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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-Davis_60.pdf
April 07, 2008 - Methods
Setting
We conducted 10 in situ simulations in the labor and delivery unit of a full service … improve patient safety for laboring mothers and to
improve team performance during emergent, high-risk procedures … (3) institutional process failures, such as poor
logistics, equipment failures, and poor policies/procedures … ordering blood was inconsistent between simulations, and confusion existed around the policy
and procedure … New methods of
research are needed to improve methodologies for identifying potential system failures
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/alexander.html
December 01, 2020 - Methods and Metrics Issues in Delivery Systems Research
Slide Presentation by Jeff Alexander … Sign up: Quality Measure Tools Email updates
Slide 1
Methods and Metrics Issues in Delivery System … Consider methods and metrics challenges as a package of related issues. … Increase the synergistic value of mixed methods research.
Time as an analytic variable. … Robust theoretical frameworks to guide the application of analytic methods and measures.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/nishisaki3-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Methods
We implemented 1) apneic oxygenation, defined as the passive oxygen flow during the apneic
part … These
pediatric-specific features increase risks and adverse events associated with TI procedures. … Method
Study Design, Data Sources/Collection
We implemented the apneic oxygenation and primary video … evaluate the impact of apneic oxygenation for critically ill
children who underwent tracheal intubation procedures … intubation in ICUs with apneic oxygenation and video laryngoscopes
Structured Abstract
Purpose
Scope
Method
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www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/medical-office/2014/mosurv14chap5.html
June 01, 2014 - An alternative method would be to report a straight percentage of positive responses across all respondents … , but this method would give greater weight to respondents from larger medical offices. … The methods for calculating the percent positive scores at the item and composite levels are described
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/abstract-holtrop.html
December 01, 2017 - Methods
The study used a mixed-method approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/dissemination-quick-start-guide.pdf
June 01, 2014 - purpose of dissemination
What—the message to be disseminated
To whom—the audience
How—the method … purpose of the outreach, the audience for the outreach, the message or
messages to be shared, the methods … results
Defining the purpose of dissemination is a first step to decide on the audience, message, method … Methods
While there are a wide variety of dissemination methods, it is important to select the right … In addition to more traditional dissemination methods, it can be useful to use less typical strategies
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-intro-methods.pdf
September 01, 2019 - in part because the International Classification of
Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification/Procedure … Methods
Trend Analysis
The trend analysis method is the same as described above, but the measures … The Benchmark Comparison method is the same for both the “National View” and
the “State View.” … The method was adapted from the NHQR State Snapshots website
(refer to the methods page at https://nhqrnet.ahrq.gov … The method for estimating current disparities is used for the comparison between a
state and national
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/team/implement/teach-change.html
February 01, 2024 - Strategy,” note that an organization fosters a “culture of safety” with its practices, processes, and procedures … Think of the method you use to integrate lessons learned into your own process modification. … Will that method apply here? … What means or methods tend to build momentum? Is your facility a “storytelling” place? … New approaches and methods become part of a culture when they are effective.
