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www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/hais/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Health Care-Associated Infections
This page features helpful links to information, tools, and resources on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which are the most common complication of hospital care and are one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. AHRQ-funded research and initiatives…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/state-of-science-3.html
June 01, 2020 - Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
Getting Ready for Measurement: Overcoming Barriers and Taking Next Steps
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Table of Contents
Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
Introduction
Special Considerations for Measure…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/evidence-base/simulation.html
July 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Simulation
Daniels, K. & Auguste, T. (2013). Moving forward in patient safety: Multidisciplinary team training. Seminars in Perinatology 37(3), 146-50. Select to access the abstract .
Daniels K, Lipman S, Harney K, Arafeh J, & Druzin M. (2008). Use of simulation based tea…
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/treatments/btpills/stayactive-tr.html
September 01, 2015 - Staying Active and Healthy with Blood Thinners - Transcript
Special Report: Blood Thinner Medications
Narrator: Recently, your doctor has prescribed a blood-thinning drug, like Warfarin, for you. And you probably have lots of questions. Well, sit back and relax as over the next few minutes we'll attempt to a…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/cultural-competence/oralling.html
July 01, 2019 - Providing Oral Linguistic Services
To address shifting demographic trends in health
care, this guide offers an approach to defining the needs of members with
limited English proficiency and developing strategies to meet their
communication needs.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) com…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/teledx-7.html
August 01, 2020 - Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
References
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Table of Contents
Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
Evidence Base Supporting Telehealth
Impact of Telediagnosis on Every S…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/nurse_empower-slides/How-CUSP-Enables-Nurse-Empowerment-Nov-15-2011-508.ppt
January 01, 2011 - Project Report - Lean Sigma
CLABSI Supplemental Call Series
How CUSP Enables Nurse Empowerment
November 15, 2011
Presenters:
Pat Posa, RN, BSN, MSA
Joanne Timmel, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Slide *
CLABSI Supplemental Call Series
Pat Posa, RN, BSN, MSA
System Performance Improvement Leader
St. Joseph Mercy Heath Syste…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/assemble/assembleteam.pptx
January 01, 2006 - Project Report - Lean Sigma
Learning Objectives
2
Identify characteristics of successful teams and barriers to team performance
Understand the importance of your CUSP team
Develop a strategy to build a successful team
Define roles and responsibilities of team members
2
The Unit-Based CUSP Team
Understand…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/engaging-champions.pdf
April 01, 2022 - Making It Work Tip Sheet: Engaging Physician Champions in Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
Making It Work Tip Sheet
Engaging Physician Champions in Preventing CLABSI and
CAUTI
This “Making It Work” tip sheet provides additional informa…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=9
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/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/How_to_Use_Guide_Ldr_Slide_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Information to Help Hospitals Get Started
Guide to Patient & Family Engagement
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Information to Help Hospitals Get Started
The Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
in Hospital Quality and Safety:
Engaging Patients and Families to Improve the
Quality and Safety of Care We Provide
[…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=9
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/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/951.html
March 01, 2025 - AHRQ Report Identifies Strategies To Reduce Emergency Department Boarding
Issue Number
951
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
March 25, 2025
AHRQ Stats: MRSA Rates by Payer Type The rate of MRSA diagnoses on admission among expected self-pay hosp…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/952.html
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Celebrates National Public Health Week
Issue Number
952
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
April 8, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Rates of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia The rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia during inpatient stays increased by 20.…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-fairbanks.html
December 01, 2023 - Grantee Profile
Improving Patient Safety in Healthcare
Rollin J. Fairbanks, M.D., M.S.
Senior Vice President and Chief Quality and Safety Officer
MedStar Health
Rollin J. Fairbanks,
M.D., M.S.
“With support from AHRQ, I’ve been able to influence the way that healthcare leaders think about s…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/-YHCmR_8bdShSaMTx6Mrgx
Research Gaps for Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Evidence Gaps Research Taxonomy Table
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Evidence Gaps Research Taxonomy Table
Topic: Research Gaps for Interventions to Prevent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
To fulfill its mission to improve health by making evi…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/922.html
July 01, 2024 - Artificial Intelligence Tool Shows Strong Performance in Predicting Patient Deterioration During Pandemic
Issue Number
922
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
July 23, 2024
AHRQ Stats: Disorders Commonly Associated With Readmission Sepsis, heart f…
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www.ahrq.gov/priority-populations/observances/womens-history/index.html
March 01, 2021 - Women’s History Month
In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, AHRQ is pleased to highlight the significant role and impact women in the healthcare field have had on improving the quality and safety of healthcare in America. This annual observance presents an opportunity for the Agency to recognize dis…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/opioids/compendium/opioids-case-study-work-around.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Creating a Work-Around to Implement Fall Risk Screening For Older Adults Using Appointment Notes Case Study
Focus on High Leverage Change: Risk Assessment
Creating a Work-Aro…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/clinical-information-needs-community-health-centers-health-information
January 01, 2023 - Clinical Information Needs of Community Health Centers for Health Information Technology
Project Final Report ( PDF , 939.91 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 ne…