AHRQ focuses on ambulatory patient safety.

Richard Ricciardi

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AHRQ focuses on ambulatory patient safety.

May 6, 2015

Ricciardi R. J Nurs Care Qual. 2015;30(3):193-6.

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AHRQ has generated funding and educational opportunities toward understanding and improving patient safety in ambulatory settings. This commentary reviews AHRQ initiatives related to primary care, office-based testing, and research opportunities to engage nurses in these efforts.

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