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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/multiple/project-echo/index.html
December 01, 2023 - Project ECHO
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), developed by Sanjeev Arora, M.D. , at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that helps clinicians provide expert-level care to patients wherever they live. U…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/develop-outpatient-mental-health-surveys.html
August 01, 2024 - Development of the CAHPS Outpatient Mental Health Survey
In 2016, the CAHPS research team began developing a new survey of patient experience with mental health care provided in outpatient settings. The goal of this survey was to replace the Experience of Care and Health Outcomes (ECHO) Survey and respond to ch…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/consumer-reporting/guidelines/attention/index.html
March 01, 2016 - Capturing Consumers' Attention
Health care consumers are often unaware of public reporting efforts or uninterested in using the information that survey sponsors provide. Research conducted by the CAHPS team suggests some strategies to capture the attention of consumers.
To learn more, go to Promote Your Repo…
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www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/hais/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Health Care-Associated Infections
This page features helpful links to information, tools, and resources on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which are the most common complication of hospital care and are one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. AHRQ-funded research and initiatives…
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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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Table of Contents
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/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/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/pqmp/implementation-qi/roadmap/index.html
September 01, 2021 - Roadmap for Implementing Pediatric Quality Measures for Performance Improvement
This Roadmap serves as a guide for stakeholders planning to implement pediatric quality measures for performance improvement. It is intended for use by states, health plans, hospitals, and other providers embarking on a quality im…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/index.html
October 01, 2020 - What We Learned
The CHIPRA quality demonstration States are pursuing innovative strategies to improve health care for children.
Learn about the CHIPRA quality demonstration States' strategies, lessons learned, and outcomes from these National Evaluation products:
Final Summary
Final Project Report
Spe…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=22
Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/training/learning-community-webinars/index.html
December 01, 2022 - TAKEheart Learning Community Webinars
TAKEheart Learning Community webinars, held between 2020–2022, featured discussions among cardiac rehabilitation (CR) experts and CR champions from diverse hospitals. Panelists shared knowledge and resources for addressing common challenges to increasing CR enrollment, part…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/932.html
October 01, 2024 - Highlighting the Urgent Need for Research on Improving Delivery of Preventive Services to People with Disabilities
Issue Number
932
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
October 8, 2024
AHRQ Stats: In-Hospital Sepsis Mortality Rate Disparities While…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4e_pdi06-heartsurgery-bestpractices.pdf
May 16, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4e
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 06: RACHS-1 Pediatric Heart Surgery Mortality
Why focus on pediatric heart surger…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/aspire_webinar3/aspire_webinar3.pptx
December 01, 2014 - Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions Webinar 3
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care
The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Webinar 3: Review & Update Readmission Reduction Efforts
Agenda
Describe the purpose of co…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/hp/suppl-CCC-items-hp-survey5-child.html
April 01, 2022 - Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Health Plan Child Survey 5.0/5.1: Children With Chronic Conditions
Population version: Child
Learn more about the CAHPS Children With Chronic Conditions Item Set.
Users of the CAHPS Health Plan Survey are free to incorporate supplemental items in order to meet the needs of…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4s_combo_pdi06-heartsurgery-bestpractices.pdf
May 16, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4s
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 06: RACHS-1 Pediatric Heart Surgery Mortality
Why focus on pediatric heart surgery morta…