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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/clinical-decision-support-innovation-collaborative-including-patients-voice-care
January 01, 2023 - The Clinical Decision Support Innovation Collaborative: Including the Patient’s Voice in Care
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Engaging and Empowering Patients and Caregivers
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Empowering Patients and Caregivers to Improve Patient-Centered Care
The Clinical Decision Support Innovation Collaborative will int…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/rti-international
January 01, 2023 - RTI International
Implementation of an Electronic Care Plan for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions
Description
This research supported the testing of two interoperable Substitutable Medical Applications Reusable Technologies (SMART®) on Fast Healthcare Interoperability R…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sops-health-information-technology-patient-safety-supplemental-item-set-hospital-survey
October 23, 2019 - Measurement Tool/Indicator
SOPS Health Information Technology Patient Safety Supplemental Item Set for the Hospital Survey.
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SOPS Health Information Technology Patient Safety Supplemental Item Set for the Hospital Survey. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Qu…
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digital.ahrq.gov/location/usa-ga-atlanta
January 01, 2023 - USA, GA, Atlanta
Improving Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Acute Care Settings
Description
This research developed and evaluated three clinical decision support interventions to promote influenza vaccinations among hospitalized children and found that the tools increased vaccine u…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cedars-sinai-doctors-cling-pen-and-paper-transition-electronic-medical-records-proves
June 15, 2005 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Cedars-Sinai doctors cling to pen and paper: transition to electronic medical records proves difficult.
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Cedars-Sinai doctors cling to pen and paper: transition to electronic medical records proves difficult. Connolly C. Washington Post. March…
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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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pso.ahrq.gov/work-with
November 01, 2020 - SHARE:
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Work With a PSO
How To Choose a PSO
Become a PSO
Maintain a PSO Listing
Work With a Patient Safety Organization
Working with a PSO, which is voluntary, offers several …
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pso.ahrq.gov/about/organizations
November 01, 2023 - SHARE:
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About
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Organizations and Relationships
Organizations and Relationships
Congress authorized the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement an…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/video/23732
August 06, 2025 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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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/policy/electronic/disclaimers/index.html
October 01, 2014 - Website Disclaimers
Website disclaimers for AHRQ.gov.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality maintains this website to enhance public access to its information and resources. Information Disclaimer Information on this website is only intended as general summary information that is made available to th…
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www.ahrq.gov/npsd/data/dashboard/info.html
June 01, 2019 - Dashboard Information
NPSD Dashboards display data that follow the Common Formats for Event Reporting – Hospital Version (CFER-H) definitions of Adverse Events, i.e., the Common Formats Event Descriptions. There are 10 CFER-H modules: one Generic module applies to all reported events, and nine event-specific mo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/better-safety-net-young-doctors
January 13, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
A better safety net for young doctors.
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A better safety net for young doctors. Landro L. Wall Street Journal. August. 8, 2016.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patients-guide-preventing-medical-errors
May 20, 2009 - Book/Report
The Patient's Guide to Preventing Medical Errors.
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The Patient's Guide to Preventing Medical Errors. Bernsten KJ. Westport CT: Praeger; 2004.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ethical-issues-patient-safety-research-interpreting-existing-guidance
July 14, 2021 - Book/Report
Ethical Issues in Patient Safety Research: Interpreting Existing Guidance.
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Ethical Issues in Patient Safety Research: Interpreting Existing Guidance. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2013. ISBN: 9789241505475.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-heart-attack-goes-undiagnosed
November 08, 2023 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
When a heart attack goes undiagnosed.
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When a heart attack goes undiagnosed. Davis R. USA Today. Oct 2006.
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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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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sentinel-event
May 30, 2012 - Multi-use Website
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Sentinel Event.
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Sentinel Event. The Joint Commission.
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/oas/index.html
November 01, 2023 - CAHPS Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey
The CAHPS Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Survey (OAS CAHPS) asks adult patients about their experiences receiving care in Medicare-certified hospital outpatient surgery departments (HOPDs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The survey asks about patients' ex…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/helpful-resources/index.html
September 01, 2024 - Using CAHPS Surveys
CAHPS Survey Design and Administration Review general guidance on CAHPS survey design and administration to learn how to prepare a survey instrument that meets your needs, prepare a sample, and collect and track the data. Formatting CAHPS questionnaires for mail, web, and phone administrat…