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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sops/surveys/hospital/index.html
March 01, 2023 - The Guide includes information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods … , establishing data collection procedures, conducting a web-based survey, and preparing and analyzing
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/research-results/results/infographics/baseline.html
August 01, 2018 - Story
Results
Publications
Infographics
Webinars
Research Design and Methods
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/research-results/results/infographics/capacity.html
August 01, 2018 - Story
Results
Publications
Infographics
Webinars
Research Design and Methods
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/defining-diagnostic-error-a-scoping-review.pdf
April 27, 2022 - clinicians must constantly
balance diagnostic accuracy against judicious use of diagnostic tests
or procedures … without addressing diagnostic error
methods, including formal review methods (e.g., systematic • Articles … Additional work is needed to study how factors related to infor-
mation, timing, method, and behaviors … How family carers engage with
technical health procedures in the home: a grounded theory study. … Use of patient complaints to
identify diagnosis-related safety concerns: a mixed-method evaluation.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/instructor/reference/quickrefguide.html
March 01, 2014 - Develop a Plan for Testing the Effectiveness of Your TeamSTEPPS Intervention
Objective: To develop a method … Methods for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. … what will be taught, when and where sessions will occur, and how training will be conducted (e.g., method … ongoing assessment of intervention effectiveness, including measures and target ranges; data source; methods
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/3-are-you-ready/index.html
February 01, 2020 - Most are accustomed to following standard operating procedures even when the policies and procedures … What method will the team use to make decisions and achieve consensus on improvement strategies and actions … Teaching Concepts and Methods
"Nothing about medical school prepares a physician to take a leadership … To learn about these concepts and methods, refer to "Section 4: Ways to Approach the Process of Quality … It is important to note that physicians are unlikely to be familiar with QI methods.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/lep/handouts/lepprocessmap.html
December 01, 2012 - List various methods. Note contingency plans.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/welcome-guides/administrators.html
July 01, 2023 - The curriculum also considers additional communication and patient engagement methods, such as patient … Active Learning Strategies: The use of passive learning methods (e.g., listening to lectures) is less … The use of active learning methods in the curriculum is designed to foster deeper engagement in the course
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/welcome-guides/frontline-providers.html
July 01, 2023 - The curriculum also considers additional communication and patient engagement methods, such as patient … Active Learning Strategies: The use of passive learning methods (e.g., listening to lectures) is less … The use of active learning methods in the curriculum is designed to foster deeper engagement in the course
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/2014FinalHACreport4Web-13Dec2016.pdf
December 01, 2016 - Results
The methods for this 2014 update on the rates and counts of HACs and associated costs and
deaths … The details of
these methods and the resulting data for the prior periods are online.1
Final estimates … Pressure Ulcers
1,010,000 30.9
Surgical Site
Infections
NHSN
(2014)
SSIs for 17 selected
procedures … .
10
http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/index.html#methods … Hospital-
Acquired
Conditions
MPSMS
(2014)
Femoral Artery
Puncture for Catheter
Angiographic
Procedures
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/DARTNetDataWebinar.pdf
August 18, 2015 - Leading the Way
Research informed by local data
Guide the study question
Guide the study methods … not many F/U tests done
oFocus on screening if low
oFocus on interventions if Dx data available
Procedure … Summary and Conclusions
Covariate constrained randomization procedures
are useful to achieve balance … Patient Outcomes
All patients called back at 2 weeks
oOther physicians seen for SSTI
oAdditional procedures … Procedure for Covariate Constrained Randomization
Randomization Variables - CKD
Outcomes of “Worst
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - In addition, HIPAA laws may discourage the presence of family members before and after surgical procedures … Using the “Teach Back” method, verify that a patient understands by asking them to explain the information … patient may not fully understand the information provided, it may be useful to use the “Teach Back” method … Using the IDEAL discharge planning method will help prevent postdischarge complications and avoidable … Advisers collaborate with facility staff to develop patient- and family-centered policies and procedures
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/data/hcup/index.html
December 01, 2022 - and contain encounter-level, clinical and nonclinical information including all-listed diagnoses and procedures … children and is specifically designed to allow researchers to study a broad range of conditions and procedures … And More, Including:
HCUP Methods Series.
HCUP Projections. … Procedure Classes.
Utilization Flags.
Cost-to-Charge Ratio (CCR) Files.
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/index.html
September 01, 2021 - Healthcare-Associated Infections Program
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
About the CUSP Method … Based on principles and methods from the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), the toolkit
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/index.html
December 01, 2022 - Outcomes Research (PCOR) Programs:
AHRQ supports career development programs to build capacity in PCOR methods
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-care/lab-testing-toolkit.html
January 01, 2018 - Healthcare-Associated Infections Program
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
About the CUSP Method … The Colorado team first improved toolkit usability using stakeholder engagement and iterative design methods
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/dialysis-facilities.html
October 01, 2022 - Dialysis Facility Compare uses other methods of displaying quality information including numeric data
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-5.html
March 01, 2018 - Healthcare-Associated Infections Program
Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
About the CUSP Method … _ Hx#:____________ Unit: ____________ Date/Time:____________
A minimum of 5 supervised successful procedures … If there is a deviation in any of the critical steps, immediately notify the operator and stop the procedure … Critical Steps
Yes
Yes With Reminder
Procedure Deviation: Complete Report
Comments
Before the … procedure, did the operator
Obtain informed consent
Obtain supervision
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/understand/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Common data elements include type of service, number of units (e.g., days of service), diagnosis and procedure … Well-established methods for survey design and administration. … Possibility of misleading results if questions are worded poorly, survey administration procedures are … performance, it is critical to collect data in a careful, consistent way using standardized definitions and procedures
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pbrn.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-dalal.html
January 01, 2024 - Dalal received a 3-year grant in 2023 to design, develop, implement, and evaluate methods for allowing … These methods will enable the patient’s current facility to gain an understanding of the treatments and