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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/value-added-analysis
January 01, 2023 - Value-Added Analysis
Description
Value-added analysis is a method for identifying problems within a process. The analysis allows a team to examine individual process steps so it can separate the steps that add value for the user from the steps that do not.
Uses
When searching for sources of …
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/contingency-diagram
January 01, 2023 - Contingency Diagram
Description
The contingency diagram uses brainstorming to generate a list of problems that could arise from a process. Once problems are identified, then solutions to the problems are determined.
Uses
When identifying causes of potential problems.
When developing soluti…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/08-0087-EF.pdf
October 01, 2009 - It was common for someone to get trained and on-board, and
then shortly be fired or quit.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs025505-moore-final-report-2020.pdf
January 01, 2020 - engaging in comprehensive lifestyle
interventions that include regular contact with and support from trained … Focus groups were conducted by trained facilitators in the patients’ primary
language, with the assistance
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/experience/baron-rj-et-al-2005
January 01, 2005 - Baron RJ et al. 2005 "Electronic health records: just around the corner? Or over the cliff?"
Reference
Baron RJ, Fabens EL, Schiffman M, et al. Electronic health records: just around the corner? Or over the cliff? Ann Intern Med 2005;143(3):222-226.
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Abstract
"We recently implemented a…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/industrial-systems-engineering-and-health-care-critical-areas-research-workshop/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Industrial & Systems Engineering and Health Care: Critical Areas of Research Workshop - 2010
Project Name
Industrial & Systems Engineering and Health Care: Critical Areas of Research Workshop
Principal Investigator
Brennan, Patricia Flatley
Organization
Professional and Scien…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-information-technology-patient-centered-communication-and-decisionmaking/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Using Information Technology for Patient-Centered Communication and Decisionmaking about Medications-2010
Project Name
Using Information Technology for Patient-Centered Communication and Decisionmaking about Medications
Principal Investigator
Wolf, Michael
Organization
Northw…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/rural-community-partnerships-electronic-medical-record-emr-implementation/annual-summary/2008
January 01, 2008 - Rural Community Partnerships - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Implementation Project - 2008
Project Name
Rural Community Partnerships - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Implementation Project
Principal Investigator
Mullen, R'Nee
Organization
Magic Valley Regional Medical Cen…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/medication-reconciliation-improve-quality-transitional-care/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Medication Reconciliation to Improve Quality of Transitional Care - 2010
Project Name
Medication Reconciliation to Improve Quality of Transitional Care
Principal Investigator
Weiner, Michael
Organization
Indiana University
Funding Mechanism
PAR: HS08-270: Utilizing …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/impact-pcc-qa-032317.pdf
March 23, 2017 - A National Web Conference on Effective Design and Use of Patient Portals and Their Impact on Patient-Centered Care - Q&A
A National Web Conference on Effective Design and Use of
Patient Portals and Their Impact on Patient-Centered Care
Questions and Answers
March 23,…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/08-0093_cpoe.pdf
August 01, 2008 - Layout 1
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov Health IT
AHRQ's Health IT Portfolio. AHRQ’s health information technology (health IT) initiative is
part of the Nation’s strategy to put information technology to work in health care. By developing
secure and privat…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/lean
January 01, 2023 - Lean
Also Known As
Toyota Production System (TPS)
Examples
Smith M, Cunningham S. Case study: using lean principles, how Charleston area medical center ED was able to reduce wait time by 95%. 2007 Society for Health Systems Conference; 2007; New Orleans, LA; 2007.
Description
L…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/potential-problem-analysis
January 01, 2023 - Potential Problem Analysis
Acronym
PPA
Description
A potential problem analysis (PPA) is a systematic method for determining what could go wrong in a plan under development. The problem causes are rated according to their likelihood of occurrence and the severity of their consequences. Prevent…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/critical-incident
January 01, 2023 - Critical Incident
Description
The critical incident method is utilized to identify a process, subprocess, or problem that can be fixed or enhanced. It can also be used to identify a source of a performance deficiency. The technique attempts to find information pertaining to organizational problems, an…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/5s
January 01, 2023 - 5S
Also Known As
Sort, Straighten, Scrub, Standardize, and Sustain
Description
This tool is used to improve performance within an organization. It demonstrates the five steps for organizing a workplace: sort, straighten, scrub, standardize, and sustain. Implementing this tool can provide n…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/value-stream-mapping
January 01, 2023 - Value Stream Mapping
Acronym
VSM
Description
Value stream mapping (VSM) is a method of improvement that allows an entire process to be visualized. It represents the flow of both materials and information in an attempt to improve a process by finding sources of waste. The technique identifies a…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/cost-of-poor-quality-analysis
January 01, 2023 - Cost-of-Poor-Quality Analysis
Also Known As
Cost-of-Quality Analysis
Description
A cost-of-poor-quality analysis evaluates the flowchart of a particular process to discover flaws. Cost of poor quality indicates costs accrued as a result of processes not being successfully completed. Thi…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/multi-vari-chart
January 01, 2023 - Multi-Vari Chart
Also Known As
Multivariate chart
Description
A multi-vari chart shows both several sources of variation in addition to the most significant contributors to total variation.
Uses
When the output has a variable measurement.
When attempting to identify the biggest…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017094-mccolm-final-report-2009.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Providers and nurses were trained on the new documentation templates, tools and queries
using online
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/experience
January 01, 2023 - Others' Experiences
To read about the experiences of individuals in the health care industry involved in health IT implementations at medical practices, select "Search" at the bottom of this page. Refine your search by selecting one or more options from any of the categories listed below. Subsequently, yo…