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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/abstract-magill.html
December 01, 2017 - Primary Care Practice Redesign–Successful Strategies
Abstract
Principal Investigator: Michael K. Magill, M.D.
University of Utah, School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
Purpose
This study evaluated the impact of a comprehensive care management program targeting patients with mu…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/hospital-readmissions.html
January 01, 2012 - Hospital Readmissions
Reducing preventable hospital readmissions is a national priority for payers, providers, and policymakers seeking to improve health care and lower costs. In 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services began reducing Medicare payments for certain hospitals with excess 3…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/events/webinars/asc-program.html
December 01, 2023 - Ambulatory Surgery Center SOPS: What You Need To Know (Webcast)
January 10, 2019
Summary
Speakers and Presentation Slides
Recording
Transcript
Related Material
Summary
On Thursday, January 10, 2019, AHRQ hosted a webcast that provided information on the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/nac-meeting-nov-20.html
November 01, 2024 - National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to Hold Hybrid Meeting on November 20, 2024
Media Advisory
Press Release Date: November 6, 2024
The National Advisory Council ( NAC ) for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, No…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/h2h/about.html
July 01, 2021 - Quality of Pediatric Hospital-to-Home Transitions Toolkit
About the Measure
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Quality of Pediatric Hospital-to-Home Transitions Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About the Measure
Key Driver Diagram
Quality Improvement Strategies
Improvement Data
Oth…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/keydriver-sfcollaborative.pdf
January 24, 2018 - PQMP National Asthma Quality Metric Key Driver Diagram (UCSF)
PQMP National Asthma Quality Metric Key Driver Diagram (UCSF) – (I)Prevention/(II)Acute Episode/ (III)ED Care
Global Aim:
We aim to test and
implement national
performance
measures that
accurately assesses
components of
quality care for
childre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/keydriver-vtcollaborative.pdf
January 24, 2018 - PQMP National Asthma Quality Metric Key Driver Diagram (Vermont)
PQMP National Asthma Quality Metric Key Driver Diagram (Vermont) – (I)Prevention/(II)Acute Episode/ (III)ED Care
Global Aim:
We aim to test and
implement national
performance
measures that
accurately assesses
components of
quality care for
c…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/index.html
October 01, 2018 - Publications and Products
Information on AHRQ publications and electronic information products.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) produces a range of publications and electronic information products that are available to users through different channels and a variety of formats.
The AHRQ…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/otherwebsites/PBRN/pbrn.html
September 01, 2018 - Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs)
Mission
PBRNs are groups of primary care clinicians and practices working together to answer community-based health care questions and translate research findings into practice. PBRNs engage clinicians in quality improvement activities and an evidence-based culture in …
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/events/webinars/best-practices-072524.html
August 01, 2024 - Enhancing Surgical Team Communication: SOPS® and TeamSTEPPS® in Action (Webcast)
July 25, 2024
Contents Summary Speakers and Presentation Slides Recording About the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture Summary This webcast provided background on AHRQ's Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Program , the T…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/events/webinars/dxsafety.html
June 01, 2022 - New AHRQ SOPS® Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Items for Medical Offices (Webcast)
June 2, 2021
Summary
Speakers and Presentation Slides
Recording
Summary
This AHRQ webcast introduced the new Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS®) Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Items. Medical offices can use th…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/events/webinar/asc-use-012121.html
February 01, 2024 - How To Use the AHRQ SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey To Improve Patient Safety (Webcast)
January 21, 2021
Summary
Speakers and Presentation Slides
Recording
Summary
This webcast provided information on how to use AHRQ’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS ® ) Ambulatory Surgery Center (A…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/events/webinars/nursing-home-workplace-safety.html
October 01, 2024 - New SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set for Nursing Homes (Webcast)
January 24, 2023
Summary Speakers and Presentation Slides Recording About the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture Summary This AHRQ webcast introduced the new Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set that can be added to the end of the S…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips89.html
October 01, 2014 - Massachusetts Hospital Improves Medication Reconciliation With AHRQ Toolkit
Search All Impact Case Studies
March 2012
After participating in AHRQ-sponsored learning sessions and provider support calls, Masspro, the Massachusetts Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), worked with New England Rehabilitation …
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/surgery.html
Surgery
Surgical complications take an immeasurable toll on patients and their families. Yet a substantial proportion of those complications are preventable. AHRQ has tools, research and resources related to making surgery safer.
Tools MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI This tool…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d8_combo_projectevaluation.docx
June 02, 2025 - TO
Project Evaluation and Debriefing
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project evaluation is to:
Identify factors that contributed to the team’s success.
Identify factors that hindered the team’s success.
Identify additional clinical areas in the organization where the best practice can be implemen…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/learn-from-defects-slides.html
February 01, 2017 - Learn From Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Learn From Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Af…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/recruitment-letter-hospital.html
January 01, 2008 - Back to MUI Resources
Recruitment Letter for Hospital Administration
Resource
Document available on the HCUP website (PDF, 130 KB)
Summary
This resource provides an example of a recruitment email directed towards hospital administration and leadership detailing the purpose of…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/documentation-guidance.html
May 01, 2022 - Documentation Guidance for Use of 1135 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Waivers
Resource: Documentation Guidance for Use of 1135 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Waivers
This document provides key information for employing several waivers of requirements that would normally be in place for providers to receive…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/909.html
April 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: New Guide Helps Developers and Users of Digital Healthcare Technologies Advance Equity
Issue Number
909
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
April 16, 2024
AHRQ Stats: Distribution of Healthcare Expenditures
In 2021, the top 1 percent…