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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/DxSafety-March2019-MeetingNotes.pdf
March 08, 2019 - Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic Safety--March Meeting Summary
Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic
Safety and Quality in Health Care
March Meeting Summ…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/public-notes-meeting-summary-110620.pdf
March 11, 2021 - Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality in Health Care
Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic
Safety and Quality in Health Care
Workgroup Goa…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/jerant-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report A Randomized Trial of Home Self-Efficacy Enhancement
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Title of Project: A Randomized Trial of Home Self-Efficacy Enhancement
Principal Investigator: Anthony Jerant, MD
Team Members: Peter Franks, MD; Kate Lorig, RN, DrPH; Monique Moore-Hill, MA; Rahman
Azari, PhD; J. Paul Leigh, PhD; Marth…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/cahps-database/2025-hcbs-chartbook.pdf
January 01, 2025 - 2025 HCBS CAHPS Survey Database Chartbook
The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Home
and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Survey Database 2025 Chartbook
Authors:
Teresa Dodson, M.A.
Joshua Rubin
Jack Vallentine
Michael Corrothers
Naomi Yount, Ph.D.
Joann Sorra, Ph.D.
Dale Sh…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/natlhacratereport-rebaselining2014-2016_0.pdf
January 01, 2016 - AHRQ National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions: Updated Baseline Rates and Preliminary Results 2014-2016
June 2018
AHRQ National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Updated Baseline Rates and Preliminary Results 2014–2016
Summary
New patient safety data for 2014 through 2016 continue to show a do…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide64.html
October 01, 2014 - 64. For the Patient Willing To Quit (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Strategy A4. Assist —Aid the patient in quitting (provide counseling and medication
Action
Strategies for implementation
Help the patient with a quit plan. …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide65.html
October 01, 2014 - 65. For the Patient Willing To Quit (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Strategy A4. Assist —Aid the patient in quitting (provide counseling and medication) (Continued)
Recommend the use of approved medication,
except where contra…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/quality-improvement.html
Topic: Quality Improvement
Quality improvement (QI) is essential to achieving the triple aim of improving the health of the population, enhancing patient experiences and outcomes, and reducing the per capita cost of care, and to improving provider experience.
Challenges a…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/clinical-practice-guidelines.html
January 01, 1992 - Topic: Clinical Practice Guidelines
Between 1992 and 1996, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (now the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) sponsored development of a series of 19 clinical practice guidelines. These guideline products are no longer viewed as guidance for current medical practice, a…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/leadership/emotional-wellness.html
March 01, 2022 - Emotional Wellness Resources for Nursing Home Staff
These emotional wellness resources for nursing home staff list programs nursing home staff can access to help cope with the stress and emotions they may be experiencing from working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic:
Emotional Wellness Resources f…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/asprin-workflow.html
November 01, 2018 - Aspirin Workflow: Ensuring Evidence-Based Care with Medical Assistants
Resource: Aspirin Workflow (PDF, 112 KB, 1 page)
This workflow shows how medical assistants can provide a check to ensure that evidence-based care is delivered, which supports Key Driver 4: Create and support high functioning teams to …
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit4-1.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 4.1. Number of Interviewees by Type of Participant and Clinical Role
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Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lake…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/icar-facilitator-guide.html
April 01, 2022 - Nursing Home COVID-19 Infection Control Assessment & Response (ICAR) Tool Facilitator Guide
Resource: Nursing Home COVID-19 Infection Control Assessment & Response (ICAR) Tool Facilitator Guide
This updated infection control assessment and response tool is a longer but more comprehensive assessment of infec…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/infection-preventionist-course.html
May 01, 2022 - Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course—Overview
Resource: Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course—Overview
This course provides infection prevention and control training for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control programs in nursing homes so they can effecti…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/risk-assessment-management.html
April 01, 2022 - Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure of Healthcare Workers in the Context of COVID-19: Data Template
Resource: Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure of Healthcare Workers in the Context of COVID-19: Data Template
This tool is intended for health care facilities that have either cared for or admit…
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www.ahrq.gov/data/data-tools/index.html
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Data Tools
The AHRQ Data Tools allow you to explore AHRQ data sources in depth through bar charts, trend charts, geographic maps, and more. Create and download charts and datasets to support your research. The website includes access to the following tools. Medical Expenditures Panel Survey (MEPS) Medical…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/low-income.html
Topic: Low-Income
The AHRQ Policy on the Inclusion of Priority Populations in Research (NOT-HS-03-010) requires that priority populations be included in all AHRQ-supported research projects involving human subjects, unless a clear and compelling rationale and justification is provided that inclusion is inappropriate.…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/prevention/emergency-preparedness-plans.html
May 01, 2022 - Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Nursing home leaders can reference this resource to ensure that the facility’s emergency preparedness plan is current and captures an all-hazards approach to meeting the health, safety, and security needs of staff and residents d…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cms-targeted-training.html
May 01, 2022 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management
Resource: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management
These self-paced, scenario based modules are intended to provide ad…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/od/index.html
July 01, 2025 - Office of the Director (OD)
The Office of the Director oversees AHRQ activities to ensure the achievement of the agency’s strategic objectives.
AHRQ's Director is Roger D. Klein, M.D., J.D . The Office of the Director: Provides overall leadership for the Agency. Maintains the scientific integrity and objecti…