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October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix F. Urinary Catheter Decision-Making Algorithm
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September 01, 2022 - Penicillin Allergy – Discussion Guide
Antibiotic Allergy: Discussion Guide
During a regularly scheduled staff meeting, the stewardship leader(s) should ask all clinical staff which of the components of the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care rela…
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October 01, 2015 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Appendix A. Teamwork and Communication Definitions and Tools
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August 01, 2024 - Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
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Introduction
Background
Diagnostic Error in the Testing Process
Diagnosti…
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June 02, 2025 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections Pocket Guide
PREVENT DEVICE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
EVALUATE ALL DEVICES DAILY!
Indwelling devices that HEAL may also HARM!
Use them only when necessary.
• What is the INDICATION for the device?
• Can the device be DISCONTINUED?
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April 24, 2015 - URINARY CATHETERIZATION – Sample Policy
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix B. Urinary Catheterization – Sample Policy
Purpose
The purpose of urinary catheterization is to facilitate urinary drainage when medically necessary. Urinary catheters should be evaluated every day for need and remo…
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May 01, 2014 - Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram Template
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Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram Template
Once you’ve printed your results from WHONET, you’re ready to enter the percent (%) susceptibilities into the antibiogram template.
First, find…
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August 01, 2020 - Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Role of the Patient and Family in Telediagnosis
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Introduction
Evidence Base Supporting Te…
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June 01, 2020 - certain patterns, such as unexpected hospitalizations after a primary care visit, can be identified more accurately
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October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix E. Poster on Urinary Catheter Risks and Indications
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January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report
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Report Organization
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Program Impact
What We Learned: Five Key Lessons
Lessons on…
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January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report
Conclusion
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Program Impact
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April 01, 2018 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Frequently Asked Questions
Implementation
Be Prepared to Be Engaged
Create a Safe Medicine List Together
Teach-Back
Warm Handoff Plus
Implementation
1. How do I get leadership buy-in?
Leaders play an imp…
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October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix G . Urinary Catheter Project Fact Sheet
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October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix H. Urinary Catheter Pocket Card
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June 01, 2023 - Tool: The Five "Whats" of Diagnostic Reflective Practice (KAICS)
The five‐question mnemonic “KAICS” can help develop a reflective mindset and aid in the situation monitoring process.
What do I KNOW? Review objective and subjective data given the evidence, possible biases, and assumptions.
What are the A…
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August 01, 2020 - Telediagnosis for Acute Care: Implications for the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis
Introduction
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Introduction
Evidence Base Supporting Telehealth
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July 01, 2011 - Researching a Quality Report's Audience for Promotional Purposes
In the planning stages of your project, it is important to gather information about the characteristics of the audience you have identified. This research helps you:
Select measures your audience will find relevant and important.
Present y…
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January 01, 2021 - How to Use the AHRQ SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey to Improve Patient Safety - Sinsel
Using the SOPS ASC Survey to Improve
Patient Safety
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Lisa Sinsel, M.S.N., R.N.
Senior Director, Clinical Services
Surgical Care Affiliates
Why Assess the Culture of Patient Safety?
Patient Safety High
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June 02, 2025 - Does your facility provide training to nursing staff on how to accurately assess for fall risk? … Does your facility provide training to nursing staff on how to accurately assess residents after a