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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/healthit-ed-3.html
February 01, 2021 - Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments
Mobile Text Messaging
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Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments
Introduction
Elect…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-eval-roadmap/ccre-roadmap-apc.html
July 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Appendix C: Examples of Current State of Practice
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Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Executive Summary
1. Introduction and Purpose
2. Priority Questions and Recommendations
3. Concl…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P1T2-Prescribing_Clinician_Survey_Phase_1.doc
May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1
Prescribing Clinician Survey
[NURSING HOME NAME] is considering implementing an antibiogram program. The use of antibiograms is common in the hospital setting but not in nursing homes. We are interested in determining how the use of an antibiogram would be viewed by the presc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T3-Sample_Letter_of_Agreement_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 3. Sample Letter of Agreement With a Laboratory
[DATE]
[NAME OF LABORATORY]
[ADDRESS OF LABORATORY]
RE: Preparing an Annual Antibiogram for [NURSING HOME NAME]
Dear [INSERT NAME]:
The [NURSING HOME NAME] is planning to use an annual antibiogram report as part of a quality initiative to improve the appropriate pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T3-Sample_Letter_of_Agreement_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic
Toolkit 1. Working With a Lab To Improve Antibiotic Prescribing
Tool 3. Sample Letter of Agreement With a Laboratory
[DATE]
[NAME OF LABORATORY]
[ADDRESS OF LABORATORY]
RE: Preparing an Annual Antibiogram for […
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/voices-left-dial-reflections.html
July 01, 2010 - Back to MUI Resources
Voices from the Left of the Dial: Reflections of Practice-Based Researchers
Resource
Full article on PubMed
Summary
This study assessed factors motivating PBRN clinicians to participate and stay involved in practice-based research in their primary care o…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/figure-11.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Figure 11: Comparison of Audit Techniques
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Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapter 1…
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/training/module-4/index.html
December 01, 2022 - Module 4: Systems Change: Preparing and Understanding Your Data To Foster Systems Change
YouTube embedded video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/enjA1kfOsw0
Video: Systems Change: Understanding Your Workflow Processes to Prepare for System Change (1:01:14)
Slides: Preparing and Understanding …
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/training/module-5/index.html
December 01, 2022 - Module 5: Building and Implementing a Successful Automatic Referral System
YouTube embedded video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0kX51lMX0N0
Video: Building and Implementing a Successful Automatic Referral System (1:00:05)
Slides: Building and Implementing a Successful Automatic Cardiac Reh…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/modifying/index.html
May 01, 2020 - Modifying and Naming Your CAHPS Survey
To maintain comparability and consistency across CAHPS ® surveys, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) offers the following guidelines regarding what changes you can make to a CAHPS survey and how to give proper attribution to the CAHPS program.
If you …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/index.html
December 01, 2017 - Toolkit To Promote Safe Surgery
The Toolkit To Promote Safe Surgery helps perioperative and surgical units in hospitals identify opportunities to improve care and safety practices and implement evidence-based interventions to prevent surgical site infections. The toolkit has evidence-based, practical resources…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/index.html
September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
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Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
Introduction and Welcome
Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Overview
Scientific Rationale
References
Appendix A. Flow Chart for Implementing Universal Decoloni…
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www.ahrq.gov/data/visualizations/prevalence-fh-mfd.html
October 01, 2023 - Prevalence of Abnormal Lipid Levels in Children and Adolescents
This interactive visualization displays the prevalence of abnormal lipid levels among cohorts of children. The prevalence data can be filtered by the condition of interest (familial hypercholesterolemia or multifactorial dyslipidemia), type of li…
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www.ahrq.gov/pcor/strategic-framework/investments.html
July 01, 2023 - Focusing on Health Equity in AHRQ's PCORTF Investments
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Applying a Health Equity Lens
Health equity is essential to all areas of the framework. The magnifying glass signifies AHRQ’s commitment to using an equity lens through which to design and drive the implementation of t…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/ideas-project/index.html
July 01, 2025 - Implementing Diagnostic Excellence Across Systems (IDEAS)
Take part in a national study to evaluate the impact of resources intended to help prevent diagnostic safety events. Diagnostic safety events are common and pervasive across all healthcare settings, contributing to preventable harm in one in 20 outpatien…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/index.html
September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
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Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
Introduction and Welcome
Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Overview
Scientific Rationale
References
Appendix A. Flow Chart for Implementing Universal Decoloni…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/053-sample-script-iodophor.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Teaching Patients How To Decolonize With Iodophor:
Key Points & Sample Script
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Properly teaching patients the importance of preoperative decolonization and how to perform it …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/decolonization-protocols.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Tools & Resources for Decolonization: Protocols
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MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Decolonization
Tools & Resources for Decolo…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-terminology4.html
April 01, 2025 - Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Types of Evidence Used To Assess Diagnosis
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Exploration of Foundational Terminology and Paradigms for Improving Diagnosis
Introduction
Perspectives on Diagnostic Improvement
D…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/planning/Plan-a-Communications-Strategy.html
December 01, 2019 - Step 4: Plan a Communications Strategy
Review all steps in the process of planning a survey project:
Step 1: Form a Project Team .
Step 2: Form an Advisory Group .
Step 3: Define Your Goals .
Step 4: Plan a Communications Strategy.
Step 5: Set the Stage for Conducting the Survey .
Step 6: Devel…