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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-leiferman.html
May 01, 2024 - Developing and Implementing Educational Resources to Address Perinatal Mental Health
Jenn Leiferman, Ph.D. Chair and Professor University of Colorado-Denver Jenn Leiferman, Ph.D. “Since early in my research career, I have been focused on what we could do to ensure that every child has the best possible start in…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/decolonization/index.html
May 01, 2025 - Decolonization
Decolonization is an infection prevention practice that removes germs from the skin. It is often used in healthcare facilities when patients carry methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or other dangerous germs on their bodies. It can keep them from developing an infection themselve…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/2021-ahrq-year-in-review.html
January 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
2021: An AHRQ Year in Review
JAN
11
2022
By
David
Meyers,
M.D.
David Meyers, M.D.
Turning the calendar to a new year is a time for taking stock—reflecting on our accomplishments and setting our sights on where we want to go…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/chart-abstraction-instructions-smoking-cessation.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Chart Abstraction Instructions –Smoking Cessation and Intervention
1
Chart Abstraction Instructions –Smoking Cessation and
Intervention
Part 1:
First, determine the Measurement Date (RepPeriod) (Note this date serves as the beginning
and end date for the measurement period. For example: this project includes…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/solberg.html
April 01, 2015 - TransforMN Study
Principal Investigator: Leif Solberg, MD
Institution: HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019161
Number and Type of Practices
This project included 132 certified HCHs. Seventy-five percent of the HCHs were part of large med…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh8-10.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Exhibits 8 to 10
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Administration
Chapter 2. Determ…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldataaph1.html
May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
Table H-1: Language Assistance Data Base (LADB), based on CDC Race/Ethnicity Codes and ISO Language Codes (by Otilia Tiutin, Manager of Cultural & Linguistic Services)
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Table of Contents
Ra…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-eval-roadmap/index.html
July 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Next Page
Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Executive Summary
1. Introduction and Purpose
2. Priority Questions and Recommendations
3. Conclusion
References
Appendices: Preliminary Work and Finding
Ap…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/research-centers/baker_crc_screening.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Improving Rates of Repeat Colorectal Cancer Screening in Community Health Centers
Research Centers for Excellence
in Clinical Preventive Services
Working to get the right services, to the right people, at the right time
Improving Rates of Repeat Colorectal Cancer
Screeni…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/research-centers/sheridan_screening_overuse.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Understanding and Reducing Overuse of Potentially Harmful Screening Tests
Research Centers for Excellence
in Clinical Preventive Services
Working to get the right services, to the right people, at the right time
Understanding and Reducing Overuse of Potentially Harmful
Screening Tes…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/index.html
February 01, 2024 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices in pressure ulcer prevention that we want to use?
4. How…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/integrating-teamwork-tools-cusp-efforts.ppt
June 02, 2025 - Reducing Unecessary Urinary catheter Use in the Emergency Department: How to Implement the Process
Integrating Teamwork Tools into CUSP Efforts
Shannon Davila, RN, MSN, CIC, CPQH
New Jersey Hospital Association
Slides adapted from original source:
Barbara Edson, RN, MBA, MHA
VP, Clinical Quality, Health Research &…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/implementation-guides/implementation-guide2/implguide2pt2.html
September 01, 2014 - Designing Care Management Entities for Youth with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
Part 2: Assessing State Readiness to Design and Implement CMEs
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Table of Contents
Designing Care Management Entities for Youth with Complex Behavioral Health Needs
Part 1: An Introduction to Ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-research-meeting-agenda-2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - 2025 CAHPS Research Meeting Agenda
1 08/28/2025
AGENDA
STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO ASSESS
AND IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE OF CARE
A Virtual Research Meeting
Sponsored by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
September 18, 2025
**11:00 am – 3:00 pm ET**
MEETIN…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/spotlight-s1-grant.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
S1: Developing a Dashboard To Help Clinical Teams Prioritize and Manage Vulnerable Patients
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Table of Contents
Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-hpwpreport/clabsi-hpwpap.html
August 01, 2015 - High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions
Appendix 1. Definitions of High-Performance Work Practices
Previous Page
Table of Contents
High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions
Case Studies
Key Findings
Conclusions
References
Table 1. Case…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/065-ssi-prevention-periop-roadmap-checklist.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Date: ______________________________________ Patient Label (or name, MRN and surgeon)
Perioperative Roadmap Tool
Surgical ServicesSSI Prevention Phases
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Adapt the checklist below to your ho…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/learning-lab/transdisciplinary-learning-long-desc.html
June 01, 2020 - Transdisciplinary Learning Lab To Eliminate Patient Harm and Reduce Waste
Long Description
Principal Investigator: Adam Sapirstein, M.D., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
AHRQ Grant No.: HS23553
Project Period: 09/30/14–03/29/19
Description: The goal of the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute L…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/recent-grants.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
4. AHRQ's Recent Primary Care Grants and Resources
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Table of Contents
Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director of AHRQ's National Center for Ex…
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www.ahrq.gov/coronavirus/data-analytics.html
August 01, 2023 - Data and Analytics
AHRQ data resources and data analyses help decision makers understand healthcare trends and identify opportunities for improvement. These data can help inform the COVID-19 strategies developed by researchers, policymakers, and decision makers at national, State, and local levels.
Healthcare…