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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interruptions-wild-development-sociotechnical-systems-model-interruptions-emergency
August 31, 2016 - Review
Interruptions in the wild: development of a sociotechnical systems model of interruptions in the emergency department through a systematic review.
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Werner N, Holden RJ. Interruptions in the wild: Development of a sociotechnical systems model of interruptions in the e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-events-during-dental-care-children-implications-practitioner-health-and-wellness
December 22, 2021 - Review
Adverse events during dental care for children: implications for practitioner health and wellness.
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Nainar SMH. Adverse events during dental care for children: implications for practitioner health and wellness. Pediatr Dent. 2018;40(5):323-326.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-between-ophthalmologist-age-and-unsolicited-patient-complaints
June 27, 2018 - Study
Association between ophthalmologist age and unsolicited patient complaints.
Citation Text:
Fathy CA, Pichert JW, Domenico HJ, et al. Association Between Ophthalmologist Age and Unsolicited Patient Complaints. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2018;136(1):61-67. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2017.5154.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hospital/healthitwebinar/sops-hit-webcast3-gandhi.pdf
January 01, 2018 - New AHRQ SOPS™ Health Information Technology Patient Safety Supplemental Items for Hospitals - Optimizing (Gandhi)
Optimizing
the Use of HIT
to Improve
Safety
Tejal Gandhi
Handwriting
16
Ways IT Can Improve Safety
• Prevent errors and adverse events
• Facilitating a more rapid response after an
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/assessment.html
March 01, 2017 - Appendix J. Long-Term Care CAUTI Surveillance Worksheet
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
The purpose of the Long-Term Care CAUTI Surveillance Worksheet is to use it to streamline the surveillance process with reviewing a resident's chart for a suspected catheter-associated urinar…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-l.pdf
May 01, 2017 - It Takes a Team: Preventing Infections in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Appendix L. Infection Prevention Infographic
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
• Follow fully the instructions on how to use cleaning and
disinfection supplies.
• Follow the manufacturers’ and ASC’s instructions …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/131-what-are-the-4-es-one-pager.docx
May 24, 2024 - The aim is to Engage hearts and minds and thus, change attitudes and behaviors.1-6
Raise awareness of the problem, communicate benefits of the solution, and lay out the goals for the intervention.
· Use unit data, published literature, and national benchmarks. Storytelling is an underrated tool.
Engagement is not a on…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/sfmeasures.pdf
June 02, 2025 - IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative
IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative
11
REQUIRED MEASURES numbered 1 - 4
Measures 1 – 4 are for children/adolescents between the ages of 3-21
# Measure name Definition for Data Collection; Excl…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/cg/suppl-access-items-cg-survey30-child.html
December 01, 2018 - Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Clinician & Group Child Survey 3.0: Access
Population version: Child
Download these items: English ( Word , 31 KB )
Users of the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey are free to incorporate supplemental items in order to meet the needs of their organizations, local markets, and/o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/114-fvc-aspects-steps-one-pager.docx
April 01, 2025 - When starting or improving an environmental cleaning (EVC) monitoring program, there are five essential steps to address, which are outlined below. This document focuses on the implementation of fluorescent gel (FG) monitoring, which is generally easier to use and implement, especially when starting a new monitoring pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/pay.html
November 01, 2018 - How Will You Pay for a Health Care Quality Report?
A consumer reporting project is not cheap, although there are ways to reduce costs and spread them across multiple parties (including other sponsors and participating health plans or providers). Data collection costs can range from as little as a few thousand…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips82.html
October 01, 2014 - Five Nebraska Hospitals Use AHRQ Toolkit to Improve Medication Reconciliation Across Care Settings
Search All Impact Case Studies
November 2011
Between January and September 2010, AHRQ partnered with seven Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) to deliver a series of onsite learning sessions and provider …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/cg/instructions/suppl-access_items_cg-cahps-adult-survey_2357-1a.docx
June 02, 2025 - CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey 3.0 Supplemental Items: Access
Population Version: Adult
Supplemental Access Items for the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey 3.0
Population Version: Adult
Language: English
Users of the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey are free to incorporate supplemental items in order to meet the n…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-vogelmeier.html
December 01, 2023 - Grantee Profile
Improving Guidelines for Nursing Home-Associated Viral Respiratory Infections
Amy Vogelsmeier, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN.
Associate Professor
Sinclair School of Nursing
University of Missouri–Colombia
Amy Vogelsmeier,
Ph.D., R.N., FAAN
“AHRQ as a funding agency has provided an imp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/paramedic-intubation-errors-isolated-events-or-symptoms-larger-problems
February 18, 2009 - Study
Paramedic intubation errors: isolated events or symptoms of larger problems?
Citation Text:
Wang HE, Lave J, Sirio CA, et al. Paramedic intubation errors: isolated events or symptoms of larger problems? Health Aff (Millwood). 2006;25(2):501-9.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/it-vulnerabilities-highlighted-errors-malfunctions-veterans-medical-centers
January 31, 2024 - Commentary
IT vulnerabilities highlighted by errors, malfunctions at veterans' medical centers.
Citation Text:
Kuehn BM. IT Vulnerabilities Highlighted by Errors, Malfunctions at Veterans’ Medical Centers. JAMA. 2009;301(9):919. doi:10.1001/jama.2009.239.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intralipid-medication-errors-neonatal-intensive-care-unit
January 02, 2017 - Study
Intralipid medication errors in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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Chuo J, Lambert G, Hicks RW. Intralipid medication errors in the neonatal intensive care unit. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(2):104-11.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/labeling-solutions-and-medications-sterile-procedural-settings
July 13, 2016 - Commentary
Labeling solutions and medications in sterile procedural settings.
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Sheridan DJ. Labeling solutions and medications in sterile procedural settings. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(5):276-82.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/model-chemotherapy-education-novice-oncology-nurses-supports-culture-safety
September 24, 2010 - Commentary
A model of chemotherapy education for novice oncology nurses that supports a culture of safety.
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Sheridan-Leos N. A model of chemotherapy education for novice oncology nurses that supports a culture of safety. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2007;11(4):545-51.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failed-spinal-anaesthesia-mechanisms-management-and-prevention
August 04, 2021 - Review
Failed spinal anaesthesia: mechanisms, management, and prevention.
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Fettes PDW, Jansson J-R, Wildsmith JAW. Failed spinal anaesthesia: mechanisms, management, and prevention. Br J Anaesth. 2009;102(6):739-48. doi:10.1093/bja/aep096.
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