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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/patient-family-engagement/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Patient and Family Engagement
The Patient and Family Engagement module of the CUSP Toolkit focuses on making sure patients and their family members understand what is happening during the patient's hospital stay, are active participants in the patient's care, and are prepared for discharge.
This module expl…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/00-overview/index.html
July 01, 2018 - About CUSP: Overview
A story of CUSP success in the hospital setting. An overview of the CUSP program's success in reducing infections.
About CUSP: Overview [3 min., 24 sec.]
YouTube embedded video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/hx_qzozHM-I
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www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/backgroundrpt/conclusion.html
April 01, 2017 - Inventory and Prioritization of Measures To Support the Growing Effort in Transparency Using All-Payer Claims Databases
Conclusion and Future Directions
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Inventory and Prioritization of Measures To Support the Growing Effort in Transparency Using All-Payer Cl…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/learn/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Learn about CUSP
The Learn about CUSP module of the CUSP Toolkit offers an outline and brief history of the CUSP model, summarizes the CUSP Toolkit modules, and how to use them.
It—
Shows how CUSP supports other quality and safety tools.
Describes the CUSP framework and the goals of the CUSP Toolkit.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/nursing/index.html
July 01, 2018 - The Role of the Nurse Manager
The Role of the Nurse Manager module of the CUSP Toolkit addresses the role of nursing leaders for your quality improvement initiative.
This module explains the–
Responsibilities of the nurse manager.
Leadership and management roles of the nurse manager.
Key business an…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/index.html
August 01, 2019 - Core CUSP Toolkit
Created for clinicians by clinicians, the CUSP toolkit is modular and modifiable to meet individual unit needs. Each module includes teaching tools and resources to support change at the unit level, presented through facilitator notes that take you step-by-step through the module, presentation…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/engage/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Engage the Senior Executive
The Engage the Senior Executive module of the CUSP Toolkit focuses on the role and responsibilities of the senior executive within the CUSP team. Engaging a senior executive to partner with a unit will bridge the gap between senior management and frontline providers and will facilita…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/understand/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Understand the Science of Safety
The Understand the Science of Safety module of the CUSP Toolkit discusses the importance of understanding system design, safe design principles, and valuing diverse input from team members. By analyzing patient safety as a science, frontline providers will provide a higher quali…
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www.ahrq.gov/chsp/defining-health-systems/index.html
January 01, 2023 - Defining Health Systems
The first step in studying health systems is to develop a definition of what constitutes a "health system," which is expected to evolve over time. Below, each Center of Excellence has contributed its own definition as a starting point, as has AHRQ and the Coordinating Center, which it us…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/implement/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Implement Teamwork and Communication
The Implement Teamwork and Communication module of the CUSP Toolkit will help you to identify barriers to communication.
The Implement Teamwork and Communication module of the CUSP Toolkit will help you to—
Understand the importance of effective communication…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/about/choosing-the-right-toolkit.html
October 01, 2016 - Choosing the Right Toolkit
The Guide is intended to allow nursing homes to pick and choose among toolkits, and even choose among individual tools. Each nursing home will have different needs and resources resulting in different choices. To help decide which tools may be most appropriate for a particular nursing…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/reviews.html
August 01, 2018 - Comparative Effectiveness Reviews
Comparative effectiveness reviews about long-term care
Comparison of Characteristics of Nursing Homes and Other Residential Long- Term Care Settings for People With Dementia
Long-Term Care for Older Adults: Future Research Needs
Long-Term Care for Older Adults: A Review…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/engagement.html
December 01, 2014 - Patient and Family Engagement
ESRD Toolkit
The Patient and Family Engagement module of the ESRD Toolkit defines patient engagement in the context of end-stage renal disease facilities, discusses how to recognize and overcome obstacles to patient engagement, explains how to engage patients and their families i…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/index.html
February 01, 2025 - Hospitals and Health Systems
Tools and resources for Hospitals, Long-term Care Facilities, and Primary Care Facilities
Hospital Resources Toolkits, recommendations, and other resources for hospitals and hospital administrators to improve quality, reduce errors, and increase patient safety. Communication and O…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/tool-module.html
January 01, 2015 - ESRD Toolkit Modules
Modules contain PowerPoint slides, facilitator notes, video vignettes, and tools. Each module includes teaching tools and resources to support change at the unit level, presented through facilitator notes that take you step by step through the slides, tools, and videos.
Creating a Culture…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/cultureofsafety.html
January 01, 2015 - Creating a Culture of Safety
ESRD Toolkit
The Creating a Culture of Safety module of the ESRD Toolkit discusses the importance of a comprehensive, unit-based approach to safety and its impact on improving patient care and reducing harm in dialysis centers.
Presentation Slides ( PPTX, 20 M B)
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/tooldev.html
January 01, 2015 - About the Toolkit Development
ESRD Toolkit
The ESRD Toolkit was developed during a 2-year project called the National Opportunity To Improve Infection Control in End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities, conducted through a partnership that brought together subject matter experts and providers in the field.
Backg…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/cauti-hospitals/toolkit-about.html
March 01, 2018 - About the Toolkit Development
Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
The toolkit was developed as part of a national implementation project to reduce CAUTI in hospitals. The 4-year project brought together subject matter experts and participating hospitals across the country.
Background
Catheter-associ…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/about.html
March 01, 2018 - About the Toolkit Development
Background
This toolkit was developed based on the experiences of more than 1,000 ICUs that participated in the On the CUSP: Stop BSI project. These ICUs reduced CLABSIs by 41 percent using the CUSP method and resources included in this toolkit.
Project partners
Health Rese…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/cauti-hospitals/toolkit-info.html
December 01, 2018 - Information for Specialty Audiences
Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Several of the Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals tools and archived Webinars may be of interest to the following audiences. The relevant toolkit information is organized by these audiences.
Emergency Department (ED)
Emerge…