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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-and-safety-older-adults
April 10, 2024 - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Safety of Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes
Citation Text:
Bakerjian D. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Safety of Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/relations-diagram
January 01, 2023 - Relations Diagram
Also Known As
Interrelationship Diagram
Network Diagram
Description
A relations diagram is used for identifying cause-and-effect relationships when evaluating problems that are especially confusing or complicated. When a network of these relationships is present in a pr…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/affinity-diagram
January 01, 2023 - Affinity Diagram
Also Known As
Affinity Chart
K-J Method
Description
Affinity diagrams help to unify large amounts of data by finding relationships between concepts or ideas. They allow you to organize facts, opinions, and issues into taxonomies in order to help diagnose complex problems…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/scatter-diagram
January 01, 2023 - Scatter Diagram
Also Known As
Scatter Plot
X-Y Graph
Description
A scatter diagram consists of pairs of numerical data containing one variable on each axis. The diagram is used to find a relationship between the data pairs. Points that create a line or curve indicate correlated variables…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/nominal-group-technique
January 01, 2023 - Nominal Group Technique
Acronym
NGT
Description
The nominal group technique (NGT) is a structured method of brainstorming within a group setting, designed to encourage participation from all members of the group.
Uses
When a group avoids an issue.
When a group is comprised of some …
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/cognitive-walkthrough
January 01, 2023 - Cognitive Walkthrough
Description
A cognitive walkthrough provides a means of gathering user input in the design of a system, based on the premise that most users prefer to learn by doing rather than read a user manual.
Uses
To capture (user) feedback on ease of use and the design of a user …
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/force-field-analysis
January 01, 2023 - Force-Field Analysis
Description
A force-field analysis identifies the forces that either aid in or are detrimental to arriving at a desired outcome. A scenario plays out as a balance between two forces: one attempting to alter the current state and the other attempting to keep it the same. When these…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/benefits-and-barriers-exercise
January 01, 2023 - Benefits and Barriers Exercise
Description
A benefits and barriers exercise helps illuminate the benefits of a change proposal. It promotes buy-in to change on a group and individual level. It also identifies obstacles to change so they can be addressed during design.
Uses
When attempting to…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/decision-action-diagram
January 01, 2023 - Decision Action Diagram
Acronym
DAD
Also Known As
Information Flow Diagrams
Description
Decision action diagrams (DADs), also referred to as information flow diagrams, can be used to graphically portray a process, displaying both the decisions required and any associated actions th…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/functspecs.html
December 01, 2017 - AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Functional Specifications
1.0. Functional Specs for Pressure Ulcer Prevention
2.0. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Reports
3.0. Specifications for Each Pressure Ulcer Prevention Report
3.1. Nutrition Risk Reports: High Risk and …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-medication-error-report-analysis-41
December 30, 2014 - Commentary
ISMP medication error report analysis.
Citation Text:
ISMP medication error report analysis. Cohen MR, Smetzer JL. Hosp Pharm. 2009;44:1062-1065.
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/chronic-care/decision/research-centers/rce_profile_gilliam.html
January 01, 2014 - Training the Next Generation of Leaders in Clinical Preventive Services
Profiles from the AHRQ Research Centers for Excellence
Meredith Gilliam: Research Center for Excellence in Clinical Preventive Services (ReCPS) at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Meredith Gilliam, an M.D./M.P.H. student at…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sentinel-event-alert-63-optimizing-smart-infusion-pump-safety-ders
March 22, 2023 - Sentinel Event Alerts
Sentinel Event Alert 63: optimizing smart infusion pump safety with DERS.
Citation Text:
Sentinel Event Alert 63: Optimizing Smart Infusion Pump Safety with DERS. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2021;47(6):394-397. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2021.03.013.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-pay-mistakes
July 20, 2011 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Why pay for mistakes?
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September 5, 2007
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/navigating-perfect-storm-balancing-culture-safety-workforce-challenges
May 04, 2015 - Meeting/Conference Proceedings
Navigating the perfect storm: balancing a culture of safety with workforce challenges.
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Navigating the perfect storm: balancing a culture of safety with workforce challenges. J Nurs Res. 2008;57(1):1-68.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/who-collaborating-centres-patient-safety
April 06, 2016 - Multi-use Website
Global Patient Safety Collaborative.
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Global Patient Safety Collaborative. World Alliance for Patient Safety; World Health Organization
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aorn-guidance-statement-do-not-use-abbreviations-acronyms-dosage-designations-and-symbols
November 26, 2024 - Commentary
AORN guidance statement: "do-not-use" abbreviations, acronyms, dosage designations, and symbols.
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AORN Guidance Statement: "do-not-use" abbreviations, acronyms, dosage designations, and symbols. AORN J. 2006;84(3):489-92.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ecri-guidelines-trust
March 10, 2021 - Database/Directory
ECRI Guidelines Trust.
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ECRI Guidelines Trust. ECRI Institute.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/aorn-position-statement-criminalization-human-errors-perioperative-setting
May 01, 2022 - Organizational Policy/Guidelines
AORN Position Statement on Criminalization of Human Errors in the Perioperative Setting.
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AORN Position Statement on Criminalization of Human Errors in the Perioperative Setting. AORN J. 2018;108(1):64-65. doi:10.1002/aorn.12292.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/request-information-diagnostic-excellence-measurement
January 15, 2025 - Press Release/Announcement
Request for Information: Diagnostic Excellence Measurement.
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Request for Information: Diagnostic Excellence Measurement. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Fed Register. December 12, 2024;89:100497-100498.
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