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psnet.ahrq.gov/periodic-issue/periodic-issue-473
March 25, 2025 - March 5, 2025 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly
Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety. The current issue highlights what's new this week in patient
safety literature, news, conferences, reports, …
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/pre-implementation-planning
June 02, 2025 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49711/psn-pdf
June 01, 2014 - Wandering Off the Floors: Safety and Security Risks of
Patient Wandering
June 1, 2014
Smith TA. Wandering Off the Floors: Safety and Security Risks of Patient Wandering. PSNet [internet].
2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wandering-floors-safety-and-security-risks-patient-wandering
Case Objectives
Define patie…
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st526/stat526.pdf
October 01, 2019 - AHRQ Statistical Brief 526
STATISTICAL BRIEF #526
October 2019
Health Care Use and Expenditures for Influenza, 2016–17
Pradip K. Muhuri, PhD, Steven R. Machlin, MS, and Philippe Gwet, PhD
Introduction
Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a respirat…
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/mr36/mr36ug.shtml
February 24, 2023 - Methodology Report #36: Analyzing Medical Conditions in MEPS - User Guide (Part 1 of 2)
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide5/notes.html
August 01, 2022 - Module 5: Response and Disclosure
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Facilitator Notes
Say:
In Module 5 of the CANDOR Toolkit, we will discuss the Response and Disclosure component of the CANDOR process.
Slide 1
Say:
The goal of this module is to:
Define…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/race/GeographicInfoIB.pdf
April 01, 2011 - MAINTAIN AND EXPAND
THE HEALTHCARE COST AND UTILIZATION PROJECT (HCUP)
Contract No. HHSA-290-2006-00009-C
USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TO
TARGET HEALTH DISPARITIES: STATE EXPERIENCE
September 20, 2011
Prepared by:
Denise Osborn, JD, MPH
Larry Hinkle
Jill Ro…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49610/psn-pdf
October 01, 2010 - "Recurrent" Appendicitis
October 1, 2010
Greenberg CC. "Recurrent" Appendicitis. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/recurrent-appendicitis
The Case
An 85-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with right lower quadrant pain. On
physical examination, the patient showed rebound t…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33699/psn-pdf
August 01, 2010 - Operationalizing Patient Safety at Academic Medical
Centers
August 1, 2010
Chakraborti C, Kahn MJ, Krane K. Operationalizing Patient Safety at Academic Medical Centers. PSNet
[internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/operationalizing-patient-safety-academic-medical-centers
Perspective
Academic medical…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/4-approach-qi-process/sect4part2.html
January 01, 2020 - Section 4: Ways To Approach the Quality Improvement Process (Page 2 of 2)
Contents
Page 1 of 2
4.A. Focusing on Microsystems
4.B. Understanding and Implementing the Improvement Cycle
Page 2 of 2
4.C. An Overview of Improvement Models
4.D. Tools To Enhance Quality Improvement Initiatives
References…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49569/psn-pdf
September 01, 2008 - Where's the Feeding Tube?
September 1, 2008
Metheny NA, Meert KL. Where's the Feeding Tube? PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wheres-feeding-tube
The Case
A 13-year-old boy was involved in a motor vehicle collision and experienced a traumatic brain injury.
Because of the injuries, he was unabl…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33816/psn-pdf
October 01, 2016 - In Conversation With… Richard Platt, MD, MSc
October 1, 2016
In Conversation With… Richard Platt, MD, MSc. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-richard-platt-md-msc
Editor's note: Dr. Platt is Professor and Chair of the Harvard Medical School Department of Population
Medicine. He…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49625/psn-pdf
May 01, 2011 - Pocket Syringe Swap
May 1, 2011
Kulli JC. Pocket Syringe Swap. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pocket-syringe-swap
The Case
A 58-year-old man, scheduled for aortoiliac artery bypass graft, had an epidural catheter placed for
postoperative pain management. Surgery proceeded uneventfully under…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/nassoverview.jsp
July 01, 2025 - NASS Overview
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/unintended-consequences-florida-medical-liability-legislation
February 01, 2003 - The Unintended Consequences of Florida Medical Liability Legislation
Paul Barach, MD, MPH | December 1, 2005
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Citation Text:
Barach P. The Unintended Consequences of Florida Medical Liability Legislation. PSNet [internet].…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/deliberative-methods_research.pdf
February 01, 2013 - Knowledge Brief #1 Public Deliberation on Health Topics
Community Forum Knowledge Brief
Number 1: Public Deliberation on Health Topics
AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program
and the Community Forum
The Effective Health Care Program was initiated
in 2005 to provide valid evidence about the
comparative effect…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/nedsoverview.jsp
July 01, 2025 - NEDS Overview
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/workforce-innovation-behavioral-health-integration-insights-idaho-health
October 28, 2024 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4e_combo_psi08-postophipfx-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4e
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PSI 08: Postoperative Hip Fracture
Why Focus on Postoperative Hip Fracture?
• Hip fracture…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/110-ss-lfd-sample.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Learning From Defects Tool—Sample
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
What Is a Defect?
A defect is any clinical or operational event or situation that you would not want to happen again. This could include i…