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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapp.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Appendix P. Focus Group Risk Factors
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Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Admini…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/planning/index.html
August 01, 2017 - Planning a CAHPS Survey Project
Because CAHPS projects can vary in many regards, this section provides general guidance on project planning and design issues by reviewing the steps involved in getting your project off the ground, from the formation of a project team to the planning of an evaluation. It also off…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/curriculum/index.html
January 01, 2021 - Curriculum Tools
AHRQ offers several curriculum tools that health care professionals can use to make care safer and improve their communication and teamwork skills. Information on these tools is provided here.
Advancing Pharmacy Health Literacy Practices Through Quality Improvement
Advancing Pharmacy Health…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/health-services-research.html
March 01, 2025 - Health Services Research at AHRQ
Health services research (HSR) is the field of study that examines the quality, safety, and affordability of healthcare delivery from the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and clinical professionals. HSR examines many facets of healthcare, including organizational structures…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-es.pptx
January 01, 2018 - 2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Executive Summary
2018 National Healthcare
Quality and Disparities Report
Executive Summary
Access to Care
From 2000 to 2017:
More than half of access measures showed improvement:
For example, there were significant gains in the percentage of people who repor…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/2025-nursing-home-workplace-safety-report-summary.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for Nursing Homes: 2025 Updated Results Executive Summary Infographic
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Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Workplace Safety
Supplemental Items for Nursing Homes:
2025 Updated Result…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight05.html
November 01, 2013 - How are CHIPRA Quality Demonstration States encouraging health care providers to put quality measures to work?
Evaluation Highlight No. 5
Author: Leslie Foster
Contents
Key Messages
Background
Findings
Conclusions
Implications
Learn More
Endnotes
The CHIPRA Quality Demonstration …
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www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/backgroundrpt/review.html
July 01, 2022 - Inventory and Prioritization of Measures To Support the Growing Effort in Transparency Using All-Payer Claims Databases
Reviewing the Landscape of All-Payer Claims Databases
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/marcin-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Factors Associated With Quality of Care Delivered to Children in US EDs
Factors Associated with Quality of Care Delivered to Children in US EDs
PI: James P. Marcin, MD
Co-Investigators: Madan Dharmar, MBBS, PhD; Patrick Romano, MD; Nathan Kuppermann,
MD, MPH
Organization: Regents of the Uni…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/bates2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Improving Quality With Outpatient Decision Support
Title: Improving Quality With Outpatient Decision Support
Principal Investigator: David W. Bates, MD
Organization: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Federal Project Officer: Stanley Edinger
Grant Number: 5 U18 HS011046
Grant S…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module5/module5-response-disclosure-notes.pptx
August 21, 2015 - PowerPoint Presentation
Communication and Optimal Resolution
(CANDOR)
Toolkit
Module 5: Response and Disclosure Communication
In Module 5 of the CANDOR Toolkit, we will discuss the Response and Disclosure component of the CANDOR process.
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Objectives
Define the Response and Disclosure component of the CANDOR Proc…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
7. Tools and Resources
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Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices in pressure ulcer p…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/improving-slides.html
October 01, 2020 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 1: Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 2:
Image: The objectives are listed as a series of ascending steps:
Describe teamwork and communication issues in the surgical environment,
Ap…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
7. Tools and Resources
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Table of Contents
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices in pressure ulcer p…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/synthesis-report/outcomes.html
October 01, 2015 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Key Study Outcomes Across Grants
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Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Overvi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care-updated.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit
Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Determine Whether To Treat
Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit
Tool 4. Training Modules: Urinalysis and UTIs Improving Care
Overview
These training modules are designed to be flexible to meet your needs. Training coord…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/notes6.html
August 01, 2022 - Module 6: Care for the Caregiver
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Facilitator Notes
Say:
Module 6 includes information on the Care for the Caregiver component of the CANDOR process, which focuses on providing emotional support to caregivers following a CANDOR event. This module …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/pubcomguide/pcguide-avdevelopment.html
July 01, 2024 - Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Audio and Video Products
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Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Section 1: Product Development
Audio and Video Products
Appendix 1-A. Release Forms
Appendix 1-B. Trademarks
Appendix 1-C. YouTube Submission…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/podcasts/Creating_an_Improvement_Culture_2011_10_01_Transcript.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Creating an Improvement Culture
Creating an Improvement Culture
October 2011 Podcast
Speaker
Patrick Jordan, Chief Operating Officer, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Moderator
Carla Zema, Consultant, CAHPS User Network; Assistant Professor of Economics and Health Policy, Saint
Vincent College
Presentation Av…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-transform/key-study-outcomes.html
March 01, 2017 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Key Study Outcomes Across Grants
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Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Overvi…