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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/topics/simulation.html
Simulation
AHRQ has funded simulation research as part of its patient safety mission for more than 2 decades. AHRQ is the lead federal agency investing in research to identify the best ways to use simulation in healthcare. AHRQ-funded research using simulation has expanded knowledge about how to u…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/index.html
October 01, 2018 - Prevention Resources
AHRQ’s mission is to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work with HHS and other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used.
Confidential Physician Feedback Reports: Designing for Optimal Im…
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www.ahrq.gov/npsd/resources/index.html
June 01, 2019 - Resources
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, Patient Safety Rule and Technical Resources for Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs)
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
https://pso.ahrq.gov/legislation/act
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Final Rule (42 CFR Part 3)
https://pso.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/about/using-sops.html
June 01, 2024 - Using the SOPS® Name
The SOPS surveys and supplemental items are developed in accordance with principles and standards established by AHRQ. They are known for their rigorous and scientific development and evaluation process. The development process includes input from providers, managers, and staff in healthcar…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/index.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Toolkit and Resource Descriptions
The Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council provides information and guidance to empower individuals and organizations to develop a community-based advisory council. These co…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-dx-stewardship2.html
August 01, 2024 - Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
Background
Diagnostic Error in the Testing Process
Diagnosti…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation-issue-brief2.html
July 01, 2024 - Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Introduction
Leverage Patient Safety Infrastructure
Use Simulation To Adopt and Adapt Best Practices
Use Simulation To Improve He…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-unnecessary-urinary-catheter-use-ed.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Margarita E. Pena, MD, FACEP
Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Detroit, MI
Learning Objectives
Explain how to establish gui…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/hospitals/examples.html
March 01, 2016 - Examples of Hospital Quality Measures for Consumers
From the available set of hospital measures, you can choose among hundreds of measures that address important aspects of inpatient care. Here are some examples of hospital quality measures that research evidence and practical experience suggest are appropriate…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/teledx-1.html
August 01, 2020 - Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
Evidence Base Supporting Telehealth
Impact of Telediagnosis …
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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
Completed by:
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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/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-CC-2.pdf
December 14, 2010 - MEASURE SUMMARY (CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures) - Control #: CC-2
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MEASURE SUMMARY
CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures
A. Control #: CC-2
B. Measure Name: Follow-up care for children prescribed ADHD medications (continuation and maintenance
phase)
C. Measure Defini…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/measures-CC-19.pdf
December 14, 2010 - MEASURE SUMMARY (CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures) - Control #: CC-19
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MEASURE SUMMARY
CHIPRA Core Set Candidate Measures
A. Control #: CC-19
B. Measure Name: Annual number of children with asthma (> 1 year) with > 1 asthma related ER visit(s)
C. Measure Definition
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/best-practices/index.html
May 01, 2022 - Best Practice Summaries
These resources are designed to help nursing homes consider best practices on topics such as infection control and prevention and the emotional well-being of both staff and residents.
Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes
Best Practices…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/system/delivery-system-initiative/bozicstudysnapshot/ihabundled_appendix.pdf
June 02, 2025 - IHA Bundled Payment Demonstration Appendix
Ridgely MS, de Vries D, Bozic KJ, Hussey PS. Bundled payment fails to gain a foothold
in California: the experience of the IHA bundled payment demonstration.
Health Aff (Millwood). 2014;33(8).
List of Appendix Exhibits
Appendix…
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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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/dutta.pdf
December 19, 2014 - Application and Dissemination of a Culture-Centered Approach to Tailoring Comparative Effectiveness Research Summaries
Research to Help Underserved Populations
Innovative Adaptation and Dissemination of AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness
Research Products
Application and Dissemination of a Culture-Centered Appr…