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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/home-heart-failure-hf-care-comparing-patient-driven-technology-models/annual-summary/2008
January 01, 2008 - Home Heart Failure (HF) Care: Comparing Patient-Driven Technology Models - 2008
Project Name
Home Heart Failure (HF) Care: Comparing Patient-Driven Technology Models
Principal Investigator
Goldberg, Lee
Organization
St. Vincent Healthcare
Funding Mechanism
RFA: HS04…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/Hospital_Recruitment_Letter_VA.pdf
August 01, 2009 - January 29, 2008
«Administrator»
«Admin_Title»
«Facility_Name»
«Street»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Dear «Admin_Salutation»:
I am writing to invite your participation in an important effort with Virginia Health
Information (VHI.) VHI is one of three states to win a contract with the Agency for
Healthcare Res…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/single-room-hospital-accommodation-associated-differences-healthcare-associated-infection
June 21, 2016 - Study
Is single room hospital accommodation associated with differences in healthcare-associated infection, falls, pressure ulcers or medication errors? A natural experiment with non-equivalent controls.
Citation Text:
Simon M, Maben J, Murrells T, et al. Is single room hospital accommod…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreen6.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
6. Conclusions
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Table of Contents
Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Intervention
2. Description of the Interventi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/valuewebcast-persily.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Value and Efficiency Supplemental Items for Hospitals and Medical Offices - PERSILY
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First Hand Experience:
The AHRQ Hospital Value and
Efficiency Item Set
Cynthia Persily, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Highland Hospital
Charleston, West Virginia
cpersily@highlandhosp.com
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mailto:cpersily@highlandhosp.com
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/review-form.html
March 01, 2017 - Appendix K. CAUTI Case Review Form
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Purpose
The CAUTI Case Review Form is a performance improvement look-back tool that assists long-term care (LTC) facilities with identifying possible resident care issues that might have contributed to a cathet…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-l.html
October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix L. Intensive Care Unit Infographic Poster
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Table of Contents
Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation G…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/system/delivery-system-initiative/casalino/casalino.ppt
February 16, 2011 - Enhancing Performance Via Integrated Health Systems
IDENTIFYING KEY AREAS FOR DELIVERY SYSTEM RESEARCH
The Challenge and Promise of Delivery System Research: A Meeting of AHRQ Grantees, Experts and Stakeholders
Lawrence Casalino M.D., Ph.D.
Weill Cornell Medical College
Sterling, VA
February 16, 2011
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2/16/…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T2-Working_with_a_lab_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic
Toolkit 1. Working With a Lab To Improve Antibiotic Prescribing
Tool 2. Step-by-Step Guide to Working With a Laboratory To Obtain an
Antibiogram
1. Contact the nursing home’s lab to inquire about creating an antibiog…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T2-Working_with_a_lab_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 2. Step-by-Step Guide to Working With a Laboratory To Obtain an Antibiogram
1. Contact the nursing home’s lab to inquire about creating an antibiogram
Identify the correct contact at the laboratory to determine if it is able to create an antibiogram report. Most labs have this capability and producing the report r…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Best Practices for Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Among Nursing Home Staff
Best Practices for Promoting Mental Health and
Emotional Well-Being Among Nursing Home Staff
Nursing home staff routinely face stressful and emotionally draining working co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/invitation-messages-shaller.pdf
January 01, 2017 - Developing Invitation Messages that Increase Survey Response Rates - Shaller
Wording to Encourage Completion of
Open-Ended Survey Questions:
Results of Two Pilot Studies
Dale Shaller, M.P.A
Overview
• Two pilot studies examined completion rates of the
CAHPS Narrative Item Set added to the CAHPS
Clinician & G…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/027-evaluating-cleaning-data-collection.docx
October 01, 2024 - Evaluating Environmental Cleaning With Fluorescent Gel:
Data Collection Instructions and Form
ICU & Non-ICU
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING WITH FLUORESCENT GEL: DATA COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Fluorescent Gel Placement (DAY 1)
Step 1: Choose the first available room from your randomly ordered list of rooms.
Step 2: Perform hand …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/152-cusp-tip-sheet-engaging-physicians.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
CUSP Tip Sheet:
Engaging Physicians in MRSA Prevention
ICU & Non-ICU
Issue1-5
Physicians play crucial roles in quality and safety, as leaders, champions, committee members, and participants in planning and executing change. Each role is vital in the success of any undertaking to…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-atlas4.html
October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Recommended Core Measures and Next Steps
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Table of Contents
Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Introduction
Potential Measure Development Methodology
Poten…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-apptabA-11.html
October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
A-11. Measure 8: Plan of care includes at least one public and/or private community service/resource
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Table of Contents
Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Intr…
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www.ahrq.gov/opioids/implementing-what-works/compendium-intro.html
January 01, 2024 - Opioid Use in Older Adults Compendium of Resources
On this page:
Introduction
How to use the Compendium
Self-Assessment
Case Studies
Introduction
While there have been extensive efforts to address the opioid epidemic, little attention has been given to the risks and effects of opioid use, misu…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/prescription-drug-monitoring-program-integration-electronic-health-record
March 31, 2024 - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Integration in the Electronic Health Record
Project Final Report ( PDF , 415.31 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 rep…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-nishisaki.html
July 01, 2025 - Grantee Profile
Eliminating Preventable Harms During Pediatric Intubation
Akira Nishisaki, M.D., M.S.C.E. Attending Physician, Critical Care Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Co-Medical Director for Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cha…
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www.ahrq.gov/pcor/ahrq-pcor-trust-fund-training-projects/index.html
August 01, 2024 - AHRQ Training Projects Funded by PCOR Trust Fund
Training and Career Development
AHRQ uses some of the funds it receives from the Patient-Centered Outcome Research (PCOR) Trust Fund to establish grants to train researchers. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund Training Program Evaluation Report Thi…