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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/guide.html
January 01, 2020 - Guide: Purpose and Use of CLABSI Tools
Purpose of the Tools
These tools are designed to support your efforts to implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in your unit. When used with the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Toolkit, the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/gastro-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - PowerPoint Presentation
Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-measures/21st-century/challenges.html
June 01, 2018 - The Challenge and Potential for Assuring Quality Health Care for the 21st Century
From Quality Measures to Quality Care: Examples of Quality Improvement at Work
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Table of Contents
The Challenge and Potential for Assuring Quality Health Care for the 21st Century
From Quality …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49585/psn-pdf
May 01, 2009 - Delirium or Dementia?
May 1, 2009
Rudolph JL. Delirium or Dementia? PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delirium-or-dementia
Case Objectives
State the key diagnostic differences between delirium and dementia.
Describe the Confusion Assessment Method for workup of suspected delirium.
Explain the…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33740/psn-pdf
November 01, 2012 - In Conversation With… Abraham Verghese, MD
November 1, 2012
In Conversation With… Abraham Verghese, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-abraham-verghese-md
Editor's note: Abraham Verghese, MD, is Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at the
Stanford University S…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/paroxysmal-supraventricular-tachycardia-masquerading-panic-attacks
September 01, 2017 - Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Masquerading as Panic Attacks
Citation Text:
Martin DT, O’Leary D. Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Masquerading as Panic Attacks. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2021.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ems-911-workforce-mental-health-executive-summary.pdf
February 01, 2025 - Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Mental Health and Occupational Stress in the Emergency Medical Services and 911 Workforces
Systematic Review
M
ental Health and Occupational Stress in
the Emergency Medical Services and 911
Workforces
Executive Summary
Main Points
• No study reported o…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/novel-drug-misuse
September 30, 2010 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Novel Drug Misuse
Citation Text:
Angus DC, Milbrandt EB. Novel Drug Misuse. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004.
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Format:
Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/failed-interpretation-screening-tool-delayed-treatment
August 20, 2018 - Failed Interpretation of Screening Tool: Delayed Treatment
Citation Text:
Cable CA, Murphy DJ, Martin GS. Failed Interpretation of Screening Tool: Delayed Treatment. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2017.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withalbert-wu-md-mph-0
March 24, 2025 - In Conversation with…Albert Wu, MD, MPH
May 1, 2011
Citation Text:
In Conversation with…Albert Wu, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2011.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/852698/psn-pdf
August 30, 2023 - The e-Autopsy/e-Biopsy: A Systematic Chart Review to
Increase Safety and Diagnostic Accuracy Innovation
August 30, 2023
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/e-autopsye-biopsy-systematic-chart-review-increase-safety-and-
diagnostic-accuracy
Summary
Addressing diagnostic errors to improve outcomes and patient safety h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/speaking-patient-safety-what-they-dont-tell-you-training-about-feedback-and-burnout
January 22, 2020 - Speaking Up for Patient Safety: What They Don't Tell You in Training About Feedback and Burnout
Citation Text:
Adair KC, Frankel A, Sexton B. Speaking Up for Patient Safety: What They Don't Tell You in Training About Feedback and Burnout. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/spotlight_case_managing_complexity_in_diagnosis_-_slides_final.pptx
January 01, 2024 - Spotlight
Spotlight
Managing Complexity in Diagnosis: Life-threatening Complications after Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the May 2024 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Andrew P.J. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866992/psn-pdf
May 29, 2024 - Harm Reduction Strategies to Improve Safety for People
Who Use Substances
October 30, 2024
Salisbury-Afshar E, Gale B, Mossburg S. Harm Reduction Strategies to Improve Safety for People Who
Use Substances . PSNet [internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/harm-reduction-strategies-improve-safety-people-w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49648/psn-pdf
March 01, 2012 - Postdischarge Follow-Up Phone Call
March 1, 2012
Mourad M, Rennke S. Postdischarge Follow-Up Phone Call. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/postdischarge-follow-phone-call
Case Objectives
Understand why preventing readmissions through postdischarge phone calls is important.
Describe evidence su…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49729/psn-pdf
April 01, 2015 - Dissecting the Presentation
April 1, 2015
Suat-Ooi SB. Dissecting the Presentation. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dissecting-presentation
Case Objectives
Define aortic dissection.
Describe the epidemiology of acute aortic dissection.
State the common and uncommon presentation of acute aor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73336/psn-pdf
May 26, 2021 - The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping
Healthcare Providers
May 26, 2021
Glaser K, Vongspanich-Dray J. The “Great Pretender” (Syphilis) is Still Stumping Healthcare Providers.
PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/great-pretender-syphilis-still-stumping-healthcare-providers
The Case
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49454/psn-pdf
July 01, 2004 - Novel Drug Misuse
July 1, 2004
Angus DC, Milbrandt EB. Novel Drug Misuse. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/novel-drug-misuse
Case Objectives
Define the inclusion and exclusion criteria for patients in PROWESS.
Understand why the FDA included APACHE score as an indication criterion for drotrec…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74021/psn-pdf
October 25, 2021 - In Conversation With... Georgia Galanou Luchen, Pharm.
D.
October 25, 2021
In Conversation With.. Georgia Galanou Luchen, Pharm. D. PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-georgia-galanou-luchen-pharm-d
Editor’s Note: Georgia Galanou Luchen, Pharm. D., is the Director of Member Rela…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-case6.html
November 01, 2014 - LHC has been recognized 3 years in a row as the "#1 Best Employer" by a business journal. … impact of the cultural transformation initiative on the patient experience at LHC has been externally recognized … The organization has been honored twice with the governor's award for clinical excellence and recognized … In an example that occurred following the move, an executive described how staff recognized, despite