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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ensuring-effective-care-transition-communication-implementation-electronic-medical-record
July 12, 2023 - Study
Ensuring effective care transition communication: implementation of an electronic medical record-based tool for improved cancer treatment handoffs between clinic and infusion nurses.
Citation Text:
Pandya C, Clarke T, Scarsella E, et al. Ensuring Effective Care Transition Communica…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/assessment-pediatric-look-alike-sound-alike-lasa-substitution-errors/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Assessment of Pediatric Look-Alike, Sound-Alike (LASA) Substitution Errors - 2011
Project Name
Assessment of Pediatric Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Substitution Errors
Principal Investigator
Basco, William
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Medical University of South Carolina
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/clinical-decision-support-tools.pdf
November 16, 2023 - Clinical Decision Support Tools
Clinical Decision Support Tools
A Practice-based Intervention to Improve Care for a Diverse
Population of Women with Urinary Incontinence (INTUIT-PC)
Jejo Koola, MD, MS
Jennifer Anger, MD, MPH
This project was funded under grant number U18HS028740 from the Agency for Healthcare R…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/vars/apsdrg/nisnote.jsp
September 01, 2008 - Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) NIS Notes
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4_pdi_bestpracticescover.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Introduction to the Pediatric Best Practices Tool
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool D.4
Introduction to the Pediatric Best Practices Tool
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of this tool is to provide:
• Detailed description of…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening-2002
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Final Recommendation Statement
Breast Cancer: Screening, 2002
September 03, 2002
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digital.ahrq.gov/sample-questions-answers-1
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 otherorganizations w…
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st22/stat22.pdf
January 01, 2002 - Statistical Brief #22: Use of Mammography as a Cancer Screening Tool, 2001
Statistical Brief #22
Use of Mammography as a Cancer Screening Tool, 2001
By: May Chu, B.S.
Introduction
Mammography can help locate cancers too small to be detected during a clinical
breast examination. Recommendations exist regardin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-accuracy-prehospital-triage-tools-identifying-major-trauma-elderly-injured
September 07, 2022 - Review
Diagnostic accuracy of prehospital triage tools for identifying major trauma in elderly injured patients: a systematic review.
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Fuller G, Pandor A, Essat M, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of prehospital triage tools for identifying major trauma in elderly injured patient…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/biliary-tract-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Cholecystitis and Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Cholangitis
Diagnosis
· Cholangitis: right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain (80%), fever (80%), jaundice (50%)
· In the absence of signs and symptoms of infection, patients with jaundice or non-obstructing gallstones do not require antibiotics
· Acute cholecystitis…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Diagnosis
· Defined as pneumonia occurring more than 48 hours after endotracheal intubation
· Clinical symptoms include purulent tracheal secretions, new infiltrate on chest imaging, worsening oxygenation (usually in association with leukocytos…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-eval-roadmap/ccre-roadmap-summary.html
July 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Executive Summary
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Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Executive Summary
1. Introduction and Purpose
2. Priority Questions and Recommendations
3. Conclusion
References
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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.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-eval-roadmap/ccre-roadmap-apb1.html
July 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Appendix B.1: Evidence on Effectiveness
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Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Executive Summary
1. Introduction and Purpose
2. Priority Questions and Recommendations
3. Conclusion
Re…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/addressing-emerging-needs-09132023-edgeman-levitan.pdf
October 01, 2023 - AHRQ CAHPS Program: Addressing Emergining Needs for Patient Experience Measurement & Improvement webcast-EDGEMAN-LEVITAN
Responding to Current Needs
and
Using the Surveys to Improve Patient Experience
Susan Edgman-Levitan, PA
MGH Stoeckle Center for Primary Care Innovation
Massachusetts General Hospital/Yale
CA…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapn.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Appendix N. Surgeon Focus Group Guide
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Admin…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool5a1.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
5.a-1 Master Patient Database Elements
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Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervention Steps and Tools
IV. Refere…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool4a1.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
4.a-1 Introduction Letter to Patients With Instructions for Completing SEA Form (incl. Spanish)
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Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Ba…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/environmental-scan-programs/envscan-program3.html
April 01, 2018 - Environmental Scan of Patient Safety Education and Training Programs
Chapter 3. Qualitative Analysis of Consumer Perspectives
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Table of Contents
Environmental Scan of Patient Safety Education and Training Programs
Introduction
Chapter 1. Environmental Scan
Chapter 2. Ele…