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/engineering-safety-practice/index.html
April 01, 2025 - Healthcare organizations can use established methods and tools to incorporate hazard anticipation, prevention … Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) . * Feedback from Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds . * Tools Mapping method … for complex, non-linear functions and relationships: Functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) . … purposeful briefings or huddles at tiered levels (e.g., unit, team, shift) and incorporate debriefings after procedures
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/data-analysis-webcast-closing-5.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Improving Patient Experience: Data Analysis Methods webcast - Closing
CAHPS Improvement Resources
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/overview/component-kit.docx
May 01, 2017 - surgery centers (ASCs) generally have such standard work firmly in place in the form of policies and procedures … raised in daily huddles fall into four rough groupings: (1) conformance with established protocols and procedures … through staff coaching, reminders and other reliability techniques, or simple changes in equipment or procedures … The PDSA method essentially describes the scientific method — it is a way of describing hypothesis testing … Investigate causes
• QI* project
Integration With Leaders
• Senior leader unit review
• Escalation from procedure
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/tiered-approach-slides.pptx
April 01, 2022 - approach to CLABSI and CAUTI prevention
Explain how Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) methods … ׀ 10
Let’s Take a Deeper Look – CAUTI
Ensure proper aseptic insertion techniques and maintenance procedures … intravenous catheters (MAGIC): Results from a multispecialty panel using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method … Catheter Use in Hospitalized Medical Patients: Results Obtained by Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Rudman.pdf
January 01, 2004 - Andrew Brown
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of an Internet-based method on the collection … Finally, the time
required to investigate medication errors decreased 25–50 percent.36
Methods … by the
paper-based system (337 and 394 per year, respectively), we had experimented
with several methods … The third target goal involved the
documentation procedures for physician-attributed medication errors … Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Acknowledgments
Author affiliations
References
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/apd.html
August 01, 2022 - CARE PROCESS
Did this event take place during a procedure, test, or skilled task? … CARE PROCESS
Were procedures available, workable, intelligible, and routinely used? … POLICY
Does a policy or procedure exist to address this process? … CULTURE
Have leaders established methods to identify risks and provide employees opportunities … SOLUTIONS TO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
RESPONSIBLE POSITION / TITLE
IMPLEMENTATION DATE
MEASUREMENT METHOD
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/webinars/qual-methods-pcr-080323.pptx
January 01, 2025 - integrated into a mixed methods study
3. … Interventions
AHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36)
1R36HS027707-01
Multi-Method … The multi-method project was called Patients’ Decisions and Perspectives Regarding Healthcare-based Social … enroll additional participants if needed
Actual sample sizes: 31 mothers, 13 clinicians
30
Study Procedures … Semi-structured interviews
(30 min)
All procedures conducted by phone
Led by 2 PhD investigators
Audio
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity-kit/obtoolkit-tool9.html
March 01, 2014 - Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity
Method … For an excellent article on simple methods of querying patients: White, B.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mod1sess1.html
October 01, 2014 - Be sure to note a resident's ability to move around; their usual method for getting from, say, bed to … resident's level of consciousness or cognitive function and physical function, following the usual methods … Modified Confusion Assessment Method (CAM), which is a simple set of questions that help to identify … Minimum Data Set 3.0: Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), Items C0299-C0500; Confusion Assessment Method
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0084textdesc.pdf
January 01, 2012 - , Performed:
Vaginal Delivery" or "Procedure, Performed: Cesarean Section
Delivery". … Procedure, Performed Cesarean Section Delivery during measurement period
Encounter, PerformedEncounter … Laboratory Test, Result Gestational Diabetes Screening
Medication, Order Hormonal Contraceptives
Barrier Method … Performed
Family and Contraceptive Planning
2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1400
DEVICE
Order
Barrier Method … Performed
Family and Contraceptive Planning
2.16.840.1.113883.3.526.3.1400
DEVICE
Order
Barrier Method
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/stulberg-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Scope: 1) Create a safe opioid use agreement using the Delphi method. 2) Implement this agreement in … Methods: The safe opioid use agreement was created using the Delphi method with input from
stakeholder … The patient’s medical record was reviewed once the patient’s
surgical procedure was completed to collect … 133 (97.8%) 69 (97.2%) 64
(98.5%)
Ref
Yes 3 (2.2%) 2 (2.8%) 1 (1.5%) 0.48
Surgery Procedure … Wide Variation and Excessive Dosage of Opioid
Prescriptions for Common General Surgical Procedures.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-7.html
July 01, 2022 - ways to close the gap of communication between clinician and patient is to employ the "teach-back" method … , also known as the "show-me" method or "closing the loop." 18
"Teach-back" is a way to confirm that … These methods include the use of plain language, communication tools (e.g., multimedia), and "teach-back