Nursing Home Clinician Rationales Underlying Antibiotic Decision-Making for Suspected Urinary Tract Infection will be presented by Sally Jolles, MA, MS, health services research and evaluation scientist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The poster is based on research by AHRQ grantee Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This #IDWeek2024 poster presentation will be on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12:15 to 1:30 pm PT in halls J,K.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Hospitals and Health Care
Rockville, MD 50,242 followers
About us
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) mission is to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable, and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make sure that the evidence is understood and used. As 1 of 12 agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services, AHRQ supports research that helps people make more informed decisions and improves the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. For further information go to: http://www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/
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http://www.ahrq.gov
External link for Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, MD
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- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Health Care Quality Improvement, Health IT, Evidence-Based Medicine, Prevention, Health Care Data, Patient-Centered Care, and Patient Safety
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5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857, US
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AHRQ's Healthcare-Associated Infection Division funds clinical and health services research to develop the knowledge and practical tools used on the frontlines to prevent infections and make care safer. AHRQ supports research to prevent HAIs and combat antimicrobial resistance. Learn more about the rolling application deadlines and get details on all AHRQ HAI research funding opportunities and training grants available. The R01 and R18 project proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Get details at #IDWeek2024 booth 153 or here: https://bit.ly/3hCuF3d
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"Implementation, Adoption, and Scaling Workgroup: Key Factors and Considerations for Assessing the Value of Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support," developed by the AHRQ Clinical Decision Support Innovation Collaborative (CDSiC), conducted a literature review and key informant interviews to identify methods and considerations for assessing the value of #patient-centered clinical decision support (PC CDS). The report includes insights on economic and clinical impacts used to assess CDS value, challenges to assessing PC CDS value, considerations for assessing PC CDS value. https://lnkd.in/eq-MUPek
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Results from #AHRQ’s 2024 Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Child Hospital Survey Database are now available. The 2024 Database include 7,250 voluntary survey responses submitted by 40 hospitals: https://lnkd.in/ekYNrWM3
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As we mark #BreastCancerAwareness Month, we at AHRQ are committed to advancing research and providing resources to improve breast cancer detection, treatment, and survivorship. Access our evidence-based tools and guidelines to support patients through their journey. Together, we can enhance outcomes and save lives.
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Lindsay Taylor, MD, MS, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, will be presenting at #IDWeek2024, Comparing Traditional (TA) and Weighted Incidence Syndromic Combined Antibiograms (WISCA) in Nursing Homes (NHs). The poster is based on research by AHRQ grantee Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The poster will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12:15 to 1:30 pm PT in halls J,K.
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Did you know that October is #HealthLiteracyMonth? At AHRQ, we strive to empower patients and healthcare providers. Discover The SHARE Approach, a five-step process for shared decision-making that enhances patient understanding and involvement in their healthcare choices. Learn more and implement it today. https://lnkd.in/eEfWm-H4
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AHRQ's HAI Program funds work to help frontline clinicians and other healthcare staff prevent HAIs by improving how care is actually delivered to patients. #IDWeek2024 attendees are invited to stop by AHRQ booth 153 on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12:15 to 1:30 pm PT. Leyi Lin, MD, medical officer of the AHRQ Healthcare-Associated Infections Division, will host a Meet the Expert session and will be available to answer questions related to AHRQ funding, toolkits, and resources for infection prevention and antimicrobial resistance. http://www.ahrq.gov/hai
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#PrimaryCare is at the heart of a healthier America. This new blog from AHRQ's Aimee Eden, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Tess Miller, Dr.PH., highlights the critical role it plays in improving health outcomes and reducing disparities. Explore how we're driving innovation in care delivery to support primary care teams and improve patient access. Read more about our commitment to advancing primary care. https://lnkd.in/eAjhxQdU
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Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH, principal investigator of the AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention, will be at #IDWeek2024 presenting, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Impact of an Educational and Implementation Project in United States (US) Hospitals. The presentation will be on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2:45 pm PT in Room 404 AB. The new AHRQ Toolkit for MRSA Prevention in ICU and Non-ICU Settings can be downloaded here: www.ahrq.gov/mrsa-hospital