Updated June 2014 Prepared by: Kathryn M. Updated June 2014 Prepared by: Kathryn M. McDonald, M.M. 1; Ellen Schultz, M.S. 1; Lauren Albin, B.A. 1; Noelle Pineda, B.A ...

AHRQ established the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) Medical Office Survey Database as a central repository for survey data from medical offices that have administered the AHRQ patient ...

Latest available findings on quality of and access to healthcare ...

These resources enable nursing home staff to track and trend COVID-19 vaccine administration data, including boosters, for both residents and staff. The tools support efficient collection of ...

Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when a body's response to an infection damages vital organs and, often, causes death. It is one of the most expensive conditions treated in ...

Each year, more than 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions bring pain, associated risk for serious infection, and increased health care utilization. The ...

This is a curated list of active federally sponsored implementation initiatives and funding opportunities geared toward improving patient and healthcare workforce safety to contribute to a more ...

Ask - Identify and document tobacco use status for every patient at every visit. (You may wish to develop your own vital signs sticker, based on the sample below). Advise - In a clear, strong, and ...

Understand the need for early mobilization in the intensive care unit (ICU). Discuss daily early mobility interventions. Develop plans to sustain early mobility measures in your unit. Image: Graphic ...

CrCl ≥ 30 mL/min: Enoxaparin 40 mg SQ once daily (for ABW ≤ 150 kg, non-trauma patient) Enoxaparin 30 mg SQ every 12 hours (for ABW > 150 kg) Enoxaparin 30 mg SQ every 12 hours (regardless of ABW for ...

Health care delivery systems that are working to improve patient experience can face daunting challenges, reflecting the need to align changes in behavior and practices across multiple levels and ...

The HHS Grants Policy Statement (GPS) document (PDF, 1.5 MB) contains essential information on the general terms and conditions for discretionary grants and cooperative agreement awards. The GPS ...