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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/design/general-tips/index.html
October 01, 2019 - Six Tips for Making a Quality Report Appealing and Easy To Skim
To attract and hold users' attention, your quality report needs to be designed in a way that: 1
Looks appealing and approachable at first glance.
Helps readers notice what information is available and important.
Makes it easy for them to sk…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/learn/learncusp.pptx
April 01, 2011 - Introduce CUSP
1
Learning Objectives
Review the impact of errors and patient harm and the underlying causes of errors
Show how CUSP supports other quality and safety tools
Describe Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) framework and the goals of the CUSP Toolkit
Demonstrate how to apply the CUSP T…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module-1-slides.pptx
September 01, 2015 - Preventing CAUTIs in the ICU Setting
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
Module 1: Overview
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
AHRQ Pub No. 15-0073-4-EF
September 2015
Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational event, the participant will be able to—
Describe the scope of catheter-associated…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.326_slideshow.ppt
June 01, 2014 - PowerPoint Presentation
Spotlight
Wandering Off the Floors: Safety and Security Risks of Patient Wandering
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This presentation is based on the June 2014
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Thomas A. Smith, CHPA, CPP, President, Healthc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/high-reliability
January 29, 2020 - High Reliability
Citation Text:
High Reliability. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72836/psn-pdf
January 26, 2021 - Meaningful Measurement in Patient and Family
Engagement
March 10, 2021
Hoy L, Hoy S, Fitall E, et al. Meaningful Measurement in Patient and Family Engagement. PSNet [internet].
2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/meaningful-measurement-patient-and-family-engagement
Defining Patient and Family Engagement
Pat…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data-repository-reviews-charter-140305.pdf
June 01, 2012 - SRDR-Charter-140305
Charter
of SRDR V.10
Article I – Purpose/Goals of SRDR
Article II – Governance Board
Article III – Operational Team of SRDR
SRDR is being developed
and
maintained by the Brown EPC under contract with the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Rockville, MD
(Contract…
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digital.ahrq.gov/standards-0
January 01, 2023 - This information is for reference purposes only. It was current when produced and may now be outdated. Archive material is no longer maintained, and some links may not work. Persons with disabilities having difficulty accessing this information should contact us at: https://digital.ahrq.gov/contact-us . Let us know th…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/polypharmacy
March 01, 2007 - Polypharmacy
Citation Text:
Guglielmo JB. Polypharmacy. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2013.
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/support/help-consumers.html
March 01, 2016 - Help Consumers Start Conversations With Trusted Providers
A major goal of public reporting is to improve quality. This includes not only the quality of care received by an individual who uses the information to make a better decision, but also the quality of care overall.
One way to contribute to this kind …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202303.html
October 01, 2023 - University of Georgia Health Center Relies on AHRQ Survey to Assess Culture of Safety and Quality
Search All Impact Case Studies
October 2023
The University of Georgia Health Center (UHC) used AHRQ’s Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture ™ (SOPS ® ) to conduct a required assessment to evaluate …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/surgical/index.html
March 01, 2025 - CAHPS Surgical Care Survey
The CAHPS Surgical Care Survey asks adult patients to report on surgical care, surgeons, their staff, and anesthesiologists. This standardized survey expands on the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey , which focuses on primary and specialty care, by incorporating domains that are relevan…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-quick.html
May 01, 2014 - Integrating Primary Care Practices and Community-based Resources to Manage Obesity
Quick Start Guide
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Integrating Primary Care Practices and Community-based Resources to Manage Obesity
Acknowledgements
Support
Foreword
Oregon Rural Practice-based Rese…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/sca-key-drive-diagram.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Sickle Cell Anemia Preventive Care Key Driver Diagram
Establish contact and messaging system with SCA
patients, families, providers, and health plans.
Customizable messaging types depending on patient
preference.
Develop care coordinator programs for SCA. Community
outreach to homes of noncompliant patients to as…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/obsrounds.doc
June 02, 2025 - Observing Patient Care Rounds
Problem statement: Interdisciplinary rounds are in the best interest of patients. Poor communication among staff is a root cause of many patient adverse and sentinel events. Communication among disciplines can be improved if viewed through the eyes of an objective observer.
What are obser…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/premortem-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Sustainability and the Premortem Tool: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery—Sustainability
Sustainability and the Premortem Tool
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be able to–
List benefits of a premortem exercise from…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-incidents-happen
January 14, 2011 - Commentary
When incidents happen.
Citation Text:
Newfield JS. When Incidents Happen. Home Health Care Manag Pract. 2006;18(5). doi:10.1177/1084822306287998.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/procedures-should-promote-patient-safety
March 01, 2007 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Procedures should promote patient safety.
Citation Text:
Spath P. Procedures should promote patient safety. Hospital peer review. 2006;31(8):113-6.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/manage-staff-fatigue-improve-patient-safety
March 01, 2007 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Manage staff fatigue to improve patient safety.
Citation Text:
Spath P. Manage staff fatigue to improve patient safety. Part 2 of 2. Hospital peer review. 2006;31(5):70-2.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fault-trees-uncover-complex-causes
March 01, 2007 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Fault trees uncover complex causes.
Citation Text:
Spath P. Fault trees uncover complex causes. Hospital peer review. 2007;32(4):49-52.
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