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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867751/psn-pdf
March 12, 2025 - Epidemiology of diagnostic errors in pediatric emergency
departments using electronic triggers.
March 12, 2025
Mahajan P, White E, Shaw KN, et al. Epidemiology of diagnostic errors in pediatric emergency
departments using electronic triggers. Acad Emerg Med. 2025;Epub Jan 15. doi:10.1111/acem.15087.
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digital.ahrq.gov/medical-condition/hemoglobin-blood-disorder
January 01, 2023 - Hemoglobin (Blood) Disorder
Use of mobile technology to monitor pain and reduce outpatient, emergency department (ED), and hospital visits for sickle cell pain crisis.
Citation
Narine K, Chang J, Jonassaint J, et al. Use of mobile technology to monitor pain and reduce outpati…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/surveys/medical-office/supplemental-items/index.html
May 01, 2021 - Supplemental Items for Medical Office SOPS
All SOPS ® surveys are composed of standardized questions—referred to as core items—that support the comparability of survey content across users. There are also optional supplemental items that users may add to assess content in areas not included in the core quest…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/02-outpt-mhs-webcast-bakdash.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Introducing the CAHPS Outpatient Mental Health Survey Webcast - AHRQ
AHRQ’S CAHPS PROGRAM
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and
Systems
Jonathan Bakdash, Ph.D.
Social Science Analyst,
Center for Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, AHRQ
Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ)
AHRQ is:
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50942/psn-pdf
February 26, 2020 - Understanding the roles of three academic communities
in a prospective learning health ecosystem for diagnostic
excellence.
February 26, 2020
Satterfield K, Rubin JC, Yang D, et al. Understanding the roles of three academic communities in a
prospective learning health ecosystem for diagnostic excellence. Learn Hea…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/pcortf-snac/hasnain-wynia.html
November 01, 2022 - Subcommittee Member: Romana Hasnain-Wynia
Romana Hasnain-Wynia, Ph.D.
Chief Research Officer
Office of Research
Denver Health
Romana Hasnain-Wynia, Ph.D., is chief research officer at Denver Health, where she oversees research and sponsored programs through the Office of Research. She mentors junior and …
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/shoemaker-sarah
January 01, 2023 - Shoemaker, Sarah
Development of the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT): A new measure of understandability and actionability for print and audiovisual patient information.
Citation
Shoemaker SJ, Wolf MS, Brach C. Development of the Patient Education Materials…
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/state-compare-text.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Quality: How Does Your State Compare?
Text Description
The quality of health care varies widely across the nation. State Snapshots, an interactive tool from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), uses more than 250 statistical measures to offer state-by-state summaries of health ca…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47637/psn-pdf
January 16, 2019 - Case-based simulation empowering pediatric residents to
communicate about diagnostic uncertainty.
January 16, 2019
Olson ME, Borman-Shoap E, Mathias K, et al. Case-based simulation empowering pediatric residents to
communicate about diagnostic uncertainty. Diagnosis (Berl). 2018;5(4):243-248. doi:10.1515/dx-2018-
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules.html
January 01, 2017 - Toolkit Modules
The toolkit consists of four modules and other resources that will help ICUs uncover local defects, implement interventions to prevent ventilator-associated events, and build a sustainable safety culture.
Module on How To Apply CUSP for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
The Comprehensive Unit…
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/kmetik-karen
January 01, 2023 - Kmetik, Karen
Exceptions to outpatient quality measures for coronary artery disease in electronic health records.
Citation
Kmetik, KS, MF O'Toole, et al. Exceptions to outpatient quality measures for coronary artery disease in electronic health records. Ann Intern Med 2011; 15…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73484/psn-pdf
July 14, 2021 - The influence of COVID-19 visitation restrictions on
patient experience and safety outcomes: a critical role for
subjective advocates.
July 14, 2021
Silvera GA, Wolf JA, Stanowski A, et al. The influence of COVID-19 visitation restrictions on patient
experience and safety outcomes: a critical role for subjective a…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/elderly.html
Topic: Elderly
Owing to medical advances and healthier lifestyles, the United States has a growing number of elderly and aging adults (age 65 years or older) who are living longer than past generations. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, older Americans will make up more than 20 percent of the U.S. population start…
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/resources/index.html
March 01, 2025 - Resources and Tools on Patient and Healthcare Workforce Safety
These curated lists of tools and resources support organizations in taking action to improve patient and workforce safety. The lists include tools and resources organized by (1) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Patient Safety Structura…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/ideas-project/webinar-recordings.html
March 01, 2025 - Webinar Recordings
AHRQ has developed several resources to improve diagnostic safety: Calibrate Dx , Measure Dx , and the Toolkit for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Safety . The AHRQ-funded Implementing Diagnostic Excellence Across Systems (IDEAS) project is recruiting healthcare organizations to use and ev…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/patient-experience.html
Topic: Patient Experience
AHRQ's Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems program measures the patient experience, which includes several aspects of healthcare delivery that patients value highly when they seek and receive care, such as getting timely appointments, easy access to information, and goo…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/peripheral-nerve-blocks-disposition-comments.pdf
August 15, 2025 - How will this be conducted and
measured?
Thank you for identifying these issues.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrqs-hospital-survey-patient-safety-culture-psychometric-analyses
February 18, 2011 - Study
AHRQ's Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: psychometric analyses.
Citation Text:
Blegen MA, Gearhart S, O'Brien R, et al. AHRQ's hospital survey on patient safety culture: psychometric analyses. J Patient Saf. 2009;5(3):139-44. doi:10.1097/PTS.0b013e3181b53f6e.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-home-hemodialysis-quality-assurance-and-serious-adverse-events-home-setting
January 23, 2017 - Commentary
Patient safety in home hemodialysis: quality assurance and serious adverse events in the home setting.
Citation Text:
Pauly RP, Eastwood DO, Marshall MR. Patient safety in home hemodialysis: quality assurance and serious adverse events in the home setting. Hemodial Int. 2015;1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/measuring-inappropriate-medical-diagnosis-and-treatment-survey-data-case-adhd-among-school
February 10, 2015 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Measuring inappropriate medical diagnosis and treatment in survey data: the case of ADHD among school-age children.
Citation Text:
Evans WN, Morrill MS, Parente ST. Measuring inappropriate medical diagnosis and treatment in survey data: The case of ADHD among…