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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/glucose-control-audit.html
December 01, 2017 - Glucose Control Audit Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Introduction
Problem Statement
While debate continues about its exact numeric value, euglycemia should be maintained perioperatively to prevent surgical site infection. Research suggests an association between hyperglycemia and post-…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptflow/executive-summary.html
July 01, 2018 - Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Executive Summary
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Improving Patient Flow and Reducing Emergency Department Crowding: A Guide for Hospitals
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Section 1. The Need to…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary2.html
September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Reporting and using the Child Core Set of quality measures
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Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Introduction
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-n-part1.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing:
Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Endoscope Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning| ‹#›…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/ena-slides/case-study.html
October 01, 2015 - The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript
Case Study
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The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript
Opening Materials: Attribution, Objectives, Introduction, and Main Menu
Part One: Traditional Practice …
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=5
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/facil-guide/mod4.html
February 01, 2023 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
Module 4: Summary and Next Steps
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Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
Introduction
Module 1: Overview
Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance
Module 3: Conversations Around D…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/improving-communication-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - Improving Communication Between Members of the Practice Around Antibiotic Decisions – Slides
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Improving Communication Between Members of the Practice Around Antibiotic Decisions
Ambulatory Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/dischargeprep.html
March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 3 Continued
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Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Your Hospital
How CMS Measures the "30-Day All Cause Rehospitalization Rate…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/intro.html
March 01, 2017 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Introduction
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Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Executive Summary
Introduction
Limitations of the E…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/SyH-DR-Application-062724.pdf
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ Request for Synthetic Healthcare Database for Research (SyH-DR)
SyH-DR Data Request 1
Please submit any questions, the completed request form, and signed DUA(s) to DataInnovations@ahrq.hhs.gov.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Request for Synthetic Healthcare Database for Research (SyH-DR) …
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www.ahrq.gov/sdoh/health-systems-research.html
December 01, 2022 - SDOH and Health Systems Research
SDOH studies and researcher resources
Current AHRQ Research Initiatives
SDOH Data Integration and Analytics Grants
In 2019, AHRQ awarded $6 million in grants for an initiative that uses data and analytics to support primary care and community interventions to improve chron…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/childhealth/index.html
March 01, 2019 - Using the Core Set of Quality Measures
Ten demonstration States are using the core set of quality measures for children to improve children’s health care.
The National Evaluation reports provide useful insights into their strategies and lessons learned:
Evaluation Highlight No. 1: How are CHIPRA demonstr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d6_pdi_implementationplan.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Implementation Plan
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool D.6
Implementation Plan
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the implementation plan is to provide a format
in which to:
• Define the tasks/actions required to implement …
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www.ahrq.gov/opioids/health-systems-research.html
July 01, 2021 - Health Systems Research
Learning how to deliver better care.
AHRQ funds grants and contracts to study how the healthcare system can effectively solve the challenge of the substance use disorder epidemic, from improving management of prescription opioids in clinical care to screening and treatment for substanc…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxchecklists-7.html
September 01, 2020 - Evidence on Use of Clinical Reasoning Checklists for Diagnostic Error Reduction
References
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Evidence on Use of Clinical Reasoning Checklists for Diagnostic Error Reduction
Introduction
Rationale for Use
Content-Specific Versus Process-Focused Checklists
Facto…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/talkingquality/resources/checklist/checklist-promote-report.pdf
December 26, 2018 - Your Project Checklist: Promote Your Health Care Quality Report to Consumers
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TalkingQuality
Your Project Checklist:
Promote Your Health Care Quality Report to Consumers
This document contains checklists for the following section of Promote Your Health Care Quality
Report to Consumers:
• Clarifying Objecti…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-scholle.pdf
April 01, 2015 - Understanding the Transformation Experiences of Small Practices With NCQA Medical Home Recognition
Understanding the Transformation Experiences of Small Practices With
National Committee for Quality Assurance Medical Home Recognition
Principal Investigator: Sarah Hudson Scholle, DrPH
Institution: National Com…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-measures-atlas/ccrm-atlas2.html
March 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
2. What Is a Clinical-Community Relationship?
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Clinical-Community Relationships Measures (CCRM) Atlas
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. Why Was the Clinical-Community Relationships Measures Atlas Deve…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/distribute/placement/channels.html
January 01, 2023 - Channels: Reaching the Audience for a Health Care Quality Report
Sponsors of quality information projects need to think broadly and creatively about potential distribution channels for their reports. Within any given setting, there may be many possible approaches to reaching your audience.
This page reviews s…