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401. National Quality Strategy: Using Levers to Achieve Improved Health and Health Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nqsleverfactsheet.pdf
     May 01, 2014 - Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation tests various payment and service delivery models and shares

402. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/intro.html
     October 01, 2014 - Guide presents training materials for all three modules, including suggested slides and pre- and post-tests

403. Final Progress Report: Building the Evidence Base for Vomit Clean-Up Procedures in Long-Term Care Facilities (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/fraser-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - In all efficacy tests, ‘efficacious’ was defined as a 4-log reduction of FCV and a 6-log reduction of … First, suspension tests were conducted to screen disinfectants against FCV, TuV, and C. difficile endospores … In suspension tests, five disinfectants were shown to reduce FCV to >4 logs in 1 min, and two reduced … confirmatory test on stainless steel carriers, five disinfectants that showed efficacy in the suspension tests

404. Job Aid: Introduction to Quality Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-intro-qi.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Its hallmark is the use of Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles - called PDSAs - to conduct small tests of change

405. Strategy 3: Nurse Bedside Shift Report (Tool 1) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy3/Strat3_Tool_1_BSR_Broch_508.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - They will also follow up on any tests that were done or lab work that was ordered.

406. Impact of Disparities and Lack of Equity on Patient Engagement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patient-role3.html
     September 01, 2024 - explanations of next steps in the diagnostic process, including checking for comprehension; clarifying tests

407. 012-Blood-Culture-Practices-Webinar (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/012-blood-culture-practices-webinar.docx
     October 01, 2024 - Slide 4 Diagnostic Stewardship SAY: While many diagnostic tests are ordered appropriately, they are … diagnostic testing, by modifying the processes of ordering, performing, and reporting of diagnostic tests … Conducting unnecessary tests can lead to inaccurate or misleading results, which lead to overdiagnosis … Importance of Blood Culture Stewardship SAY: Blood cultures are one of the most common microbiologic tests … Avoiding unnecessary blood cultures reduces the chances of contaminated tests and false positives, and

408. Appropriate Emergency Department Fever Management for Children With Sickle Cell Disease (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-216-fullreport.pdf
     February 01, 2018 - Even if the blood tests cannot be performed, broad‐spectrum antibiotics should be administered (American … Include results of all tests of validity and reliability, including description(s) of the study sample … , microbiology, urinalysis, pathology tests, radiology, cardiac imaging, nuclear medicine tests, and … pulmonary function tests. … Type of tests administered. 5. Date tests performed. 6. Care setting. 11.F.

409. Candidate Measure Submission Form (CPCF) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/cpcf-form15.html
     December 01, 2013 - For example, IQ tests are often validated against measures of academic performance (the criterion). … In job selection, for example, this would mean that tests are administered to applicants, all applicants

410. SOPS® Value and Efficiency Supplemental Item Set for the SOPS Medical Office Survey - English (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/medical-office/value-efficiency-supplemental-item-english.pdf
     March 01, 2023 - clinicians, or staff—such as wasted time; wasted materials; extra steps in a process; rework; unnecessary tests … We focus on eliminating unnecessary tests and procedures for patients. ............................

411. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Facilitator Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-maintenance-notes.docx
     April 01, 2022 - Slide 10 Although an ICU nurse usually accompanies a patient who is going for diagnostic tests or … may not be a high priority, particularly with patients who need continued care or emergent diagnostic tests

412. Strategy 6N: Price Transparency | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/strategy6n-price-transparency.html
     March 01, 2020 - they offer (since each insurer has its own negotiated rates), and most do not know the prices of the tests … information on the average cost for physician services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, medications, tests

413. TeamSTEPPS® Diagnosis Improvement: Module 7: Putting It All Together (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module7-presenters-notes.pdf
     January 01, 2008 - Yet these specialists often have important insights and suggestions for diagnostic tests and diagnostic … I might have ordered other tests or reached out directly to his pulmonologist or nephrologist. … He did mention that some tests were done in pulmonary clinic that he never heard back about.” … Hassan when she realized lab results were missing, additional lab tests in preparation for transplant

414. Module 7: Putting It All Together
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module7-all-together.pptx
     January 01, 2008 - Yet these specialists often have important insights and suggestions for diagnostic tests and diagnostic … I might have ordered other tests or reached out directly to his pulmonologist or nephrologist. Dr. … He did mention that some tests were done in pulmonary clinic that he never heard back about.” … Hassan when she realized lab results were missing, additional lab tests in preparation for transplant

415. 4. Defining Language Need and Categories for Collection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldata4.html
     May 01, 2018 - Care Glossary into six languages to communicate commonly used terms and explanatory information about tests … Mondragon, 1991 ; Weinick and Krauss, 2000 ), increased probability of receiving unnecessary diagnostic tests … mental health concerns to health care providers that are less easily measured by objective laboratory tests … compared with English-speaking patients and LEP patients with professional interpreters) receive fewer tests

416. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/search.html?page=16
     September 01, 2012 - Number: 09-M028-EF Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests

417. Developing the Tools to Administer a Comprehensive Hospital Discharge Program: The ReEngineered Discharge (RED) Program (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Jack_28.pdf
     February 21, 2008 - Discuss with the patient any tests or studies that have been completed in the hospital and discuss who … • A list of acute medical issues, tests, and studies for which confirmed results are pending at the … • Coordination and planning for followup tests and studies, for which confirmed results are not available … It lists upcoming appointments and tests; provides a color-coded calendar of upcoming appointments, … Pending hospital tests at discharge and tests to be completed post-discharge are also listed in the

418. Assess-Resident-Uti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-UTI-facilitator-guide.docx
     June 01, 2021 - Notice that laboratory tests are missing from this list. … Laboratory tests alone do not tell us if someone has a UTI. … The results of laboratory tests might help guide treatment decisions about whether a resident does or

419. Antibiotic-Targets-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-targets-facilitator-guide.docx
     June 01, 2021 - Have we collected appropriate cultures and diagnostic tests before starting antibiotics? … Re-evaluate the resident and review the results of diagnostic tests. Can we stop antibiotics? … Although well intentioned, clinicians sometimes misinterpret urine tests in older adults.

420. Chapter 2. Fall Response | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/man2.html
     December 01, 2017 - When indicated by the resident's condition and history, laboratory tests such as CBC, urinalysis, pulse … information such as emergency room visits, hospital admissions, x-ray results or additional medical tests