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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/index.html
May 01, 2017 - Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
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Table of Contents
Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Overview
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP)
Measurement
Implementing the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-235-section-1-tables-1-2.pdf
June 02, 2025 - CHIPRA 235: Section 1, Table 1. Taxonomy Codes by Specialty and Table 2. Place of Service Codes
Table 1: Taxonomy Codes by Specialty
Specialty Taxonomy Code
Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease 207RC0000X
Interventional Cardiology 207RI0011X
Pediatric Cardiology 2080P0202X
Dermatology Dermatology 207N00000X
M…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/tjr-guru-mobile-app-shared-informed-decisionmaking-total-joint-replacement/final-report
January 01, 2023 - TJR Guru--a Mobile App for Shared Informed Decisionmaking in Total Joint Replacement Surgery - Final Report
Citation
Tulu, B. TJR Guru--a Mobile App for Shared Informed Decisionmaking in Total Joint Replacement Surgery - Final Report. (Prepared by Worcester Polytechnic Institute under Grant No. R21 HS…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/scalable-digital-communication-intervention-support-older-adults-and-care/citation/digital
January 01, 2024 - A digital communication intervention to support older adults and their care partners transitioning home after major surgery: Protocol for a qualitative research study.
Citation
Campos BA, Cummins E, Sonnay Y, Brindle ME, Cauley CE. A digital communication intervention to support older adults and their…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45516/psn-pdf
February 17, 2017 - Patient safety in otolaryngology: a descriptive review.
February 17, 2017
Danino J, Muzaffar J, Metcalfe C, et al. Patient safety in otolaryngology: a descriptive review. Eur Arch
Otorhinolaryngol. 2017;274(3):1317-1326. doi:10.1007/s00405-016-4291-z.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-otolaryngology-descr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42907/psn-pdf
August 02, 2015 - Innovation in safety, and safety in innovation.
August 2, 2015
Eisenberg D, Wren SM. Innovation in safety, and safety in innovation. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(1):7-9.
doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2013.5112.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/innovation-safety-and-safety-innovation
This commentary discusses systems-focused innovations…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38371/psn-pdf
January 28, 2009 - Continuous monitoring of adverse events: influence on
the quality of care and the incidence of errors in general
surgery.
January 28, 2009
Rebasa P, Mora L, Luna A, et al. Continuous monitoring of adverse events: influence on the quality of care
and the incidence of errors in general surgery. World J Surg. 2009;33…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36132/psn-pdf
May 27, 2011 - Motion study in surgery.
May 27, 2011
Gilbreth FB. Can J Med Surg. 1916:22-31.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/motion-study-surgery
This study was one of the first "time-motion" studies of physicians, and pioneered the application of human
factors engineering and industrial principles to medical practice. The authors…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0192-tables1-10.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children with Simple Febrile Seizure: Tables 1 - 10
Table 1 [=IMG1]: Codes to Identify Neuroimaging in Administrative Claims
Imaging Modality
Code Type
Codes
Computerized
Tomography (CT) of
Brain/Head
Revenue (UB-92)
350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 35…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0198-tables1-9.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Tables 1-9
Table 1 [=IMG1]: Codes to Identify Neuroimaging in Administrative Claims
Imaging Modality
Code Type
Codes
Computerized Tomography (CT) of
Brain/Head Revenue (UB-92) 350, …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module: Facilitator Notes
Slide 1: Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Say:
The purpose of the Patient and Family Engagement in the Ambulatory Surgical Environment module is to augment the existing hospital setting Pati…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/obesity_topic-refinement.pdf
May 22, 2014 - Final Topic Refinement Document - Therapeutic Options for Obesity in the Medicare Population
Final Topic Refinement Document
Therapeutic Options for Obesity in the Medicare Population
(ID: OBET0913)
May 22, 2014
AHRQ Technology Assessment Program
Johns Hopkins University Evidence-based Practice Center
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4i_pdi11-dehiscence-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4i
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 11: Postoperative Wound Dehiscence
Why focus on postoperative wound dehiscence in…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4w_combo_pdi11-dehiscence-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 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.4w
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 11: Postoperative Wound Dehiscence
Why focus on postoperative wound dehiscence in children?…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-treatment_surveillance.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Treatments for Lowering Intraocular Pressure
• Trabeculectomy lowers IOP more
than nonpenetrating surgeries … Treatments for Open-Angle Glaucoma
• Trabeculectomy results in more
complications than nonpenetrating
surgeries … Treatments for Lowering Intraocular Pressure
• Trabeculectomy lowers IOP more than
nonpenetrating surgeries … Treatments for Open-Angle Glaucoma
• Trabeculectomy results in more
complications than nonpenetrating
surgeries
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/optimal-methods-notifying-clinicians-about-epilepsy-surgery-patients/citation/automated
January 01, 2023 - Automated, machine learning-based alerts increase epilepsy surgery referrals: A randomized controlled trial.
Citation
Wissel BD, Greiner HM, Glauser TA, Mangano FT, Holland-Bouley KD, Zhang N, Szczesniak RD, Santel D, Pestian JP, Dexheimer JW. Automated, machine learning-based alerts increase epilepsy…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/optimal-methods-notifying-clinicians-about-epilepsy-surgery-patients/final-report
January 01, 2023 - Optimal Methods for Notifying Clinicians About Epilepsy Surgery Patients - Final Report
Citation
Dexheimer J. Optimal Methods for Notifying Clinicians About Epilepsy Surgery Patients - Final Report. (Prepared by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center under Grant No. R21 HS024977). Rockville, MD…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39227/psn-pdf
January 13, 2010 - Executive summary of the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists Presidential Task Force
on Patient Safety in the Office Setting: reinvigorating
safety in office-based gynecologic surgery.
January 13, 2010
Erickson TB, Kirkpatrick DH, DeFrancesco MS, et al. Executive summary of the American College of
…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42166/psn-pdf
June 10, 2018 - Drawn curtains, muted alarms, and diverted attention lead
to tragedy in the postanesthesia care unit.
June 10, 2018
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. March 21, 2013;18:1-3.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drawn-curtains-muted-alarms-and-diverted-attention-lead-tragedy-
postanesthesia-care-unit
This n…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46549/psn-pdf
April 12, 2019 - Association of health literacy with postoperative
outcomes in patients undergoing major abdominal
surgery.
April 12, 2019
Wright JP, Edwards GC, Goggins K, et al. Association of Health Literacy With Postoperative Outcomes in
Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery. JAMA Surg. 2018;153(2):137-142.
doi:10.1001/…