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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/standardization-and-automatic-extraction-quality-measures-ambulatory-electronic
January 01, 2023 - Standardization and Automatic Extraction of Quality Measures in an Ambulatory Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Project Final Report ( PDF , 208.21 KB) Disclaimer
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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/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/impact-office-based-e-prescribing-prescribing-processes-and-outcomes/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Impact of Office-Based E-Prescribing on Prescribing Processes and Outcomes - 2010
Project Name
Impact of Office-Based E-Prescribing on Prescribing Processes and Outcomes
Principal Investigator
Fischer, Michael
Organization
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Funding Mechanis…
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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/veterans-administration-va-integrated-medication-manager
January 01, 2023 - Veterans Administration (VA) Integrated Medication Manager
Project Final Report ( PDF , 701.81 KB) Disclaimer
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/response-getting-root-matter-june-2005
June 01, 2005 - In response to “Getting to the Root of the Matter” (June 2005)
September 1, 2005
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Grondin L, Saint S, Flanders S, et al. In response to “Getting to the Root of the Matter” (June 2005). PSNet [internet]. Rockv…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/9-senior-executives.pptx
June 01, 2023 - PowerPoint Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Surgical Care and Recovery
Engaging the Senior Executive
Presentation Template
AHRQ Pub. No. 23-0052
June 2023
Purpose and Use of This Presentation Template
Purpose of tool: To engage a senior leader to bridge the gap between senior management and frontline …
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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/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/gabbay.html
October 01, 2015 - A Multipayer Patient-Centered Medical Home Initiative in Pennsylvania
Principal Investigator: Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD
Institution: Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019150
Number and Type of Practices
This project included 25 adult pri…
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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/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/register/registration.html
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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/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…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-protocol.docx
January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
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 weaning patients off of mechanical ventilation are often not handled well, as the spontaneous awa…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/casalino/paper/idkeydsr4.html
February 01, 2014 - Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research
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Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research
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Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research
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Appendix A: Priority Topics
Appendix B: Ex…