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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-respiratory-infections.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Respiratory Virus Infections
Diagnosis
• Most respiratory tract infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria, and do not require antibiotic therapy.1-3
• Common infectious syndromes caused by respiratory viruses include:
− Common cold3
− Uncomplicated sinus infections with symptoms present for <2 weeks4-5 …
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www.ahrq.gov/data/ushik.html
July 01, 2022 - United States Health Information Knowledgebase
The United States Health Information Knowledgebase (USHIK) was a metadata registry of healthcare-related data standards funded and directed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) with management support in partnership with the Centers for Medicare…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/supporting-clinicians-improve-decision-making-and-patients-care
January 01, 2020 - Supporting Clinicians to Improve Decision Making and Patients’ Care
AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program funds research to support clinicians and other healthcare professionals in improving their ability to provide optimal health services to their patients. In 2020, a total of …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/963.html
June 01, 2025 - July 17 Webinar: Empower Patients Through Digital Healthcare Tools
Issue Number
963
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
June 24, 2025
Today’s Headlines: July 17 Webinar: Empower Patients Through Digital Healthcare Tools . New Toolkit Helps Primar…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/cooperatives/nyc.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: New York City Cooperative
EvidenceNOW: Advancing Heart Health in Primary Care is an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to transform health care delivery by building a critical infrastructure to help smaller primary care practices improve the heart health of their p…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/advancing-health-information-exchange-hie-during-inter-hospital-transfer-iht
January 01, 2024 - Advancing Health Information Exchange During Inter-Hospital Transfer to Improve Patient Outcomes
Project Description
Publications
Research Story
An enhanced health information exchange platform that improves workflow, interoperability, and visualization of data for …
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digital.ahrq.gov/methods
January 01, 2023 - This information is for reference purposes only. It was current when produced and may now be outdated. Archive material is no longer maintained, and some links may not work. Persons with disabilities having difficulty accessing this information should contact us at: https://digital.ahrq.gov/contact-us . Let us know th…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33669/psn-pdf
May 01, 2018 - Integrating Multiple Medication Decision Support
Systems: How Will We Make It All Work?
May 1, 2018
Peterson JF. Integrating Multiple Medication Decision Support Systems: How Will We Make It All Work?
PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/integrating-multiple-medication-decision-support-system…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-atlas3-4.html
October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Clinic/Clinician-Patient Relationships
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Introduction
Potential Measure Development Methodology
Potenti…
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www.ahrq.gov/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/improve/coordination/webinar01/fuzzysetsq-a.html
July 01, 2013 - Fuzzy Set Analysis
Presenters' Responses to Questions
The following are written responses by Dr. Marcus Thygeson, Dr. Jodi Holtrop, and Dr. Michael Harrison to questions that were sent in during the webinar but could not be answered within the one-hour time frame. These responses were edited by the Moderator,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T4-Antibiogram_Formats_and_Instructions_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 4. Antibiogram Formats and Instructions
Formats
The medical director must become familiar with the format of the antibiogram provided by the lab and develop an understanding of its content. A variety of approaches can be taken to formatting and presenting information about the antibiogram, including the use of hig…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/diy-run-chart-tool.xlsx
June 02, 2025 - Instructions
Safety Net Medical Home Initiative Do-It-Yourself Run Chart Tool
Instructions
This is a tool to create run charts for the measures sites are t…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/length-of-stay-quick-reference-guide.pdf
March 01, 2009 - Length of Stay
Length of Stay
This measure allows organizations to systematically
assess the impact of implementing health
information technology (health IT) with the intent
to decrease inpatient length of stay (LOS).
Measure Category: Clinical Outcomes
Quality Domain: Patient Safety; Efficiency
Current Fi…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/behavioral-counseling-interventions-promote-healthy-diet-physical-activity-weight-loss-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-adults
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Healthy Diet, Physical Activity, and/or Weight Loss to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Adults: Behavioral Counseling Interventions
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/emerging/index.html
June 01, 2020 - Emerging Measures
Child Health Care Quality Toolbox
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
The increasing demand for and use of quality measurement information generates interest in developing new measures in areas for which none e…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/development-and-evaluation-sociotechnical-metrics-inform-health-it-adaptation
January 01, 2023 - Development and Evaluation of Sociotechnical Metrics To Inform Health IT Adaptation
Project Final Report ( PDF , 541.32 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 necessaril…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4f_combo_psi09-postophemorrhage-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4f
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PSI 09: Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma
Why Focus on Postoperative Hemorrhage and Hemat…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/nlp-improve-accuracy-and-quality-dictated-medical-documents
January 01, 2023 - NLP to Improve Accuracy and Quality of Dictated Medical Documents
Project Final Report ( PDF , 389.03 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 vi…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2011_MaskedStats_Core_Weighted.PDF
January 01, 2011 - a facility that provides custodial or supportive care 265,849 0.69%
5: Another type of health care institution … 17,653 0.05%
50: Hospice - home 219,888 0.57%
51: Hospice - medical facility 232,029 0.60%
61: This institution … Frequency
Percent
of
Total
66: Critical Access Hospital 3,844 0.01%
70: Another type of health care institution
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2006_MaskedStats_Core.PDF
January 01, 2006 - facility 1871 0.02
50: Hospice - home 31751 0.39
51: Hospice - medical facility 27139 0.34
61: This institution … 7, 2008 21
Frequency Distribution for DISPUB92
DISPUB92 Frequency
Percent
of
Total
71: Another institution … for outpatient services 16 0.00
72: This institution for outpatient services <= 10 *.**
99: Discharged