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www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2020-07-nac/nacmtg071420-minutes.html
November 01, 2020 - Meeting Minutes, July 2020
National Advisory Council
Minutes from the July 14, 2020, meeting of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's National Advisory Council.
( Virtual Meeting )
Contents
Summary
Call to Order and Approval of March 26, 2020, Meeting Summary
Overview and Recent Accomplis…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/nac/2020-07-nac/nacminutes-071420.pdf
January 01, 2020 - National Advisory Council Meeting, July 14, 2020: Minutes
National Advisory Council, July 14, 2020 Page 1
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
National Advisory Council Meeting
(Virtual Meeting)
July 14, 2020
SUMMARY
NAC Members Present
Tina M. Hernandez-Boussard, Ph.D., M.…
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March 01, 2006 - In addition to fall and injury rates, we provided analysis on the
following question: Were those that
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/cahptab.html
December 01, 2017 - Factors for Selecting Performance Measures
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
Factors
CAHPS®
HCUP QIs
HEDIS®
Title V
Suitable for comparing?
Yes, if CAHPS® specifications followed.
Not designed for com…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/tr17-series.html
April 01, 2018 - Nutritional Research Series
Full Title: Advancing the Role of Systematic Reviews in Nutrition Research and Applications
The medical and clinical communities have effectively used systematic reviews to develop clinical and public health practice guidelines, set research agendas, and develop scientific consensu…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/tools/safe.html
June 01, 2023 - Tool: I'M SAFE Checklist
Being aware of, and honest about, your own physical, mental, and emotional health is a vital component of situation monitoring. “I’M SAFE” is a simple checklist that can be used to assess the ability of you or your team members to perform safely. While the checklist is simple, it is not…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/014-bcx-algorithm-decision-support-tool.docx
October 01, 2024 - Blood Culture Algorithm Decision Support Tool
Originally published in “Does This Patient Need Blood Cultures? A Scoping Review of Indications for Blood Cultures in Adult Nonneutropenic Patients” by Fabre et al in Clinical Infectious Diseases, September 2020. Used with permission. Image is adapted.
AHRQ Safet…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/161-inpatient-daily-goals.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Inpatient Daily Goals
ICU & Non-ICU
Room Number: ___________________ Facilitator: _______________________________ Date: ________________________
Daily Goals
Specific Timed Goals*
Reviewed**
What needs to be done for the patient to be discharged or transferred out of hospital…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/structuralasst-tool.docx
January 01, 2017 - Tool: Structural Assessment
Date _____________ Hospital ________________________Unit________________________
This assessment is typically performed every 6 months. Please answer the following questions regarding your intensive care unit (ICU).
1. For patients who are intubated/have a tracheostomy, how often do you…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/healthsystem-key-drive-diagram.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Transcranial Doppler Screening for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia: Health System - Key Driver Diagram
Transcranial Doppler Screening for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia
Health System - Key Driver Diagram
Key Drivers
Strategies Global
Aim
To reduce the
incidence of
stroke in …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/personcentered/measures2.html
June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Person- and Family-Centered Care
Communication Measures: Hospital
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Table of Contents
Chartbook on Person- and Family-Centered Care
Acknowledgments
Person- and Family-Centered Care
Summary of Trends
Measures of Person- and Family- Centered Care
Communicat…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-8.html
March 01, 2018 - Appendix 8: CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter
Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety P…
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www.ahrq.gov/data/meps.html
July 01, 2024 - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
MEPS is the only national data source measuring how Americans use and pay for medical care, health insurance, and out-of-pocket spending. Annual surveys of individuals and families, as well as their health care providers, provide data on health status, the use of medical …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/beprepared-patient-notesheet-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Be Prepared. Be Engaged. [Patient Note Sheet]
Be Prepared. Be Engaged.
Today I want to talk about...
1.
2.
3.
I have questions or concerns about...
My medicines My medical tests My treatments
My health goals are...
Acrobat Accessibility Report
Accessibility Report
Filename: …
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/index.html
June 01, 2019 - Explain and Motivate Use of Healthcare Quality Reports
Clear and usable data displays help consumers make sense out of a quality report, but even the best displays are not sufficient on their own. Report sponsors need to provide additional material to:
Explain what’s in the report and how to use it.
Motiv…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/hcbs-webcast-051623-woodward.pdf
June 02, 2025 - HCBS CAHPS Survey Database: What You Need to Know - WOODWARD
HCBS CAHPS Technical
Assistance
Kathleen Woodward, MSPH
Managing Director
The Lewin Group
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Helpful Resources
• AHRQ CAHPS Guidance: https://www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-
guidance/hcbs/index.html
• AHRQ Guide to Quality Improvement: https://www.Agency…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/writing/tip2.html
July 01, 2011 - Tip 2. In a Quality Report, Be Concise and Well-Organized
Generally speaking, people do not read any more than is necessary, so brevity is critical to improving the odds that people actually read a report.
Focus on the Essential Information
Readers of report cards tend to turn immediately to visual displa…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool6a1.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
6.a-1 Feedback Form for Stool Test Positive
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Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and Tools
IV. R…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool6a2.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
6.a-2 Feedback Form for Stool Test Negative
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and Tools
IV. R…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/four-moments/poster-three-options.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Pocket Cards_4 Moments
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November 2019
Moment 1 occurs at the time that initiation of antibiotic
therapy is being considered. Ask, “Does my patient have an
infection that requires antibiotics?”
Mome…