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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/review-alleged-patient-deaths-patient-wait-times-and-scheduling-practices-phoenix-va-health
May 01, 2015 - Book/Report
Review of Alleged Patient Deaths, Patient Wait Times, and Scheduling Practices at the Phoenix VA Health Care System.
Citation Text:
Review of Alleged Patient Deaths, Patient Wait Times, and Scheduling Practices at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. Washington, DC: VA Office o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/cholesterol-flowchart.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Statin Therapy Measure Flow Chart
Statin Therapy for the
Prevention and Treatment of
Cardiovascular Disease
Yes
*Contraindications and Exceptions to Statin Use
· Patients with adverse effect, allergy or
intolerance to statin medication therapy
· Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
· Patients who are r…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/submission-form-nw.pdf
June 02, 2025 - H2N BP Chart Abstraction Protocol and Timeline
H2N Chart Abstraction Protocol
Goal: to abstract BP data for Q42015, Q42016, Q42017 from practices who are unable to produce electronic ABCS
reports. Ultimate goals is a dataset of BP from 3 quarters from 188 practices total to enable analysis of specific aims.
P…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communication-between-primary-and-secondary-care-deficits-and-danger
September 23, 2020 - Study
Communication between primary and secondary care: deficits and danger.
Citation Text:
Dinsdale E, Hannigan A, O’Connor R, et al. Communication between primary and secondary care: deficits and danger. Fam Pract. 2019;17(1):63-68. doi:10.1093/fampra/cmz037.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol-lipid-algorithm.pdf
December 14, 2015 - Heart Health Now Lipid Algorithm
Heart Health Now Lipid Algorithm
Adapted from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Lipid Algorithm
Men aged >35 y, women aged
> 45 y, and all patients with
ASCVD
Does the patient have CHF
(EF <0.35 and NYHA class >1)
and ESRD, and has the patient
been on dialysis or …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/implementation-tracking-sw.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Healthy Hearts NYC Recruitment Memo
ENSW IMPLEMENTATION TRACKING NOTE
1. *Your role: [Check all that app…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/item-sets/index.html
October 01, 2024 - CAHPS Supplemental Items
Supplemental items are optional questions that survey users can add to their standardized CAHPS instruments to meet the needs of their organizations, local markets, and/or audiences. For example, a user of the Clinician & Group Survey may want to ask patients to comment on their experie…
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digital.ahrq.gov/technology/predictive-modeling
January 01, 2024 - Predictive Modeling
A clinical decision support system for addressing health-related social needs in emergency department: Defining end user needs and preferences.
Citation
Mazurenko O, Hirsh AT, Harle CA, McNamee C, Vest JR. A clinical decision support system for addressing h…
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meps.ahrq.gov/survey_comp/ic_data_collection.jsp
November 01, 2009 - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Insurance Component Sample Design and Data Collection Process
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation-issue-brief3.html
July 01, 2024 - Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Leverage Patient Safety Infrastructure
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Table of Contents
Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Introduction
Leverage Patient Safety Infrastructure
Use Simulation To Adopt and Adapt Best Practices
Us…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/patient-family-engagement-ed.pptx
September 01, 2014 - PowerPoint Presentation
Patient and Family Engagement in the ED
Sue Collier, RN, MSN, FABC
Clinical Content Development Lead
Health Research & Education Trust
American Hospital Association
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Learning Objectives
Define patient and family engagement.
Describe examples of engaging patients and familie…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool2_readm_review.docx
June 02, 2025 - Tool 2: Readmission Review Tool
Tool 2: Readmission Review tool
Purpose
Readmission reviews are designed to elicit the “story behind the story”: going well beyond chief complaint, discharge diagnosis, or other clinical parameters to understand the communication, coordination, or other logistical barriers experienc…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/shadowing.html
December 01, 2012 - Shadowing Another Professional Tool
CUSP Toolkit
Learn about other disciplines to improve the coordination of patient care.
Problem Statement: Health care delivery is a multidisciplinary practice that requires coordination of care among different professions and provider types. However, health care provide…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/shadowing.doc
June 02, 2025 - Shadowing Another Professional Tool
Problem Statement: Health care delivery is a multidisciplinary practice that requires coordination of care among different professions and provider types. However, health care providers often do not understand other disciplines’ daily responsibilities, teamwork, and communication iss…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202004.html
July 01, 2020 - ChristianaCare Used AHRQ Resources to Reduce Blood Infections, Expedite Stroke Care
Search All Impact Case Studies
July 2020
ChristianaCare used AHRQ's Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to significantly reduce bloodstream infections and AHRQ's TeamSTEPPS program to expedite emergency care f…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/keydrivers/engage-patients-families.html
November 01, 2018 - Key Driver 5: Engage with Patients and Families in Evidence-Based Care and Quality Improvement
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The best evidence will not result in improved clinical outcomes unless it is put into practice. One often overlooked aspect of making care evidence-based is engaging patients and their familie…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips86.html
October 01, 2014 - Four New York Providers Use AHRQ Medication Reconciliation Toolkit to Improve Care
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November 2011
Between January and September 2010, AHRQ partnered with seven Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) to deliver a series of onsite learning sessions and provider support calls fo…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips80.html
October 01, 2014 - Four Missouri Hospitals Use AHRQ Toolkit to Improve Medication Reconciliation
Search All Impact Case Studies
November 2011
Between January and September 2010, AHRQ partnered with seven Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) to deliver a series of onsite learning sessions and provider support calls focusin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/diagnostic/Dec-2024-IAWG-roster.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Federal Interagency Workgroup on Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality in Healthcare
*List current as of December 2, 2024
Name Agency/Department Title
Craig A. Umscheid, M.D.,
M.S.
AHRQ Director, Center for Quality Improv…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0230-section-1-tables-1-3.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Section 1, Tables 1 to 3
Table 1: Definition of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Term Definition
Severe sepsis Sepsis plus one of the following: cardiovascular organ dysfunction OR acute respiratory
distress syndrome OR two or more other organ dysfunctions.
Sepsis Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) …