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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/timeline.docx
September 01, 2022 - Timeline for Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in Ambulatory Care
Timeline for Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in Ambulatory Care
This timeline is intended to guide a practice in developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Team and implementing antibiotic stewardship activities. Practices are encouraged to tailor the …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/Natzke-presentation.pdf
December 01, 2015 - Introducing Electronic Screening Tools for Developmental Delay and Autism into Pediatric Primary Care: Effects on Screening Documentation
Introducing Electronic Screening
Tools for Developmental Delay and
Autism into Pediatric Primary Care:
Presentation at the AcademyHealth Annual
Research Conference
Minn…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-iodophor.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Addressing Questions Asked by Staff: Nasal Iodophor for MRSA Carriers With Devices
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-3 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff:
Nasal Iodophor for MRSA Carriers With Devices
What is iodophor and how safe is it?
Iodophor is another name for “pov…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-mupirocin.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Addressing Questions Asked by Staff: Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA Carriers With Devices
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-2 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff:
Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA Carriers With Devices
What is mupirocin and how safe is it?
Mupirocin is a topical antibio…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra_1415-p008-2-ef.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Measure: Pediatric Lower Respiratory Infection (LRI) Readmission Measure
Measure: Pediatric Lower Respiratory
Infection (LRI) Readmission Measure
Measure Developer: Center of Excellence for Pediatric Quality Measurement (CEPQM)
Numerator Denominator Exclusions Data Source(s)
Hospitalizations at general
acute ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-j.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Implementation Guide Appendix J Coaching Tool Instructions and Observation Tool With Coaching Section
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Appendix J. Coaching Tool Instructions and
Observation Tool With Coaching Section
After using the observation tool to collect information regarding the processes perfor…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-moving-forward-hays-slides.pdf
October 01, 2017 - CAHPS® Moving Forward: Innovations in Tools and Research Webcast
Advancing the Science of Patient Experience
Assessment
Ron Hays, Ph.D.
University Of California – Los Angeles and RAND Health Program
www.ahrq.gov/cahps
CAHPS Family of Surveys
Facility Surveys
Hospital (HCAHPS)
In-Center Hemodialysis
Nursing Hom…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/intramuscular-injections.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Intramuscular Injections – Best Practices for Safe Vaccine Administration in Nursing Homes
Intramuscular Injections
Best Practices for Safe Vaccine Administration in Nursing Homes
When vaccinating nursing home residents, proper intramuscular (IM) administration is important to make
sure the vaccine does …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/959.html
May 01, 2025 - Lab Results Improve Accuracy of AI-Generated Diagnoses
Issue Number
959
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
May 28, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Insurance Types Among High Spenders Medicare and private insurance paid for over three-quarters of expenses among …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/948.html
March 01, 2025 - Use of Copper-Infused Surfaces Reduces Clostridioides difficile Spores
Issue Number
948
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
March 4, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Insurance Types Associated With Transportation Issues In 2021, 7.9 percent of adults on Medicare …
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www.ahrq.gov/sdoh/data-analytics.html
July 01, 2022 - SDOH Data and Analytics
Datasets and analytic tools that can power understanding of SDOH
Datasets | Analytic Tools
AHRQ Datasets
AHRQ has extensive data resources that can be used today by researchers to study the relationships between health, SDOH, and healthcare.
Social Determinants of Health Data…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/synthesis-report/overview.html
October 01, 2015 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Overview of the 14 Transforming Primary Care Grants
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/health-plans.html
December 01, 2022 - Comparative Reports on Health Plans
The following reports are examples of comparative information on the quality of health plans. These examples include reports sponsored by Federal agencies, State agencies, private organizations, and purchasing coalitions.
Report Title: Medi-Cal Managed Care Health Care Opti…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool4b2.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
4.b-2 Invitation to Screen Letter to Patient (Version 2—Request Card) (incl. Spanish)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/cauti-hospitals/toolkit-impl.html
October 01, 2020 - Implementation
Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
The Implementation module of the Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals discusses the importance of a comprehensive, unit-based approach to safety and its impact on improving patient care. It takes users step by step through execution of clinical and cul…
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/foia/instruct.html
July 01, 2025 - Instructions for Requesting Information
Submitting a FOIA Request
Instructions on how to submit a request for information via the Freedom of Information Act.
The Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C., Section 552), provides any individual access to Federal agency records, not otherwise accessible. The record…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4o_combo_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
May 31, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4o
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 01: Accidental Puncture or Laceration
Why focus on accidental puncture and laceration in ch…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/schiff-summit2016.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Why Is Improving Diagnosis Important? Physician and Patient Perspectives
Why Is Improving Diagnosis Important?
Physician and Patient Perspectives
AHRQ Diagnosis Safety Summit 9/28/16
Gordon Schiff MD
Associate Director Center for Patient Safety Research and Practice
Brigham and Women's Hospital Div. General Medi…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/profile-p8-reed.html
May 01, 2024 - Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
P8: Do Telemedicine Visits Provide Similar Quality and Safety as In-Person Visits?
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Table of Contents
Investments in Primary Care Research for 2021 and 2022
Acknowledgments and Authors
Message from the Acting Director …
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-transform/overview.html
March 01, 2017 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Overview of the 14 Transforming Primary Care Grants
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction…