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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/appendix-b.html
July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Appendix B: Implementation Plan Template
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Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/healthit-ed-6.html
February 01, 2021 - Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments
Future Directions and Research Priorities
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Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/03-outpt-mhs-webcast-cleary.pdf
January 01, 1998 - Introducing the CAHPS Outpatient Mental Health Survey Webcast - CLEARY
Overview of CAHPS Mental Health Surveys
Paul Cleary, Ph.D.
Anna M.R. Lauder Professor Emeritus and Dean
Emeritus
Yale School of Public Health
Today’s Presentation
• Short history of CAHPS Mental Health Care Surveys
• Findings from qualitati…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/best-practices/index.html
May 01, 2022 - Best Practice Summaries
These resources are designed to help nursing homes consider best practices on topics such as infection control and prevention and the emotional well-being of both staff and residents.
Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes
Best Practices…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/about/using-sops.html
June 01, 2024 - Using the SOPS® Name
The SOPS surveys and supplemental items are developed in accordance with principles and standards established by AHRQ. They are known for their rigorous and scientific development and evaluation process. The development process includes input from providers, managers, and staff in healthcar…
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www.ahrq.gov/chsp/data-resources/compendium/technical-documentation.html
December 01, 2023 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, Technical Documentation
In 2015, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) created the Comparative Health System Performance (CHSP) Initiative to study how health care systems promote evidence-based practices in delivering care. AHRQ's goal is to unders…
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www.ahrq.gov/sdm/about/index.html
May 01, 2023 - About Shared Decision Making
What is SDM?
AHRQ defines shared decision making (SDM) as a collaborative process in which patients and clinicians work together to make healthcare decisions informed by evidence, the care team's knowledge and experience, and the patient's values, goals, preferences, and circumsta…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/finalreportphase2.pdf
September 29, 2014 - National Opportunity To Improve Infection Control in ESRD (NOTICE) Phase Two Final Report
National Opportunity To Improve
Infection Control in ESRD (NOTICE)
Phase Two Final Report
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contract Number: HHSA2902010000251 Task Order …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/prabhakaran-holl-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: Enhancing Stroke Prehospital and Emergency Evaluation and Delivery
1. Title Page
Project Title Enhancing Stroke Prehospital and Emergency Evaluation and Delivery
MPIs Shyam Prabhakaran, MD, MS, and Jane L. Holl, MD, MPH
Organization University of Chicago
Dates of the Project 07/01/2018 - 04/30…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/016-ss-hand-hygiene-periop.pptx
April 01, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0029
April 2025
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgical Services
Hand Hygien…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/member-survey-nw.pdf
January 01, 2014 - View Survey
Staff Member Survey
Introduction…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/cauti-sustainability-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - CAUTI Sustainability: Embedding CAUTI Policies, Using Data to Monitor Proress and Hardwiring CUSP Principles
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
CAUTI Sustainability: Embedding CAUTI Policies, Using Data to Monitor Progress and Hardwiring CUSP Principles
Diane Byrum, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS, FCCM
Manager, Quality I…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_learn_from_defects_facnotes.docx
December 01, 2017 - Accessible Facilitator Guide: Learn From Defects for Sustainability
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Sustainability: Learning From Defects
SAY:
This module will review some concepts from Learning From Defects Through Sensemaking. It will also cover the Learning From Defects process from the per…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/learn-from-defects-fac-notes.html
December 01, 2017 - Sustainability: Learning From Defects: Facilitator Notes
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: Sustainability: Learning From Defects
Say:
This module will review some concepts from Learning From Defects Through Sensemaking. It will also cover the Learning From Defects process from the perspective of …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/workplace-safety/Workplace-Safety-for-Hospitals-Spanish-12-15-22.docx
December 01, 2022 - SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for the SOPS Hospital Survey
SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set for the SOPS Hospital Survey
Language: Spanish
Purpose: This supplemental item set was designed for use with the core SOPS® Hospital Survey Version 2.0 to help hospitals assess the extent to which their…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6l.html
June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 13)
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Table of Contents
Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination?
Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework
Chapte…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/nh/nursing-home-family-eng-1652a.doc
September 01, 2011 - CAHPS Nursing Home Survey: Family Member Instrument
CAHPS® Nursing Home Survey
Version:
Family Member Survey
Language: English
File name: nhfamily-eng-1652a.doc
Last updated: September 1, 2011
Response Scale: 4 points
For assistance with this survey, please contact the CAHPS Help Line at 800-492-9261 or cahps1…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2025-annual-report/health-disparities.html
August 01, 2025 - AHRQ’s Investments in Primary Care Research for 2023 and 2024
Health Disparities
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AHRQ’s Investments in Primary Care Research for 2023 and 2024
Acknowledgements and Authors
Message from the Director of AHRQ’s National Center for Excellence in Primary Ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/antibiotic_audit.docx
December 01, 2017 - Antibiotic Audit Tool
Antibiotic Audit Tool
Introduction
Problem Statement
Perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis is an important strategy to prevent surgical site infection. Appropriate selection, dosing, and redosing ensure that the antibiotic concentration in surgical site tissue is maintained above the minimum…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/shareddec-2.pdf
September 01, 2016 - Shared Decisionmaking: Improving Patient Safety, Education, and Empowerment
What is it?
Shared decision making is the process of engaging
with patients and families to make health care decisions
together. It includes exploring and comparing the benefits
and risks of each option within a clinical decision through
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