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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Jack_28.pdf
February 21, 2008 - Lower rates are found when
reporting is passive (e.g., based on incident reports) rather than active
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-health-literacy.pdf
March 01, 2019 - More Effort Is Needed To Ensure Patients Understand Doctors' Instructions
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MORE EFFORT IS NEEDED
TO ENSURE PATIENTS
UNDERSTAND DOCTORS’
INSTRUCTIONS
Did you know? Many patients leave their healthcare visit
unsure of what their provider asked them to do or what was
discussed. Nationwide, only 12% of adults have…
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=13
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/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-measures-atlas/ccrm-atlasrefs.html
July 01, 2018 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
References
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Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. Why Was the Clinical-Community Relationships Measures Atlas Developed?
2. What Is a Clinical-Comm…
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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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/046-ss-faqs-staff-decolonization-chg-nasal.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Preoperative Decolonization
Staff – Frequently Asked Questions
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
These are frequently asked questions for staff about skin decolonization with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) an…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/opioids-1.pdf
March 01, 2020 - Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews
and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement. … Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews
and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/index.html
October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
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Table of Contents
Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Overview
Frameworks for Change and Improvement
Technical…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/ui-screening-language-english-spanish.pdf
January 11, 2024 - Urinary Incontinence EHR Screening Tools Tip Sheets
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Urinary Incontinence
EHR Screening Tools
Tip Sheets
IT2 Team – Northwestern Medicine
This project was funded unde…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/leadership-1.html
June 01, 2021 - Leadership To Improve Diagnosis: A Call to Action
Diagnostic Safety as a Challenge for Healthcare Leadership
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Table of Contents
Leadership To Improve Diagnosis: A Call to Action
Diagnostic Safety as a Challenge for Healthcare Leadership
Why Are Leaders Essential to Diagnos…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-l.pdf
May 01, 2017 - It Takes a Team: Preventing Infections in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Appendix L. Infection Prevention Infographic
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
• Follow fully the instructions on how to use cleaning and
disinfection supplies.
• Follow the manufacturers’ and ASC’s instructions …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-216-section-5-table-4.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Section 5, Table 4
Table 4: Evidence Supporting Appropriate Emergency Department Fever Management for Children
with Sickle Cell Disease
Type of
evidence
Key findings Level of
evidence
(USPSTF
ranking*)
Citation(s)
Clinical
guidelines
All children with SCD who have fever greater
than 38.5 degrees Cels…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-135-graphics-section-5.pdf
November 26, 2013 - Graphics for Section 5. Evidence or Other Justification for the Focus of the Measure
Q‐METRIC Sickle Cell Disease Measure 2: Timeliness of Antibiotic …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/NCINQTobaccoUseHelp-References.pdf
August 01, 2012 - National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement
Tobacco Use and Help
List of References
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. 2012. Tobacco Overview.
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/facts_issues/tobacco_101/ (April 2012).
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. 2011. Health Harms from Smoking and Other Tobac…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/delivery-preventive-services.html
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
AHRQ Highlights Urgent Need for Research to Improve Delivery of Preventive Services to People with Disabilities
OCT
3
2024
By
Robert Otto
Valdez,
Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Clinical preventive serv…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/burnout-in-primary-care-guide.html
April 01, 2023 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
New Guide Offers Strategies To Reduce Clinician Burdens
APR
24
2023
By
Robert Otto
Valdez,
Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
In recent years, primary care physicians have struggled with burnout brought on …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/children-chronic/index.html
April 01, 2022 - CAHPS Item Set for Children with Chronic Conditions
The Item Set for Children with Chronic Conditions is an extensive set of items that assess the experiences of this population with health plans and health care services. It allows sponsors to compare the experiences of children with special health care needs w…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-infantmortality.pdf
October 25, 2018 - DISPARITIES CONTINUE IN
INFANT MORTALITY AND
LOW BIRTH WEIGHT
Did you know? Low birth weight can be a predictor of developmental
delays and mortality among infants.1 Infant mortality and low birth
weight in infants can decline when expecting mothers receive adequate
prenatal care.2 In 2015, preterm birth and low …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-153-section-6b.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Section 6.B, Validity and Reliability
SECTION VI.
SCIENTIFIC SOUNDNESS OF THE MEASURE
VALIDITY
VI.B.1 “Informing” Coverage through the natural experiment of appendicitis
Administrative data from the Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX) is the primary data source for
states or government agencies wishing to as…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide4.html
October 01, 2022 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Chapter 4. Choose the Model To Assess VTE and Bleeding Risk
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Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chapter 2. Anal…