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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-between-parent-comfort-english-and-adverse-events-among-hospitalized-children
June 29, 2022 - Study
Association between parent comfort with English and adverse events among hospitalized children.
Citation Text:
Khan A, Yin HS, Brach C, et al. Association between parent comfort with English and adverse events among hospitalized children. JAMA Pediatr. 2020;174(12):e203215. doi:10.…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/syphilis-nonpregnant-adults-adolescents-screening-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
September 27, 2022 - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation on Screening for Syphilis Infection
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues
Final Recommendation on Screening for Syphilis Infection
Task Force recommends screening people at increased risk fo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-obesity-and-safety-inpatient-settings-systematic-literature-review
November 12, 2014 - Review
Pediatric obesity and safety in inpatient settings: a systematic literature review.
Citation Text:
Halvorson EE, Irby MB, Skelton JA. Pediatric obesity and safety in inpatient settings: a systematic literature review. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2014;53(10):975-87. doi:10.1177/000992281…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guidesum.html
March 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Executive Summary
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Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chapter 2. Analyze Care Delivery
Chapter 3. Outline the…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-social-and-behavioural-science-support-covid-19-pandemic-response
March 02, 2022 - Commentary
Classic
Using social and behavioural science to support COVID-19 pandemic response.
Citation Text:
Bavel JJV, Baicker K, Boggio PS, et al. Using social and behavioural science to support COVID-19 pandemic response. Nat Hum Behav. 2020;4(5):460-471. do…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/chlorhexidine-bathing.html
October 01, 2023 - Chlorhexidine Bathing Routine Reduces Infections in Nursing Homes
Press Release Date: October 10, 2023
A new study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that nursing homes using a chlorhexidine bathing routine to clean the skin and nose with over-the-counter antiseptic solutions pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/home-health-quality-improvement.html
December 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
Challenges and Opportunities in Home Health Quality Improvement
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19
2022
By
a member of AHRQ’s National Advisory Council:
Susan Edgman-Levitan, P.A.
Susan Edgman-Levitan, P.A.
Editor’s Note: This is the third of four AHRQ …
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/electronic/plain-writing/index.html
July 01, 2025 - Plain Language at AHRQ
The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to write clear Government communication that the public can understand and use. This page explains what plain language is and how the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is implementing the Act.
What is Plain Language…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/explain.html
March 01, 2016 - Explaining Comparisons of Health Care Quality Scores
It is best to keep your actual data displays as uncluttered and simple as possible. However, evidence from cognitive testing of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Quality Indicators (QIs) suggests that there is some information that needs t…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/design/testing.html
September 01, 2019 - Testing the Design of a Quality Report By Getting User Feedback
User testing with people who represent your intended audience is the best way to ensure that your report design is clear and effective.
Use Interviews To Collect Feedback From Users
For most purposes, you will learn much more from users if you …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/cauti-interim/cauti-interim4b.html
July 01, 2013 - Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report
Culture Measures
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Table of Contents
Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report
Executive Summary
Introduction and Objectives
Methods
Results
Outcome and Process Measures
Culture Measures
Conclusions
Catheter Util…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_1_Brochure_508.docx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 1)
(Brochure Back)
Is being a patient and family advisor right for you?
Being a patient and family advisor may be a good match with your skills and experiences if you can:
Speak up and share suggestions and potential solutions to help improve hospital car…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_1_Brochure_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 1)
Become a
Patient and
Family Advisor
Working Together
to Help Improve
Our Hospital
Is being a patient and family advisor
right for you?
Being a patient and family advisor may be a
good match with your skills and
experiences if…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/index.html
Talking Quality: Reporting to Consumers on Health Care Quality
Health Care Quality Report Objectives
Be clear on the aims of your report, whether consumer choice, education, or improvement.
…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201806.html
October 01, 2018 - Connecticut Hospital Reduces Emergency Wait Time, Adverse Events Using AHRQ Tools
Search All Impact Case Studies
October 2018
Bridgeport Hospital, a 383-bed safety net hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, used two AHRQ tools to improve care in its facility. With AHRQ’s Door-to-Doc patient safety toolkit , …
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meps.ahrq.gov/communication/meps_video/en/meps_presentation.pdf
September 17, 2024 - MEPS Household Participant Video Presentation Script, English
Your Role in MEPS_English script_082709.doc, 10/9/2009 Page 1 of 2
MEPS
“YOUR ROLE IN SHAPING THE NATION’S HEALTH”
MEPS. What is it? And why is your participation so important?
MEPS is the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. It is an ongo…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/yusof-mm-et-al-2008
January 01, 2008 - Yusof MM et al. 2008 "An evaluation framework for health information systems: human, organization and technology-fit factors (HOT-fit)."
Reference
Yusof MM, Kuljis J, Papazafeiropoulou A, et al. An evaluation framework for health information systems: human, organization and technology-fit factors (HOT…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guidesum.html
March 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Executive Summary
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chapter 2. Analyze Care Delivery
Chapter 3. Outline the…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/hivprep-bulletin.pdf
August 22, 2023 - Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on PrEP for HIV Prevention
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on
PrEP for HIV Prevention
Healthcare professionals should prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
to people at increased risk for HIV
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/hypertensive-disorders-pregnancy-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
September 19, 2023 - Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
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Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on
Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
All pregnant people should have their blood pressure measur…