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October 01, 2015 - AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
External Context
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AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Introduction
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Model State En…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/elicitation/child-hospital-narratives/development.html
December 01, 2023 - Development of the CAHPS Child Hospital Narrative Item Set
The CAHPS Child Hospital Narrative Item Set enables users of the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey to elicit a short, coherent story from the parents and guardians of hospitalized children about the important aspects of their experiences with inpatient care. …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/gdmodap1b.html
October 01, 2014 - Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities
Appendix 1-B. Pre/Post-Test Questions and Answers for Module 1
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Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities
Introduction
Module 1. Detecting Change in a Resident's Condition
Module 2. Commu…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssi1.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Chapter 1. Administration
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Administration
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/affinity-group-improving-support-women.pdf
May 01, 2021 - Affinity Group:
Improving Support for
Women that Need Cardiac
Rehabilitation
H i c h a m S k a l i , M D , M S c
H a l e y S t o l p , M P H
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Welcome and TAKEheart Update
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We are continuing to prepare for TAKEheart training activities to
resume in May 2021; staying in close …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/hiring/index.html
December 01, 2018 - Hiring a Vendor for a CAHPS Survey
Users of CAHPS surveys of patient experience typically seek out and contract with a survey vendor to administer the survey and sometimes to analyze and report the results. Unless specified by an external organization, the use of survey vendors is recommended but not required. …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/managing/index.html
May 01, 2022 - Managing a CAHPS Survey Project
By developing a comprehensive project management strategy early on, you can ensure that your survey project runs smoothly and that your team is prepared to handle any unexpected problems. This section offers tips and considerations relevant to three management objectives:
Eff…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/transform-qi/deliver-facilitation/modules/index.html
April 01, 2022 - AHRQ Practice Facilitation Training Modules
Practice facilitators help primary care practices implement the best evidence and develop quality improvement capacity. To assist practice facilitators in gaining critical skills, AHRQ developed 14 free, interactive training modules that are based on AHRQ’s widely use…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/community-health-workers-and-promotores-de-salud.html
Community Health Workers (Promotores de Salud)
Community health workers, also known as “ promotores de salud, ” play a vital role connecting patients, communities, and healthcare providers. These AHRQ resources can help improve gaps and mitigate social determinants of health among priority populat…
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/webinars/index.html
June 01, 2025 - National Action Alliance: Webinars
The National Action Alliance hosts informational webinars on patient and workforce safety topics that are of interest to partners and practitioners. Registration links for upcoming webinars will appear on this page. Stay up to date on announcements of future webinars and other…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/pubcomguide/pcguide4.html
July 01, 2025 - Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Section 4: Media Standards and Policies
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Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Section 1: Product Development
Audio and Video Products
Appendix 1-A. Release Forms
Appendix 1-B. Trademarks
Appendix 1-C. You…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/carayon-summit2016.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Health IT and Diagnostic Safety: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Perspective
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Health IT and Diagnostic Safety:
A Human Factors and Systems
Engineering Perspective
Pascale Carayon, Ph.D.
Procter & Gamble Bascom Professor in Total Quality,
Department of Industrial and Systems
Engineering Director, Center …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/healthit-breakout-summit2016.pdf
September 28, 2016 - Health IT’s Role in Diagnostic Safety
Health IT’s Role in Diagnostic Safety
Chris Dymek, Ed.D.
Director, Health IT Division
AHRQ Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement
AHRQ Research Summit: Improving Diagnosis in Health Care
September 28, 2016
Agenda
• Session Overview and Goals
• Foundations for Future…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/epner-summit2016-wrapup.pdf
September 28, 2016 - AHRQ Research Summit Wrap-up
AHRQ Research Summit
Wrap-up
Paul Epner
September 28, 2016
Agenda
• Reflections
• The Path Forward
The Path Forward
• A Look Back
• Resources & Forums – Building a Collaborative
Network
SIDM /DEM & Research & Patient Summits
CID and their organizational meetings
Govern…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/naa-snac-recommendations.html
February 01, 2024 - Recommendations from the Subcommittee to Inform the National Action Alliance to Advance Patient and Workforce Safety
We stand for a healthcare delivery system that is free from preventable harm, inspires continuous improvement in the delivery of care across the continuum, and promotes a culture of safety in an …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/145-cusp-tip-sheet-celebrating-success.docx
April 01, 2025 - Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Tip Sheet:
Promoting SSI and MRSA Prevention
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Purpose
Recognizing success, large and small, both early on and long term is important to sustainability. Communicating success can he…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/about/areas/improve-discharge.html
August 01, 2024 - Resources and Tools To Improve Discharge and Transitions of Care and Reduce Readmissions
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality supports research on the quality and safety of the hospital discharge process and care transitions. Improvements in these areas can lead to reductions in potentially avoidable …
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-impact/external.html
February 01, 2017 - AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
External Context
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AHRQ Infrastructure for Maintaining Primary Care Transformation (IMPaCT) Grants: A Synthesis Report
Introduction
Methods
Model State En…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/erepguide.pdf
March 22, 2014 - On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Facilitator Training Instructor Guide - Electronic Reports
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention 1
Pressure Ulcer
Prevention Reports
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AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing
Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer
Prevention
Facilitator…