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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/part4-comm.html
March 01, 2020 - Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care
Part 4: Health Care of Residents of the U.S.-Mexico Border (continued)
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Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care
Acknowledgments
Health Care For Hispanics
National Quality Strategy Priorities: Patient Safety
National Quali…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/understand/scisafetynotes.docx
June 02, 2025 - SAY:
The “Understand the Science of Safety” module of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (or CUSP) Toolkit discusses the importance of understanding system design, safe design principles, and valuing diverse input from team members. By analyzing patient safety as a science, frontline providers will provide a h…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Montgomery_42.pdf
March 05, 2008 - Impact of Staff-Led Safety Walk Rounds
Impact of Staff-Led Safety Walk Rounds
Vicki L. Montgomery, MD, FAAP, FCCM
Abstract
Objectives: The primary objectives of this study were to provide a venue for discussing safety
concerns and to facilitate finding solutions for everyday safety issues. Methods: The
mul…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/2020-Compendium-TechDoc.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2020, Technical Documentation
Comparative Health System Performance Initiative:
Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2020, Technical
Documentation
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/start.html
July 01, 2018 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Getting Started With Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
Implementing the strategies will be like any quality or process improvement project. It requires commitment, leadership, and planning. The Agency for…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-health-literacy.pdf
March 01, 2019 - More Effort Is Needed To Ensure Patients Understand Doctors' Instructions
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MORE EFFORT IS NEEDED
TO ENSURE PATIENTS
UNDERSTAND DOCTORS’
INSTRUCTIONS
Did you know? Many patients leave their healthcare visit
unsure of what their provider asked them to do or what was
discussed. Nationwide, only 12% of adults have…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/appendix-a.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
5. Appendix A: Approach and Methods
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Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Excellence in Pri…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20140115_DB/6_Ed_Karls_slide_53-71.pdf
May 01, 2013 - Using the CAHPS Database to Compare, Report, and Improve Organizational Performance
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University of Michigan Health System—at a Glance
An Integrated Academic Medical Center
consisting of:
• Hospitals, Health Centers, and Clinics
throughout Southeast Michigan
• UM Medical School and its Faculty
Gr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-230-section-5-table-5.pdf
January 01, 2010 - CHIPRA 230: Section 5, Table 5
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Table 5: Evidence for Documentation of BMI Percentile and Weight Classification for Children
Type of Evidence Key Findings Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Expert
recommendation
In 2007, the AAP, AMA, and CDC collaborated
to form an expert committee to up…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/engaging-champions.pdf
April 01, 2022 - Making It Work Tip Sheet: Engaging Physician Champions in Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
Making It Work Tip Sheet
Engaging Physician Champions in Preventing CLABSI and
CAUTI
This “Making It Work” tip sheet provides additional informa…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-o-part2.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing:
Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Endoscope Disinfection/Sterilization Reco…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Suydam.pdf
January 01, 2001 - Patient Safety Data Sharing and Protection from Legal Discovery
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Patient Safety Data Sharing and
Protection from Legal Discovery
Steven Suydam, Bryan A. Liang, Storm Anderson, Matthew B. Weinger
Abstract
The Institute of Medicine report, To Err Is Human, recommended that
collaborative networks of heal…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Donaldson.pdf
January 01, 2003 - Expediting Clinician Adoption of Safety Practices: The UCSF Venous Access Patient Safety Interdisciplinary Education Project
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Expediting Clinician Adoption of Safety
Practices: The UCSF Venous Access Patient
Safety Interdisciplinary Education Project
Nancy E. Donaldson, Rosemary K. Plank, Ann Williamson,
J…
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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 Temperatures Upon Arrival in Level 2 or Higher
Nurseries for Low Birthweight Neonates
Section 1. Basic Measure Information
1.A. Measure Name
CAPQuaM PQMP Perinatal 2: Timely temperatures upon arrival in Level 2 or…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsummorg.html
October 01, 2014 - Morgan, Daniel
Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards
Summaries of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Grant Title: Improving Patient Safety and Disease Management While on Contact …
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-culture-survey-brazil-intro.html
August 01, 2024 - Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study
Introduction
Initia…
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June 02, 2025 - Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Margarita E. Pena, MD, FACEP
Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Detroit, MI
Learning Objectives
Explain how to establish gui…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-basin.docx
March 01, 2022 - Basin Bed Bathing With CHG Liquid
Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During the Hospital Stay STAFFSection 10-3
Basin Bed Bathing With Chlorhexidine (CHG) Liquid
AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036
March 2022
Bathe hospital patients with devices every day with a special antiseptic
(CHG) to help remove germs and…