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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/tree-diagram
January 01, 2023 - Tree Diagram
Also Known As
Hierarchy Diagram
Tree Analysis
Description
A tree diagram breaks down one broad topic into increasing levels of granularity. It is a step-by-step process from general to specific.
Uses
When seeking a problem's root cause.
To take a general concept …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/current-health-it-priorities/clinical-decision-support-cds/chapter-1-approaching-clinical-decision/section-5-how-key-terms-are-used-book
Section 5 - How Key Terms Are Used in this Book
Many specialized clinical and information technology (IT) terms come into play in addressing the subject matter of this book, some of which may be jargon to those unfamiliar with a particular topic being discussed. Readers can consult online or print-based dicti…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/pharmaceutical_safety_tracking__phast___managing_medications_for_patient_safety_2010_pdf__2.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Pharmaceutical Safety Tracking: Managing Medications for Patient Safety
1 | Pharmaceutical Safety tracking: managing medicationS
for Patient Safety
2010 Grant Summary
Pharmaceutical Safety Tracking: Managing Medications
for Patient Safety
Principal Investigator: Gardner, William, Ph.D.
Organization: Childre…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ahrq-dhr-2023-year-in-review-funding-at-a-glance.pdf
January 01, 2023 - AHRQ Digital Healthcare Research Program - At A Glance Funding Map 2023
AHRQ Digital Healthcare
Research Program
FUNDING AT A GLANCE 2023
The DHR program funds research that demonstrates
how digital healthcare solutions can be designed and
implemented to improve healthcare system
performance and patient health o…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/ddi-non-interruptive-alerts-poster-2013.pdf
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In the U.S. system, the Niacin + Statin
interaction was triggered and overridden most
often in both inpatient and outpatient systems.
U.K. …
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/keyser-djd-et-al-2009
January 01, 2009 - Keyser DJD et al. 2009 "Using health information technology-related performance measures and tool to improve chronic care."
Reference
Keyser DJ, Dembosky JW, Kmetik K, et al. Using health information technology-related performance measures and tools to improve chronic care. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/pharmaceutical-safety-tracking-phast-managing-medications-patient-safety/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Pharmaceutical Safety Tracking (PhaST): Managing Medications for Patient Safety - 2010
Project Name
Pharmaceutical Safety Tracking (PhaST): Managing Medications for Patient Safety
Principal Investigator
Gardner, William
Organization
Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/cedar-year1-final-report.pdf
September 01, 2022 - This may be a use case that can
be revisited for future pilot testing since
the requirements for the
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017817-field-final-report-2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Using HIT to Improve Transitions of Complex Elderly Patients from SNF to Home - Final Report
Grant Final Report
Grant ID: R18HS017817
Using HIT to Improve Transitions of Complex Elderly
Patients from SNF to Home
Inclusive Project Dates: 09/30/08 – 9/29/12
Principal Investigator:
Terry S. F…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/evidence-electronic-health
March 01, 2006 - Evidence for electronic health record systems in physical therapy
Authors: Vreeman, D. J., Taggard, S. L., Rhine, M. D., Worrell, T. W. Journal: Phys Ther Publication Date: 2006 Mar Volume: 86 Issue: 3 Pages: 434-46; discussion 446-9 HIT Description: Electronic health record (EHR) More info... Purp…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/root-cause-analysis
January 01, 2023 - Root Cause Analysis
Acronym
RCA
Examples
Latino RJ. The "5 PS" concept. Patient safety: the PROACT root cause analysis approach. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2009. p. 77-86.
Latino RJ. Case studies. Patient safety: the PROACT root cause analysis approach. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2009. p. …
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/brainwriting
January 01, 2023 - Brainwriting
Description
Brainwriting is a nonverbal form of brainstorming. Instead of brainstorming out loud, each member of the brainstorming team writes their ideas on paper.
Uses
To generate ideas.
When you want to ensure the entire group participates in the brainstorming session.
To…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/verbal-protocol-analysis
January 01, 2023 - Verbal Protocol Analysis
Acronym
VPA
Description
A verbal protocol analysis (VPA) is a think-aloud method of eliciting cognitive and physical process descriptions from a user. The descriptions are of processes that are performed by the user to complete a specific task.
Uses
To gain c…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/pareto-chart
January 01, 2023 - Pareto Chart
Also Known As
Pareto Diagram
Description
A pareto chart is a bar graph where the bars appear in decreasing length from left to right. The bar length corresponds to time, frequency, or amount.
Uses
When you want to find the most significant causes or problems from a l…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/critical-to-quality-analysis
January 01, 2023 - Critical-to-Quality Analysis
Acronym
CTQ
Description
A critical-to-quality (CTQ) analysis is a means of examining a processs flowchart in order to find quality features or characteristics that are significant and to identify problems. The method looks at inputs and outputs and identifies s…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/Lord.ppt
July 21, 2004 - Transforming Rural Healthcare
Transforming Rural Healthcare
Imposing interoperability on Disparate Legacy Information Systems and Creating Electronic Health Records
The Case for Information Technology
Cost Savings
Improving Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery
Improving Quality of Care
Improved Patient Safety
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/cost-savings-using-stepped-care
March 27, 1996 - Cost savings using a stepped-care prescribing protocol for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Authors: Jones DL, Kroenke K, Landry FJ, Tomich DJ, Ferrel RJ Journal: JAMA Publication Date: 1996 Mar 27 Volume: 275 Issue: 12 Pages: 926-30 HIT Description: Cost reminder appeared on the computer orderin…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/privacy-and-security-project/ohio
January 01, 2023 - Ohio
Team Description
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) at the behest of the Governor's Office has applied for and received one of the 34 state subcontracts to work as a part of the Privacy and Security Collaboration. The National Privacy and Security contract is one of five feder…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/needs-assessment
January 01, 2023 - Needs Assessment
Examples
Walker J, Bieber E, Richards F, et al. Appendix 2: physician reporting and digital storage system needs assessment - endoscopy suite. In: Walker J, Bieber E, Richards F, editors. Implementing an electronic health record system. London: Springer; 2005. p. 183-91.
Des…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/process-decision-program-chart
January 01, 2023 - Process Decision Program Chart
Acronym
PDPC
Description
The process decision program chart (PDPC) provides a systematic means of finding errors with a plan while it is being created. Once potential issues are found, preventive measures are developed, allowing the problems to either be avoided …