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161. Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-impact/methods.html
     February 01, 2017 - AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report Methods … Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report Introduction Methods

162. Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/final-impact/methods.html
     October 01, 2015 - AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report Methods … Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report Introduction Methods

163. Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/cauti-interim/cauti-interim3.html
     July 01, 2013 - Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report Methods Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents … Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report Executive Summary Introduction and Objectives Methods … CAUTI Rates CAUTI rates were calculated using two methods.

164. Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/methods.html
     March 01, 2017 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Methods … Introduction Limitations of the Environmental Scan Model of Patient Safety in Primary Care Methods … intersection of patient safety, primary care, or patient and family engagement Studies using mixed methods … or quantitative or qualitative methods, including meta-analyses and systematic reviews Well described

165. Exhibit 6.11. Lean Tools for Horizon Hospital | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     November 01, 2014 - *A systematic method to incorporate customer wants into process design to improve efficiency early in

166. Grants to Enable Diagnostic Excellence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2021 - To develop and implement a new electronic health record portal-based method enabling chronically ill … To assess the use and impact of this method on the diagnostic process measuring safety (incidence/types

167. Physician-Reported Adverse Events and Medical Errors in Obstetrics and Gynecology (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2007 - Weingart, MD, PhD Abstract Objective: To explore the feasibility of a novel method for capturing … During the project year, 554 major and 964 minor gynecologic procedures were performed, as well as 4,755 … process issues with therapy, 14 cases (14 percent) related to medications and 11 (11 percent) to procedures … percent) ranging from inappropriate medication administration to excessive blood loss from delayed procedures … Scrub technician and circulating nurse inadequately prepared for procedure, and appropriate instruments

168. Methods (continued, 3) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2018 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Methods (continued, 3) Previous Page Next Page … Table of Contents Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Executive Summary Introduction Methods … understanding (e.g., assessing patients' understanding of discharge instructions through the "Teach-Back" method … before entering the hospital or during their hospital stay about their specific condition, treatment, or procedure … through surveys and focus groups about proposed programs or policy changes. 57 , 158 , 215 Another method

169. Outcome and Process Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2013 - Contents Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report Executive Summary Introduction and Objectives Methods … Culture Measures Conclusions CAUTI rates were calculated following both the NHSN method … and a population-adjusted method (go to Measures for details).

170. Methods (continued, 4) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2017 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Methods (continued, 4) Previous Page Next Page … Table of Contents Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Executive Summary Introduction Methods … to improve quality and safety, and less attention is paid in the literature to developing effective methods … such as hand washing, medication safety, bedside change of shift, and risks and benefits of specific procedures … need a compelling reason to institute changes, not only for changes in organizational policies and procedures

171. 2. Study Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2020 - The study team developed a separate sampling procedure for the fifth interview stakeholder group—federal … Individuals on the list of potential TEP members that had been generated using the sampling method described … discussed and resolved discrepancies in coding by consensus, with changes to coding definitions and procedures … For detailed definitions, coding specifications, and adjudication procedures for research domains and … straightforward natural language processing approach to these project descriptions, namely a “bag of words” method

172. Assessing Indicator Rates Using Trends and Comparators (pdf file)
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     March 20, 2016 - • The method used for risk adjustment (which is not currently available for v6.0 of the QI software … The best way to achieve this consistency is to choose one method for each item and apply the method … Because the measurement methods for the PDIs change from year to year, you will have to use the methods … for one year instead of using the relevant methods for each year. … Once you select a method, it should be applied consistently to rates across your trend timeline.

173. Assessing Indicator Rates Using Trends and Comparators (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/b5_combo_assessingtrendscomparators.pdf
     March 20, 2016 - • The method used for risk adjustment (which is not currently available for v6.0 of the QI software … The best way to achieve this consistency is to choose one method for each item and apply the method … Because the measurement methods for the QIs change from year to year, you will have to use the methods … for one year instead of using the relevant methods for each year. … Once you select a method, it should be applied consistently to rates across your trend timeline.

174. Module 4: PowerPoint Presentation
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     May 01, 2017 - Reliable use of agreed-to work methods (e.g. surgical safety checklist and communication behaviors) … Question Preparation 1 Can you use a surgical safety checklist form to capture key points in a work method … , times of day, and days of the week you want to include in your test. 4 Can you summarize 10 procedure … Supervisor can report on gaps in daily huddle and use problem-solving methods to reduce the gaps. … Investigate causes • QI* project Integration With Leaders • Senior leader unit review • Escalation from procedure

175. Henry Ford Hospital Unit Lowers C. diff Infections by 90 Percent Using AHRQ Safety Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2025 - CUSP is a method that can help clinical teams make care safer by combining improved teamwork, clinical … The Core CUSP toolkit gives clinical teams the training resources and tools to apply the CUSP method

176. 113-Cleaning-Monitoring-Methods-One-Pager (doc file)
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     April 01, 2025 - Below, the four most common methods of monitoring are discussed, including their pros and cons. … Advantages Disadvantages · Quick and easy monitoring method. · Simple to put into practice. · Does … Methods to evaluate environmental cleanliness in healthcare facilities. … Application of a fluorescent marker with quantitative bioburden methods to assess cleanliness. … Environmental Cleaning: Monitoring Methods Surgical Services AHRQ Pub.

177. Methods To Deploy Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - Methods To Deploy Training In-Service Education . … Consider customizing it with your facility policy and procedure, and documentation forms.

178. Final Progress Report: Mortality Assessment in Lung Cancer Resection (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/kowozer-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Structured Abstract: Purpose: Specific Aim 1 was to develop a clinically useful method to estimate … Methods Surgical patients for four high-risk procedures were identified from the 2008 Nationwide Inpatient … function using restricted cubic splines, and as the frequently used method of quintile categories. … any of the four procedures. … Methods 5. Results Specific Aim 2 2. Purpose 3. Scope 4. Methods 5. Results E.

179. Implementation Quick Start Guide: Teach-back (Half-page) (pdf file)
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     September 15, 2016 - Train all team members on the teach-back method. .................................................. … Train all team members on the teach-back method. … Encourage team members to use teach-back and allow them to ask questions about the method and its use … The effectiveness of the teach-back method on adherence and self-management in health education for … Train all team members on the teach-back method. Step 3.

180. 1.a-1 Information Packet for Participating Practices | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2018 - We find that many physicians think colonoscopy is the only successful screening method for colorectal … Some may be unaware that several methods of screening are known to be effective, including stool blood … This is why we are providing patients with information about effective screening methods along with an … The invitation endorses multiple methods of effective screening. … Rarely, someone may ask about a less common method of screening.