AHRQ's Knowledge Transfer Initiative: Other Projects
The projects listed below are from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) Knowledge Transfer (KT)/Implementation program, which disseminates and implements products, tools, and research to specific target groups.
Health Care Marketing and Implementation of Patient Safety Products (Academic Detailing)
Description:
This outreach effort conducts health care marketing and implementation of products and findings in the area of patient safety.
- For more information, contact Joanne Robinson (Joanne.Robinson@ahrq.hhs.gov).
National Campaign on Medication Adherence
Description:
The National Campaign on Medication Adherence supports implementation of an action plan by the National Consumers League to educate consumers about the importance of adhering to medications as prescribed.
- For more information, contact Kristie Kiser (Kristie.Kiser@ahrq.hhs.gov).
Outreach to Academic Health Professional Institutions
Description:
The purpose of this project is to implement the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations into the teaching setting of primary care health professional academic institutions. Primary care health profession students will learn to use the recommendations in both academic settings and clinical practice.
AHRQ resources to be incorporated include:
Other Links:
- Implementing U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations into Health Professions Education
This technical assistance document contains examples of lesson plans and teaching activities from instructors who have successfully implemented the recommendations into their curriculum (PDF File, 631 KB)
Outreach to Health Professional and Education Groups to Implement USPSTF Recommendations
Description:
The purpose of this project is to increase awareness and implementation of USPSTF recommendations and methods among health professional and education groups (students, trainees, and practicing clinicians).
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- Putting Prevention Into Practice—this course introduces students to the US Preventive Services Task Force, the concepts behind it, and how it can be inserted into patient care through tools like the electronic Preventive Services. The course includes case studies where students are asked to use the ePSS to make decisions on what course of action to take with a patient.
- 90 to 120-minute course (PowerPoint® File; 10 MB)
- 60-minute course (PowerPoint® File; 6 MB)
- Putting Prevention Into Practice—this course introduces students to the US Preventive Services Task Force, the concepts behind it, and how it can be inserted into patient care through tools like the electronic Preventive Services. The course includes case studies where students are asked to use the ePSS to make decisions on what course of action to take with a patient.
Testing Re-engineered Hospital Discharge (Project RED) (Phase 2)
Description:
This project continues working with large health systems to implement the AHRQ-funded Project RED (Re-Engineered Hospital Discharge) intervention program and discharge checklist within hospitals while providing necessary technical assistance.
