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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49467/psn-pdf
December 01, 2004 - A "Weak" Response
December 1, 2004
Reisman AB. A "Weak" Response. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weak-response
The Case
A primary care physician on call for his group received a call at 9:00PM from a 68-year-old man. He said,
"They started me on a new pill for my blood pressure and now I fe…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/medical-office/MO_Items-Composite_Measures.pdf
June 02, 2025 - SOPS Medical Office Items and Composite Measures
SOPS® Medical Office Survey Items and
Composite Measures
Version: 1.0
Language: English
Note
• For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection
methods, establishing data collection procedures, conducting a Web-based sur…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-2.pdf
November 12, 2010 - ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:
Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care
Impact of Topic
Prevalence:
In a study by Visser et al, researchers …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/visual-fac-notes.html
June 01, 2017 - Module 5: Visual Management - Facilitator Notes
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 5: Visual Management
Say:
As mentioned in the module on huddles, the frontline management system used to promote sustained, controlled standard work that ensures patient safety relies on several interlo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33844/psn-pdf
October 01, 2017 - Health Care Worker Presenteeism: A Challenge for Patient
Safety
October 1, 2017
Szymczak JE. Health Care Worker Presenteeism: A Challenge for Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/health-care-worker-presenteeism-challenge-patient-safety
Perspective
Introduction
Health care–as…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-maintenance.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Central Venous Catheter Maintenance
Central Venous Catheter Maintenance
Maintaining Awareness and Proper Care of Catheters in Place
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019
April 2022
1
Step 2. Maintenance
Disrupting the Life Cycle of a Catheter Device1…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/cusp-team-slides.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Building an Engaged CUSP Team Slides
Building an Engaged Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Team
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019
April 2022
1
Objectives
Identify tools and resources available to support your CLABSI and/or CAUTI improvemen…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49477/psn-pdf
April 01, 2005 - Hold the tPA
April 1, 2005
Fagan SC. Hold the tPA. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hold-tpa
The Case
A 74-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation on warfarin therapy came to the emergency
department (ED) 1 hour after the sudden onset of aphasia and right-sided weakness. A non-co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-2.pdf
November 12, 2010 - ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:
Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care
Impact of Topic
Prevalence:
In a study by Visser et al, researchers …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/beprepared_quickstartfull.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Be Prepared to Be Engaged
Implementation
Quick Start Guide
Be Prepared
To Be Engaged
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care
Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Table of Contents
What Is the Be Prepared To Be Engaged Strategy? .........................…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/beprepared_quickstartbrochure.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Be Prepared to Be Engaged (Half Page)
Implementation
Quick Start Guide
Be Prepared
To Be Engaged
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety
in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients
and Families
Table of Contents
What Is the Be Prepared To Be Engaged Strategy? ............…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/a3_pdi_selfassessment.pdf
May 12, 2016 - Getting Ready for Change Self-Assessment
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool A.3
Getting Ready for Change Self-Assessment
What is the purpose of this tool? This tool can be used to assess your hospital’s organizational
infrastructure and it…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c1_pdi_prioritizationworksheetinstructions.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Prioritization Worksheet
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool C.1 i
Prioritization Worksheet
What is the purpose of this tool? In today’s health care world, hospitals are required to take on
more responsibility than ever. With many different co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/a3_pdi_selfassessment.docx
May 12, 2016 - Getting Ready for Change Self-Assessment
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Getting Ready for Change Self-Assessment
What is the purpose of this tool? This tool can be used to assess your hospital’s organizational infrastructure and its readiness to suppo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-24-care-model.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum Module 24: Introduction to the Care Model
Primary Care
Practice Facilitation
Curriculum
Module 24: Introduction to the Care Model
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Primary Ca…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33681/psn-pdf
March 01, 2009 - The Role of Health Literacy in Patient Safety
March 1, 2009
Wolf MS, Bailey SC. The Role of Health Literacy in Patient Safety. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/role-health-literacy-patient-safety
Perspective
Clear health communication is increasingly recognized as essential for promoting …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-atlas3-6.html
October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Patient-Community Resource Relationships
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Table of Contents
Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Introduction
Potential Measure Development Methodology
Poten…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-atlas3-3.html
October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Community Resource Element
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Table of Contents
Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
Introduction
Potential Measure Development Methodology
Potential Measures …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/implement-staff-vaccination-program.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Implementing a Staff Vaccination Program in Your Nursing Home
Implementing a Staff Vaccination Program
in Your Nursing Home
COVID-19 vaccines help protect nursing home residents who are vulnerable to illness and death if they
become infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Healthcare staff who are vaccinated…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-health-information-technology-improve-transitions-complex-elderly
January 01, 2023 - Using Health Information Technology to Improve Transitions of Complex Elderly Patients from Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) to Home
Project Final Report ( PDF , 218.24 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are r…