin medication each day to manage blood cholesterol can reduce the chance of having a heart attack for people at increase…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/leanprocess/leanprocess.html
May 01, 2018 - Reducing Waste and Inefficiency in Health Care Through Lean Process Redesign: Literature Review
Executive Summary
Our Nation's health service delivery systems face growing challenges to enhance quality while reducing costs. Lean/Toyota Production Systems (TPS) is a process redesign strategy develo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/153-cusp-tip-sheet-engaging-staff.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
CUSP Tip Sheet:
Engaging Unit Personnel in MRSA Prevention
ICU & Non-ICU
Purpose
Unit-based teams are the cornerstone for Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) work. However, to be successful, CUSP team members and leaders must actively raise awareness, motivate, engage…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/respirator-fit-testing.pdf
August 01, 2021 - Respirator Fit Testing
Respirator Fit Testing
What It Is, Why You Need It, and What You Can Expect
Healthcare staff who come into contact with people who have or may
have COVID-19 are required to wear personal protective equipment
(PPE). Respirators, such as N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators (N95
FFRs)…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=4
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/introduction/toolkit-overview.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Toolkit Overview
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 3 – Toolkit Overview
What Is the Targeted Decolonization Toolkit and Who Should Use It?
This toolkit is for hospital infection prevention programs or performance improvement
committees that wish to initiate targeted decolonization…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/integrating-teamwork-tools-cusp-efforts-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Integrating Teamwork Tools into CUSP Efforts
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
Integrating Teamwork Tools into CUSP Efforts
Shannon Davila, RN, MSN, CIC, CPQH
New Jersey Hospital Association
Slides adapted from original source:
Barbara Edson, RN, MBA, MHA
VP, Clinical Quality , Health Research & Educatio…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/2024-instructions-requesting-identifiable-hsops-data.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) SOPS® Hospital Database Information and Instructions for Requesting SOPS Hospital-identifiable Data
Instructions for Requesting Hospital–identifiable SOPS Data– April 2024 1
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
SOPS® Hospital Database
Information an…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-protocol.html
January 01, 2017 - Coordinated Spontaneous Awakening and Breathing Trials Protocol
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Introduction
Reducing the number of days a patient is on mechanical ventilation has been shown to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia. 1,2,3 Strategies for wea…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=4
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…