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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33567/psn-pdf
June 15, 2024 - Handoffs
June 15, 2024
Handoffs and Signouts. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/handoffs
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editorial Team to ensure that
they reflect current research and practice in the patient safety field. Last reviewed in 2024.
Backgroun…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/implement-monitor-sustain-program/toolkit2-monitor-sustain-program.html
October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 2: Monitor and Sustain Stewardship
Toolkit Effectiveness
This toolkit is based on similar toolkits used in hospitals and nursing homes, but it has not been tested.
One of the tools, the Quarterly Prescribing Profile, is based on a tool used in a randomized controlled trial in eight long-term care fa…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer18-heart-disease-ace-inhibitor-arb-executive.pdf
October 01, 2009 - Layout 1
Background
Nearly 2,400 Americans die of
cardiovascular disease each day, an average
of one death every 36 seconds.
Cardiovascular disease claims more lives
each year than cancer, chronic lower
respiratory diseases, accidents, and
diabetes mellitus combined. An estimated
79,400,000 American adults (one in …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/chronic-cough_executive.pdf
March 01, 2014 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 100
Assessment and Management
of Chronic Cough
Executive Summary
Background
In the United States, cough is the most
common complaint for which patients
seek medical attention and is the second
most common reason for a general
medical examination, accounting for
…
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cdsic.ahrq.gov/cdsic/stakeholder-center-quarterly-report-July-September%202022
October 01, 2022 - :
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-electronic-health-record-structured-discharge-summary-provide-real-time-adverse
December 29, 2014 - Study
Evaluation of an electronic health record structured discharge summary to provide real time adverse event reporting in thoracic surgery.
Citation Text:
Graham AJ, Ocampo W, Southern DA, et al. Evaluation of an electronic health record structured discharge summary to provide real ti…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/search.html?page=10
March 01, 2016 - Search Publications
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)'s publications offer practical information to help a variety of health care organizations, providers, and others make care safer in all health care settings. 101 - 110 of 191 Publications displayed
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/recruitment-flyer-chcanys-ny.pdf
June 02, 2025 - "Healthy Hearts NYC Recruitment Flyer"
WHAT IS HEALTHYHEARTS NYC?
HealthyHearts NYC is a three-year city wide initiative funded by the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality(AHRQ) aiming to build capacity among small tomedium sized
primary care practices in the adoption and implementation of the ABC…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-algorithm.pdf
December 14, 2015 - Heart Health Now Aspirin Algorithm
Heart Health Now Aspirin Algorithm
Adapted from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Lipid Algorithm
Men and women 50-70, and all
patients with ASCVD
Does the patient a recent ulcer,
recent bleed, or have a life
expectancy of <5 y?
Exit algorithm: discussion with
pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-common-barriers-full.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Medication Management: Common Barriers to Medication Adherence
Common Barriers to Medication Adherence
What Patients Might Say Possible Solutions
My medicine makes me feel sick. Prescribe a substitute medication; suggest ways to
manage or reduce side effects; change the dose.
I feel fine. Explain how the patient’s…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/falls-prevention-older-adults-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
June 04, 2024 - Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older Adults Exercise can reduce the likelihood of falls in adults 65 and older; additional interventions might be helpful for some older adults
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Task Force Issues Final Recommendatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/25-year-summary-us-malpractice-claims-diagnostic-errors-1986-2010-analysis-national
July 17, 2019 - Study
25-Year summary of US malpractice claims for diagnostic errors 1986–2010: an analysis from the National Practitioner Data Bank.
Citation Text:
Tehrani ASS, Lee HW, Mathews SC, et al. 25-Year summary of US malpractice claims for diagnostic errors 1986-2010: an analysis from the N…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ahrq-dhr-2023-year-in-review-funding-at-a-glance.pdf
January 01, 2023 - AHRQ Digital Healthcare Research Program - At A Glance Funding Map 2023
AHRQ Digital Healthcare
Research Program
FUNDING AT A GLANCE 2023
The DHR program funds research that demonstrates
how digital healthcare solutions can be designed and
implemented to improve healthcare system
performance and patient health o…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/snac.html
May 01, 2022 - Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council on Healthcare Quality Measurement
In November of 2020, the U.S. HHS Immediate Office of the Secretary requested that the AHRQ director form a Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council (SNAC) to focus on AHRQ's future investment in quality measurement. AHRQ's Na…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teach-back-quickstart-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Teach-Back
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care
Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Implementation Quick Start Guide
Teach-Back
1 Review intervention and training materials
� Understand the purpose, use, and benefits � Review the training toolkit.
of teac…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teach-back-guideforstaff.pdf
January 01, 2003 - Teach-Back: A Guide for Staff
Teach-Back
A Guide for Staff
What is teach-back?
Teach-back IS a way for you to make sure your
patients understand what you tell them.
Teach-back IS NOT a test or a quiz for patients.
How do I use teach-back?
Just ask patients to explain what you have told
them using their own wor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/deficits-communication-and-information-transfer-between-hospital-based-and-primary-care
January 25, 2017 - Review
Classic
Deficits in communication and information transfer between hospital-based and primary care physicians: implications for patient safety and continuity of care.
Citation Text:
Kripalani S, LeFevre F, Phillips CO, et al. Deficits in communication a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/chsp_linkage_file_tech_doc-appb.pdf
October 01, 2018 - Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2016, Hospital Linkage File, Technical Documentation-Appendix B
Comparative Health System Performance
Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems,
2016, Hospital Linkage File, Technical
Documentation
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Dep…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/automating-assessment-obesity-care-quality/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Automating Assessment of Obesity Care Quality - 2010
Project Name
Automating Assessment of Obesity Care Quality
Principal Investigator
Hazlehurst, Brian L.
Organization
Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Funding Mechanism
PAR: HS08-270: Utilizing Health IT to Impr…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-pediatric-cancer-survivorship-care-through-survivorlink/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Improving Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Care Through SurvivorLink - 2010
Project Name
Improving Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Care Through SurvivorLink
Principal Investigator
Mertens, Ann
Organization
Emory University
Funding Mechanism
RFA: HS08-002: Ambulatory Safe…