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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-hospital-errors-interventions-build-safety-culture
September 27, 2017 - October 31, 2014
Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic … patients who read visit notes on the patient portal have a higher rate of "loop closure" on diagnostic tests … January 17, 2024
Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-person
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/creating-highly-reliable-accountable-care-organizations
November 03, 2015 - April 18, 2013
Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic … patients who read visit notes on the patient portal have a higher rate of "loop closure" on diagnostic tests … January 17, 2024
Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-person
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0594-131115.pdf
March 13, 2013 - disorder (ASD) in children and is interested to know the
clinical utility of these sophisticated genetic tests … Which genetic tests should be conducted? … even more sophisticated genetic testing for DD/ID and ASD A technical brief that
examines available tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41954/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - decoding-laboratory-test-names-major-challenge-appropriate-patient-care
This commentary identifies the lack of standardized abbreviations for common laboratory tests … a
potential patient safety threat, as clinicians may inadvertently order incorrect or duplicative tests
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44653/psn-pdf
November 18, 2015 - laboratory test
requests: classification and frequency of data-entry
errors for outpatient serology tests … laboratory test requests:
classification and frequency of data-entry errors for outpatient serology tests
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-x-factors-consider-when-recommending-screening-intervals
July 01, 2017 - Whether prior negative or positive screening tests significantly affect the probability of future negative … or positive screening tests.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/asymptomatic-bacteriuria-adults-screening-1996
January 01, 1996 - and JAMA Link
Archived Versions
Burden of Suffering
Accuracy of Screening Tests … Laboratory evaluation of leukocyte esterase and nitrite tests for the detection of bacteriuria. … Factors affecting the reliability of screening tests for bacteriuria I. … The reliability of screening tests for bacteriuria in pregnancy. … Common diagnostic tests: use and interpretation. 2nd ed.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49675/psn-pdf
February 01, 2013 - step: the patient presents in a timely manner, the clinical evaluation is performed
well, appropriate tests … are ordered, the tests are performed correctly within an appropriate interval, the
results are diagnostic … Engage patients in following up on pending tests, by educating them about the tests and their
importance … The
ED discharge instructions given to Rory Staunton's parents contained a line for pending tests and … Engage patients in following up on pending tests
2.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-presentation-selection-harms-systematic-reviews.pdf
February 01, 2018 - Identify the types and number of harms to include for treatments and diagnostic tests. … Check diagnostic tests for imprecision or
insensitivity
8. … Check diagnostic tests for imprecision or insensitivity
8. … Check diagnostic tests for
Imprecision or insensitivity
• Diagnostic tests (e.g. genetic or hematologic … tests, be it genetic or hematologic testing, various scanning technologies, or functional tests; they
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33633/psn-pdf
May 01, 2006 - initially on two areas: prescription medications and
the processing of lab, x-ray, and diagnostic tests … the entire process; in error reporting studies from family
medicine PBRNs, problems with processing tests … A tracking system assures that all tests ordered are
returned, ideally to the physician but at least … /#ref2
https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#ref3
physicians in a practice agree to standardize how they order tests … Patients should be educated as to what tests
are being ordered, their purpose, and when (and how) results
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.407_slideshow.ppt
May 01, 2017 - because of his obesity.
4
Case Part 1: Diagnostic Delay (2)
The ED provider ordered basic laboratory tests … While waiting for the diagnostic tests, the patient had progressively severe pain, requiring relatively … intravenous morphine.
