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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol1/Advances-Scanlon_62.pdf
March 25, 2008 - Risk-Based Patient Safety Metrics
Risk-Based Patient Safety Metrics
Matthew C. Scanlon, MD; Ben-Tzion Karsh, PhD; Kelly A. Saran, MS, RN
Abstract
Patient safety programs require meaningful metrics. Dominant frameworks are based on two
safety metrics: one that seeks to identify, measure, and eliminate error an…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/2018hospitalsopsreport-rev0921.pdf
March 01, 2018 - hospitals that increased, decreased, or did not
change on work area/unit patient safety grades (percentage providing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-erepguide_slides.pptx
November 01, 2016 - PowerPoint Presentation
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes:
On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing
Facilitator Training
Introduction to Pressure Ulcer Healing Reports
1
Electronic Reports
Existing Pressure Ulcers Report
Pressure Ulcers at Risk for Delayed Healing
Weekly Wound Rounds Report
Weekly Pressure Ulcer Treat…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module6/mod6-facguide.html
March 01, 2017 - Module 6: Sustainability: Facilitator Notes
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Slide 1: Module 6: Sustainability
Say:
The Sustainability module of this toolkit helps an organization maintain and sustain a process that has worked well.
Slide 2: Objectives
Say:
In this module we wi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-1.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Section 5: Evidence, Attachment 1: AAP Guideline Evidence
SNAC Submission Form ADHD Measure 2: Behavior Therapy
Section 5: Evidence
Attachment 1: AAP Guideline Evidence
Excerpt from the 2011 AAP ADHD Guideline: Preschool-aged Children
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neuro…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202101.html
June 01, 2021 - Duke’s Private Diagnostic Clinic Used TeamSTEPPS to Improve Teamwork and Communications
Search All Impact Case Studies
June 2021
Eighty to 90 percent of medical center leaders at Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC), a multispecialty physician practice affiliated with Duke Health, reported fewer communications b…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/value-proposition-flyer-mw.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Value_Proposition_Flyer_Midwest
Why Participate?
Participation in H3 may help your practice:
• Strengthen prevention for heart disease and stroke by
focusing on the ABCS – Aspirin, Blood pressure control,
Cholesterol management and Smoking cessation;
• Build or enhance its infrastructure to report and use
quality d…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/search.html?page=18
September 01, 2008 - Search Publications
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)'s publications offer practical information to help a variety of health care organizations, providers, and others make care safer in all health care settings. 181 - 190 of 191 Publications displayed
Find Publications by Keyword or To…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/determine-whether-to-treat/toolkit1-suspected-uti-sbar.html
November 01, 2024 - Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit
Toolkit Effectiveness A study in 12 nursing homes in Texas found that using the Suspected UTI SBAR form reduced antibiotic prescriptions for asymptomatic bacteriuria by about one-third. 1 Overview of the Toolkit Why Should a Nursing Home Use the Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit? …
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-test-result-communication3.html
July 01, 2024 - Electronic Test Result Communication in the Era of the 21st Century Cures Act
Methods
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Electronic Test Result Communication in the Era of the 21st Century Cures Act
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Appendix A. Datab…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips93.html
October 01, 2014 - Missouri Hospitals Improve Medication Reconciliation Process Using AHRQ Toolkit
Search All Impact Case Studies
April 2012
After participating in AHRQ-sponsored learning sessions and provider support calls, Primaris, the Missouri Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), worked with hospitals in the State to i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/supporting/culture-checkup-tool.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Culture Check-Up Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Culture Checkup Tool
Culture Checkup Tool
Problem statement: Improving safety culture in a patient care area takes time.
What is culture? Attitudes reflect the norms, values, and beliefs in the unit and, in turn, cre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/recruitment-brochure-nc.pdf
January 01, 2003 - Heart Health NOW
This is our time!
Are you ready?
Heart Health NOW!
Advancing heart health in
N.C. primary care
Heart Health NOW! is the N.C. Cooperative of
EvidenceNOW —a program funded by the
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Your practice will partner with us by:
• Establishing an EHR connection…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0242-table4.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Follow-up Visits for Children Who Are Obese or Overweight with a Weight-Related Comorbidity: Table 4
Table 4: Evidence for Follow-up Visits for Children Who Are Overweight
Type of Evidence
Key Findings
Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Expert
recommendation
The complexity of tre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/recruitment-timeline-nw.pdf
June 19, 2015 - Recruitment Process Diagram Northwest
Draft H2N Recruitment Process Flow
June 19, 2015
Practice
completes
interest form
Interest form
is received in
H2N email
box
Recruiter sends an
email to practice
scheduling time for a
phone conversation,
provides some
additional information
about H2N via email…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0138-section-5a.pdf
December 01, 2013 - Section 5.A, Table 4
Q‐METRIC Sickle Cell Disease Measure 3: Appropriate Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children with Sickle
Cell Disease
Graphics for Section V. …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-patient-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - A Patient’s Guide to Warm Handoffs
Why is it important?
A warm handoff:
■ Lets you hear what your providers are saying
about your health and your plan of care.
■ Encourages you to speak up, ask questions,
and join the conversation about your health.
■ Gives you a chance to correct or clarify
any information…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-clinicians.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Clinicians
Why is it important?
Communication breakdowns can result in
medical errors. Warm handoffs can help
address communication issues and:
■ Engage patients and families and
encourage them to ask questions.
■ Allow patients to clarify or correct the
information exchanged.
■…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-staff.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Staff
Why is it important?
Warm handoffs can:
■ Engage patients and families as team
members.
■ Allow patients to clarify or correct the
information exchanged.
■ Build relationships.
■ Provide a safety check.
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
How do I conduc…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/evaluation-design.html
March 01, 2021 - Evaluation Design and Methods
Evaluation Design
Each of the EvidenceNOW Cooperatives’ evaluation teams set out to determine the effectiveness of their external support interventions, using a range of mixed-methods designs. The cooperatives were asked to capture a core set of measures of A spirin use, B loo…