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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/introduction-rapid-response-system-united-states-veterans-affairs-hospital-reduced-cardiac
January 02, 2017 - Study
Introduction of a rapid response system at a United States Veterans Affairs hospital reduced cardiac arrests.
Citation Text:
Lighthall GK, Parast L, Rapoport L, et al. Introduction of a rapid response system at a United States veterans affairs hospital reduced cardiac arrests. Anes…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hemodialysis-bleeding-events-and-deaths-18-year-retrospective-analysis-patient-safety-and
June 23, 2021 - Study
Hemodialysis bleeding events and deaths: an 18-year retrospective analysis of patient safety and root cause analysis reports in the Veterans Health Administration.
Citation Text:
Walton E, Charles M, Morrish W, et al. Hemodialysis bleeding events and deaths: an 18-year retrospectiv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/two-state-collaborative-study-multifaceted-intervention-decrease-ventilator-associated-events
January 15, 2014 - Study
Two-state collaborative study of a multifaceted intervention to decrease ventilator-associated events.
Citation Text:
Rawat N, Yang T, Ali KJ, et al. Two-State Collaborative Study of a Multifaceted Intervention to Decrease Ventilator-Associated Events. Crit Care Med. 2017;45(7):120…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-network-organisational-architecture-support-development-learning-healthcare-systems
December 02, 2014 - Study
Using a network organisational architecture to support the development of Learning Healthcare Systems.
Citation Text:
Britto MT, Fuller SC, Kaplan HC, et al. Using a network organisational architecture to support the development of Learning Healthcare Systems. BMJ Qual Saf. 2018;27…
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digital.ahrq.gov/time-and-motion-studies-database
January 01, 2023 - Time and Motion Studies Database
The application of computing to health care changes how, when, and where clinicians collect and retrieve patient information. Measuring the impacts of technology on clinical tasks often involves performing a time and motion study. In a time and…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/index-clinical-topics.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
Index of Clinical Topics
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization
Nasal Decolonization …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-admission-medication-reconciliation-pharmacists-or-pharmacy-technicians-emergency
May 08, 2017 - Study
Improving admission medication reconciliation with pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in the emergency department: a randomised controlled trial.
Citation Text:
Pevnick JM, Nguyen C, Jackevicius CA, et al. Improving admission medication reconciliation with pharmacists or pharmacy …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/application-human-factors-methods-ensure-appropriate-infant-identification-and-abduction
April 27, 2022 - Commentary
Application of human factors methods to ensure appropriate infant identification and abduction prevention within the hospital setting.
Citation Text:
Webster KLW, Stikes R, Bunnell L, et al. Application of human factors methods to ensure appropriate infant identification and a…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/scores/framing.html
March 01, 2016 - Framing Health Care Quality Scores as Positive or Negative
Every time you make a decision on how to present an individual score or composite, you are “framing” the presentation. Framing refers to the emotional tone of the message you are communicating to consumers. For example:
A positive frame would accent…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/nhEwwYcy6qGYDmvs57XtTb
Screening for Breast Cancer Using Film Mammography: Clinical Summary of 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation
SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER USING FILM MAMMOGRAPHY
CLINICAL SUMMARY OF 2009 U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION*
Population
Women
Aged 40−49
Years
Women
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barriers-and-enhancers-trust-just-culture-hospital-settings-systematic-review
February 02, 2022 - Review
The barriers and enhancers to trust in a just culture in hospital settings: a systematic review.
Citation Text:
van Marum S, Verhoeven D, de Rooy D. The barriers and enhancers to trust in a just culture in hospital settings: a systematic review. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(7):e1067-e10…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/samore-mh-et-al-2005
January 01, 2005 - Samore MH et al. 2005 "Clinical decision support and appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing - a randomized trial."
Reference
Samore MH, Bateman K, Alder SC, et al. Clinical decision support and appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing - a randomized trial. JAMA 2005;294(18):2305-2314.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-nursing-led-intervention-bundle-bedside-checklist-reduce-mortality-during-initial
May 05, 2010 - Study
The impact of a nursing-led intervention bundle with a bedside checklist to reduce mortality during the initial COVID-19 pandemic and implications for future emergencies.
Citation Text:
Pugh S, Chan F, Han S, et al. The impact of a nursing-led intervention bundle with a bedside che…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/scalable-digital-communication-intervention-support-older-adults-and-care
January 01, 2024 - Scalable Digital Communication Intervention to Support Older Adults and Care Partners Transitioning Home After Major Surgery
Project Description
Publications
Creating a mobile application to support care transitions for older adults after surgery has the potential to prov…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-outcomes-related-patients-through-advanced-nursing-technology
March 31, 2023 - IMProving Outcomes Related to Patients Through Advanced Nursing Technology (IMPORTANT)
Project Final Report ( PDF , 696.66 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessari…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/deprescribing-community-dwelling-older-adults-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
May 05, 2021 - Review
Deprescribing for community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Citation Text:
Bloomfield HE, Greer N, Linsky AM, et al. Deprescribing for community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Gen Intern Med. 2020;35(11):3323-3332. doi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/virtual-breakthrough-series-collaborative-support-deprescribing-interventions-across-veterans
April 24, 2018 - Study
A virtual breakthrough series collaborative to support deprescribing interventions across Veterans Affairs healthcare settings.
Citation Text:
Phillips KK, Mecca MC, Baim‐Lance AM, et al. A virtual breakthrough series collaborative to support deprescribing interventions across Vete…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-accuracy-handoff-implementing-electronic-health-record-generated-tool-improvement
January 01, 2022 - Study
Improving accuracy of handoff by implementing an electronic health record-generated tool: an improvement project in an academic neonatal intensive care unit.
Citation Text:
Koo JK, Moyer L, Castello MA, et al. Improving accuracy of handoff by implementing an electronic health recor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/differences-medication-reconciliation-interventions-between-six-hospitals-mixed-method-study
September 08, 2021 - Study
Differences in medication reconciliation interventions between six hospitals: a mixed method study.
Citation Text:
Stuijt CCM, van den Bemt BJF, Boerlage VE, et al. Differences in medication reconciliation interventions between six hospitals: a mixed method study. BMC Health Serv R…
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cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/136331/Benzodiazepine%20Patient%20Handout.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Updated Handouts - Read-Only
REDUCING MEDICATIONS SAFELY
TO MEET LIFE’S CHANGES … taking:_____________________
Your dose: _____________________________________________
WHY CONSIDER REDUCING … Adapted from “Reducing Medications Safely to Meet Life’s Changes, Focus on Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists