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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/grahamlear-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Improving Quality in Medication Management in Schools
Project Title: Improving Quality in Medication Management in Schools
Principal Investigator: Julia Graham Lear, PhD
Team Members: Annette Ferebee, MPH, Project Director
Nancy Eichner, MUP, Senior Program Manager
Theresa Chapman, Executive …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/leapfrog-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: The P4P Decision Tool: A Stakeholder Guide to Exploring and Selecting an Appropriate Pay-for-Performance Program
The P4P Decision Tool:
A Stakeholder Guide to Exploring and Selecting
an Appropriate Pay-for-Performance Program
Supported by a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/nursing-home-survey-items-composite-spanish.pdf
September 01, 2024 - SOPS® Nursing Home Survey Items and Composite Measures (Spanish)
SOPS® Nursing Home Survey Items and
Composite Measures
Version: 1.0
Language: Spanish
Notes
• For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection
methods, establishing data collection procedures, conduct…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-case6.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Case 6. Horizon Hospital—Lakeview Healthcare
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Table of Contents
Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Centra…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/pfepc-fullguide-appd-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | 28
Appendix D – Warm Handoff Plus Implementation Guidance
To help you plan and design your Warm Handoff Plus implement…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/visual/visual-mgmt-pdsa-form.docx
May 01, 2017 - Module 2: Example
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 5: Visual Management
Sample “Plan-Do-Study-Act”[footnoteRef:1] Form [1: “Plan-Do-Study-Act” refers to a method for testing changes in clinical practice. In the “plan” step, lay out the specifications of your…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/intro/teach/half-day.html
August 01, 2023 - Half-Day Training Content
Components you can include in the Introduction for a half-day training include:
Quick introductions of trainers and participants : 3 minutes
Abbreviated teamwork exercise : 10 minutes
Course objectives, overview, resources, and rationale : 2 minutes
Patient story video and re…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/womens-health.html
July 01, 2018 - Resources for Women’s Health
Research updates and information to help women manage diseases and conditions. AHRQ offers information to help enhance our understanding of women’s unique health needs and empower women to be more engaged in health care decisions. In addition to cancer and heart disease, health conc…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/tcd/key-driver.html
September 01, 2021 - Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography (TCD) Screening Among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Toolkit
Key Driver Diagram
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Table of Contents
Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography (TCD) Screening Among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About the M…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=7
June 12, 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=9
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=9
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=18
Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/measuredesc-ltvv-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Measure Descriptions for
Low Tidal Volume Ventilation
SAY:
In this module, you will learn about the data measures and definitions you will use to evaluate low tidal volume ventilation, or LTVV, proce…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-targets-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Identifying Targets To
Improve Antibiotic Use
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Identifying Targets
1
Objectives
Identify opportunities to improve antibiotic prescribing
Recognize how to leverage frontline staff to guide saf…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/communication/cahps-strategy-6l.pdf
August 01, 2017 - Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Planned Visits
The CAHPS Ambulatory Care
Improvement Guide
Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with
Ambulatory Care
6.L. Planned Visits
Visit the AHRQ Website for the fu…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/implement-monitor-sustain-program/toolkit2-monitor-sustain-program.html
October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 2: Monitor and Sustain Stewardship
Toolkit Effectiveness
This toolkit is based on similar toolkits used in hospitals and nursing homes, but it has not been tested.
One of the tools, the Quarterly Prescribing Profile, is based on a tool used in a randomized controlled trial in eight long-term care fa…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/cultural-competence/oralling.html
July 01, 2019 - Providing Oral Linguistic Services
To address shifting demographic trends in health
care, this guide offers an approach to defining the needs of members with
limited English proficiency and developing strategies to meet their
communication needs.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) com…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/hospitalsurvey2-items.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Version 2.0: Composites and Items
SOPSTM Hospital Survey
Items and Composite Measures
Version: 2.0
Language: English
Notes
• For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection
methods, establishing data collection procedures, co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-b.docx
April 24, 2015 - URINARY CATHETERIZATION – Sample Policy
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix B. Urinary Catheterization – Sample Policy
Purpose
The purpose of urinary catheterization is to facilitate urinary drainage when medically necessary. Urinary catheters should be evaluated every day for need and remo…