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101. Minority Women Have Smaller Babies (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/low-birth-weight-infographic.pdf
     January 01, 2015 - Minority Women Have Smaller Babies Minority Women Have Smaller Babies Low birth weight can be a sign … In 2015, Black women were almost twice as likely to have low-birth-weight babies as White women (13%

102. 004-Cusp-Learning-From-Defects (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/004-cusp-learning-from-defects.docx
     October 01, 2024 - High impact and low effort interventions are preferred options. … Low impact and low effort are easier interventions to implement and could be some low hanging fruit that … Low impact and high effort interventions are not preferred. … A low impact and low effort intervention involved standardization of patient and visitor education so … The CUSP team did not implement any low impact, high effort interventions.

103. Overuse of Imaging - Measure 5: Policy for ALARA Specific to Imaging Children (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0243-section2.pdf
     August 09, 2019 - ALARA Specific to Imaging Children The percentage of facilities with a policy for “as low … survey data and is calculated as follows: The percentage of eligible facilities with a policy for “as low … ALARA “As low as reasonably achievable” amount of radiation exposure for a given imaging study for a

104. Final Progress Report: Short-term Clinical Deterioration After Acute Pulmonary Embolism (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/weekes-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - Supplemental Table 3: Prognostic Performance of sPESI and ESC at Low-Risk Threshold Low-Risk sPESI … a score of 0 points was ‘low-risk’ and scores of 1–10 points were considered ‘not low-risk.’ … The proportion of low- risk sPESI reclassified as “not low-risk” by PE-SCORE was 897/1,011 (88.7%), of … The proportion of those NOT low-risk by sPESI reclassified as low-risk by PE-SCORE was 34.9%, of which … sensitivity and low specificity.

105. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb.html
     October 01, 2022 - Key: UFH = unfractionated heparin; LMWH = low molecular weight heparin; SubQ = subcutaneous. … It does not reliably capture VTE risk level and statement of low risk is not defined. … Low-risk group clearly defined (medical patient ≤40, or >40 and normal mobility). … Low Absence of VTE risk factors and/or acute disease. … heparin UFH = low dose unfractionated heparin.

106. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb.html
     October 01, 2022 - Key: UFH = unfractionated heparin; LMWH = low molecular weight heparin; SubQ = subcutaneous. … It does not reliably capture VTE risk level and statement of low risk is not defined. … Low-risk group clearly defined (medical patient ≤40, or >40 and normal mobility). … Low Absence of VTE risk factors and/or acute disease. … heparin UFH = low dose unfractionated heparin.

107. Final Progress Report: ESDP in Community Hospitals (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/holland-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - longer length of stays (p = 0.044), and used post-acute services more (p = 0.006) than patients with low … between patients in a regional community hospital with high ESDP scores versus those patients with low … problems and unmet continuing care needs in the first few weeks after discharge than patients with low … between patients in a regional community hospital with high ESDP scores versus those patients with low … scores will report lower quality of life in the first few weeks after discharge than patients with low

108. Module 5 Appendix | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/pf-handbook/mod5-appendix.html
     March 01, 2022 - Impact and Complexity Grid Build Complexity: Low Complexity/High Impact. … Low Complexity/Low Impact. Next Stage: High Complexity/High Impact. … Avoid Option #4: High Complexity/Low Impact.   … Low Impact High Impact High Complexity High Complexity/Low Impact (Option #4) High Complexity … /High Impact (Option #3) Low Complexity Low Complexity/Low Impact (Option #2) Low Complexity

109. Final Progress Report: Refinements in Evaluating Minimum Surgery Volume Standards (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/hanchate-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - That is, low-volume surgeons at all hospitals have the same higher risk of operative death, whereas … Patients in high/low-volume hospitals (i.e., highest/lowest-volume tertile) were more likely to also … have a high/low-volume surgeons, and vice versa. … surgeons; for the patients at low- volume hospitals, half were operated on by low-volume surgeons, and … across low- and high-volume hospitals.

