During the month of October, the AHRQ Health Care Innovations Exchange Web site will feature innovative health service delivery profiles and tools in a variety of areas. The month kicks off with featured profiles in the area of developmental and other disabilities, including deafness, autism, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and other conditions. October 14th through the 27th, the profile focus will shift to the topic of hospital-acquired infections.  Rounding out the month and into November, the site will highlight profiles that promote health service improvements in the area of dental/oral health. 

The Innovations Exchange provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) contains more than 300 searchable innovations and 1,400 searchable Quality Tools. Users can visit the Spotlight for expert commentary, human-interest stories and other opportunities to connect with this program. Users can also access past issues of “What’s New” on topics, such as mental health, women’s health, management of asthma, obese and overweight youth, and culturally competent care.

Source: AHRQ Electronic Newsletter, Issue #282, September 23, 2009