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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapq.html
April 01, 2018 - Designing and Testing Methods to Stratify Risk of Surgical Site Infections
Chapter 4. … Culture Type Map to Procedure Types
Appendix F. Algorithms
Appendix G. … Methods of documentation significantly affect reported rates, especially in private settings versus public … varied based on items such as whether rates were determined based on process or outcome factors, what methods
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/5-determining-focus/cahps-ambulatory-care-guide-section-5.pdf
May 01, 2017 - There are several methods for calculating correlations; the
method that is recommended for CAHPS scores … Methods of Observation
To choose an observation method, start
by answering these questions:
What … • Written or other data collection
procedures seem inappropriate. … They go through a clinic, service, or
procedure exactly as a patient and family do. … For
many who do this, it is the first time they have ever entered their clinics, procedure
rooms, or
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/about-cahps/cahps-program/cahps-VI.html
February 01, 2025 - Survey Methods Research Survey methods research includes studies to evaluate different ways of collecting
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/measure_retirement/index.html
February 01, 2014 - Background Report on 2013 Retirement of Measures from the Child Core Set
Abstract
Background
Methods … Prepared by:
RTI International
Research Triangle Park, NC
Contents
Abstract
Background
Methods
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/problem-solving-slides.html
June 01, 2017 - (1) Expected: Each operating room team will use an agreed-to script during procedure timeouts … Weekly observation of procedures and work methods by the supervisor, as actually performed, is another … If your organization has a standard problem-solving method, learn to use it.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/communication-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Topic: Communication and Teamwork Defined
Method: Present slides 4-11 in a meeting using the facilitator … Audience: All employees
Topic: Improving Surgical Team Communication With Debriefings and Briefings
Method … Materials: Slides 42-47, Example of Speaking Up audio, CUS technique
Audience: All employees in operating, procedure … , and recovery rooms
Topic: Closed-Loop Communication
Method: Present slides 48-51 in a team meeting … Materials: Slides 48-51, Example of Closed-Loop Communication audio
Audience: All employees in operating, procedure
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/schoenfeld-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with practicing Emergency Physicians (EPs). … Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. … Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook. … in specific scenario
Reimbursement specifically for shared
decision-making conversations (like a
procedure … important
to me
If use of the decision aid affected…
… the CT rate
… the admission rate
… the urologic procedure
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-emergency-dept-webinar-resources.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Methods for Improving Response Rates in an Emergency Department Setting -
A Randomized Feasibility Study … effects-of-push-to-web-mixed-mode-approaches-on-survey-response-rates-evidence-from-a-randomized-experiment-in-emergency-departments
https://www.surveypractice.org/article/9651-methods-for-improving-response-rates-in-an-emergency-department-setting-a-randomized-feasibility-study
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/probabilistic-thinking1.html
September 01, 2022 - not been emphasized as a core competency. 6 Better development and dissemination of evidence-based methods … It also proposes innovative methods to train on probabilistic reasoning skills for improving diagnostic
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/phillips-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Methods: For Aim 1, video-recorded clinical simulations were used in NHs to
determine the reliability … In Aim 2, qualitative
methods were used to investigate the difficulties in properly implementing a … In Aim 4, various multivariate statistical methods were used. … METHODS (Study Design, Data Sources/Collection, Interventions, Measures,
Limitations):
PPERT: The … METHODS (Study Design, Data Sources/Collection, Interventions, Measures,
Limitations):
Preventing/
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/holtropstudysnapshot.pdf
December 01, 2016 - AHRQ DELIVERY SYSTEM RESEARCH: STUDY SNAPSHOT
Methods and Outcomes of Care Management Programs
Within … Therefore, methods for determining which patients
should be offered CM and optimal structuring of CM … Study Methodology
A research team led by Jodi Summers Holtrop, Ph.D., compared CM methods
used by a … Analysis of novel care
management programs in primary care: an
example of mixed methods in health services … J Mixed Methods Res 2016 Sep 27.
doi:10.1177/1558689816668689.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lambert2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Procedure. … We repeated the
procedure at each meeting for approximately 12 months. … Methods. … Methods. … Methods.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/100-skin-prep-prior-incision-one-pager.docx
April 01, 2025 - alcohol.5
· Broach et al., 2017: This single-center RCT of patients undergoing elective colorectal procedures … alcohol:
· Charehbili et al., 2019: This multicenter crossover RCT of patients undergoing many surgical procedure … patients who received either CHG with alcohol or PI with alcohol, though there are some concerns about the methods … This multicenter cluster-randomized crossover RCT examined the two agents in abdominal and cardiac procedures … Instructions will contain information about the amount or skin area each applicator covers, the application method
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/silver-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Review methods allowed assignment of multiple contributors. … Agencies had not
established procedures to ensure patients’ needs were fully addressed in the care plans … These
procedures can be implemented in conjunction with or immediately following the previous
step. … This, however, proved an ineffective method for collecting feedback on
those materials, as few registrants … Methods
5. Results
6. Publications and Products
7.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh35-37.html
April 01, 2018 - Designing and Testing Methods to Stratify Risk of Surgical Site Infections
Chapter 4. … Culture Type Map to Procedure Types
Appendix F. Algorithms
Appendix G. … Variable
Estimate
tValue
Probability
Intercept
-7.19702
-2.90005
0.00378
No. of procedures … Variable
Estimate
tValue
Probability
Intercept
-6.63084
-3.1182
0.00195
No. of procedures … Variable
Estimate
tValue
Probability
Intercept
-6.53827
-4.0998
0.00007
No. of procedures
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh38-40.html
April 01, 2018 - Designing and Testing Methods to Stratify Risk of Surgical Site Infections
Chapter 4. … Culture Type Map to Procedure Types
Appendix F. Algorithms
Appendix G. … 0.717234
1.299857
0.19365
Emergency surgery
1.667783
2.711989
0.00669
No. of procedures … 1.181684
2.524745
0.01158
Emergency surgery
2.01501
3.420056
0.00063
No. of procedures … 0.930147
2.645746
0.00815
Emergency surgery
1.730828
4.182002
0.00003
No. of procedures
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-indications.pptx
April 01, 2022 - protocol
Anticipated urinary retention due to paralytic meds
Recent urologic or gynecologic diagnosis or procedure … Urine sample that CANNOT be collected by other method such as urinal, external catheter, or ISC
Sample … Checklist Question 45
Does the patient have urinary incontinence that cannot be addressed by non-catheter methods … Strict temporary immobility post-op from vascular procedure Yes Yes Yes Barrier creams, prompted toileting … open sacral/hip wounds require an indwelling urinary catheter if the wound can be kept clean by other methods
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/hotline.html
May 01, 2016 - Evaluation Aims, Methods, and Results
V. Challenges Identified and Lessons Learned
VI. … Evaluation Aims, Methods, and Results
Methods
Evaluation Results
Summary
V.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/thorpe-rask-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Methods: PHA staff provided tools and education to participating hospitals. … Methods: NA
Results:
Goal 1 - Key Accomplishments
1. … Methods: Repeated measures analysis was conducted to assess presence of a linear
trend. … Tool
• Falls Assessment Survey
• Pressure Ulcer Self-Assessment
• Diabetes Survey
• DVT Policy and Procedure … Tool, Falls Assessment Survey, Pressure Ulcer Self-Assessment, Diabetes
Survey, and DVT Policy and Procedure
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/final-rapid-cycle-research-guidance.pdf
June 01, 2015 - research methods. … They may use research methods
to answer their questions, or blend QI and research methods. … Rating method
b. … How would the procedure ideally be delivered? … Boot
camp translation: a method for building a
community of solution.