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2361. Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter3.html
      June 01, 2014 - the patient perspective by asking patients how much they agree that their doctor listens to their concerns … Provide necessary followup care to patients. Support self-management goals. … At the patient level, it includes assessing the needs of individual patients to determine whether they … access to comprehensive and coordinated care and employs a system-based approach to quality and safety … AHRQ Patient Safety Network Glossary. http://psnet.ahrq.gov/glossary.aspx .

2362. Final Progress Report: Real-time assessment of risk factors for medication errors (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/dresselhaus-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - Medication errors; patient safety; ecological momentary assessment Purpose. … We hypothesize that safety threats posed by the extrinsic factors are, in fact, mediated through their … safety; and 3) identify factors in the inpatient adult and pediatric medical contexts that contribute … Generalizable findings will contribute to patient safety efforts nationwide. … Importantly, these efforts provide insights into the usefulness of the novel patient safety methods

2363. 7. Conclusions and Recommendations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/conclusions.html
      July 01, 2021 - HSR has helped establish an evidence base to support decisionmaking and improvements in the quality, safety … used to improve the design of health care benefits, inform health care policy, and help providers and patients … knowledge and practice impact, (3) health care systems and services impact, (4) policy impact, (5) patient … safety or HIT implementation). … HRSA provides critical leadership in research on safety net services and the health care workforce, and

2364. Analysis of Requirements for Coverage With Evidence Development (CED) - Topic Refinement (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/ced-topic-refinement.pdf
      November 01, 2022 - FDA) makes decisions about the approval for marketing of products based on demonstrations of their safety … Patient- important outcomes may or may not be patient-reported (e.g., death). I. … For studies that involve researching the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and biological products … For studies that involve researching the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and biological products … "patient access schemes"[All Fields] 8.

2365. Interim Report of the Subcommittee of the NAC on Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund Investments and Future Activities (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/about/organization/nac/interim-pcortf-snac-report.pdf
      October 01, 2022 - • Prioritize reaching “safety net” settings—that is, locations that serve a disproportionate share … • In scoring grants, consider adding points to applications from safety net sites. … Examples are “behavioral health,” “safety net,” “researcher,” and “engagement. … safety, and leadership programs through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, for example … accid=PMC5890862&blobtype=pdf Quality Indicators for Physical and Behavioral Health Care Integration

2366. Preparing a Questionnaire Using the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/cg/guidance-cg-cahps.pdf
      April 01, 2021 - Learn more about these item sets: • Patient Narratives • Patient-Centered Medical Home • Health Literacy … Similarly, it is not required that the patient have the same insurance coverage the patient had at … To ensure that results are comparable, do not target specific patient populations, such as patients … Survey results are typically reported along with other measures of quality and safety. … In 3.0 and 3.1, patients rate the provider. In 4.0, patients rate the visit.

2367. Final Grant Report: Using Military & Aviation Simulation Experience to Improve Rural Obstetric Safety (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/guise2-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - System (ASRS) and the Patient Safety Reporting System (PSRS), we launched our Obstetric Safety Reporting … field patient and obstetrical safety. … Patient Safety in Obstetrics: Learning From Other High- Risk Fields. … Invited NASA safety experts to speak about aviation and patient safety and facilitate interdisciplinary … The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. 2007.

2368. Implementing Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation to Expand Access and Capacity
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/hycr-consolidated-slides.pptx
      May 11, 2023 - included in most studies." 11 Safety Additional safety studies include: O’Connor et al. (2009 … Efficacy and safety of exercise training in patients with chronic heart failure: HF-ACTION randomized … with a clear explanation of processes in place to ensure their safety at home, and ask them to them … repeat the processes back to you. 47 Adopt a Safety Plan 47 Even enthusiastic staff may develop … and patient sharing of confidential information?

2369. Final Progress Report: Pursuing Perfection in Pediatric Therapeutics (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lannon1-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - Subthemes included quality and patient safety, practice-based research and improvement networks, pharmacogenomics … Subthemes included quality and patient safety, practice-based research and improvement networks, performance … Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS): SPS is composed of eight Ohio children's hospitals. … Below is a summary of networks key accomplishments: Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) Initial work … safety.

