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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/cholesterol-narrative.pdf
December 31, 2018 - Statin Therapy Measure Narative
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Measure Narrative
Description
Percentage of high-risk adult patients aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently
have an active diagnosis of clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nqsfactsheet_2017.pdf
January 01, 2017 - National Quality Strategy Fact Sheet
The National Quality Strategy is a national effort to
align public- and private-sector stakeholders to achieve
better health and health care for all Americans.
About the National Quality Strategy
The National Quality Strategy (NQS) was first published in March 2011 as the Na…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab6.html
December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Table 6: Number of Home and Community-Based Services Users by State With Use of 1915(c) Waiver Services, 2005
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Table of Contents
Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS Population
A…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab7.html
December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Table 7: Health and Welfare of the Home and Community-Based Services Population as Measured by 13 Outcome Indicators, 2005
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Table of Contents
Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS P…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity-kit/obtoolkitref.html
March 01, 2014 - Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity
References
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Table of Contents
Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/distribute/promote/social-marketing.html
June 01, 2019 - Applying the Lessons of Social Marketing to a Quality Report
Social marketing is the application of the principles and techniques of commercial marketing to promote socially desirable goals. It has been applied extensively, and with considerable success, in efforts to encourage/discourage specific health beha…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/education-dx-outcomes-3.html
March 01, 2022 - Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Current State of Diagnosis Education
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Table of Contents
Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Introduction
Foundations of Diagnosis Education
Current State of Diagnosis Education
Competencies To …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/find4.html
December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Outcome Indicators for the HCBS Population
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Table of Contents
Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS Population
Availability and Use of State Medicaid HCBS
Outcome Indicators for…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/resources/resources.doc
June 02, 2025 - Resources
Resources
Contents
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children
Advancing State Child Indicators Initiatives
This section identifies national initiatives that serve as clearinghouses for measures of the quality of children's health, health care, a…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/checklist5.html
August 01, 2022 - Disclosure Checklist
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Purpose: To provide guidance to individuals who are conducting initial or followup disclosure conversations, including key disclosure communication skills.
Who should use this tool? Disclosure Lead and any staff who will be engaged in …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module5/mod5-disclosure-checklist.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: To provide guidance to individuals who are conducting initial or followup disclosure conversations,
including key disclosure communication skills.
Who should use this tool? Disclosure Lead and any staff who will be engaged in disclosure conversations.
How to use this tool: Use Part I of the checklist to pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/priority-populations/observances/bhm/grantees.html
February 01, 2021 - Grantees Focusing on African Americans
Brian William Jack, M.D.
"Maternal health disparities begin well before a positive pregnancy test. Our work aims to offer Black women useful healthcare tools tailored specifically to their needs. Gabby is one such tool."
Implementation and Dissemination of Ga…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/twomorees-slides/Two-More-Es-and-How-to-Spread-Dec-13-2011-508.ppt
January 01, 2011 - Project Report - Lean Sigma
Two More E’s and How to Spread
Learning Objectives
To think ahead about ways to make your investment of time and improvements in BSI rates last forever
To make sure all patients in your institution have access to the same level of safety in their care
Implementation Framework
Al…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-practice-assessments.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Job Aid: Practice Assessments and Surveys
Primary Care Practice Facilitator
Training Series
1
Job Aid: Practice Assessments and Surveys
Overview
Practice assessments and surveys are simple and non-threatening ways for a practice to gather
information, generate ideas for improvements, and test and…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/deep-root-data-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Deep-Rooting Your Data: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery—Sustainability
Deep-Rooting Your Data
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be able to–
Identify surgical site infection (SSI) data sources.
Define your audie…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamilyapb.html
July 01, 2018 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Appendix B: Summary of Search Terms
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Table of Contents
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Findings
Implications for the Guide
Summary and Discussion
Next Steps
References
Append…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/c1_combo_prioritizationworksheet.xlsx
June 02, 2025 - C1 Prioritization Worksheet
Prioritization Worksheet
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
AHRQ Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
Section 1- Blue Section 2-Green Section 3-Purple Section 4-Orange
Own Rate and National Comparat…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/g1_combo_availablecomprehensiveqiguides.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Available Comprehensive Quality Improvement Guides
What is the purpose of this tool? This tool provides information on oth…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/nac/nac-amd2000.html
April 01, 2014 - Amendment to Charter
National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (Formerly the National Advisory Council for Health Care Policy, Research, and Evaluation)
Purpose
The Council is to advise the Secretary of HHS and the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), on mat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/crisis-scenarios-simulation-based-nontechnical-skills-training-cardiac-surgery-teams-national
January 08, 2020 - Commentary
Crisis scenarios for simulation-based nontechnical skills training for cardiac surgery teams: a national survey among cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, clinical perfusionists, and cardiac operating room nurses.
Citation Text:
Kemper T, van Haperen M, Eberl S, et al.…