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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201905.html
September 01, 2019 - University of Texas Health at San Antonio, University Health System Used AHRQ Tools
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July 2019
The University of Texas Health at San Antonio (UT Health SA) used three AHRQ tools as the basis for developing a multimedia decision aid to help patients fully understand and consent …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-surgery-how-accurate-are-we-predicting-intra-operative-blood-loss
March 21, 2018 - Study
Safe surgery: how accurate are we at predicting intra-operative blood loss?
Citation Text:
Solon JG, Egan C, McNamara DA. Safe surgery: how accurate are we at predicting intra-operative blood loss? J Eval Clin Pract. 2013;19(1):100-5. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2011.01779.x.
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/order.html
November 01, 2018 - Ordering Health Care Organizations in a Quality Report
In what order will different health plans or providers be presented in your report? Consider the following four options:
Alphabetical Ordering.
Rank Ordering by Performance.
Ordering Within Cost Tiers.
Providing Users with Ordering Options.
Al…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-213-section-2-tech-specs.pdf
June 02, 2025 - CHIPRA 213: Section 2 Technical Specifications
The percentage of children identified as having Sickle Cell Anemia who received anticipatory guidance
regarding the risks and benefits of treatment with hydroxyurea as part of outpatient care during the
measurement year. A higher proportion indicates b…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-230-tech-specs.pdf
June 02, 2025 - CHIPRA 230: Technical Specifications
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The percentage of children, ages 2 through 17 years old, who had documentation of BMI percentile
and documentation of weight classification at an outpatient care visit during the measurement year.
A higher proportion indicates better performance.
This mea…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/api.html
August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix I
Glossary
Adverse safety event: a deviation from generally accepted performance standards that reaches the patient and results in moderate to severe harm or death.
Anchoring bias: the tendency to make all information fit into a preconceived story, causing…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-avoid-catastrophic-events-ward
February 03, 2011 - Review
How to avoid catastrophic events on the ward.
Citation Text:
Bein B, Seewald S, Gräsner J-T. How to avoid catastrophic events on the ward. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2016;30(2):237-45. doi:10.1016/j.bpa.2016.04.003.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/self-reported-patient-safety-competence-among-new-graduates-medicine-nursing-and-pharmacy
February 14, 2015 - Study
Self-reported patient safety competence among new graduates in medicine, nursing and pharmacy.
Citation Text:
Ginsburg LR, Tregunno D, Norton PG. Self-reported patient safety competence among new graduates in medicine, nursing and pharmacy. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(2):147-54. doi:10…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-neurodevt.pdf
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Neurodevelopment
Neurodevelopment
Risk Factors for Poor Neurodevelopmental Outcome
■ Developmental progress may be variable for motor and language skills.
■ BPD, even in the absence of overt brain injury, is a risk factor for neurodevelopmental delay.
■ Peri- or intra…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/determine-whether-to-treat/toolkit1-suspected-uti-sbar.html
November 01, 2024 - Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit
Toolkit Effectiveness A study in 12 nursing homes in Texas found that using the Suspected UTI SBAR form reduced antibiotic prescriptions for asymptomatic bacteriuria by about one-third. 1 Overview of the Toolkit Why Should a Nursing Home Use the Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit? …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-facilitator-fundamentals.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Job Aid: Facilitator Fundamentals
Primary Care Practice Facilitator
Training Series
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Job Aid: Facilitator Fundamentals
Adopt a strengths-based not deficit-based mindset
Check yourself by asking:
Am I treating the individual as an "expert" on their own life and work?
Am I starting encounters and meeti…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patients-source-understanding-dx-error-vol1-2.html
June 01, 2023 - Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors
Executive Summary
Introduct…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/decision-support-improve-dental-care-medically-compromised-patients/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - Decision Support to Improve Dental Care for Medically Compromised Patients - 2012
Project Name
Decision Support to Improve Dental Care for Medically Compromised Patients
Principal Investigator
Fricton, James
Organization
HealthPartners Institute
Funding Mechanism
PA…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/decision-support-improve-dental-care-medically-compromised-patients
January 01, 2023 - Decision Support to Improve Dental Care for Medically Compromised Patients
Project Final Report ( PDF , 7.93 MB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represent…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/DAST.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Substance Abuse Screening Instrument (O4/05)
The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) was developed in 1982 and is still an excellent screening tool. It is a 28-item self-report
scale that consists of items that p…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Z3EFdR3PjZKxrRs783_XKH
Substance Abuse Screening Instrument (O4/05)
The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) was developed in 1982 and is still an excellent screening tool. It is a 28-item self-report
scale that consists of items that parallel those of the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST). The DAST has “exhibited valid
psychometric pr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/five-system-barriers-achieving-ultrasafe-health-care
September 29, 2017 - Commentary
Classic
Five system barriers to achieving ultrasafe health care.
Citation Text:
Amalberti R, Auroy Y, Berwick D, et al. Five system barriers to achieving ultrasafe health care. Ann Intern Med. 2005;142(9):756-64.
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/news/exhibit_booth/SIDBrochure_050218.pdf
May 16, 2018 - What are the SID?
The State Inpatient Databases (SID) are part of
the family of databases and software tools
developed for the Healthcare Cost and Utilization
Project (HCUP). Together, the State-specific SID
encompass more than 97 percent of all U.S.
hospital discharges. In addition, the SID are well-
suited for resear…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0255_06-25-2010.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0272
Document Completion Date: 10-12-10
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Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Intravascular diagnostic procedures and imaging techniques compared to angiography will go forward
for refinement as a systematic review. The scope of this topic, incl…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/influence-stress-responses-surgical-performance-and-outcomes-literature-review-and
December 21, 2014 - Review
Emerging Classic
The influence of stress responses on surgical performance and outcomes: literature review and the development of the surgical stress effects (SSE) framework.
Citation Text:
Chrouser KL, Xu J, Hallbeck S, et al. The influence of stress res…