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cdsic.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/User%20Guide_SMD%20Planning_%20Implementation_%20Reporting_508.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Implementers can consider implementing a process for establishing, informing, and
maintaining formal
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetes-behavior-programs_executive.pdf
September 11, 2015 - More research on methods for
maintaining study participation is required.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/renal-artery-stenosis_research-2007.pdf
January 01, 2007 - Cure generally was
defined as maintaining normal blood pressure without medication.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/852698/psn-pdf
August 30, 2023 - The e-Autopsy/e-Biopsy: A Systematic Chart Review to
Increase Safety and Diagnostic Accuracy Innovation
August 30, 2023
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/e-autopsye-biopsy-systematic-chart-review-increase-safety-and-
diagnostic-accuracy
Summary
Addressing diagnostic errors to improve outcomes and patient safety h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866055/psn-pdf
May 29, 2024 - Reducing Preventable Patient Harm Due to Retained
Surgical Items: The RSI Bundle
May 29, 2024
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/reducing-preventable-patient-harm-due-retained-surgical-items-rsi-bundle
Summary
Retained surgical items (RSIs) cause severe yet preventable patient harm. RSIs are the most common
catego…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s5.pdf
October 01, 2007 - ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Emerging Methods in Comparative Effectiveness
and Safety
Symposium Overview and Summary
Kathleen N. Lohr, PhD
Background: Interest in new methods for comparative effective-
ness, drug and patient safety, and related studies is burgeoning. The
advent of Medicare Part D for outpatient prescription dr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pregnant-danger
January 12, 2011 - Pregnant With Danger
Citation Text:
Pearlman MD, Desmond JS. Pregnant With Danger. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2005.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/survey/improving-sickle-cell-transitions-focus-group-moderator-guide-%20it-developers.pdf
June 16, 2021 - Improving Sickle Cell Transitions, Focus Group Moderator Guide: IT Developers
Improving Sickle Cell Transitions, Focus Group Moderator Guide: IT Developers
The Lewin Group, Inc., Falls Church Virginia
This is a focus group guide designed to be conducted with developers across a health care system.
The tool …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missing-abscess-radiology-reads-digital-era
January 01, 2009 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
The Missing Abscess: Radiology Reads in the Digital Era
Citation Text:
Siegel EL. The Missing Abscess: Radiology Reads in the Digital Era. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2017.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/aspergillus-mediastinitis-endocarditis-pediatric-patient-complicating-cardiac-surgery-and
November 16, 2022 - Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure.
Citation Text:
Partridge E, Dodson D, Reilly M, et al. Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure.. PSNet [inter…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weighing-surgical-safety
August 04, 2021 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Weighing In on Surgical Safety
Citation Text:
Brodsky JB, Margarson M. Weighing In on Surgical Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2010.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/e-cigarette-explosion-patient-room
March 15, 2023 - E-cigarette Explosion in a Patient Room
Citation Text:
Benowitz NL. E-cigarette Explosion in a Patient Room. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/opennotes-1.pdf
May 01, 2016 - Patient Access to Medical Notes in Primary Care
Patient Access to Medical Notes in Primary
Care: Improving Engagement and Safety
Executive Summary
Primary care physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center (BIDMC) provided patients with access
to their clinical notes as part of a demonstration project,
Open…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/shareddec-1.pdf
September 08, 2016 - Shared Decisionmaking To Improve Patient Safety, Education, and Empowerment
Case Study
Problem Addressed
In many health care situations, there is not necessarily a
“correct” decision. Often, multiple options are available,
such as testing or treatment, where risks and expected
outcomes must be balanced with patie…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-240-acute-pain-appendix-f.xlsx
May 29, 2025 - F-1. RCT QA
Table F-1. Risk of bias assessment for randomized controlled trials
Author, Year
(Full citations are listed in Appendix C.) Randomization adequate? Allocation concealment adequate? Groups similar at baseline? Outcome assessors masked? Care provider masked? Patient masked? Reporting of attrition, crossove…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/novel-drug-misuse
September 30, 2010 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Novel Drug Misuse
Citation Text:
Angus DC, Milbrandt EB. Novel Drug Misuse. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49822/psn-pdf
March 01, 2018 - Isolated Clot, Real Error
March 1, 2018
Parks A, Fang MC. Isolated Clot, Real Error. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/isolated-clot-real-error
Case Objectives
Appreciate that errors are common in the management of venous thromboembolism disease.
Describe patients with venous thromboembolism i…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=3
December 20, 2012 - Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/842919/psn-pdf
February 01, 2023 - Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
February 1, 2023
Zuidema D, Bagley B, Tan CL. Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hospital-acquired-diabetic-ketoacidosis
The Cases
Case #1: A 46-year-old Hindi-speaking resident of a skilled nursing facility (SNF) …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49690/psn-pdf
September 01, 2013 - The Pains of Chronic Opioid Usage
September 1, 2013
Manchikanti L, Hirsch JA. The Pains of Chronic Opioid Usage. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pains-chronic-opioid-usage
Case Objectives
Describe the appropriate initial assessment of patients with chronic non-cancer pain.
List the most comm…