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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-measures/21st-century/index.html
June 01, 2018 - The Challenge and Potential for Assuring Quality Health Care for the 21st Century
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From Quality Measures to Quality Care: Examples of Quality Improvement at Work
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/otherwebsites/uspstf/introduction.html
November 01, 2023 - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF): An Introduction
Created in 1984, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task Force) is an independent group of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine that works to improve the health of all Americans by making evidence-based recommend…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/rice/index.html
August 01, 2018 - Research Initiative in Clinical Economics
Research on cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA), cost-benefit analysis, and methods for estimating the value of health care interventions, use of resources, outcomes, and quality.
Contents
Program Focus
Priorities
Policy Projects
Database Resources
Outcome…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/hospital.html
October 01, 2014 - Quitting Helps You Heal Faster
Your Hospital Visit Is a Great Time To Quit Smoking
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: PHS Clinical Practice Guideline
en español
Why Should I Quit Now?
Smoking may slow your recovery from surgery and illness. it may also slow bone and wound healing.
All hospitals in t…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/index.html
October 01, 2002 - Vision Rehabilitation: Care and Benefit Plan Models: Literature Review
This literature review explores factors related to the adoption of vision rehabilitation strategies in different service delivery and financing models. The scientific evidence on effectiveness of rehabilitation services for patients with vis…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/presentations.html
December 01, 2017 - Delivery System Research Initiative
Topical Papers and Briefs
Presentations, papers, and briefs on advanced methods and critical challenges for delivery system research.
Select for a summary of opportunities for advancing delivery system research, activities to support this research, and messages for deli…
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/foia/instruct.html
June 01, 2023 - Instructions for Requesting Information
Submitting a FOIA Request
Instructions on how to submit a request for information via the Freedom of Information Act.
The Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C., Section 552), provides any individual access to Federal agency records, not otherwise accessible. The record…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/study-section/hcrtrst.html
March 01, 2025 - Health Care Research Training (HCRT) Study Section Members
Roster of members of the study section that reviews research training and career development grants.
HCRT Meeting Date: February 27-28, 2025
Sign up: Grants Review Process Email updates
Chairperson Arbaje, Alicia Ines, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., FACP…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/study-section/hsqrrst.html
February 01, 2025 - Healthcare Safety and Quality Improvement Research (HSQR) Study Section
Roster of members of the study section that reviews R01/R18 large research grant applications, R03 small research grant applications, and R13 large conference grant applications related to healthcare safety and quality improvement research.…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/helpsmokerssp.html
October 01, 2014 - Ayuda para fumadores u otros consumidores de tabaco
Versión de texto
Este folleto explica distintas maneras para ayudarle dejar de fumar.
In English
Usted Puede Lograrlo
Dejar de fumar es difícil. Muchas personas lo intentan varias veces antes de dejar de fumar por completo. Pero logran tener éxito.
E…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/helpsmokers.html
October 01, 2014 - Help for Smokers and Other Tobacco Users
Quit Smoking
This booklet tells you about ways you can quit.
en español
You can quit. Quitting is hard. Many people try several times before they quit for good. But they do succeed.
Good Reasons for Quitting
You will feel better.
You will have more energy …
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/hospitals-clinics/10-tips/index.html
June 01, 2018 - 10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals
Medical errors may occur in different health care settings, and those that happen in hospitals can have serious consequences. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which has sponsored hundreds of patient safety research and implementation projects, offe…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/grant-app-basics/hsubjects.html
August 01, 2018 - Protection of Human Subjects in Research
Tips for Applicants
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to planning, implementing, and sustaining a health services research infrastructure.
Tips for Applicants:
Review the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) Web site. OHRP provides leadership an…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/study-section/resfoci.html
October 01, 2024 - Study Section Research Foci
The following table provides descriptions of the research foci of five standing study sections that conduct peer review for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality under the Health Services Research Institutional Review Group. Select for information on the competencies, frequ…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/resources/vision2.html
October 01, 2002 - Chapter 2
Vision Rehabilitation: Care and Benefit Plan Models: Literature Review
Applying the Framework to Vision Rehabilitation
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) 28 describes two national systems that exist to serve people with visual impairments—the blindness system and the health ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/rice/ceoutc.html
October 01, 2018 - Outcomes Measurement
Research Initiative in Clinical Economics
Clinical Economics Resource Links
Outcomes Measurement
U.S. Valuation of the EuroQol EQ-5D™ Health States
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 2003 Report to Congress
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
U.S. Valuat…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/resources/vision4.html
October 01, 2002 - Chapter 4
Vision Rehabilitation: Care and Benefit Plan Models: Literature Review
Appendix. Disability Primer
Definition of Disability and Goals of Rehabilitation
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, defines an individual with a disability as
any person who (i) has a physical or mental impairm…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/section6.html
July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Section 6. Facilitating Change and Anticipating Challenges
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July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Section 7. Sharing Results
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July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Section 5. Preparing to Launch
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