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January 01, 2023 - Sample Questions & Answers
DISCLAIMER
The studies referenced here were reported in peer-reviewed publications as systematic reviews, hypothesis tests, or predictive analyses. Although the results are valid for the institutions they represent, they may not be valid for other organizations w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-approaches-patient-safety-case-spinal-manipulation-therapy
September 11, 2024 - Study
Exploring approaches to patient safety: the case of spinal manipulation therapy.
Citation Text:
Rozmovits L, Mior S, Boon H. Exploring approaches to patient safety: the case of spinal manipulation therapy. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016;16:164. doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1149-2.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-patient-experience-surveys-identify-potential-diagnostic-safety-breakdowns-mixed
October 30, 2024 - Study
Using patient experience surveys to identify potential diagnostic safety breakdowns: a mixed methods study.
Citation Text:
Baker KM, Brahier M, Penne M, et al. Using patient experience surveys to identify potential diagnostic safety breakdowns: a mixed methods study. J Patient Saf.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/elevated-mortality-among-weekend-hospital-admissions-not-associated-adoption-seven-day
July 21, 2017 - Study
Elevated mortality among weekend hospital admissions is not associated with adoption of seven day clinical standards.
Citation Text:
Meacock R, Sutton M. Elevated mortality among weekend hospital admissions is not associated with adoption of seven day clinical standards. Emerg Med …
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary8.html
September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
In conclusion
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Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Introduction
Reporting and using the Child Core Set of quality mea…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/vchip-strategies-for-kdd.pdf
February 01, 2015 - Strategies to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices
Strategies to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices*
The following are strategies that healthcare professionals and primary care practices used to improve office systems to address and
promote optimal asthma treatment as…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/overview-slides.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability - Module 1: Overview
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 1: Overview
Slide 2: Ensuring Safety in Ambulatory Surgery
Surgery volume in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) has increased rapidly 1
The complexity of procedures continues to increa…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-aspiration-pneumonia.docx
June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisAspiration Pneumonitis and Aspiration Pneumonia
· Aspiration pneumonitis is an abrupt chemical injury caused by inhalation of sterile gastric contents. It generally causes fever, increased oxygen requirements, and an elevated white blood cell count, and this typically resolves…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreentab5-1.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Table 5.1. Intervention Steps and Implementation Tools
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Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Interve…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisCellulitis
· Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin1-3
· Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, G) that are sucepti…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-factsheet.docx
January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Did You Know?
Low tidal volume ventilation (LTVV) is one of the interventions specifically designed to prevent ventilator-associated conditions (VAC).
For patients without acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), target the recommended tidal volume of 6–8 mL/kg …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Diagnosis
Symptoms: Cough (generally with increased sputum), fevers, shortness of breath, or chest pain
Exam: Tachycardia, tachypnea, or decreased oxygen saturation with rhonchi or crackles
• In patients with obvious signs and symptoms of …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab7.html
December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Table 7: Health and Welfare of the Home and Community-Based Services Population as Measured by 13 Outcome Indicators, 2005
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Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS P…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/cg/index.html
April 01, 2016 - Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey
This page lists the topics and supplemental items available for use with the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey 3.0.
Please note: The CAHPS team is currently reviewing all supplemental items for the Clinician & Group Survey 3.0 to ensure that the items ar…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb2txt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B2: Tracking Record for Improving Patient Safety TRIPS (Text Description)
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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab6.html
December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Table 6: Number of Home and Community-Based Services Users by State With Use of 1915(c) Waiver Services, 2005
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Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS Population
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool2ref.html
March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 2: How to Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation At Your Hospital (continued)
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Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Y…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb8txt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B27: Living Space Inspection
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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-5.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Appendix, Develop a Flowchart of Your Current Medication Reconciliation Process
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Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Rec…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-6a.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Appendix, Data Collection Strategy, Assessment, and Process Evaluation
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Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliati…