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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/035-ss-pre-launch-activities.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Preoperative Surgical Decolonization Prelaunch Activities
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Develop a CUSP Team
In the AHRQ Safety Program for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/index.html
June 01, 2025 - AHRQ Grantee Profiles
These profiles highlight AHRQ grantees whose work has led to significant changes in healthcare policy and influenced research and practice. AHRQ supports a range of research, conference, and career development grant programs that help emerging health services researchers better understand,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/expanding-cardiac-rehab-implementation-guide.pdf
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Addressing … ...............................................................................................12
Addressing … In this section we provide:
• Concrete guidance for:
o Identifying stakeholders
o Addressing common … stakeholder questions
o Addressing the specific concerns of CR program staff
• Tips and strategies … After addressing their concerns, remind staff of the benefits of HYCR – both for their patients and for
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201511.html
May 01, 2015 - St. Joseph’s Hospital Improves Patient Safety Using AHRQ Tools
Search All Impact Case Studies
May 2015
St. Joseph's Hospital, a 72-bed facility in Breese, Illinois, has improved care and increased satisfaction among patients by using three evidence-based resources from AHRQ:
The Hospital Consumer Asses…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/deep-dive-into-covid19.html
June 01, 2023 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
At the American Society of Health Economists Conference, AHRQ to Highlight Its Deep Dive into COVID-19
JUN
9
2023
By
Joel
Cohen,
Ph.D.
Joel E. Cohen, Ph.D.
At this time of year, as several of my colleagues and I prepare to…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/delivery-preventive-services.html
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
AHRQ Highlights Urgent Need for Research to Improve Delivery of Preventive Services to People with Disabilities
OCT
3
2024
By
Robert Otto
Valdez,
Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A.
Clinical preventive serv…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool3a1.html
April 01, 2018 - Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
3.a-1 Sample Programming Criteria for Initial Electronic Record Review
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Table of Contents
Tracking and Improving Screening for Colorectal Cancer Intervention
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Intervent…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201808.html
December 01, 2018 - Tampa Hospital Uses AHRQ Tools to Reduce Emergency Department CAUTI Rates by 75 Percent
Search All Impact Case Studies
December 2018
Tampa General Hospital staff participated in an AHRQ project and implemented several elements from AHRQ’s Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to reduce healthcare…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module6-mutual-support.pptx
January 10, 2022 - Module 6: Mutual Support
Module 6
Mutual Support To Improve Diagnosis
TeamSTEPPS® for Diagnosis Improvement
Welcome to the TeamSTEPPS for Diagnosis Improvement Course. This presentation will cover Module 6, Mutual Support To Improve Diagnosis, that you will review as the course facilitator.
Individuals who plan t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module6-presenters-notes.pdf
January 10, 2022 - TeamSTEPPS® Diagnosis Improvement: Module 6 Mutual Support - Facilitator’s Notes
Slide 1
TeamSTEPPS® for Diagnosis
Improvement
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/liability/crane.html
August 01, 2017 - Advances in Patient Safety and Medical Liability
Implementing Near-Miss Reporting and Improvement Tracking in Primary Care Practices: Lessons Learned
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Table of Contents
Advances in Patient Safety and Medical Liability
Preface
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Silence A Commenta…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/resources/vision1.html
October 01, 2002 - Chapter 1
Vision Rehabilitation: Care and Benefit Plan Models: Literature Review
Introduction
There is a growing need for public and private health and social services programs to serve people with disabilities. Rehabilitation services may include medical or surgical therapy, environmental measures, or so…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/004-cusp-learning-from-defects.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Learning From Defects
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Learning From Defects
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on Learning From Defects (LFD) as part of an overall approach to preventing MRSA in ICU and non-ICU settings.
Slide 1
Educational…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module4/facilitator-notes.docx
March 01, 2017 - Facilitator Notes
SAY:
The Teamwork and Communication module will discuss how safety teams in nursing homes can understand and practice successful teamwork and effective communication to improve the resident safety culture in their facility.
SLIDE 1
SAY:
In this module we will—
· Describe effective communicati…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/webinars/webinar5_pu_riskassesst-tools.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Using Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Tools in Care Planning
Using Pressure Ulcer
Risk Assessment Tools
in Care Planning
Presented by Elizabeth A. Ayello
Ph.D., RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN
Excelsior College School of Nursing
Welcome!
Thank you for joining this webinar about how
to use pressure ulcer…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/kit.html
June 01, 2017 - A Frontline Management System To Sustain Improvement in Safety Practices
Contents
1. Why a Frontline Management System?
2. Components of the Frontline Management System
3. Interactions of Components
4. Using the Model for Improvement
5. Additional Resources
1. Why a Frontline Management System?
M…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-retention.pdf
April 01, 2022 - Making It Work Tip Sheet: Managing Urinary Retention and Catheterization in Intensive Care Unit Patients With Primary Neurologic Disorders
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
Making It Work Tip Sheet
Managing Urinary Retention and Catheterization in Intensive
Care …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb5txt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B8: Unsafe Behavior Worksheet (Text Description)
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Table of Contents
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introduction an…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool1.html
March 01, 2013 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
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Table of Contents
Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Your Hospital
How CMS Measures the "30-Day All Cause Rehospitalization Rate…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/customer-service/strategy6q-custservice-standards.html
March 01, 2020 - Strategy 6Q: Standards for Customer Service
Contents
6.Q.1. The Problem
6.Q.2. The Intervention
6.Q.3. Case Study
References
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Standards for Customer Service
(PDF, 708 KB)
6.Q.1. The Problem
Achieving high levels of member satisfaction requires two …