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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/technical-bundles.html
March 01, 2017 - Technical Bundles Module
This module provides evidence-based recommendations, literature reviews, sample protocols, and other resources to help the team address the following topics:
Daily Care Processes
Early Mobility
Low Tidal Volume Ventilation
Overview of the AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/leadership-5.html
June 01, 2021 - Leadership To Improve Diagnosis: A Call to Action
A Path Forward for Diagnostic Safety Improvement Leadership
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Table of Contents
Leadership To Improve Diagnosis: A Call to Action
Diagnostic Safety as a Challenge for Healthcare Leadership
Why Are Leaders Essential to Diagno…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/pdsa-form.html
November 01, 2018 - Fillable Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) Tool for Health Care Quality Improvement (QI)
Resource: Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) Form (PDF, 971 KB, 2 pages)
Practices can use this fillable Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) tool to design and test changes to improve health care quality. Using this form can be helpful to primary c…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/discuss-family.html
June 01, 2021 - Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Family Members and Caregivers
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Review how to discuss the potential harms of antibiotic use with family members.
Address end-of-life care as it relates to antibiotic use.
Recogni…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-indications.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Indwelling Urinary Catheter Indications
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Indications
Avoiding Placement and Determining Appropriateness
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019
April 2022
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol1/Advances-Neuspiel_43.pdf
March 05, 2008 - Improving Error Reporting in Ambulatory Pediatrics with a Team Approach
Improving Error Reporting in Ambulatory
Pediatrics with a Team Approach
Daniel R. Neuspiel, MD, MPH; Margo Guzman, RN, MSN; Cari Harewood, MPA
Abstract
Objective: We aimed to determine the effectiveness of team-based reporting, system…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/learn-from-defects-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Learning From Defects Through Sensemaking: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery—Implementation
Learning From Defects through Sensemaking
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Describe difference between first-order and second-order problem-solving.
L…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/guide/phases.html
September 01, 2017 - Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide
Pressure Injury Prevention Program Phases
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Table of Contents
Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide
Overview
Get Ready
Pressure Injury Prevention Program Phases
Appendix A. RACI Chart
Appendix B…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/learn-from-defects-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - Learn From Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: Learn From Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Say:
In this module, we will discuss the Learning From Defects tool. It is a very useful proc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/mccarthy2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Developing Metrics for Measuring Hospital Response Capability for Mass Casualty Incidents
Final Progress Report for AHRQ Grant 1R13HS017577-01
Title: Developing Metrics For Measuring Hospital Response Capability For Mass Casualty
Incidents
Principal Investigator: Melissa L. McCarthy, ScD
Te…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/workshop/guide3.html
October 01, 2017 - Module 3: Best Practices in Pressure Injury Prevention
Training Guide
Module Aim
The aim of this module is to support your efforts to use best practices as outlined in the Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals Toolkit in this hospital’s Pressure Injury Prevention Program.
Module Goals
The goals of…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module3/module3_pu-bestpractices.docx
June 02, 2025 - Module 3: Best Practices in Pressure Injury Prevention
Module 3: Best Practices in Pressure Injury Prevention
Module Aim
The aim of this module is to support your efforts to use best practices as outlined in the Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals Toolkit in this hospital’s Pressure Injury Prevention Program.
Mo…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/4-approach-qi-process/index.html
January 01, 2020 - Section 4: Ways To Approach the Quality Improvement Process (Page 1 of 2)
Contents
On Page 1 of 2:
4.A. Focusing on Microsystems
4.B. Understanding and Implementing the Improvement Cycle
On Page 2 of 2:
4.C. An Overview of Improvement Models
4.D. Tools To Enhance Quality Improvement Initiatives
Re…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/assemble/team-notes.html
December 01, 2012 - Assemble the Team, Facilitator Notes
CUSP Toolkit
The Assemble the Team module of the CUSP Toolkit addresses CUSP team composition for your quality improvement initiative.
Contents
Slide 1. Cover Slide .
Slide 2. Learning Objectives .
Slide 3. The Unit-Based CUSP Team .
Slide 4. CUSP Team Memb…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/index.html
April 01, 2025 - Toolkits for MRSA Prevention
Please select the appropriate toolkit for your patient care setting below. Note: the Toolkit for Long-Term Care Settings will be available in late 2025. About the AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention The AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention was a 5-year national project …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/vision/visfig3.html
October 01, 2002 - Figure 3: Framework for AMD Rehabilitation
Vision Rehabilitation: Care and Benefit Plan Models: Literature Review
Text Description
Figure 3 applies the rehabilitation framework illustrated in Figure 1 to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). People with AMD usually do not receive medical interventions…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide59.html
October 01, 2014 - 59. The "5 A's" Model for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Ask about tobacco use. Identify and document tobacco use status for every patient at every visit.
Advise to quit. In a clear, strong and personalized manne…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide68.html
October 01, 2014 - 68. For the Patient Willing To Quit (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Strategy A5. Arrange —Ensure follow-up contact
Action
Strategies for implementation
Arrange for follow-up contacts, either in person or via telephone
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide71.html
October 01, 2014 - 71. For the Patient Unwilling To Quit (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Motivational Interviewing (Continued)
Roll with Resistance
Back off and use reflection when the patient expresses resistance: "Sounds like you are feeling pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-overview/slide43.html
October 01, 2014 - 43. The "5 A's" Model for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence-2008
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update Overview
Text version of slide presentation.
Ask about tobacco use. Identify and document tobacco use status for every patient at every visit.
Advise to quit. In a clear, strong, and p…