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1581. Improving Antipsychotic Appropriateness in Dementia Patients (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/carnahan.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - research network, and professional organizations. 3) Evaluate the impact of dissemination on educational outcomes … , antipsychotic use patterns, and patient-oriented outcomes. … An evaluation of the impact of program participation on prescribing patterns and clinical outcomes in

1582. Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum Module 8: Approaches to Quality Improvement (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-8-approaches-to-qi.pdf
      September 01, 2015 - patient provider relationships and revised patient care processes, leading to improved health care outcomes … The more variation, the more waste and inability to consistently produce the outcomes desired. … Determine which specific outcomes ! you are trying to change. ··-I MEASURES. … Organizations can often get mired in finding individuals to blame for less than optimal outcomes, an … In addition, you will want to help your practices assure that the changes they are making and the outcomes

1583. Recruitment and Retention of Primary Care Practices in Quality Improvement Initiatives: A Toolkit (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/recruitment-and-retention-toolkit.pdf
      January 01, 2019 - (e.g., outcomes, testimonials) • What is unique about your program? … This messaging is based on a specific value proposition: improved primary care outcomes. … Better outcomes for your patients Improving patient cardiovascular health and preventing heart disease … • Share publications and study outcomes with participants once they are publicly available. … for your patients Better outcomes for your practice Better outcomes for you Better outcomes for primary

1584. Peer Review: Study Section Descriptions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/funding/process/study-section/peerdesc.html
      July 01, 2017 - Health Care Effectiveness and Outcomes Research (HEOR) 36 3 This study section is aligned with … the AHRQ Priority: improve health care quality by accelerating implementation of patient centered outcomes … research; evidence-based medicine; quality of care and innovation research; access to care; clinical outcomes … the entire spectrum of health services research, including but not limited to cost, quality, access, outcomes

1585. Identifying Key Areas for Delivery Systems Research | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/casalino/index.html
      December 01, 2017 - delivery system organization (i.e., medical group, hospital, or nursing home) interrelate to produce outcomes … These processes affect patient engagement and outcomes. … Patient engagement also has independent effects on outcomes. … inter-relationships outlined in the conceptual model between structure, incentives, processes, and outcomes

1586. Hernandez-Boussard, Tina | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/kawdsumhernan.html
      October 01, 2014 - Hernandez-Boussard is a Biostatistician-Co-Director of the Surgical Center for Outcomes Research and … grantee would like to develop into an independent, innovative health services researcher in the field of outcomes

1587. Small and Rural Critical Access Hospitals (Slide Presentation) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/small-hospitals/slides.html
      October 01, 2014 - It is easy to think that simply implementing a checklist is the path to better outcomes, but Changing … culture is the key to sustained safety and improved outcomes for patients Return to Contents   … Are Patient outcomes improving? … An intervention to learn from mistakes and improve safety culture for sustained improved patient outcomes … Provide education Provide resources Be visible and transparent Give feedback Investigate and own outcomes

1588. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4m_combo_psi18-19-obstetriclaceration-bestpractices.pdf
      May 20, 2016 - Rehearsing Team Care for Relatively Rare Obstetric Emergencies Leads to Improved Outcomes https://innovations.ahrq.gov … /profiles/rehearsing-team-care-relatively-rare-obstetric- emergencies-leads-improved-outcomes • AHRQ … innovations.ahrq.gov/profiles/rehearsing-team-care-relatively-rare-obstetric-emergencies-leads-improved-outcomes … innovations.ahrq.gov/profiles/rehearsing-team-care-relatively-rare-obstetric-emergencies-leads-improved-outcomes

1589. Ventilator-Associated Event Surveillance: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/vae/surveillance-slides.html
      February 01, 2017 - Slide 24: Case Review 2—Outcomes Patient has a VAC: No fever. … Slide 26: Case Review 3—Outcomes Analysis: Quarter 1: 20 VACs: 4 VACs. 16 IVACs. 0 … In randomized controlled trials, VAP interventions have been shown to improve objective outcomes, such … The existing VAP prevention literature is the best available guide to improving outcomes for ventilated … It is important to continue monitoring the processes of care and the outcomes for mechanically ventilated

