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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-patient-safety-incident-reports-be-used-compare-hospital-safety-results-quantitative
October 31, 2014 - Study
Can patient safety incident reports be used to compare hospital safety? Results from a quantitative analysis of the English National Reporting and Learning System data.
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Howell A-M, Burns EM, Bouras G, et al. Can Patient Safety Incident Reports Be Used to Compare Hosp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/results-and-lessons-hospital-wide-initiative-incentivised-delivery-system-reform-improve
March 02, 2022 - Study
Results and lessons from a hospital-wide initiative incentivised by delivery system reform to improve infection prevention and sepsis care.
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Sreeramoju P, Voy-Hatter K, White C, et al. Results and lessons from a hospital-wide initiative incentivised by delivery system…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/resource-based-view-safety-cultures-influence-hospital-performance-moderating-role-electronic
November 17, 2021 - Study
Resource-based view on safety culture's influence on hospital performance: the moderating role of electronic health record implementation.
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Upadhyay S, Weech-Maldonado R, Lemak CH, et al. Resource-based view on safety culture’s influence on hospital performance: The m…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/disentangling-quality-and-safety-indicator-data-longitudinal-comparative-study-hand-hygiene
March 23, 2011 - Study
Disentangling quality and safety indicator data: a longitudinal, comparative study of hand hygiene compliance and accreditation outcomes in 96 Australian hospitals.
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Mumford V, Greenfield D, Hogden A, et al. Disentangling quality and safety indicator data: a longitudi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multi-method-exploratory-evaluation-service-designed-improve-medication-safety-patients
July 22, 2020 - Study
A multi-method exploratory evaluation of a service designed to improve medication safety for patients with monitored dosage systems following hospital discharge.
Citation Text:
Alqenae FA, Steinke DT, Belither H, et al. A multi-method exploratory evaluation of a service designed to…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/problem-list-completeness-electronic-health-records-multi-site-study-and-assessment-success
April 29, 2018 - Study
Problem list completeness in electronic health records: a multi-site study and assessment of success factors.
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Wright A, McCoy AB, Hickman T-TT, et al. Problem list completeness in electronic health records: A multi-site study and assessment of success factors. Int J …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/performance-trigger-tool-detecting-drug-related-hospital-admissions-older-people-analysis
December 21, 2022 - Study
Performance of a trigger tool for detecting drug-related hospital admissions in older people: analysis from the OPERAM trial.
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Zerah L, Henrard S, Thevelin S, et al. Performance of a trigger tool for detecting drug-related hospital admissions in older people: analysis…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/emergency-physicians-views-direct-notification-laboratory-and-radiology-results-patients
March 23, 2012 - Study
Emergency physicians' views of direct notification of laboratory and radiology results to patients using the internet: a multisite survey.
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Callen J, Giardina TD, Singh H, et al. Emergency physicians' views of direct notification of laboratory and radiology results to…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-short-message-system-sms-improve-health-care-quality-and-outcomes-among/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Using Short Message System (SMS) to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes Among HIV-Positive Men - 2011
Project Name
Using Short Message System (SMS) to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes Among HIV-Positive Men
Principal Investigator
Uhrig, Jennifer
Organization
RTI …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-postdischarge-virtual-ward-readmission-or-death-high-risk-patients-randomized-clinical
October 31, 2011 - Study
Classic
Effect of a postdischarge virtual ward on readmission or death for high-risk patients: a randomized clinical trial.
Citation Text:
Dhalla IA, O'Brien T, Morra D, et al. Effect of a postdischarge virtual ward on readmission or death for high-risk pa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/us-public-opinion-regarding-proposed-limits-resident-physician-work-hours
February 18, 2011 - Study
US public opinion regarding proposed limits on resident physician work hours.
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Blum AB, Raiszadeh F, Shea S, et al. US public opinion regarding proposed limits on resident physician work hours. BMC Med. 2010;8:33. doi:10.1186/1741-7015-8-33.
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Digital Healthcare Research Advancing healthcare quality, safety, and effectiveness through the evolving digital healthcare ecosystem. More
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CAHPS The CAHPS program aims to advance our scientific …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/usability-computerised-drug-monitoring-programme-detect-adverse-drug-events-and-non
December 21, 2014 - Study
Usability of a computerised drug monitoring programme to detect adverse drug events and non-compliance in outpatient ambulatory care.
Citation Text:
Auger C, Forster AJ, Oake N, et al. Usability of a computerised drug monitoring programme to detect adverse drug events and non-comp…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/well-defined-pediatric-icu-active-surveillance-using-nonmedical-personnel-capture-less
July 13, 2010 - Study
The well-defined pediatric ICU: active surveillance using nonmedical personnel to capture less serious safety events.
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White WA, Kennedy K, Belgum HS, et al. The Well-Defined Pediatric ICU: Active Surveillance Using Nonmedical Personnel to Capture Less Serious Safety …
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/implement-monitor-sustain-program/toolkit1-start-program.html
November 01, 2024 - Toolkit 1. Start an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Overview of the Toolkit Why Should a Nursing Home Use This Toolkit? This toolkit provides nursing homes with a simple, step-by-step approach to starting an antimicrobial stewardship program. An antimicrobial stewardship program uses collaborative and evidenc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-economic-evaluation-infection-prevention-and-control-program-are-quality-and-patient
June 02, 2021 - Study
Health economic evaluation of an infection prevention and control program: are quality and patient safety programs worth the investment?
Citation Text:
Raschka S, Dempster L, Bryce E. Health economic evaluation of an infection prevention and control program: are quality and patien…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-increased-inpatient-attending-physician-supervision-medical-errors-patient-safety-and
December 07, 2011 - Study
Emerging Classic
Effect of increased inpatient attending physician supervision on medical errors, patient safety, and resident education: a randomized clinical trial.
Citation Text:
Finn KM, Metlay JP, Chang Y, et al. Effect of Increased Inpatient Attendin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/150-cusp-tip-sheet-celebrating-success.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
CUSP Tip Sheet:
Celebrating Success and Spreading MRSA Prevention Beyond the Unit
ICU & Non-ICU
Purpose
Recognizing success, large and small, both early on and long term is important to sustainability. Communicating success can help frontline personnel have the courage to speak …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/051-top-10-successful-decolonization.docx
October 01, 2024 - Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is the bath, not a top coat.1,2
CHG is the bath itself. Do not bathe the patient with regular soap and water and then follow up with CHG.
CHG is better than regular soap and water and binds to skin proteins, killing germs for 24 hours.
Ensure cleaning of the face and hair.3
CHG is safe to…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool12_collaboration.docx
June 02, 2025 - Tool 12: Cross Continuum Collaboration Tool
Tool 12: Cross-continuum collaboration tool
Purpose
This tool helps teams develop specific effective and timely linkages to services with cross-continuum clinical, behavioral, and social services providers.
Description
Hospital readmission reduction teams need to identify…