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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/otherwebsites/effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.html
March 01, 2024 - The Effective Health Care Program
Mission
The Effective Health Care (EHC) Program funds individual researchers, research centers, and academic organizations to work with AHRQ to produce patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) for clinicians, consumers, and policymakers. PCOR is designed to inform health car…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/workgroup/index.html
July 01, 2025 - Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Background In 2015, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a report titled Improving Diagnosis in Health Care . This report was a continuation of two previously published reports from the Ins…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage.html
October 01, 2021 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Research shows that when patients are engaged in their healthcare, it can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. To promote stronger engagement, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has …
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-dx-stewardship.html
August 01, 2024 - Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
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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 Stewardship Interventions T…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/contactsheet2.html
March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Contact Sheet (2)
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Table of Contents
Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Your Hospital
How CMS Measures the "30-Day All Cause Rehospitalization Rat…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/sampleagenda.html
March 01, 2013 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 2: How to Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation At Your Hospital (continued)
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Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Y…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/contactsheet.html
March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 3 Continued
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Table of Contents
Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Your Hospital
How CMS Measures the "30-Day All Cause Rehospitalization Rate…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/news-and-events/events/webcasts.html
October 01, 2024 - Archived CAHPS Webcasts
CAHPS webcasts inform survey users about products and related resources, offer updates on the status of products in development, and support in the use of CAHPS survey and data results. View recent and upcoming webcasts and events. Introducing the CAHPS Clinician & Group Visit Survey 4.0…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/abstract.html
March 01, 2020 - Making Healthcare Safer III: Structured Abstract
Objectives: To review and summarize the evidence for selected patient safety practices (PSPs) and factors important to their successful implementation and adoption.
Data sources: Searches of computerized databases for articles in peer-reviewed publications an…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/practices.html
April 01, 2020 - Making Healthcare Safer III Patient Safety Practices
Below is a list of the 47 patient safety practices examined in Making Healthcare Safer III: A Critical Analysis of Existing and Emerging Patient Safety Practices . The practices are listed among the report’s 17 chapters, which represent harm areas researched…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/cquips/umscheid-bio.html
October 01, 2024 - Craig A. Umscheid, M.D., M.S.
Director, Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (CQuIPS)
Craig A. Umscheid, M.D., M.S. , is a hospitalist and clinical epidemiologist who serves as Director of the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (CQuIPS) at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Qua…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/state-of-science.html
September 01, 2020 - Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
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Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
Introduction
Special Considerations for Measurement of Diagnostic Safety
Getting Ready for Measurement: Overcoming Barriers and Taking…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol1/Advances-Shimada_65.pdf
April 04, 2008 - Racial Disparities in Patient Safety Indicator (PSI) Rates in the Veterans Health Administration
Racial Disparities in Patient Safety Indicator (PSI)
Rates in the Veterans Health Administration
Stephanie L. Shimada, PhD; Maria E. Montez-Rath, PhD; Susan A. Loveland, MAT;
Shibei Zhao, MPH; Nancy R. Kressin, PhD; A…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Valade_46.pdf
May 05, 2008 - From Public Testimony to Vehicle for Statewide Action: Experience of the Michigan State Commission on Patient Safety
From Public Testimony to Vehicle for Statewide
Action: Experience of the Michigan State Commission
on Patient Safety
Diane Valade, MS; A.B. Orlik; Ruth Mohr, RN, MPH, PhD; Vicky Debold, RN, PhD; …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/skills-qi-report.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Practice Progress Notes Template
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Practice Progress Notes Template
Practice Contact Information
Practice ID:
Practice Name:
Date of Contact:
Support Type:
Support Provider:
Support Type Options
☐ Admin/paperwork
☐ Practice observation
☐ Academic detailing
☐ Quality feedback…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/handouts3.html
December 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Handouts (continued)
Implementation of the Prevention Reports Into Day-to-Day Practice
Review of the Change Team's Process of Choosing On-Time Reports, Incorporating Them Into Huddles and Meetings, and Pilot…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=8
January 01, 2004 - 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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/036-sources-pathways-mrsa-one-pager.docx
October 01, 2024 - The Impact of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
· MRSA is one of the most invasive and deadly multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs).
· Over 2.8 million infections and over 35,000 people die in the U.S. every year.1
· MRSA infections are associated with the following:
· Prolonged length of stay in ho…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/sustainability/communication-strategies-slides.html
February 01, 2017 - Communication Strategies for Sustainability: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Communication Strategies for Sustainability
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
After reviewing this module, you will be…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/healthyliving/supportive.html
June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Healthy Living
Supportive and Palliative Care
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Chartbook on Healthy Living
Acknowledgments
Healthy Living
Summary
Healthy Living Measures
Maternal and Child Health Care
Maternal and Child Health Care: Effectiveness Measures
Maternal and C…