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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldata6.html
May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
6. Implementation
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Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement
Summary
Reviewers
1. Introduction
2. Evidence of Dispari…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/b2b_combo_ratesgenbywin.pdf
March 01, 2016 - IQI, PSI, AND PDI RATES GENERATED BY THE AHRQ WINDOWS QI SOFTWARE
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool B.2b
IQI, PSI, AND PDI RATES GENERATED BY THE AHRQ
WINDOWS QI SOFTWARE
Guidance for Using the Windows QI Software and
an Example of Output for On…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20140115_DB/6_Ed_Karls_slide_53-71.pdf
May 01, 2013 - Using the CAHPS Database to Compare, Report, and Improve Organizational Performance
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University of Michigan Health System—at a Glance
An Integrated Academic Medical Center
consisting of:
• Hospitals, Health Centers, and Clinics
throughout Southeast Michigan
• UM Medical School and its Faculty
Gr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-training-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Warm Handoff Plus: How To Use the Training Toolkit
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care
Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Warm Handoff Plus
How To Use the Training Toolkit
What is the Warm Handoff Plus strategy?
A Warm Handoff Plus is a handoff that is conducted in person, between two me…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/pfepc-fullguide-appd-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
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Appendix D – Warm Handoff Plus Implementation Guidance
To help you plan and design your Warm Handoff Plus implement…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-230-section-5-table-5.pdf
January 01, 2010 - CHIPRA 230: Section 5, Table 5
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Table 5: Evidence for Documentation of BMI Percentile and Weight Classification for Children
Type of Evidence Key Findings Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Expert
recommendation
In 2007, the AAP, AMA, and CDC collaborated
to form an expert committee to up…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra_1415-p009-5-ef.pdf
May 01, 2013 - Measure: Cesarean Delivery for Nulliparous (NTSV) Women (Appropriate Use)
Measure: Cesarean Delivery for Nulliparous
(NTSV) Women (Appropriate Use)
Measure Developer: Pediatric Measurement Center of Excellence (PMCoE)
Numerator Denominator Exclusions Data Source(s)
Patients who had a cesarean
delivery.
All null…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/tcd/key-driver.html
September 01, 2021 - Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography (TCD) Screening Among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Toolkit
Key Driver Diagram
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Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography (TCD) Screening Among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About the M…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/about/impact-stories/research-careers.pdf
June 01, 2025 - Research Training Grant Opportunities
AHRQ Impact: AHRQ supports a variety of research training grant opportunities for pre- and post-
doctorate researchers and career development grants for mentored and independent grant opportunities.
Below, two early career researchers reflect on the positive impact that AHRQ c…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/feldman-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - home healthcare industry is composed of over 10,000 Medicare-certified home health
agencies (HHAs) providing
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/resources/type-harm.html
September 01, 2025 - Resources by Safety Topic
Contents Diagnostic Safety Emergency Preparedness Falls Healthcare-Associated Infections Maternal Safety Medication Safety Never Events Opioid Safety Pressure Ulcers Readmissions Sepsis Surgical Safety Transitions in Care Venous Thromboembolism Diagnostic Safety AHRQ Diagnostic Steward…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/choose/standard.html
January 01, 2023 - Comparing Quality Scores to an Independent Standard
Another approach would be to compare scores to an independent standard of what performance on this measure ideally should be . While implementing this approach is challenging, it has significant advantages.
Advantages of Comparing to an Independent Standard…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/choose/benchmark.html
March 01, 2016 - Comparing Quality Scores to a Benchmark
Although the term “benchmark” is often thought to mean an “average,” the original meaning of this term in the context of quality improvement is performance that is known to be achievable because someone has achieved it. Comparing performance to a benchmark definitely sets…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/index.html
February 01, 2020 - Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
This update will make an important contribution to the quality of care in the United States and to the health of the American people.
For Clinicians
All health care providers, especially those with direct patient contact, have a unique opportunity to he…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/abate/skills.html
March 01, 2022 - Adherence and Skills Assessment
This toolkit provides documents for assessing whether staff are adhering to the decolonization protocol. These documents include self-administered survey questions for patients to describe their bathing experience, as well as staff skills assessment questions for peer or supervis…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/otherwebsites/data-tools/index.html
August 01, 2022 - AHRQ Data Tools
The AHRQ Data Tools allow you to explore AHRQ survey data in depth through bar charts, trend charts, geographic maps, and more. Create and download charts and datasets to support your research. The AHRQ Data Tools website provides a consolidated and consistent experience for flexibly exploring t…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/about.html
July 01, 2023 - About the Toolkit Development
Toolkit for Improving Perinatal Safety
Background
Of the 3.9 million births in the United States each year, 2 percent are estimated to involve an adverse event; at least half are potentially preventable. A review by the Joint Commission found that between 2004 and 2014, poor co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/understanding-cahps-101-infographic.pdf
February 01, 2019 - Understanding CAHPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users Infographic
Understanding CAHPS® Surveys:
A Primer for New Users
A Webcast on January 8, 2019
CAHPS: Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
The CAHPS Program
Goal of AHRQ's CAHPS program: Advancing knowledge, measurement, and
improvement of pat…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/ccc/measures.html
April 01, 2022 - Measures From the CAHPS Item Set for Children with Chronic Conditions
Parents' Experiences with Getting Needed Information about Their Child's Care
CC1 Had questions answered by child's doctors or health providers
Parents' Experiences with Shared Decision-making
CC2 More than one choice for chil…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/pcortf-snac/jaffery.html
November 01, 2022 - Subcommittee Member: Jonathan B. Jaffery
Jonathan B. Jaffery, M.D., M.S., M.M.M.
Chief Population Health Officer
UW Health
President and CEO
UW Health ACO
Professor of Medicine
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Jonathan B. Jaffery, M.D., M.S., M.M.M., is a faculty member in the Division of Nephrology …