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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/social-media/index.html
July 01, 2025 - AHRQ Social Media
Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube for information about AHRQ research, evidence-based tools & training, and more. X Instagram (may require Instagram account and login to view page) Facebook (may require Facebook account and login to view page) LinkedIn Main …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/u19hs021093-lambert-final-report-2017.pdf
January 01, 2017 - Tools for Optimizing Medication Safety (TOP-MEDS) - Final Report
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoporosis-vibration-therapy_technical-brief.pdf
January 01, 2020 - less than -2.5; Women
with physical disabilities
preventing them from being
strength tested and trained
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/lesson/08-0087-ef-lt-care.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/publication/uc1hs015270-hayden-final-report-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Title Page
Grant Final Report
Grant ID: 1UC1HS015270
Improving Health Care Quality via
Information Technology
Inclusive Dates: 10/01/04 - 09/30/08
Principal Investigator:
Avis Hayden, Ph.D.
Team Members:
Jean Bacon, Ph.D.
Performing Organization:
Southwestern Vermont …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42480/psn-pdf
August 07, 2013 - A multi-tiered approach to safety education.
August 7, 2013
Oates K, Sammut J, Kennedy P. A multi-tiered approach to safety education. Clin Teach. 2013;10(4):214-
8. doi:10.1111/tct.12037.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multi-tiered-approach-safety-education
This commentary describes an initiative that incorporated …
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digital.ahrq.gov/location/usa-id-twin-falls
January 01, 2023 - USA, ID, Twin Falls
Rural Community Partnerships - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Implementation Project
Description
Implemented an ambulatory EMR in multiple rural primary and specialist care provider settings and measures the impact of health information technology on clini…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38374/psn-pdf
July 28, 2013 - Medication errors and response bias: the tip of the
iceberg.
July 28, 2013
Bar-Oz B, Goldman M, Lahat E, et al. Medication errors and response bias: the tip of the iceberg. Isr Med
Assoc J. 2008;10(11):771-4.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-and-response-bias-tip-iceberg
A very low response rate to …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37397/psn-pdf
January 16, 2008 - The Selective Attention Task.
January 16, 2008
Simons DJ. Visual Cognition Lab. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois; 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/selective-attention-task
This instructional tool, commonly known as the "gorilla video," illustrates the importance of selective
attention theories. These theori…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39971/psn-pdf
January 22, 2017 - Rapid response systems: from implementation to
evidence base.
January 22, 2017
Sarani B, Scott SD. Rapid response systems: from implementation to evidence base. Jt Comm J Qual
Patient Saf. 2010;36(11):514-7, 481.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rapid-response-systems-implementation-evidence-base
This commentary revi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42244/psn-pdf
June 27, 2018 - Medical simulation: a holistic approach to highly reliable
healthcare.
June 27, 2018
Fanning RM.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-simulation-holistic-approach-highly-reliable-healthcare
This magazine article describes various ways simulation can be used to augment safety in health care,
including evaluating w…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39310/psn-pdf
April 01, 2010 - Some unintended effects of teamwork in healthcare.
April 1, 2010
Finn R, Learmonth M, Reedy P. Some unintended effects of teamwork in healthcare. Soc Sci Med.
2010;70(8):1148-54. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.12.025.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/some-unintended-effects-teamwork-healthcare
This study explores the di…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41908/psn-pdf
December 05, 2012 - Accident prevention in day-to-day clinical radiation
therapy practice.
December 5, 2012
Baeza M. Accident prevention in day-to-day clinical radiation therapy practice. Ann ICRP. 2012;41(3-
4):179-87. doi:10.1016/j.icrp.2012.06.001.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/accident-prevention-day-day-clinical-radiation-therapy…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42241/psn-pdf
May 01, 2013 - Special Issue on Teamwork.
May 1, 2013
Salas E, Rosen MA, eds. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(5):369-448.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/special-issue-teamwork
Articles in this special issue explore theory-driven and simulation-based approaches to improve teamwork
in health care.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/special-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36307/psn-pdf
June 30, 2011 - Is "first do no harm" a lost concept in medical education?
June 30, 2011
O'Leary D. Is "first do no harm" a lost concept in medical education. MedGenMed. 2006;8(3):77.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/first-do-no-harm-lost-concept-medical-education
This commentary advocates for better patient safety training in medical…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/long-term-care-facilities.html
April 01, 2022 - Long-Term Care Facilities in the Context of COVID-19
Resource: Long-Term Care Facilities in the Context of COVID-19
This infection prevention and control course for long-term care facilities consists of four training modules that address infection prevention and control measures to support long-term care f…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50584/psn-pdf
October 23, 2019 - Unprotected: broken promises in Georgia’s senior care
industry.
October 23, 2019
Schrade B, Teegardin C. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Sept-October 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unprotected-broken-promises-georgias-senior-care-industry
Assisted living facilities have challenges that reduce the quality and saf…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-weekly-vaccination.html
August 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Weekly Healthcare Personnel & Resident COVID-19 Vaccination
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Weekly Healthcare Personnel & Resident COVID-19 Vaccination
This website provides training, data collection forms and instructions, and materials to suppo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41123/psn-pdf
February 08, 2012 - Patient Safety.
February 8, 2012
Bagian JP. Health care and patient safety: The failure of traditional approaches - how human factors and
ergonomics can and MUST help. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries.
2011;22(1). doi:10.1002/hfm.20261.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37184/psn-pdf
October 06, 2011 - Establishing a simulation center for surgical skills: what
to do and how to do it.
October 6, 2011
Haluck RS, Satava RM, Fried G, et al. Establishing a simulation center for surgical skills: what to do and
how to do it.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/establishing-simulation-center-surgical-skills-what-do-and-how-do-…