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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201529.html
October 01, 2015 - Ohio’s Fairfield Medical Center Uses AHRQ Resources to Promote Patient Safety
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October 2015
Staff members at the 222-bed Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio, said they work better in teams and feel more freedom to raise questions about patient care after participating i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/164-cusp-meeting-pre-work.docx
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Monthly Meeting Pre-Work
Setting the Stage: Before Each Meeting
· CUSP Champion: Review previous meeting minutes and status of ongoing safety improvement projects.
· CUSP Champion: Identify any team members or guest speakers who shou…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/041-pros-cons-mrsa-surveillance-one-pager.docx
October 01, 2024 - To protect patients from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and develop effective MRSA prevention strategies, facilities must know the MRSA prevalence among their specific patient population and understand when and where transmission occurs. MRSA surveillance provides this type of insight. MR…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/brigham-and-womens-hospital-primary-care-center-excellence-practice-based-research-network.html
January 01, 2012 - Brigham and Women's Hospital Primary Care Center of Excellence Practice-based Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
January 1, 2012
PBRN Acronym:
BWH PCCE PBRN
PBRN Type:
Internal Medicine Network (at least 75% are General Internal Medicine Clinicians)
Network Cate…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/bladder-matters-patient.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Bladder Matters for Women
Bladder Matters for Women
Experiencing Urine Leakage? You’re not alone and you have options.
Urinary incontinence—or bladder
leakage—is common, but it doesn’t
have to be. Symptoms include:
• Leaking urine while coughing, laughing, sneezing,
exercising
• Feeling a sudden, strong need …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/evaluation/evidence-now-snapshot-practices.pdf
August 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: A Snapshot of Participating Primary Care Practices
AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: A Snapshot of Participating Primary Care Practices
The seven EvidenceNOW regional cooperatives are
working with more than 1,500 small- and medium-
size…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/publications/2-0-journal-supplement.html
September 01, 2021 - PQMP 2.0 Journal Supplement
The second phase of the Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP) was launched in 2016 to support the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based, consensus-built pediatric quality measures. Highlighting the tremendous work conducted and progress made by the PQMP grantees , t…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/synthesis-report/index.html
July 01, 2015 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
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Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Overview of the 14 Transforming Primary Care Grants
K…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-urinary-catheter-use-ed-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
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
Image: Photo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/jit-chg-cloth-mupirocin.docx
March 01, 2022 - Just in Time Training: CHG Cloth and Mupirocin
Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 11-1 – Just in Time Training:
Chlorhexidine Cloth Bathing or Showering Plus Mupirocin
What Is Targeted Decolonization?
Our hospital is decolonizing adult patients with medical devices using chlorhexidine gluconate (…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/careaffordability/measures4.html
June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Care Affordability
Supplemental Measures of Care Affordability
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Chartbook on Care Affordability
Acknowledgments
Care Affordability
Care Affordability Trends and Measures
Measures of Access Problems Due to Health Care Costs
Measures of Ineffici…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/section7.html
July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Section 7. Sharing Results
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Table of Contents
Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Section 1. Th…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamily6.html
July 01, 2018 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Next Steps
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Table of Contents
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Findings
Implications for the Guide
Summary and Discussion
Next Steps
References
Appendix A: Draft Key Informant…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0243-section7.pdf
December 18, 2014 - Table 3. 2014 ACR Accreditation/Pediatric-Specific Accreditation by Health Service Area
Table 3. 2014 ACR Accreditation/Pediatric-Specific Accreditation by Health Service Area*
Health Service
Area
Pediatric
Imaging
Facilities in
Area (N)
ACR
Accredited
Facilities (N)
ACR
Accredited
F…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/improve/coordination/ccqmpc/ccqm-pc-faq.pdf
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Care Coordination Quality Measure – Primary Care (CCQM-PC) - Frequently Asked Questions
AHRQ’s Care Coordination Quality Measure – Primary Care (CCQM-PC)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the CCQM-PC?
A. The CCQM-PC is a 43-item survey that was designed by AHRQ to fill a gap in the care coordination
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0197-technicalspecs.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Ratio of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans to Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Seizure: Technical Specifications
This measure assesses the ratio of the number of MRI scans to the number of CT scans obtained on or
within 30 days after the date of evaluation for …
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/stories/in-action/virginia.html
March 01, 2021 - Helping Primary Care Teams Rediscover the Joy of Medicine
A former military intelligence officer and undercover policeman, Mr. Mike Talley seems an unlikely candidate to coach primary care practices on ways to improve care. But by adding a master's degree in counseling and on-the-ground experience assisting cli…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/engage/brochure.html
March 01, 2017 - Resident and Family Engagement: What is it? What are the benefits?
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
What can I do as a resident or family member to partner with staff?
Share your concerns, needs, and observations.
Take an active role in your individual care or in the care o…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/gapsumtp.html
January 01, 2013 - Closing the Quality Gap Series, Summary Report
Structured Abstract
In 2004, AHRQ launched a collection of evidence reports, Closing the Quality Gap: A Critical Analysis of Quality Improvement Strategies , to bring data to bear on quality improvement opportunities. These reports summarized the evidence on qual…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreenfig1-1.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Figure 1.1. Timeline for Implementation, Assessment, and Dissemination of the SATIS-PHI/CRC Intervention
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Table of Contents
Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary…