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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/workflowtoolkit/JobTaskDiary.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Job task diary
Date: ____________________________
Position: __________________________
Time Activity Function Contact Notes
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Activity
A1----Absent
A2----Caring for Patient
A3----Documentation
A4----Dictation
A5----Meeting…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/techbrief16.html
July 01, 2014 - Decision Aids for Advance Care Planning
Structured Abstract
Background: Advance care planning (ACP) honors patients’ goals and preferences for future care by creating a plan for when illness or injury prevents adequate communication. ACP can also help patients assess their care options. Less than 50 percent …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46098/psn-pdf
July 24, 2017 - Prospective evaluation of a multifaceted intervention to
improve outcomes in intensive care: the Promoting
Respect and Ongoing Safety through Patient Engagement
Communication and Technology study.
July 24, 2017
Dykes PC, Rozenblum R, Dalal A, et al. Prospective Evaluation of a Multifaceted Intervention to Improve
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/implement.html
March 01, 2017 - Implementation
Toolkit To Reduce CAUTI and Other HAIs in Long-Term Care Facilities
This section guides users through a step-by-step process to design, develop, and implement a quality improvement project to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), especially catheter-associated urinary tract infection…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45536/psn-pdf
October 05, 2016 - Clinician-identified problems and solutions for delayed
diagnosis in primary care: a PRIORITIZE study.
October 5, 2016
Car LT, Papachristou N, Bull A, et al. Clinician-identified problems and solutions for delayed diagnosis in
primary care: a PRIORITIZE study. BMC Fam Pract. 2016;17(1):131. doi:10.1186/s12875-016-0…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45380/psn-pdf
November 11, 2016 - Innovative patient safety curriculum using iPad game
(PASSED) improved patient safety concepts in
undergraduate medical students.
November 11, 2016
Kow AWC, Ang BLS, Chong CS, et al. Innovative Patient Safety Curriculum Using iPAD Game (PASSED)
Improved Patient Safety Concepts in Undergraduate Medical Students. Wo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43076/psn-pdf
June 17, 2014 - Inpatient safety outcomes following the 2011 residency
work-hour reform.
June 17, 2014
Block L, Jarlenski M, Wu AW, et al. Inpatient safety outcomes following the 2011 residency work-hour
reform. J Hosp Med. 2014;9(6). doi:10.1002/jhm.2171.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/inpatient-safety-outcomes-following-2011-resi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39213/psn-pdf
October 03, 2017 - Using patient safety morbidity and mortality conferences
to promote transparency and a culture of safety.
October 3, 2017
Szekendi MK, Barnard C, Creamer J, et al. Using patient safety morbidity and mortality conferences to
promote transparency and a culture of safety. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36(1):3-9.
h…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/association-pediatric-program-directors-longitudinal-educational-assessment-research-network.html
February 15, 2013 - Association of Pediatric Program Directors Longitudinal Educational Assessment Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
February 15, 2013
PBRN Acronym:
APPD LEARN
PBRN Type:
Pediatric Network (at least 75% are pediatricians or specialize in child health)
Network Categ…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/847717/psn-pdf
April 19, 2023 - Quality improvement initiative to decrease central line-
associated bloodstream infections during the COVID-19
pandemic: a "zero harm" approach.
April 19, 2023
Redstone CS, Zadeh M, Wilson M-A, et al. Quality improvement initiative to decrease central line-
associated bloodstream infections during the COVID-19 pan…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-8.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Conclusion
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapter 1. Building the Project Foundati…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-8.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Conclusion
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapter 1. Building the Project Foundati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40167/psn-pdf
January 22, 2017 - Trainees' perceptions of patient safety practices:
recounting failures of supervision.
January 22, 2017
Ross PT, McMyler ET, Anderson SG, et al. Trainees' perceptions of patient safety practices: recounting
failures of supervision. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2011;37(2):88-95.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/trainees…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44353/psn-pdf
November 03, 2015 - Evaluation of symptom checkers for self diagnosis and
triage: audit study.
November 3, 2015
Semigran HL, Linder JA, Gidengil C, et al. Evaluation of symptom checkers for self diagnosis and triage:
audit study. BMJ. 2015;351:h3480. doi:10.1136/bmj.h3480.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-symptom-checkers-self…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46612/psn-pdf
February 22, 2018 - Influencing organisational culture to improve hospital
performance in care of patients with acute myocardial
infarction: a mixed-methods intervention study.
February 22, 2018
Curry LA, Brault MA, Linnander EL, et al. Influencing organisational culture to improve hospital
performance in care of patients with acute …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40092/psn-pdf
December 22, 2010 - The value of adding a verbal report to written handoffs on
early readmission following prolonged respiratory failure.
December 22, 2010
Hess DR, Tokarczyk A, O'Malley M, et al. The value of adding a verbal report to written handoffs on early
readmission following prolonged respiratory failure. Chest. 2010;138(6):14…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38120/psn-pdf
June 16, 2011 - Organizational culture, team climate and diabetes care in
small office-based practices.
June 16, 2011
Bosch M, Dijkstra R, Wensing M, et al. Organizational culture, team climate and diabetes care in small
office-based practices. BMC Health Serv Res. 2008;8:180. doi:10.1186/1472-6963-8-180.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/i…