110. Multiple Chronic Conditions in VLBW Infants: Epidemiology, NICU Care, and Outcome (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/gardner_r21grant.pdf
     September 01, 2013 - Project Period: 09/30/10 – 03/31/12 Grant Number: R21 HS19524-01 Description Premature and very low … Additionally, the incidence of both prematurity and very low birth weight is rising in the U.S., and … This study identified effective (and ineffective) treatment methods for premature and very low birth … incidence, treatment, and outcomes of multiple co- occurring chronic conditions in premature and very low … Chronic Conditions Considered Prematurity Very Low Birth Weight Study Design & Methods Epidemiologic

111. Ordering Health Care Organizations in a Quality Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/order.html
     November 01, 2018 - Disadvantages to Alphabetical Ordering It is much harder for consumers to identify high and low performers … strategies point to clear advantages to rank ordering plans or providers by performance, from high to low … Advantages to Rank Ordering Consumers are three to four times more likely to identify high and low … quality within cost tiers. [ 2 ] For example, the sponsor can identify three cost tiers—high, medium and low—and … Also in " Choosing a Point of Comparison " Choosing a Comparator Categorizing High and Low Performance

112. References (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-litreview.docx
     January 01, 2017 - References Low Tidal Volume (Lung Protective) Ventilation Literature Review Low tidal volume (lung-protective … In addition, fewer patients in the low tidal volume group required reintubation. … Existing evidence favors the practice of low Vt and that normal (low) Vt ventilation is "safe and effective … A trial of intraoperative low-tidal-volume ventilation in abdominal surgery. … Are low tidal volumes safe? Chest. 1990 Feb;97(2):430-4. PMID: 2288551.

113. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/search.html?page=9
     May 01, 2016 - A Decision Aid for People Considering Lung Cancer Screening w/Low-Dose Computed Tomography Lung Cancer … Screen This patient decision aid discusses lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography … A Decision Aid for People Considering Lung Cancer Screening w/Low-Dose Computed Tomography This patient … decision aid in Spanish discusses lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography. … tool assists healthcare professionals discuss the benefits and harms of lung cancer screening with low-dose

114. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/studies/index.html?page=33
     January 01, 2024 - In 2018, 30,892 members were eligible for low-value imaging. … The study found that when compared to patients without low-value imaging, those with low-value X-ray … Cascade services and spending following low-value imaging for uncomplicated low back pain among commercially … Despite increased utilization of low-value services, little is understood about the variation in low-value … Comparison of low-value care among commercial and Medicaid enrollees.

115. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/vtguide/appb.html
     May 01, 2016 - It does not reliably capture VTE risk level and statement of low risk is not defined. … Low-risk group clearly defined (medical patient ≤40, or >40 and normal mobility). … Low Minor medical illness. Absence of medical risk factors listed above. … Low Absence of VTE risk factors and/or acute disease. … heparin UFH = low dose unfractionated heparin.

116. Timely Temperatures Upon Arrival in Level 2 or Higher Nurseries for Low Birthweight Neonates (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-117-fullreport.pdf
     October 18, 2017 - Timely Temperatures Upon Arrival in Level 2 or Higher Nurseries for Low Birthweight Neonates Timely … Thermal Management of Low Birthweight Infants 3. … In New York State, about half of low birthweight babies are insured by Medicaid. … Hence, this measure is inclusive of all low birthweight infants. … In New York State, about half of low birthweight babies are insured by Medicaid.

117. Explaining Comparisons of Health Care Quality Scores | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/explain.html
     March 01, 2016 - Specifying whether a high or low score is more desirable. … Specifying Whether a High or Low Score Is More Desirable Some measurement sets include items where … a high score is more desirable as well as items for which a low score is more desirable. … show all measures in the same direction, you need to indicate clearly whether to look for a high or low … Also in "Choosing a Point of Comparison" Choosing a Comparator Categorizing High and Low Performance

118. Error Producing Conditions in the Intensive Care Unit (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Drews_15.pdf
     February 26, 2008 - Low signal-to-noise ratio. 4. … Pulmonary artery catheters Moderate Oximeter probes Low Monitoring Multiparameter monitors Low … Unfamiliarity with a Situation 0 1 2 3 4 5 High Moderate Low Criticality of the device M ea … Shortage of Time 0 1 2 3 4 5 High Moderate Low Criticality of the device M ea n ag re em … A low signal-to-noise ratio has the potential to affect performance negatively.

119. 72. For the Patient Unwilling To Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide72.html
     October 01, 2014 - The clinician should emphasize that smoking low-tar/low-nicotine cigarettes or use of other forms of … Environmental risks : Increased risk of lung cancer and heart disease in spouses; increased risk for low

120. Final Progress Report: Effects of Physician Social Networks on Surgical Quality, Safety, and Costs (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/final-reports/20927-Hollingsworth-draft-1.pdf
     September 29, 2016 - While health systems with high and low teamwork levels treated beneficiaries with comparable comorbidity … With a bipartite clustering coefficient of 0.097, the Fort Worth health system has a relatively low … With regard to healthcare capacity, health systems with low clustering levels for CABG tended to have … However, hospitals in health systems with low levels of clustering for CABG were more likely to have … (2011 data) Low Moderate High P ValueMean SE Mean SE Mean SE Anchor hospital characteristics No.