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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-reports/2022-year-review/executive-summary
January 01, 2022 - Executive Summary
Chris Dymek, Ed.D.
Director, Digital Healthcare Research Division
"At the Digital Healthcare Research Program, our work is driven by a vision in which every patient and care team has ready access to health data and knowledge at the point of care. Digit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toolkit-improve-safety-mechanically-ventilated-patients
October 01, 2024 - Toolkit
Toolkit To Improve Safety for Mechanically Ventilated Patients.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . Toolkit To Improve Safety for Mechanically Ventilated Patients. August 2017.
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/robust-health-data-infrastructure
January 01, 2023 - A Robust Health Data Infrastructure
Project Final Report ( PDF , 1.62 MB)
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/ahrq-support-of-the-uspstf-2021_0.pdf
January 01, 2021 - AHRQ’s Support of the USPSTF
AHRQ’s Support of the USPSTF
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task Force)
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Screening for Osteoporosis: Clinical Summary of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation
SCREENING FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
CLINICAL SUMMARY OF U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION
Population
Women age ≥65 years without
previous known fractures or
secondary causes of osteoporosis
Wom…
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Clinical Summary: Screening for Prostate Cancer
Clinical Summary: Screening for Prostate Cancer
Population Men aged 55 to 69 y Men 70 y and older
Recommendation
The decision to be screened for prostate cancer should be
an individual one.
Grade: C
Do not screen for prostate cancer.
Grade: D
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www.ahrq.gov/pcor/strategic-framework/stakeholder-engagement.html
July 01, 2023 - Patient-Centeredness, Diversity, and Stakeholder Engagement
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Amplifying Patient Voices
Patients are at the center of the PCORTF strategic framework. This placement signifies that AHRQ’s PCORTF work prioritizes patients and aims to amplify their voices to identify and tackl…
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Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults: Clinical Summary of USPSTF Recommendation
SCREENING FOR HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION IN NONPREGNANT ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS
CLINICAL SUMMARY OF U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION
Population
Asymptomatic, nonpregnant ado…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-132-scd-written-statement.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Materials Written Statement
This worrk was fundded by the AAgency for Healthcaree Researchh and Qualitty (AHRQ) and
the Centters for Medicare & Medicaid Serrvices (CMSS) under thhe CHIPRA Pediatric
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/stories/in-action/virginia.html
March 01, 2021 - Helping Primary Care Teams Rediscover the Joy of Medicine
A former military intelligence officer and undercover policeman, Mr. Mike Talley seems an unlikely candidate to coach primary care practices on ways to improve care. But by adding a master's degree in counseling and on-the-ground experience assisting cli…
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digital.ahrq.gov/technology/radiology-information-system
January 01, 2023 - Radiology Information System
Assessing documentation of critical imaging result follow-up recommendations in emergency department discharge instructions.
Citation
Gupta A, Lacson R, Balthazar PC, et al. Assessing documentation of critical imaging result follow-up recommendatio…
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digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-summary/using-mobile-technology-self-manage-hiv-symptoms
January 01, 2018 - Using Mobile Technology to Self-Manage HIV Symptoms
Key Finding and Impact:
mHealth technologies can decrease HIV-related symptoms in medically underserved populations.
HIV has evolved from an acute illness to a chronic disease that requires chronic disease management.
People with HIV are living longer …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/sops-action-planning-tool-template.pdf
June 02, 2025 - SOPS Action Planning Tool Template
Action Planning Tool for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture© (SOPS©) 1
Facility name: Date last updated:
Action Plan for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture
1. Identifying Areas to Improve
1a. What areas do you want to focus on for improvement?
1b. What are yo…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/education-dx-outcomes-1.html
March 01, 2022 - Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
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Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Introduction
Foundations of Diagnosis Education
Current State of Diagnosis Education
Competencies To Improve Diagnosis in Hea…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/164-cusp-meeting-pre-work.docx
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Monthly Meeting Pre-Work
Setting the Stage: Before Each Meeting
· CUSP Champion: Review previous meeting minutes and status of ongoing safety improvement projects.
· CUSP Champion: Identify any team members or guest speakers who shou…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-urinary-catheter-use-ed-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Margarita E. Pena, MD, FACEP
Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Detroit, MI
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/139-sample-completed-staff-safety-assessment.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Staff Safety Assessment Sample
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion SurgeriesPurpose of this form: This form is designed to tap into your experience to determine what risks are present in your clinical area or surgical …