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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ihabundled_appendix.pdf
June 02, 2025 - IHA Bundled Payment Demonstration Appendix
Ridgely MS, de Vries D, Bozic KJ, Hussey PS. Bundled payment fails to gain a foothold
in California: the experience of the IHA bundled payment demonstration.
Health Aff (Millwood). 2014;33(8).
List of Appendix Exhibits
Appendix…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/5-sops101-webcast-2023-kirchner.pdf
January 01, 2023 - An Overview of the SOPS® Surveys for New Users - Kirchner
SOPS Resources
Jess Kirchner, M.A.
SOPS Program Manager
User Network for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS)
Westat
Survey Materials
• Survey Instruments & Supplemental
Item Sets
► English and Spanish
► PDF and Word
• Survey Items and Com…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/3-ASC_Webcast_2021-Sinsel.pdf
January 01, 2021 - How to Use the AHRQ SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey to Improve Patient Safety - Sinsel
Using the SOPS ASC Survey to Improve
Patient Safety
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Lisa Sinsel, M.S.N., R.N.
Senior Director, Clinical Services
Surgical Care Affiliates
Why Assess the Culture of Patient Safety?
Patient Safety High
Reliability …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/index.html
October 01, 2018 - Prevention Resources
AHRQ’s mission is to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work with HHS and other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used.
Confidential Physician Feedback Reports: Designing for Optimal Im…
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www.ahrq.gov/npsd/resources/index.html
June 01, 2019 - Resources
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, Patient Safety Rule and Technical Resources for Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs)
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
https://pso.ahrq.gov/legislation/act
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Final Rule (42 CFR Part 3)
https://pso.…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/surveys/medical-office/index.html
July 01, 2024 - SOPS Medical Office Survey
AHRQ sponsored the development of the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Medical Office Survey in response to requests for a survey in this setting. This survey is designed specifically for outpatient medical office providers and other staff and asks for their opinions about…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/nhqdr22/index.html
June 01, 2025 - 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
For the 20th year, AHRQ is reporting on healthcare quality and disparities. The annual National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report is mandated by Congress to provide a comprehensive overview of the quality of healthcare received by the general U.S. …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/cahps-database/cg-database/index.html
June 01, 2024 - CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey Database
The Clinician & Group Survey Database Survey (CG CAHPS) Database is a central repository of survey data from practice sites, medical groups, and regional health collaboratives that have administered the CG CAHPS survey and choose to submit their data to the Database. This…
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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/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/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/index.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Toolkit and Resource Descriptions
The Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council provides information and guidance to empower individuals and organizations to develop a community-based advisory council. These co…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/update/correctadd.html
October 01, 2014 - Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence—2008 Update
Corrections and Additions to the Public Health Service (PHS) Clinical Practice Guideline
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update , a Public Health Service-sponsored Clinical Practice Guideline, is a product of the Tobacco Use and Dependence Guideline Pa…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/apply/alt-text.html
March 01, 2013 - Apply Module Slide Presentation Text Descriptions
Slide Number and Title
Slide Content
Content for Alternative Text (Illustration)
Slide 1
Cover Slide
(CUSP Toolkit logo)
The “Apply CUSP” module of the CUSP Toolkit. The CUSP toolkit is a modular approach to patient safety, and modules pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/6-gap-analysis-goal.docx
June 01, 2023 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Surgical Care and Recovery
Gap Analysis and Goal-Setting Form
Creating a sense of urgency is an important strategy to gather institutional support and provide engagement in quality improvement work. One of the best approaches is to evaluate current performance and identify deficiencie…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-6.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Chapter 6. Assessment and Process Evaluation
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapte…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-6.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Chapter 6. Assessment and Process Evaluation
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapte…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/timeline.docx
September 01, 2022 - Timeline for Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in Ambulatory Care
Timeline for Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in Ambulatory Care
This timeline is intended to guide a practice in developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Team and implementing antibiotic stewardship activities. Practices are encouraged to tailor the …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/understand-sci-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Understand the Science of Safety for Perinatal Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Understand the Science of Safety for Perinatal Safety
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Four ascending steps show the learning objectives:
Describe the h…