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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/creating-health-information-exchange-application-provide-fast-access-patient-data-emergency
January 01, 2020 - Creating a Health Information Exchange Application to Provide Fast Access to Patient Data in Emergency Department Settings
Integrating health information exchange (HIE) data directly into electronic health records has the potential to improve delivery of care and patient outcomes, as well as increase clinician sati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/best-care-lower-cost-path-continuously-learning-health-care-america
July 08, 2016 - Book/Report
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Best Care at Lower Cost: The Path to Continuously Learning Health Care in America.
Citation Text:
Best Care at Lower Cost: The Path to Continuously Learning Health Care in America. Smith M, Saunders R, Stuckhardt L, McGinnis JM, eds. Committe…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/identifying-patients-high-need-during-care-transitions-improve-care-and-meet-social-needs
January 01, 2023 - Identifying Patients with High Need During Care Transitions to Improve Care and Meet Social Needs
Theme:
Engaging and Empowering Patients and Caregivers
Subtheme:
Improving Care During Patient Transitions
Using health information exchange to identify high-need patients during care transiti…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/reduced-ltc-antibiotic-use.html
February 01, 2022 - New Study Shows Reduced Antibiotic Use at Long-term Care Facilities Participating in HHS-funded Program
Press Release Date: February 28, 2022
A new study published today in JAMA Network Open shows that long-term care facilities that participated in a safety program funded by the Department of Health and Human…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/free-harm-accelerating-patient-safety-improvement-fifteen-years-after-err-human
November 15, 2016 - Book/Report
Free From Harm: Accelerating Patient Safety Improvement Fifteen Years After To Err Is Human.
Citation Text:
Free From Harm: Accelerating Patient Safety Improvement Fifteen Years After To Err Is Human. Boston, MA: National Patient Safety Foundation; 2015.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identification-and-prioritization-health-it-patient-safety-measures
September 29, 2017 - Book/Report
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Identification and Prioritization of Health IT Patient Safety Measures.
Citation Text:
Identification and Prioritization of Health IT Patient Safety Measures. Washington, DC: National Quality Forum; February 2016.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d2_pdi_projectcharter.pdf
December 23, 2009 - Project Charter
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool D.2
Project Charter
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project charter is to describe the performance
improvement rationale, goals, barriers, and anticipated resources to…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d2_pdi_projectcharter.docx
December 23, 2009 - Project Charter
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project charter is to describe the performance improvement rationale, goals, barriers, and anticipated resources to which the team will commit.
Who are the target audiences? Staff members directly involved in the improvement project. Consider adding r…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/patient-centered-online-care-model-follow-management-atopic-dermatitis/annual-activity/2010
January 01, 2010 - Patient-Centered Online Care Model for Followup Management - 2010
Project Name
Patient-Centered Online Care Model for Follow-Up Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Principal Investigator
Armstrong, April
Organization
University of California, Davis
Funding Mechanism
PAR…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/fourth-annual-pediatric-telehealth-colloquium
January 01, 2023 - Fourth Annual Pediatric Telehealth Colloquium
Project Final Report ( PDF , 145.17 KB) 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 the views of AHRQ. No stat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/universal-protocol-preventing-wrong-site-wrong-procedure-wrong-person-surgery
May 30, 2012 - Multi-use Website
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Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery.
Citation Text:
Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery. The Joint Commission.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/negative-impact-nurse-physician-disruptive-behavior-patient-safety-review-literature
August 18, 2021 - Review
The negative impact of nurse-physician disruptive behavior on patient safety: a review of the literature.
Citation Text:
Saxton R, Hines T, Enriquez M. The negative impact of nurse-physician disruptive behavior on patient safety: a review of the literature. J Patient Saf. 2009;5…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/recommended-responsibilities-management-mr-safety
April 19, 2013 - Commentary
Recommended responsibilities for management of MR safety.
Citation Text:
Calamante F, Ittermann B, Kanal E, et al. Recommended responsibilities for management of MR safety. J Magn Reson Imaging. 2016;44(5):1067-1069. doi:10.1002/jmri.25282.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-nurse-peer-review-culture-safety
November 29, 2023 - Commentary
Impact of nurse peer review on a culture of safety.
Citation Text:
Herrington CR, Hand MW. Impact of Nurse Peer Review on a Culture of Safety. J Nurs Care Qual. 2019;34(2):158-162. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000361.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/sfmeasures.pdf
June 02, 2025 - IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative
IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative
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REQUIRED MEASURES numbered 1 - 4
Measures 1 – 4 are for children/adolescents between the ages of 3-21
# Measure name Definition for Data Collection; Excl…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/past-initiatives/state-and-regional-demonstration-projects/delaware
January 01, 2023 - Delaware
Project Overview | Data and Functionality | Technical Design and Architecture
Project Overview
The goal of this initiative is to facilitate the design and implementation of an integrated, statewide health data system to support the information needs of healthcare provide…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/nasal-decolonization.html
September 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
Nasal Decolonization
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention
MRSA Surveillance
The …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-enhancements-every-hospital-must-consider-wake-another-tragic-neuromuscular-blocker
June 19, 2019 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Safety enhancements every hospital must consider in wake of another tragic neuromuscular blocker event.
Citation Text:
Safety enhancements every hospital must consider in wake of another tragic neuromuscular blocker event. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Ca…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barriers-implementation-patient-safety-systems-healthcare-institutions-leadership-and-policy
July 14, 2010 - Study
Barriers to implementation of patient safety systems in healthcare institutions: leadership and policy implications.
Citation Text:
Barriers to implementation of patient safety systems in healthcare institutions: leadership and policy implications. Akins RB, Cole BR. J Patient …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/adhd_dx_assessment_final_1.pdf
June 16, 2021 - Pediatric Documentation Templates
ADHD Diagnosis & Assessment Template
Executive Summary
The Partners Pediatric Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Diagnosis & Assessment
Template was designed to aid in the documentation of ADHD symptoms and adherence with clinical
guid…