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21. Examples of Physician Quality Measures for Consumers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/physician/examples.html
    September 01, 2019 - examples of physician quality measures that research evidence and practical experience suggest are appropriate … Efficiency Measures: Appropriate use of imaging studies for low back pain. … Appropriate use of DXA scans in women under 65 years who do not meet the risk factor profile for osteoporotic

22. No More CAUTI – preventing catheter associated urinary tact infections
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/no-more-cauti-preventing-cauti.pptx
    April 02, 2025 - indications Explain policies, procedures and insertion competencies 2 Insertion indications 3 Appropriate … catheter indications Urinary retention or urinary flow obstructions 4 Appropriate Catheter indication … Monitoring fluids in critically ill patients 5 Appropriate catheter indications Healing of significant … sacral or perineal wounds 6 Appropriate catheter indications Improving comfort at end of life … 7 Appropriate catheter indications Selected perioperative use 8 Appropriate catheter indication

23. Formatting CAHPS Questionnaires for Mail, Web, and Phone Administrations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/survey-methods-research/formatting-questionnaires.html
    August 01, 2024 - Survey users should carefully consider which mode(s) would be the most desirable and appropriate for … The sponsor’s logo, if appropriate. … Survey users need to consider whether the web is an appropriate mode for their patient population. … If you determine that a web-based survey is appropriate for you, please consider the following guidelines

24. Part Two: Removing the Obstacles to Practice Change | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/ena-slides/part2.html
    October 01, 2020 - immobilization (e.g., unstable thoracic or lumbar spine, unstable pelvic fracture) appropriate … Two blue boxes, one labeled appropriate and one labeled inappropriate. … use during surgery appropriate Slide 82 Box labeled Start: Indications for Indwelling … Two blue boxes, one labeled appropriate and one labeled inappropriate. … Two blue boxes, one labeled appropriate and one labeled inappropriate.

25. SOPS Databases | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2024 - the SOPS Databases is free and open to users of the surveys to voluntarily submit their data to the appropriate … administer any of the supplemental items with the companion SOPS survey can now also submit data to the appropriate

26. Appendix D. Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-d.html
    October 01, 2015 - Interpreting CAUTI Data Trends This poster educates staff on the appropriate indications … Appropriate indications for urinary catheters include: Perioperative use in selected surgeries

27. The Compendium of U.S. Health Systems: Data Structure Overview (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/news-and-events/events/webinars/chsp-webinar-slides-071223.pdf
    July 12, 2023 - Health Systems: Data Structure Overview is appropriate for this document. … Passed Please ensure that the specified language (EN-US) is appropriate for the document. … The median overall system size is 406 hospital beds." is appropriate for the highlighted element. … Figures Alternative text Passed Please verify that Alt of "Mathematica logo." is appropriate for the … nesting Passed Appropriate nesting Back to Top

28. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4s_combo_pdi06-heartsurgery-bestpractices.pdf
    May 16, 2016 - Antibiotic Selection and Timing Administer timely and appropriate antibiotics preoperatively and … Use Appropriate “Timeout” Preprocedure and Postprocedure Perform and document that all pediatric … heart surgery cases have an appropriate preprocedural and postprocedural timeout.4 Best Processes … o Determines appropriate facility resources for effective and permanent adoption of practices. … staff support should be available if needed during a case.4 Recommended Practice: Use appropriate

29. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4e_pdi06-heartsurgery-bestpractices.pdf
    May 16, 2016 - Antibiotic Selection and Timing Administer timely and appropriate antibiotics preoperatively and … Use Appropriate “Timeout” Preprocedure and Postprocedure Perform and document that all pediatric … heart surgery cases have an appropriate preprocedural and postprocedural timeout.4 Best Processes … o Determines appropriate facility resources for effective and permanent adoption of practices. … staff support should be available if needed during a case.4 Recommended Practice: Use appropriate

30. Preventing CAUTI: Focus on Culturing Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section7.html
    May 01, 2023 - Thus, the appropriate use of urine cultures enhances patient safety. … The practice of obtaining urine cultures without appropriate indications may falsely increase the publicly … Provide education about when it is appropriate to obtain urine cultures in patients with an indwelling … Promote appropriate UC use to reduce risk of bacteriuria and symptomatic CAUTI (no catheter, no CAUTI … Use UCs only based on appropriate indications (with prompt removal when they are no longer needed).

