What's New | May 25, 2009

Implementing Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines

Clinical practice guidelines are more likely to lead to quality care when they are evidence-based and actionable. AHRQ's National Guideline Clearinghouse has more than 2,000 current guidelines that meet specific criteria.

The featured innovations and QualityTools describe a range of guideline implementation strategies and ways to improve guideline adherence.

Featured Innovations:

• Implementation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Guidelines With Community-Based Physicians Results in Fewer Hospital Referrals and Improved Outcomes

• Standardized Protocol Reduces Likelihood of Pneumothorax and Death in Low Birthweight Infants

• Use of Clinical "Bundles," Fixed Pricing, and Patient Compact Enhances Adherence With Guidelines and Improves Outcomes in Bypass Surgery, Diabetes, and Other Areas
with Expert Commentary

Featured QualityTools:

• Assessing Patients in a Neurology Practice for Risk of Falls
Developed by American Academy of Neurology

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Also in This Issue:

Innovations >

• Adoption of Rapid Cycle Improvement Process From Toyota Increases Efficiency and Productivity at Community Health Clinics

• Free Eye Care for Low-Income, Uninsured Children Combined With Vision Education for School Staff Improves Eye Care Knowledge and Academic Performance

• Hospital Laboratory Redesigns Space, Standardizes Staff Roles and Collection/Processing Systems, Leading to Enhanced Efficiency and Productivity

QualityTools >

• Assessing Your Risk for Falls
Developed by American Academy of Neurology