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3721. Prescribers-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/prescribers-facilitator-guide.docx
      June 01, 2021 - Using this method helps to present objective information and a complete clinical impression to the practitioner

3722. Section 2. Implementing Recommendations in Academic Curricula | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf2.html
      June 01, 2022 - The information used and methods employed to achieve shared informed decision making vary widely, ranging … Because of the high rate of false-positive results, many patients will undergo invasive diagnostic procedures … Although the morbidity and mortality rates from these procedures in asymptomatic individuals are not

3723. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-older-adults-references.html
      September 01, 2024 - A mixed methods evaluation of medication reconciliation in the primary care setting. … The association between continuity of care and the overuse of medical procedures.

3724. Measure 1, Section 14, Attachment 1 (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2011 - The proposed PM-CoE measure development and testing method applies the American Medical Association … The method was Parents of 7333 children in grades 1 through 5 in 17 public elementary schools CPT®

3725. ADHD Performance Measurement Set (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2011 - The proposed PM-CoE measure development and testing method applies the American Medical Association … The method was Parents of 7333 children in grades 1 through 5 in 17 public elementary schools CPT®

3726. Webinar Transcript - National Quality Strategy Webinar: Using Measurement for Quality Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2016 - expensive to use an electronic health record to do measurement as it is to use that chart extraction method … And that is that I think we're still not quite cross-linking evaluation methods on measures.

3727. Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2021, Hospital Linkage File, Technical Documentation (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/2021-hospital-linkage-techdoc-rev.pdf
      January 01, 2021 - An overview of the data collection methods for the OneKey and AHA data can be found in the Compendium … When using the linkage file, users should bear in mind a few caveats and limitations to the current methods … characterization of hospitals and their linkages to systems (for example, they use different data collection methods … Distinguishable Links Passed Is this link distinguished by a method other than color?

3728. ADAPT to Adult-Focused Health Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/outcomes/chipra-146-section-2.pdf
      September 01, 2011 - Sampling procedure For large practices, hospitals, or health plans, use Simple Random Sampling (SRS) … To use SRS as the sampling method, randomly select the desired final sample size from all eligible patients … In addition, the sampling procedure should ensure that no more than 20% of the patients in the NC-CD … Data cleaning protocols Basic data cleaning procedures that include identifying out-of-range values … Pediatric Medical Complexity Algorithm: A New Method to Stratify Children by Medical Complexity.

3729. Final Progress Report: Risk Models To Improve Long-Term Care Medication Safety (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/higginson-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - c) Methods: This developmental study uses four tools—process mapping, control system mapping, modified … Methods Design: This is a prospective, developmental study using process mapping, control system mapping … This practice is generally forbidden in most policies and procedures, but this study found that it occurs … to detect error on physician order At-Risk Behavior An at-risk behavior is a knowing deviation from procedure … provides a structure and process that allows gathering sometimes highly charged information about policy, procedure

3730. Assemble the Team and Engage Leadership for Perinatal Safety: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/assemble-fac-guide.html
      July 01, 2023 - External team processes involve the procedures the team carried out to put the initiative in action across … They may require the application of new procedures, training, or data collection methods; however, they … address issues that require an adaptive solution are implementing an evidence-based checklist for key procedures

3731. A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/infection-prevent.html
      March 01, 2017 - The book provides information on specific practices and procedures in LTC facilities that improve infection … Carefully follow facility policies and procedures to prevent infections. … It's important that health care workers are familiar with these policies and procedures and follow them … Heat and chemical disinfection are two methods used to kill germs in laundry. … Facility policies and procedures based on State and Federal regulations and evidence-based practices

3732. Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum Module 7: Professionalism for Practice Facilitators (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-7-professionalism.pdf
      September 01, 2015 - • Use a notebook or other methods to record names, information, and location of practice staff. … Adhere to your PF program’s policies and procedures and intervention design. … A covered entity must implement policies and procedures to protect ePHI from improper alteration or … opportunities reports for practices, you will want to assure use of a secure and HIPAA-compliant method … Your program is likely to have policies and procedures in this area.

3733. Section 5, Tables 8 and 9 (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-131-section-5-table-8-9.pdf
      January 01, 2013 - randomized controlled trials of heart failure care management programs to determine how program delivery methods … The influence of procedure volumes and standardization of care on quality and efficiency in total … cohort consisted of 479,471 Medicare beneficiaries who had undergone any of the following surgical procedures

3734. Communication: Severe Hypertension (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hypertension_3-communication-speaker-notes.pdf
      July 01, 2023 - communication is a process whereby information is clearly and accurately conveyed to another person using a method … practice guidelines], directing department/services, integration of services, inadequate policies and procedures … , non‐compliance with policies and procedures, performance improvement, medical staff organization, … are correctly communicated to team members • As part of education standards, use check‐backs as a method … exact structure of the tool (e.g., SBAR or I PASS the BATON) as it is in having a unit‐recognized procedure

3735. 2014-Women-Chartbook (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/2014-women-chartbook.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - ethnic disparities in rates of childhood immunization and rates of adverse events associated with procedures …  Introduction and Methods section of the 2014 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report … contains information about methods used in the chartbook … Effects of Care  Importance: Adverse effects of medical care can arise from medical and surgical procedures … concludes that counseling and medication are both effective tools alone, but the combination of the two methods

3736. Strategies for Improving Patient Safety in Small Rural Hospitals (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Tupper_73.pdf
      March 20, 2008 - The research team coached the hospitals in the survey process and suggested methods to optimize survey

3737. Beyond the Dusty Shelf: Shifting Paradigms and Effecting Change (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/McNeill.pdf
      January 01, 2004 - identified a priori and brought into the line of sight of researchers, who then target their questions and methods

3738. Lessons from the Field: Using Pediatric Quality Measures across Multiple Levels (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/lessons/lessons-using-pqms.pdf
      January 01, 2016 - Attribution methods and implications for measuring performance in health care.

3739. Chipra-89-Adhd-Behavior-Section-5-Attach-5 (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-5.pdf
      February 02, 2012 - For this abstraction, the same search terms were used as in the previous procedure along with the additional … on Mental Health report.7 It is important to document all aspects of the diagnos- tic and treatment procedures … Use of rating scales for the diagnosis of ADHD and assess- ment for comorbid conditions and as a method … criteria, in addition to having the best evidence to date for criteria for ADHD, also af- fords the best method … medication use and effectiveness in different ages, in- cluding both harms and benefits; ● development of methods

3740. ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-5.pdf
      February 02, 2012 - For this abstraction, the same search terms were used as in the previous procedure along with the … Mental Health report.7 It is important to document all aspects of the diagnos­ tic and treatment procedures … Use of rating scales for the diagnosis of ADHD and assess­ ment for comorbid conditions and as a method … criteria, in addition to having the best evidence to date for criteria for ADHD, also af­ fords the best method … use and effectiveness in different ages, in­ cluding both harms and benefits; ● development of methods