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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/translating-cahps-surveys.pdf
January 17, 2017 - translation that uses language that is more easily understood by a
wide variety of speakers of the target … The primary role of the translator is to translate documents from the source language into the target … The reviewer also needs to ensure that the translation is appropriate for the target population in terms … of
the reading level and the language use of groups or subgroups in the target population. … ”
• Obtain two independent forward translations in the target language.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/translating/translating-cahps-surveys.pdf
January 17, 2017 - translation that uses language that is more easily understood by a
wide variety of speakers of the target … The primary role of the translator is to translate documents from the source language into the target … The reviewer also needs to ensure that the translation is appropriate for the target population in terms … of
the reading level and the language use of groups or subgroups in the target population. … ”
• Obtain two independent forward translations in the target language.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/daily-care-processes-slides.html
January 01, 2017 - If you use RASS…
Target : What is the target RASS score for this patient? … "NK " means target RASS was set, but is not known. … If you use SAS…
Target: What is the target SAS score for this patient? … Enter " NK " if target SAS was set but is not known. … Percentage of achieving RASS/SAS target.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/dailycare-processes-slides.pptx
January 01, 2017 - RASS
If you use RASS…
Target: What is the target RASS score for this patient? … Enter RASS sedation scale value (-5 to 4)
“NS” means not set
“NK” means target RASS was set, but is not … known
Enter “NK” if you don’t know whether a target RASS was actually set
DCP Measure Descriptions … SAS
If you use SAS…
Target: What is the target SAS score for this patient? … Enter SAS sedation scale value (1 to 7)
Enter “NS” if not set
Enter “NK” if target SAS was set but is
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/aspire_webinar3/aspire_webinar3.pptx
December 01, 2014 - Do the strategies offered for the current target population effectively address the transitional care … Have the strategies offered for the current target population reduced readmissions for the target population … Are there opportunities to serve new target populations? Which populations? … Will this strategy address the root causes of readmissions for your target population? … What target populations have not been prioritized? Why?
What strategies have not been prioritized?
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm3a.html
October 01, 2014 - for a care management program, States must consider how to identify eligible members and how best to target … For example, if the program employs interventions to target ER utilization or medication adherence, ER … Checklist: Primary Steps in Stratification
√ Identify target variables. … Segmentation: Segment or target members who need the most (and least) attention. … Help target appropriate populations effectively.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/dailycare-processes-facguide.html
January 01, 2017 - Slide 18: Sedation Scale: Target RASS
Ask: If you use RASS in your unit, what is the target RASS … Ask: What if the Target RASS score is unknown? … The first is if you know the target was set but you do not know the target value. … Slide 20: Sedation Scale: Target SAS
Ask: What is the target SAS for this patient? … If the target SAS is not set, enter "NS." If the target SAS is set but is not known, enter "NK."
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/dailycare-processes-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - Slide 17
Sedation Scale: Target RASS
ASK:
If you use RASS in your unit, what is the target RASS score … ASK:
What if the Target RASS score is unknown? … The first is if you know the target was set but you do not know the target value. … Slide 19
Sedation Scale: Target SAS
ASK:
What is the target SAS for this patient? … If the target SAS is not set, enter “NS.” If the target SAS is set but is not known, enter “NK.”
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/empower-ui-care-flowchart.pdf
June 02, 2025 - tags=%7B%7D&target=blank&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blan
k&layers=1&nav=1&title=UI%20Care%20Pathway.drawio … tags=%7B%7D&target=blank&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=UI%20Care%20Pathway.drawio … tags=%7B%7D&target=blank&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=UI%20Care%20Pathway.drawio … tags=%7B%7D&target=blank&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=UI%20Care%20Pathway.drawio … tags=%7B%7D&target=blank&highlight=0000ff&edit=_blank&layers=1&nav=1&title=UI%20Care%20Pathway.drawio
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/guide/web3.html
December 01, 2017 - Have the strategies offered for the current target population reduced readmissions for the target population … Are there opportunities to serve new target populations? Which populations? … There may be others depending on your target population and resources available. … ___Will this strategy address the root causes of readmissions for your target population? … ___What target populations have not been prioritized? Why?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/nishisaki-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - We defined high-quality breath as
all components being within the target. … To date, we enrolled 70 children with
evaluable RFM data (target goal:84). … TVe was median 8.8 mL/kg (IQR 4.8-16.2), with TVe at target range (4-12 mL/kg) in
40.6%. … PIP was median 24.7 cmH2O (IQR: 20.5-32.9) and was at target range (≤25 cmH2O) in
51%. … The % leak median was 22.3% (IQR: 0-65.8), and it was at target range (<40%)
in 58.8%.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/glucose-control-factsheet.html
December 01, 2017 - The target number for glycated hemoglobin will vary depending on the type of test doctor's laboratory … from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends perioperative glycemic control using a target … diabetes. 2
The evidence review did not identify randomized controlled trials that evaluated lower target … Measure the percentage of procedures for which serum glucose meets the selected target, e.g., 180 mg/ … -9
Numerator: number of patients with appropriately maintained serum glucose using the selected target
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/ehr-reports.pdf
March 01, 2016 - Multiple Potential Target
Populations within a Single Panel ...............................10
Figure … Defining and Reporting on Target Populations
A target population is defined, either entirely or in … “Defined” means not only having a precise
data definition for inclusion, but also making the
target … • The red circle represents the patients in the target
population. … list
must be examined to determine whether they
belong to the target population or not.
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/antipsychotic/key-driver.html
July 01, 2021 - Improvement Strategies
Other Resources
This section describes key drivers for improving target … Key Driver Diagrams for Target Measures
For each measure, a high-level hierarchical matrix diagram
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool5_portfolio_des.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Create a Driver Diagram – 1
Refer to Guide Section 3 for additional information
Specify the goal and target … There may be others depending on your target population and resources available. … Will this strategy address the root causes of readmissions for your target population? … What target populations have not been prioritized? Why?
What strategies have not been prioritized?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/introduction/action-chart.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Action Chart for Implementing Targeted Decolonization
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 7 – Action Chart for Implementing
Targeted Decolonization
Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices Action Chart 2
Organization of Toolkit for Staff
As you begin to review…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/improvement-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Identifying Targets for Improving Antibiotic Use
Identifying Targets for Improvement in Antibiotic Decision Making
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Identifying Targets
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
1
Objectives
R…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_sustscorecard.pptx
December 01, 2017 - 5
(Circle One)
MEASURE WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS BELOW TARGET OK ON TARGET
FREQUENCY
How many meetings … The topic questions have been worded to fit a consistent schema: on target, ok, or below target. … , maybe four in the last 6 months is OK, and five or six indicates you are on target. … Anything below 80 percent is below target. … OK ON TARGET
What percentage of cases had compliance with skin preoperative procedures?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/Translation-Guidelines-SOPS-090222.pdf
September 02, 2022 - to identify issues related to variations in terms or expressions used by subgroups
of people in the target … • Obtain two independent translations in the target language. … Step 6: Pretest the Translation
• Pretest the draft translation with target population members (i.e. … o A participant consent form in the target language. … o Develop a participant consent form in the target language.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/skills-qi-kickoff.pdf
June 02, 2025 - plan for Kick-Off in EPR
Distribute dashboards per lead clinician
Record goals
Record baseline, target … Detail” the selected guidelines (AC or BS)
Discuss clinical implementation challenges
Select target … Kick-Off in EPR: Off
Distribute dashboards per lead clinician: Off
Record goals: Off
Record baseline, target … Detail the selected guidelines (AC or BS): Off
Discuss clinical implementation challenges: Off
Select target