5
Case Part 1: Diagnostic Delay (3)
Blood test results (including liver function tests … quadrant ultrasound imaging is the most useful test to evaluate for acute cholecystitis
Laboratory tests … the patient's obesity and the mildness of the symptoms)
Performance and interpretation of diagnostic tests
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/Helene_Kopal_IQHIT_Q6_HTN_Intervention_Users_Manual.pdf
March 01, 2009 - the Hypertensive Patient – User’s Manual
v 1.0 7 March 2009
3.4 Using Order Sets to
Order Tests … Open Door’s
recommended treatment
standards for hypertension
appear as pre-entered:
• Laboratory Tests … • Diagnostic Imaging
Tests
• Immunizations
• Lifestyle
Assessments*
• Appointments
Standard … Patient – User’s Manual
v 1.0 8 March 2009
To order tests … Use CDSS to learn whether the patient is due for any
screening tests or preventive care based on his
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2005_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 2005 - 0.11933
Median 4.916667 Variance 0.01424
Mode 5.000000 Range 1.00000
Interquartile Range 0.16259
Tests … 72.95084
Median 99.0000 Variance 5322
Mode 143.0000 Range 268.00000
Interquartile Range 95.00000
Tests … 156513
Median 77591.0 Variance 2.44963E10
Mode 77591.0 Range 646538
Interquartile Range 150504
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2003_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 2003 - 0.17737
Median 4.904762 Variance 0.03146
Mode 5.000000 Range 3.00000
Interquartile Range 0.13988
Tests … 48.81040
Median 94.0000 Variance 2382
Mode 112.0000 Range 213.00000
Interquartile Range 64.00000
Tests … 158800
Median 70056.0 Variance 2.52176E10
Mode 24680.0 Range 704035
Interquartile Range 149866
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2002_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 2002 - 0.69684
Median 4.951392 Variance 0.48559
Mode 5.386610 Range 8.54368
Interquartile Range 0.55370
Tests … 0.16639
Median 4.888889 Variance 0.02769
Mode 5.000000 Range 2.50000
Interquartile Range 0.15179
Tests … 153186
Median 81960.0 Variance 2.34659E10
Mode 176136.0 Range 627725
Interquartile Range 154077
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2001_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 2001 - 0.78383
Median 5.033245 Variance 0.61440
Mode 5.478926 Range 7.85595
Interquartile Range 0.87524
Tests … 0.13324
Median 4.900000 Variance 0.01775
Mode 5.000000 Range 1.50000
Interquartile Range 0.11000
Tests … 142283
Median 86702.0 Variance 2.02443E10
Mode 172106.0 Range 565527
Interquartile Range 149185
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_1998_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 1998 - 0.48399
Median 4.928571 Variance 0.23425
Mode 5.000000 Range 3.57576
Interquartile Range 0.15385
Tests … 39.38596
Median 92.0000 Variance 1551
Mode 103.0000 Range 195.00000
Interquartile Range 50.00000
Tests … 120328
Median 73740.0 Variance 1.44789E10
Mode 187633.0 Range 509357
Interquartile Range 154247
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2004_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 2004 - 0.71361
Median 4.921265 Variance 0.50923
Mode 4.974798 Range 8.98920
Interquartile Range 0.66474
Tests … 0.12843
Median 4.916667 Variance 0.01649
Mode 5.000000 Range 1.33333
Interquartile Range 0.14103
Tests … 159357
Median 73087.0 Variance 2.53945E10
Mode 35473.0 Range 731498
Interquartile Range 147282
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
Quantiles
S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
Quantiles
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2000_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 2000 - 0.12192
Median 4.884615 Variance 0.01486
Mode 5.000000 Range 1.33333
Interquartile Range 0.08500
Tests … 41.53732
Median 98.0000 Variance 1725
Mode 131.0000 Range 187.00000
Interquartile Range 60.00000
Tests … 142344
Median 73074.0 Variance 2.02618E10
Mode 200663.0 Range 569362
Interquartile Range 170765
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_1999_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
January 01, 1999 - 0.29978
Median 4.916667 Variance 0.08987
Mode 5.000000 Range 3.01852
Interquartile Range 0.16667
Tests … 39.06918
Median 96.0000 Variance 1526
Mode 132.0000 Range 190.00000
Interquartile Range 45.00000
Tests … 132130
Median 75445.0 Variance 1.74585E10
Mode 196966.0 Range 578817
Interquartile Range 163026
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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S_HOSP_U
Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
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