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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/balanced-scorecard
January 01, 2023 - Balanced Scorecard
Description
A balanced scorecard provides a way to look at an organization from four perspectives by developing benchmarks and collecting and analyzing data relative to those perspectives. The four perspectives are: 1) financial, 2) customer, 3) internal business processes, an…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/pert-chart
January 01, 2023 - Program Evaluation and Review Technique Chart
Acronym
PERT
Also Known As
PERT Chart
Description
Program evaluation and review technique (PERT) charts are useful when managing a project. It is used to streamline project planning and scheduling. The method is particularly useful when…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/infection-checklist.html
December 01, 2012 - Infection Checklist
CUSP Toolkit
Who should use this tool? Infection preventionists.
Checklist items
Leader Responsible
Date Started
1. Meet with the CEO and hospital project leader to learn about the initiative and understand the infection prevention (IP) roles.
2. Introduce …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/infectionprevchcklst.doc
June 02, 2025 - Infection Preventionist Checklist
Who should use this tool? Infection preventionists.
Checklist Items
Leader Responsible
Date
Started
1. Meet with the CEO and hospital project leader to learn about the initiative and understand the infection prevention (IP) roles.
2. Introduce the project to all IP s…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/nutritntp.html
April 01, 2018 - Volume 1: Application of Systematic Review Methodology to the Field of Nutrition
Structured Abstract
Full Title: Nutritional Research Series: Advancing the Role of Evidence-based Reviews in Nutrition Research and Applications
Systematic reviews represent a rigorous and transparent approach of synthesizing s…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/measures-PHP-38.pdf
December 17, 2010 - MEASURE SUMMARY (CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures) - Control #: PHP-38
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MEASURE SUMMARY
CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures
A. Control #: PHP-38
B. Measure Name: Cesarean Rate for Low-risk First Birth Women
C. Measure Definition
a. Numerator: The proportion of adolesce…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/implementation-guides/implementation-guide1/impguide1concl.html
March 01, 2019 - Conclusion
Implementation Guide Number 1
This Implementation Guide includes suggested steps and tips for implementing initiatives for improving child health care quality from the CMS-funded national evaluation of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) Quality Demonstratio…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-discussion-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Influenza – Discussion Guide
During a regularly scheduled staff meeting, the antibiotic stewardship team leader(s) is encouraged to ask all clinical staff which components of the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care related to influenza and RSV have been reviewed. It is recommended that all clini…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/mutual/teach/mini.html
July 01, 2023 - Mutual Support Mini-Session Training Content
If you are teaching content from the Mutual Support Module in an even shorter format, you probably will focus on one or two specific situation monitoring tools chosen based on the needs of the participants. For this format, we recommend that you do the following:
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/enhanced-recovery/index.html
June 01, 2023 - Toolkit for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery
The AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) Toolkit helps hospitals improve patients' surgical experience by adopting enhanced recovery practices. Enhanced recovery practices are evidence-based processes that are supported by multidisc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/SyH-DR-PUF-Summary-Statistics-Medicare-Pharmacy-Weighted.pdf
September 26, 2023 - Weighted Summary Statistics: PUF Medicare Pharmacy File (Version 2)
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Weighted Summary Statistics: PUF Medicare Pharmacy File
Variable Variable Label
Count of
Non-missing
Values
(Unweighted)
Count of
Missing
Values
(Unweighted) Minimum Maximum Mean
Standard
Deviation
PER…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/distribute/promote/act-early/learn-about/index.html
July 01, 2011 - Researching a Quality Report's Audience for Promotional Purposes
In the planning stages of your project, it is important to gather information about the characteristics of the audience you have identified. This research helps you:
Select measures your audience will find relevant and important.
Present y…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/epic-implementation-q-a-final-deck.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Epic Q&A Session
A my M i l l e r, M D, P h D
D av i d R u b i n s , M D
Chat Function
HOW TO ASK
QUESTIONS
To ask a question or make a comment
open the chat box
Set the TO: field to Everyone so
that we can all see your question
Try the chat function now by
sending a short greeting to the rest
of the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/surveys/medical-office/index.html
July 01, 2024 - SOPS Medical Office Survey
AHRQ sponsored the development of the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Medical Office Survey in response to requests for a survey in this setting. This survey is designed specifically for outpatient medical office providers and other staff and asks for their opinions about…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/enhanced-recovery/implementing/patient-booklets.html
November 01, 2023 - Patient Education Booklets
These booklets were created by experienced content experts for the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR), a collaborative program to enhance the recovery of surgical patients. They help adult patients prepare for and recover from surgery both in the hospi…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/privacy-and-security-project/west-virginia
January 01, 2023 - West Virginia
Team Description
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin passed a law in 2006 which created the West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN). With this law, West Virginia is poised to develop a plan to enhance the use of health information technology in the state. The Privacy …
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/USPSTF-overview-fact-sheet-2025-update.pdf
January 01, 2025 - USPSTF: An Overview
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USPSTF: An Overview
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task
Force) works to improve the health of people nationwide by
making evidence-based recommendations on effective ways
to prevent disease and prolong life. Through this work, the Task
Force helps healthcare provi…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/uspstf-overview-fact-sheet-2021_0.pdf
January 01, 2021 - USPSTF: An Overview
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USPSTF: An Overview
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task
Force) works to improve the health of people nationwide by
making evidence-based recommendations on effective ways
to prevent disease and prolong life. Through this work, the Task
Force helps healthcare provi…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/uspstf-overview-fact-sheet-2021_updated_2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - USPSTF: An Overview
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USPSTF: An Overview
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task
Force) works to improve the health of people nationwide by
making evidence-based recommendations on effective ways
to prevent disease and prolong life. Through this work, the Task
Force helps healthcare provi…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/about-cahps/cahps-program/cahps-VI.html
February 01, 2025 - Proposed Projects in CAHPS VI
For more than two decades, AHRQ's CAHPS Consortium has served as the "R&D engine" for the CAHPS initiative, which has been responsible for multiple innovations in the design and administration of patient experience surveys. This research team continues to convene stakeholders and e…