Rural Healthcare Quality – Resources

PubMed Search: Health Care Quality and Rural Health Services
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on the topic of rural healthcare quality.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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National Practitioner Data Bank
Repository of reports on medical malpractice payments and certain adverse actions related to healthcare practitioners, providers, and suppliers.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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State Health Data Center
Provides access to state data on health system performance, with the option to compare data across states. Topics covered include healthcare access, hospital and outpatient safety and quality, healthcare system spending, health status and outcomes, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Commonwealth Fund
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TeamSTEPPS 3.0 Curriculum Tools and Materials
An evidence-based teamwork system aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving teamwork skills among healthcare professionals. Includes a comprehensive set of ready-to-use materials and training curricula necessary to successfully integrate teamwork principles into your healthcare system.
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) Hospital Survey
Presents Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) Hospital Survey, a survey for hospital staff designed to help healthcare organizations and facilities assess the culture of safety in their institutions. Includes survey form, items, composite measures, and a user's guide.
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports
Provides access to reports and data on healthcare quality and disparities information, including strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. State View provides information on how each state compares to national healthcare quality benchmarks.
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS)
A public-private initiative, funded and overseen by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), that develops and maintains standardized surveys for the purpose of measuring patients' experiences and satisfaction with their healthcare services.
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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PSNet: Patient Safety Network
Highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary. Includes resources addressing patient safety in rural settings.
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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