2370. Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Implementation Handbook) (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Implement_Hndbook_508.pdf
      April 30, 2013 - and Safety is a resource to help hospitals develop effective partnerships with patients and family … safety. … .2 Studies show that patients who are informed and engaged can help improve safety through “informed … How willing are patients to question healthcare staff on issues related to the quality and safety of … Patient involvement in patient safety: what factors influence patient participation and engagement?

2371. TeamSTEPPS™: Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-King_1.pdf
      April 07, 2008 - Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety Heidi B. … • Evaluating specific patient safety interventions. … and security of actual patients. … Medical teamwork and patient safety: The evidence-based relation. … Patient safety culture surveys.

2372. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid CHG and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-bed-bathing.docx
      March 01, 2022 - Generally, patients with lumbar drains are not permitted to shower. … Escalation Efforts for Patient Refusals As is the case with other medical care, patients can refuse any … If patient initially declines 2. Assess why: Is your patient tired? … An escalation pathway is recommended, not because a patient refuses, but because some patients may respond … escalation pathways were commonly used to help explain and reinforce the importance of the protection and safety

2373. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid Chlorhexidine (CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-basin-bathing.docx
      March 01, 2022 - showering (see Section 10: “Patient CHG Shower Instructions”) for patients to read prior to beginning … Patients will be more likely to read the instructions in their spare time. · Provide patient with a single-use … Escalation Efforts for Patient Refusals As is the case with other medical care, patients can refuse any … An escalation pathway is recommended, not because a patient refuses, but because some patients may respond … escalation pathways were commonly used, to help explain and reinforce the importance of the protection and safety

2374. Imp-Handouts (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/imp-handouts.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - DON: The Medical Director comes once a week to make rounds on his patients. … He goes to each unit and makes rounds to see patients with the nurse manager. … designee) X X X Rehab Department Internal Review Department team weekly review of rehab patients … For example, some, but not all, of the physicians have standing orders for daily weights for CHF patients … I will print out the Transfer Risk Report to track the number of patients with high-risk diagnoses

2375. Final Progress Report: Automated Image Analysis for the Prevention of Radiotherapy Delivery Errors (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/lamb-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - Scope: The scope of this project is image-guided radiation therapy, in which patients are positioned … x-ray setup images to the CT scans used to plan patients’ treatments. … of magnitude and directly addressing the AHRQ priority of improving patient safety. … patient. … safety in radiotherapy and the allocation of finite quality assurance resources.

2376. Integration of Medication Information | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/carecoordination/measure4.html
      June 01, 2018 - Improving communication is a key aspect of decreasing medication errors and improving patient safety … Patients need to understand their medication (indications, administration, adverse effects) to safely … But important medication information is given to patients in a haphazard way ( Persell, 2013 ). … Importance: Different providers may prescribe medications for the same patient. … patients on multiple medications.

2377. Chapter 2. ST-PRA Development | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpra2.html
      April 01, 2018 - is an engineering tool that was developed in the 1970s to quantify risks and identify threats to the safety … external to the process include the ability of policies and procedures to direct best practices, the safety … Event 660 Patient fails to notice infection during home care. … Event 642 Staff fail to protect patient effectively. … Event 450 Obese, but not diabetic, patient (30 ≤BMI <40).

2378. Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Implementation Handbook) (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Implement_Hndbook_508.docx
      April 30, 2013 - , family, and clinicians to improve patient safety and the quality of care. … safety. … .2 Studies show that patients who are informed and engaged can help improve safety through “informed … How willing are patients to question healthcare staff on issues related to the quality and safety of … Patient involvement in patient safety: what factors influence patient participation and engagement?

2379. Access to Outpatient Specialty Care for Children (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-235-fullreport.pdf
      September 01, 2018 - • Fiscal burden of measure focus (e.g., clinical condition) on patients, families, public and private … A related challenge is that even specialists who accept Medicaid patients may not be open to new patients … a Medicaid health plan and found that only 43 percent would offer an appointment to a new Medicaid patient … In order to fulfill these obligations, it is imperative that providers are available to treat patients … Measure Topic – patient safety: No. k. Measure Topic – family experience with care: Yes. l.

2380. 157-What-Are-4-Es (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/157-what-are-4-es.docx
      October 01, 2024 - Engage: Engaging people in the patient safety process includes encouraging open communication, active … Educate: Educating people on patient safety and best practices ensures that they are equipped with the … to get staff perceptions on patient safety. … Staff are asked to anonymously evaluate aspects of patient safety culture. … The team also consults the results of their anonymous patient safety survey.