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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/cahps-strategy-6c.pdf
March 01, 2017 - The CAHPS Ambulatory Care Improvement Guide: Open Notes
The CAHPS Ambulatory Care
Improvement Guide
Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
with Ambulatory Care
6.C. OpenNotes
Visit the AHRQ Website for the full Guide.
March 2017
https:/…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide80.html
October 01, 2014 - 80. Treatment Recommendations: Counseling (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Meta-analysis (1996): Impact of having a tobacco use status identification system in place on rates of clinician intervention with their patients who smoke (n = 9 stud…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide81.html
October 01, 2014 - 81. Treatment Recommendations: Counseling (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Meta-analysis (1996): Impact of having a tobacco use status identification system in place on abstinence rates among patients who smoke (n = 3 studies)
Screeni…
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/health-literacy.html
March 01, 2022 - More Adults Report Always Being Asked To Teach Back Providers' Instructions
More adults report always being asked to teach back providers' instructions (PDF, 133 KB)
For more information, go to the Data Spotlight (PDF, 753 KB) and the Data Query Tool .
Related Resources
Use the Teac…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide158.html
October 01, 2014 - 158. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Relative Effectiveness (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Meta-analysis (2008): Effectiveness and abstinence rates of medications relative to the nicotine patch (n = 86 studies).
Medication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T9-Sample_email_for_distribution_of_the_antibiogram_Phase_3.doc
June 02, 2025 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3
Sample Email for Distribution of the Antibiogram
Suggested Subject Line: Attached Antibiogram for [NURSING HOME NAME]
Dear [name of prescribing clinician]:
Attached to this email you will find an antibiogram for the [NURSING HOME NAME]. This antibiogram contains relevant ant…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-199-section-2-chart-tech-specs.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Section 2, Chart Abstraction Tool and Technical Specifications
Basic Elements
Age upon
Age upon admission
Patient ID Race Ethnicity Gender Payer
Preferred
Language
admission (YEARS)
[e.g. for 12.5 year
(MONTHS) [
e.g. for 12.5
old, years = 12) year old,
months = 6]
1 White Non-Hispanic Female Medicaid E…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/teach/two-day.html
December 01, 2023 - Two-Day Training Content
If you teach the Communication Module as part of a 2-day training, you should be able to perform all the activities noted below in around 80 minutes.
Components to include in this section for a 2-day training include:
Introduction and Objectives: 5 minutes
Communication Exercis…
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www.ahrq.gov/ecareplan/index.html
eCare Plan
About the eCare Plan Project
An introduction to the eCare Plan, including project objectives and impacts.
Resources and Publications
Selecte…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/035-importance-mrsa-prevention-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on the Importance of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Prevention. This presentation will ou…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/b2b_combo_ratesgenbywin.pdf
March 01, 2016 - IQI, PSI, AND PDI RATES GENERATED BY THE AHRQ WINDOWS QI SOFTWARE
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool B.2b
IQI, PSI, AND PDI RATES GENERATED BY THE AHRQ
WINDOWS QI SOFTWARE
Guidance for Using the Windows QI Software and
an Example of Output for On…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreen3.html
April 01, 2018 - Conclusions
References
We selected the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/017-contact-precautions-webinar-slides-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - Contact Precautions for MRSA Prevention - Webinar slide notes
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Contact Precautions for MRSA Prevention
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Contact Precautions for MRSA Prevention
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on contact isolation precautions t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/lacson2-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: Deployment of Enhanced Critical Imaging Result Notification (DECIRN)
Title: Deployment of Enhanced Critical Imaging Result Notification (DECIRN)
Principal Investigator: Ronilda Lacson, MD, PhD
Team Members: Ramin Khorasani, MD, MPH
Katherine Andriole, PhD
Luciano Prevedello, MD, MPH
Tejal …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/mhs/cahps-outpatient-mental-health-guidance.pdf
December 01, 2024 - Preparing a Questionnaire Using the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey
UPDATED AUGUST 2024
Guidelines for Using the CAHPS®
Outpatient Mental Health Survey
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Section 1: Preparing Your Organization’s Survey Instr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/022-optimizing-evc-webinar-notes_revised.docx
October 01, 2024 - Optimizing Environmental Cleaning
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Optimizing Environmental Cleaning
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Optimizing Environmental Cleaning
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on optimizing environmental cleaning and incorporating effective environme…
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www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/appendix-a.html
June 01, 2020 - Appendix A. Details on Scan Data Set, Manual Reviews, Algorithm Classification Methods, and Supplemental Scan Results
Health Services and Primary Care Research Study: Comprehensive Report
This appendix provides additional information about the data set, methods, and results used in the environmental scan to s…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/047-evidence-behind-decolonization-strategies-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
The Evidence Behind Decolonization Strategies for MRSA
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Evidence Behind Decolonization Strategies for MRSA
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on the current evidence behind decolonization strategies as part of an …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/049-dec-implementation-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Implementation of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Bathing and Nasal Decolonization
ICU & Non-ICU
AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007
October 2024
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & No…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/faq/index.html
January 01, 2019 - Frequently Asked Questions About the CAHPS® Program and Surveys Search or browse for answers to questions about the CAHPS program, patient experience surveys, and the CAHPS Database. Please send additional questions to cahps1@westat.com.
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