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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/numbers.html
November 01, 2018 - Why Aren't Numbers and Graphs Sufficient for a Quality Report?
Quality reports need a brief and compelling explanation of the purpose and value of the information they contain, as well as the trustworthiness of the report’s sponsor. This page discusses why this is necessary.
Quality Information Is New
Som…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/contemporary-medicolegal-analysis-outpatient-medication-management-chronic-pain
September 28, 2017 - Study
A contemporary medicolegal analysis of outpatient medication management in chronic pain.
Citation Text:
Abrecht CR, Brovman EY, Greenberg P, et al. A Contemporary Medicolegal Analysis of Outpatient Medication Management in Chronic Pain. Anesth Analg. 2017;125(5):1761-1768. doi:10.1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/discontinuity-chronic-medications-patients-discharged-intensive-care-unit
November 03, 2015 - Study
Discontinuity of chronic medications in patients discharged from the intensive care unit.
Citation Text:
Bell CM, Rahimi-Darabad P, Orner AI. Discontinuity of chronic medications in patients discharged from the intensive care unit. J Gen Intern Med. 2006;21(9):937-41.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-health-record-related-safety-concerns-cross-sectional-survey
August 03, 2016 - Study
Electronic health record–related safety concerns: a cross-sectional survey.
Citation Text:
Menon S, Singh H, Meyer AND, et al. Electronic health record-related safety concerns: a cross-sectional survey. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2014;34(1):14-26. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21146.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/twomorees-slides/Two-More-Es-and-How-to-Spread-Dec-13-2011-508.ppt
January 01, 2011 - Project Report - Lean Sigma
Two More E’s and How to Spread
Learning Objectives
To think ahead about ways to make your investment of time and improvements in BSI rates last forever
To make sure all patients in your institution have access to the same level of safety in their care
Implementation Framework
Al…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-prehospital-medication-dosing-errors-mixed-methods-study
August 25, 2021 - Study
Pediatric prehospital medication dosing errors: a mixed-methods study.
Citation Text:
Hoyle JD, Sleight D, Henry R, et al. Pediatric prehospital medication dosing errors: a mixed-methods study. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2016;20(1):117-124. doi:10.3109/10903127.2015.1061625.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/contemporary-evidence-about-hospital-strategies-reducing-30-day-readmissions-national-study
July 19, 2010 - Study
Contemporary evidence about hospital strategies for reducing 30-day readmissions: a national study.
Citation Text:
Bradley EH, Curry LA, Horwitz LI, et al. Contemporary evidence about hospital strategies for reducing 30-day readmissions: a national study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012;6…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-discharge-process-embedding-discharge-facilitator-resident-team
January 23, 2019 - Study
Improving the discharge process by embedding a discharge facilitator in a resident team.
Citation Text:
Finn KM, Heffner R, Chang Y, et al. Improving the discharge process by embedding a discharge facilitator in a resident team. J Hosp Med. 2011;6(9):494-500. doi:10.1002/jhm.924.…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips99.html
October 01, 2014 - New York Hospitals Use AHRQ Toolkit to Revise Protocol for Preventing Blood Clots
Search All Impact Case Studies
May 2012
Seven New York hospitals revised their protocol for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) after their State Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), IPRO, participated in a series of on…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/epistemology-patient-safety-research-framework-study-design-and-interpretation
February 23, 2011 - Study
Classic
An epistemology of patient safety research: a framework for study design and interpretation.
Citation Text:
Brown C, Hofer T, Johal A, et al. An epistemology of patient safety research: a framework for study design and interpretation. Part 4. One s…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncil2.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Chapter 2. Patient Safety Advisory Councils
The success of any team requires active participation from every member. The approach health care systems traditionally take neglects the most critical member of the team—the patient. Programs an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/we-will-not-compete-safety-how-childrens-hospitals-have-come-together-hasten-harm-reduction
August 10, 2022 - Study
We will not compete on safety: how children's hospitals have come together to hasten harm reduction.
Citation Text:
Lyren A, Coffey M, Shepherd M, et al. We Will Not Compete on Safety: How Children's Hospitals Have Come Together to Hasten Harm Reduction. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-known-about-adverse-events-older-medical-hospital-inpatients-systematic-review
January 12, 2012 - Review
What is known about adverse events in older medical hospital inpatients? A systematic review of the literature.
Citation Text:
Long SJ, Brown KF, Ames D, et al. What is known about adverse events in older medical hospital inpatients? A systematic review of the literature. Int J He…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary8.html
September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
In conclusion
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Introduction
Reporting and using the Child Core Set of quality mea…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-eps-change-their-clinical-behaviour-hallway-or-when-companion-present-cross-sectional
June 29, 2022 - Study
Do EPs change their clinical behaviour in the hallway or when a companion is present? A cross-sectional survey.
Citation Text:
Stoklosa H, Scannell M, Ma Z, et al. Do EPs change their clinical behaviour in the hallway or when a companion is present? A cross-sectional survey. Emerg …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physician-order-entry-or-nurse-order-entry-comparison-two-implementation-strategies
February 23, 2009 - Study
Physician order entry or nurse order entry? Comparison of two implementation strategies for a computerized order entry system aimed at reducing dosing medication errors.
Citation Text:
Kazemi A, Fors UGH, Tofighi S, et al. Physician order entry or nurse order entry? Comparison of…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0206-table8.pdf
April 21, 2015 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Table 8
Table 8: Evidence Regarding Overuse of Computed Tomography Imaging for Atraumatic Headache
in Children
TYPE OF
EVIDENCE
KEY FINDINGS
LEVEL OF
EVIDENCE
(USPSTF
RANKING*)
CITATION(S)
Appropria…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisCellulitis
· Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin1-3
· Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, G) that are sucepti…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/observation-slides.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability Module 4: Observation and Integration
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 4: Observation and Integration
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 4: Observation and Integration
Slide 2: A Frontline Management System To Promote Safety Stan…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0232-table2.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Hypertension Screening for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese: Table 2
Table 2: Evidence for Hypertension Screening for Children Who are Overweight or Obese
Type of Evidence
Key Findings
Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Expert
recommendation
Hypertension is a risk factor for car…