What type of support does the AHRQ focus on?

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is dedicated to improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans. The focus on quality and safety in healthcare encompasses a wide range of activities, including supporting research that helps identify best practices, improving patient outcomes, and reducing medical errors. This mission aligns with the AHRQ’s goal to ensure that healthcare services are not only accessible but also meet high standards regarding safety and effectiveness.

Emotional support for patients, spiritual resources, and training for nursing assistants are important aspects of healthcare, but they fall outside the primary scope of the AHRQ’s objectives. The agency is specifically concentrated on systemic improvements in healthcare systems rather than on individual emotional or spiritual needs, or the direct training of healthcare staff, as these areas are typically addressed by other organizations or institutions.