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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-dx-stewardship3.html
August 01, 2024 - Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Background
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Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
Background
Diagnostic Error in the Testing Process
Diagnostic …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-120-written-statement.pdf
February 12, 2014 - IP Rights Statement
February 12, 2014
IP Rights Statement
Measure: High risk deliveries at …
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/pubs/background-2012/backgrndtab2.html
December 01, 2012 - Recommendations to Improve Children's Health Care Quality Measures
Background Report on the 2012 Process
This background report describes the process used to identify, evaluate, and select children's health care quality measures to be recommended for addition to the initial core set of 24 measures released by…
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www.ahrq.gov/workingforquality/events/webinars/recent-webinars.html
February 01, 2017 - Recent National Quality Strategy (NQS) Webinars
Learn more about the National Quality Strategy by viewing the slides and transcript from a recent Webinar.
The National Quality Strategy and The Public Sector—Federal Agency Alignment to the Six Priorities
Better Care, Healthier People and Communities, More …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide70.html
October 01, 2014 - 70. For the Patient Unwilling To Quit
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Motivational Interviewing
Express empathy
Use open ended questions to explore :
The importance of addressing smoking or other tobacco use (e.g., "How important do you …
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsummill.html
October 01, 2014 - Miller, David
Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards
Summaries of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
Institution: University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Grant Title: Physician Organization and the Efficiency of Surgical Specialty …
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-sustainability-centers-of-excellence.html
April 01, 2025 - Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
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Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
Introduction
Center of Excellence Operations
Alignment
Integration
Leadership Support
Windows of Opportunity
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/foia/foiaindx.html
July 01, 2025 - Electronic Library
The 1996 amendments to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) mandate that agencies must establish an Electronic FOIA (EFOIA) Library. The EFOIA Library contains certain agency manuals, specific agency policy statements, opinions made in adjudication of cases, and an index of records released …
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/long-term-care/home-health/examples.html
November 01, 2018 - Examples of Home Health Care Quality Measures for Consumers
The development of measures for home health is in the early stages, but several measures have been endorsed by NQF and are being reported. Here are some examples of measures that would be appropriate for reporting to consumers and are currently include…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/perspectives-quality-improvement-collaboratives.pdf
January 01, 2018 - practices to engage in more systematic screening or delivery of particular services, to
more closely manage
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www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/backgroundrpt/intro.html
April 01, 2017 - Inventory and Prioritization of Measures To Support the Growing Effort in Transparency Using All-Payer Claims Databases
Introduction
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Inventory and Prioritization of Measures To Support the Growing Effort in Transparency Using All-Payer Claims Databases
Int…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/funding/grant-mgmt/subawards.pdf
December 31, 2010 - Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation - October 1, 2010
The following AHRQ Term of Award is applicable to all New (Type 1) AHRQ grants and
cooperative agreements issued on or after October 1, 2010. Additionally, all Renewal (Type 2)
AHRQ grants and cooperative agreement awards and Competing Revision award…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/035-ss-pre-launch-activities.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Preoperative Surgical Decolonization Prelaunch Activities
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Develop a CUSP Team
In the AHRQ Safety Program for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/demostates/pa.html
March 01, 2019 - State at a Glance: Pennsylvania
Learn more about the CHIPRA quality demonstration projects being implemented in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is featured in the following reports from the National Evaluation:
Evaluation Highlight No. 1: How are CHIPRA demonstration States approaching practice-level quality …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-k.html
May 01, 2017 - Debrief Example - Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Debrief Example
Quality Improvement Study
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Slide 2: Problem Statement
The surgical safety checklist has been shown to reduce surgical mortality and complication rates in a variety of surgical settings. …
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www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/hais/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Health Care-Associated Infections
This page features helpful links to information, tools, and resources on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which are the most common complication of hospital care and are one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. AHRQ-funded research and initiatives…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/state-of-science-3.html
June 01, 2020 - Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
Getting Ready for Measurement: Overcoming Barriers and Taking Next Steps
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Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
Introduction
Special Considerations for Measure…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/aspire_webinar6/aspire_webinar6.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions Webinar 6
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care
The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Webinar 6: Enhance Services for High-Risk Patients
Agenda
Describe strategies to enhance …
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=7
June 12, 2025 - 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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www.ahrq.gov/pcor/at-a-glance/index.html
October 01, 2024 - PCOR Trust Fund Investments At-A-Glance
Patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) provides decision-makers with objective, scientific evidence on the comparative effectiveness of treatments, services, and other interventions used in healthcare. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (PCORTF) is funde…