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  1. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/sepsis-1.pdf
    March 01, 2020 - Chapter-3 - Sepsis Recognition Sepsis Recognition 3-1 3. Sepsis Recognition Authors: Bryan Gale, M.A., and Kendall K. Hall, M.D., M.S. Introduction Sepsis has been a leading cause of hospitalization and death in U.S. healthcare settings for many years, and accounts for more hospital admissions and spending than…
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2023qdr-data-sources.pdf
    December 01, 2023 - 2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Sources 2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Sources U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 www.ahrq.gov …
  3. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/hotline/healthcare-safety-hotline-appendixc.pdf
    July 01, 2015 - Appendix C: The Health Care Safety Hotline: Operations Manual Appendix C. Operations Manual The Health Care Safety Hotline: Operations Manual Denise D. Quigley, RAND Corporation Shaela Moen, RAND Corporation Robert Giannini, ECRI Institute Lauren Hunter, RAND Corporation Operations Ma…
  4. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2022qdr-datasources.pdf
    December 01, 2022 - 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Sources 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Sources U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 www.ahrq.gov AHRQ Publication No. 22(23)-00…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/2023-compendium-techdoc.pdf
    January 01, 2023 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2023, Technical Documentation Comparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2023, Technical Documentation Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 5600 Fishers Lane Rockvill…
  6. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/highlights/ps-project-highlights-medication-safety.pdf
    April 30, 2025 - Improving Healthcare Safety by Enhancing Medication Safety AHRQ-Funded Patient Safety Project Highlights Improving Healthcare Safety by Enhancing Medication Safety Overview Medication safety refers to the practices and measures implemented to minimize the risk of medication errors and adverse drug events (ADEs) i…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/hacrate2013_0.pdf
    October 01, 2015 - 2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate and Estimates of Cost Savings and Deaths Averted From 2010 to 2013 2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate and Estimates of Cost Savings and Deaths Averted From 2010 to 2013 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 540 Gaither Road Rockville, MD 20850 www.…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/2023-os-linkage-techdoc.pdf
    January 01, 2023 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2023, Hospital Linkage File, Technical Documentation Comparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2023, Outpatient Site Linkage File, Technical Documentation Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Departm…
  9. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/reducing-adverse-drug-1.pdf
    March 01, 2020 - Making Healthcare Safer Practices: 9. Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults 9-1 9. Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults Authors: Tara R. Earl, Ph.D., M.S.W., Nicole D. Katapodis, M.P.H., and Stephanie R. Schneiderman, M.P.P. Reviewers: Scott Winiecki, M.D…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/highlights/ps-project-highlights-pfe.pdf
    January 01, 2023 - AHRQ-Funded Patient Safety Project Highlights AHRQ-Funded Patient Safety Project Highlights Improving Healthcare Safety by Engaging Patients and Families Overview Research has shown that involving patients, as well as their families and caregivers, in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of their healthcare c…
  11. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/diagnostic-safety-transitions-care.pdf
    June 01, 2023 - Diagnostic Safety Across Transitions of Care Throughout the Healthcare System: Current State and a Call to Action PATIENT SAFETY e Issue Brief 11 Diagnostic Safety Across Transitions of Care Throughout the Healthcare System: Current State and a Call to Action This page intentionally left blank. e Issue …
  12. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/2020-Compendium-TechDoc-rev.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2020, Technical Documentation Comparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2020, Technical Documentation Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 5600 Fishers Lane R…
  13. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/2021-Compendium-TechDoc-rev.pdf
    January 01, 2021 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2021, Technical Documentation Comparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2021, Technical Documentation Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 5600 Fishers Lane Rockvill…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/chsp-tin-linkage-file-tech-doc.pdf
    October 01, 2019 - Comparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2016, Group Practice Linkage File, Technical DocumentationComparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2016, Group Practice Linkage File, Technical Documentation Comparative Health System Perfo…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/innovations/CommHub_QuickStart.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - Connecting Those at Risk to Care: The Quick Start Guide to Developing Community Care Coordination Pathways A Connecting Those at Risk to Care The Quick Start Guide to Developing Community Care Coordination Pathways Connecting Those at Risk to Care The Quick Start Guide to Developing Community Care Coordina…
  16. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/mednetresourceguide/mednetresourcedguide.pdf
    October 01, 2014 - Implementing a State-Level Quality Improvement Collaborative: A Resource Guide From the Medicaid Network for Evidence-based Treatment (MEDNET) Implementing a State-Level Quality Improvement Collaborative: A Resource Guide From the Medicaid Network for Evidence-based Treatment (MEDNET) Implementing a Stat…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/primary-care-research/results.html
    January 01, 2024 - Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020) Results Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020) Introduction Methods Results Summary References Appendix A. Grants Database Search Terms & Analy…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/envscan/findings.html
    July 01, 2022 - All-Payer Claims Databases Measurement of Care: Systematic Review and Environmental Scan of Current Practices and Evidence Findings Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents All-Payer Claims Databases Measurement of Care: Systematic Review and Environmental Scan of Current Practices and Evidence E…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/psml-planning-grants-final-report.pdf
    May 01, 2016 - Planning Grants Final Evaluation Report: Longitudinal Evaluation of the PSML Reform Demonstration Program Longitudinal Evaluation of the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration Program Planning Grants Final Evaluation Report Longitudinal Evaluation of the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Re…
  20. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/psml-planning-grants-final-report.pdf
    May 01, 2016 - Planning Grants Final Evaluation Report: Longitudinal Evaluation of the PSML Reform Demonstration Program Longitudinal Evaluation of the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration Program Planning Grants Final Evaluation Report Longitudinal Evaluation of the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Re…

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