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Today I’m wearing red to recognize National Wear Red Day®. #AHRQ along with other organizations around the country, want to bring attention to the prevalence of heart disease as a leading cause of death in Americans. Protect your heart. #ourhearts ahrq.gov/evidencenow/pr

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#patientsafety: Learn about the work of #AHRQ grantee Vineet Chopra, M.D.

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It's #BHM! Submit proposals that address #SocialDeterminantsofHealth, multiple chronic conditions, mental health & more. The funding announcement has details: grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/n

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New #AHRQ PSNet featured research on reducing unexpected infant deaths, improving medication safety in patients transferring out of the ICU, lessening complications post-surgery, and using feedback to increase #diagnostic calibration. bit.ly/3kl2MOz

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#AHRQ's updated COVID-19 #vaccinetracking and reporting tools include printable forms and step-by-step instructions. Find separate forms for nursing home staff and residents. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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AHRQ is dedicated to improving #healthequity. During #BHM, check out AHRQ's 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report for data on health outcomes based on geography, race, and income. ahrq.gov/research/findi

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Are you looking for an easy-to-use form that supports the collection and tracking of vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot information for your nursing home? Check out #AHRQ's #vaccineadministration forms for residents and staff. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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Check out the latest #AHRQ PSNet featured research on improving #medication safety in patients transferring out of the ICU. psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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Choosing the right PICC for patients can improve #patientsafety. #AHRQ grantee

has been helping guide clinicians to do just that. ahrq.gov/funding/grante

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New #AHRQ PSNet featured research examines improvements to #medication safety in patients transferring out of the ICU. psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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Looking for free vaccine records that you can print and use to track all COVID-19 shots? Find them in #AHRQ's updated #vaccinetracking tools for nursing homes. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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Learn about Vineet Chopra, M.D. and the tool he developed to guide clinicians in PICC use. Check out a new #AHRQ grantee profile.

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Healthcare quality has improved for African Americans, but significant disparities persist. #AHRQ's 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report has details. #BHM ahrq.gov/research/findi

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Want to read about improving #medication safety in patients transferring out of the ICU? Check out the latest #AHRQ PSNet featured research. psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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AHRQ grantee Vineet Chopra, M.D.: "As a hospitalist, I saw a gap in knowledge related to vascular access devices, especially peripherally inserted central #catheters." Find out what he did.

#patientsafety ahrq.gov/funding/grante

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#BHM: While the U.S. has made strides in healthcare quality & safety, there's still more to do when it comes to #HealthEquity. AHRQ's 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report has details. ahrq.gov/research/findi

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New #AHRQ PSNet featured research on reducing unexpected infant deaths, improving medication safety in patients transferring out of the ICU, lessening complications post-surgery, and using feedback to increase #diagnostic calibration. bit.ly/3kl2MOz

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Designed for busy nursing home staff, #AHRQ's COVID-19 vaccine reporting tools include free, printable forms for tracking #vaccineadministration at the time of injection. Find the forms here. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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Better data can help us understand where we fall short in achieving #HealthEquity. #AHRQ's Social Determinants of Health Database is an excellent resource. ahrq.gov/sdoh/data-anal

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Nursing homes: are you looking for easy-to-use COVID-19 #vaccineadministration forms that collect information for residents and staff? Check out #AHRQ's updated vaccination tracking and reporting tools. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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New #AHRQ PSNet featured research examines a methodology for reducing unexpected infant deaths. #patientsafety psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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#AHRQ grantee Vineet Chopra, M.D. improves patient outcomes by helping physicians choose the right type of central line at the right time.

#patientsafety ahrq.gov/funding/grante

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#AHRQ PSNet featured research looks at improving hospital infant safe sleep compliance by using a safety prevention bundle methodology. #patientsafety psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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Record COVID-19 vaccine and booster information accurately and easily. Get #AHRQ's updated #vaccinetracking and reporting tools for nursing homes. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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Learn how AHRQ grantee Vineet Chopra, M.D. has improved patient outcomes by creating a clinical tool for the use of intravenous #catheters.

#patientsafety ahrq.gov/funding/grante

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#BHM is a good time to learn how your location can determine your level of healthcare access. AHRQ's #Social Determinants of Health Database offers details. ahrq.gov/sdoh/data-anal

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Learn about the latest #AHRQ PSNet featured research on improving hospital infant safe sleep compliance by using a safety prevention bundle methodology. #patientsafety psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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A helpful clinical tool, the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous #Catheters, was developed by Vineet Chopra, M.D. to improve #patientsafety.

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As we celebrate #BHM, check out AHRQ report that considers strategies to achieve #HealthEquity in preventive services. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/healt

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New #AHRQ PSNet featured research on reducing unexpected infant deaths, improving medication safety in patients transferring out of the ICU, lessening complications post-surgery, and using feedback to increase #diagnostic calibration. bit.ly/3kl2MOz

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#AHRQ has updated its #vaccinetracking and reporting tools for nursing homes. The free, one-page forms now include space to record booster shot information. Access the latest COVID-19 vaccine administration tools. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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It's #BHM! Check out #AHRQ's "Be More Involved in Your Healthcare" for tips to use before, during, and after medical appointments to make sure you get the best possible care. ahrq.gov/questions/be-e

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Tracking and maintaining COVID-19 vaccination information is key to maintaining the health and well-being of nursing home residents and staff. Get #AHRQ's #vaccineadministration forms. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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Want to read more about a methodology for reducing unexpected infant deaths? Check out the latest #AHRQ PSNet featured research. #patientsafety psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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As we celebrate #BHM, check out our free #QuestionBuilder app that can help patients prepare & organize questions for medical appointments. Plus up-to-date

info on #COVID-19 & nearest vaccination sites. ahrq.gov/questions/ques

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#BHM: Read how Paula Tanabe, Ph.D., leveraged AHRQ funding to improve care of patients with #SickleCellDisease. ahrq.gov/funding/grante

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Interested in reading about a methodology for reducing unexpected infant deaths? Check out the latest #AHRQ PSNet featured research. #patientsafety psnet.ahrq.gov/issues

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Capture complete COVID-19 #vaccineadministration information in a single-page form. Get #AHRQ's updated vaccine reporting tool for each resident and staff member. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m

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With #AHRQ funding,

@CUDeptMedicine

chair Vineet Chopra, M.D. created the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC) to improve #patientsafety.

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