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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/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/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/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/index.html
November 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Prevention
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Prevention is designed to improve long-term care by turning daily documentation into useful information that enhances clinical care planning.
AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Prevention…
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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 …
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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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/pfepc-fullguide-final508.pdf
April 01, 2018 - The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
The Guide to Improving
Patient Safety in Primary
Care Settings by Engaging
Patients and Families
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
www.ahrq.gov
The Guide wa…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/cahps-database/2022-hp-chartbook.pdf
January 01, 2022 - 2022 Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance (CHIP) Chartbook
THE CAHPS DATABASES
CAHPS Health Plan Survey Database
2022 Medicaid and
Children's Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) Chartbook
What Enrollees Say About Their Experiences With Their
Health Plans and Medical Care
CAHPS Health Plan Survey Database …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/methods.html
March 01, 2017 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Methods
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Table of Contents
Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Executive Summary
Introduction
Limitations of the Enviro…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/103-how-to-integrate-cusp-approach-periop-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA
Prevention: Targeting SSI
How To Integrate a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Approach
in the Perioperative Setting
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
How To Integ…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/hospitals/red-toolkit/redtoolkitforms.pdf
September 01, 2012 - Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit
1
Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit
Samples and Forms
1
Sample After Hospital Care Plan (AHCP)
2
**Bring This Plan to ALL Appointments**
After Hospital Care Plan for:
Oscar Sanchez
Discharge Date: August 1, 2012
TRY TO QUIT SMOKING: Call Jon Doe at (555)…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/167-hospital-level-gap-analysis.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (Hospital-Level)
hospital?
AHRQ Safety Program for
MRSA Prevention
Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention
(Hospital-Level)
ICU & Non-ICU
Please answer the following questions related to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aure…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/ed-catheter-insertions-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - The Emergency Department & Catheter Insertions
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
The Emergency Department & Catheter Insertions
Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Lisa Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Jeremiah Schuur, MD, MHS, FACEP
Brigham and Women’s…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6h.html
June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 9)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination?
Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework
Chapter…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips52.html
October 01, 2014 - Nebraska Critical Access Hospitals Improve Safety With AHRQ TeamSTEPPS®
Search All Impact Case Studies
December 2010
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) customized the coaching strategies used in the Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS®) curriculum fo…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/confid-report/app-1.html
March 01, 2016 - Confidential Physician Feedback Reports: Designing for Optimal Impact on Performance
Appendix 1. Advantages of sharing “unblinded” performance data within a team, practice, or network*
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Table of Contents
Confidential Physician Feedback Reports: Designing for Optimal Impact on …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/qi-knowledge-survey.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Assessment
1
Quality Improvement Assessment
Your name: _________________________________ Practice: _____________________________
We would like to know more about your quality improvement (QI) training and experiences. This information
will be used to tailor our QI training for…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/planning/RESPOM1aDivisionofResp.html
March 01, 2016 - Responsibilities of Sponsors, Vendors, and Consultants
Activity
Role of sponsor
Role of vendor(s)
Role of consultant
Planning and project design
Designate a project director.
Define the project goals.
Issue the request for proposal (RFP) and select a vendor.
Dev…