1590. NQMC Measure Domain Definitions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/gam/summaries/domain-definitions/index.html
      July 01, 2018 - supported by evidence that the clinical process—that is the focus of the measure—has led to improved outcomes … Access measures are supported by evidence that an association exists between the measure and the outcomes … primary care practitioner in the past year (based on evidence that annual visits lead to better health outcomes … measures are supported by evidence that the process—that is the focus of the measure—has led to improved outcomes … Population access measures are supported by evidence that an association exists between the measure and the outcomes

1591. Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 12) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6k.html
      June 01, 2014 - Survey developed by the Institute for Child Health Policy, was pilot tested prior to use. 1 Link to Outcomes … or Health System Characteristics: Questionnaire responses correlate to patient outcomes concerning … length of stay, mortality and morbidity as well as provider outcomes regarding job satisfaction and retention … associations of specialty with care coordination, nursing care, quality of care, and more. 1 Link to Outcomes … It was able to discriminate between good and poor ratings of ICU quality. 2, 3 Link to Outcomes or

1592. Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 2) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6a.html
      June 01, 2014 - the presence of chronic care model components in care program implementation was found. 2 Link to Outcomes … positive Pearson correlations were found between ACIC scores and observational ratings of chronic care outcomes … Faculty ratings were based on team-prepared cumulative monthly reports, which included process and outcomes … Link to Outcomes or Health System Characteristics: This multi-component measure was used to measure … A low-cost approach to prospective identification of impending high cost outcomes.

1593. Case 5. Heights Hospital | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-case5.html
      November 01, 2014 - Return to Contents Outcomes of Lean In this section, we discuss the outcomes of Lean for the organization … Outcomes are classified as intermediate or ultimate outcomes, according to the conceptual framework. … beyond efficiency outcomes. … Intermediate Outcomes We present here the findings from intermediate outcomes of the Lean initiative … Intermediate outcomes are linked to ultimate outcomes described in the next section.

1594. Transforming the Morbidity and Mortality Conference into an Instrument for Systemwide Improvement (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Deis_82.pdf
      June 03, 2008 - The most common factors contributing to adverse or “near- miss” outcomes in these cases were communication … of a multidisciplinary health care team must engage in objective, nonjudgmental review of adverse outcomes … Other cases were selected based on 4 undesirable outcomes not typically addressed in traditional … Conference participants identified the leading contributors to adverse or “near-miss” outcomes. … Using prospective outcomes data to improve morbidity and mortality conferences.

1595. AHRQ Step Up App Challenge Phase 1 Informational Webinar (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/stepup_Challenge/step-up-challenge-phase-1-webinar-slides.pdf
      September 24, 2018 - Agenda – Overview of AHRQ – What are Patient Reported Outcomes … understood and used. 5 What are Patient Reported Outcomes … Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) are “any report of the status of a patient’s health condition that … for: • multiple chronic conditions • older adults • people with disabilities PROs can reflect outcomes … Artifact Sect Figure What are Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)?

1596. Conclusions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/cauti-interim/cauti-interim5.html
      July 01, 2013 - Emergency Department Always diligent in the pursuit of efforts to achieve best possible outcomes for … Investigating, and Intervening (3-I's) with States to support teams' efforts in achieving best possible outcomes … and support is also provided to units that have been identified in the following categories: No outcomes

1597. Performing SSI Investigations: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/ssi-investigation-slides.html
      December 01, 2017 - and can be shared with staff sooner than outcome measures, due to the 30-day delay when evaluating outcomes

1598. Module 3: Staff Empowerment: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module3/mod3-facguide.html
      March 01, 2017 - Discuss how staff empowerment contributes to a culture of resident safety, leading to improved outcomes … Nurse aide empowerment strategies and staff stability: Effects on nursing home resident outcomes.  … Within the Just Culture model, five key elements contribute to improved outcomes. … To achieve optimal outcomes, organizations must design systems that minimize risks. … Behavioral choices Managing human behavior is essential to achieving outcomes.

1599. Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/athletic-training-practice-based-research-network.html
      January 01, 2012 - Statement: The mission of the Athletic Training PBRN is is to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes … practice-based research aimed at characterizing clinical practice and studying injury surveillance, clinical outcomes

1600. Massachusetts School Nurse Research Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/massachusetts-school-nurse-research-network.html
      January 01, 2012 - conducting research that will improve the practice of school nursing and students’ health and educational outcomes … Current or Past Research Interests Comments : Children's health issues: Improving health outcomes