31. Appendix A. Checklists for Assessing Executive and Physician Champion Potential | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-a.html
    October 01, 2015 - hallway, the employee cafeteria, et cetera—to disseminate information and share knowledge regarding appropriate … Communicates to both employees and medical staff the clinical value and relevance of appropriate use … Uses his/her sphere of influence to promote changes for increasing appropriate use and timely removal … Overcomes skepticism of practicing physicians about research evidence for appropriate use and timely … Leads peer discussions to build consensus for the changes related to appropriate use and timely removal

32. Implementation-Guide-Appendix-A (doc file)
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    January 01, 2008 - staff time and organizational resources for implementing evidence-based practices aimed at increasing appropriate … monitoring and reporting of process/outcome rates related to improvement interventions for increasing appropriate … the nursing units talking to patients, families, and staff to understand quality problems related to appropriate … hallway, the employee cafeteria, et cetera—to disseminate information and share knowledge regarding appropriate … the hospital’s culture and infrastructure that are impeding QI efforts and activities for increasing appropriate

33. Appendix P. Interpreting CAUTI Data Trends | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-p.html
    October 01, 2015 - CAUTI DATA REVIEW:  Look at 3 Parameters: CAUTI Rates, Percent of Patients with at least one appropriate … If CAUTI Rates are DECREASING (Favorable Trend): Look at % of Patients  with Appropriate Indication and … If CAUTI Rates are INCREASING (Unfavorable Trend): Look at % of Patients with Appropriate Indication … Revisit staff education re: appropriate indications Unfavorable (increasing) Unfavorable (decreasing … Revisit staff education re: appropriate indications; Is unit rounding daily for catheter removal?

34. Collecting Microbiologial Specimens | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/specimens.html
    June 01, 2021 - collect a microbiological sample and how to collect good quality samples, are key components to the appropriate … One-Page Document – Collection of Microbiological Cultures  (PDF, 159.2 KB) Poster – Appropriate Collection … of Microbiological Specimens  (PDF, 202.3 KB) Poster – Appropriate Collection of Urine Specimens  

35. Tool: DESC | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2023 - It is especially appropriate for major conflicts such as hostile or harassing behaviors that are putting … As you think about this scenario, DESC is an appropriate tool to use in the following way: D: "I (

36. Performing SSI Investigations: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/ssi-investigation-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Example: percentage of patients receiving appropriate antibiotic redosing. … Indicate name of antibiotic 1 Indicate if appropriate for procedure (Yes or No) Indicate name of … antibiotic 2 Indicate if appropriate for procedure (Yes or No) What antibiotic dose was given … Indicate value for Antibiotic 1 dose Indicate if appropriate dose? … (Yes or No) Indicate value for Antibiotic 1 dose Indicate if appropriate dose?

37. No More CAUTI: Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (May 5, 2015) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/no-more-cauti-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Slide 5 Appropriate Catheter Indication Monitoring fluids in critically ill patients Image … Slide 6 Appropriate Catheter Indications Healing of significant sacral of perineal wounds … Slide 7 Appropriate Catheter Indications Improving comfort at end of life. … Slide 8 Appropriate Catheter Indications Selected perioperative use Image: X-ray showing … Slide 9 Appropriate Catheter Indication Immobilization due to trauma Image: Photo showing

38. Chapter 6. Track Performance with Metrics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide6.html
    May 01, 2016 - Are there standardized order sets incorporating clinical decision support that reinforce appropriate … The incidence of appropriate VTE prophylaxis has the potential to be just such a measure in populations … First, the use of any prophylaxis equates with appropriate prophylaxis in these measures. … If so, patient can be classified as having appropriate prophylaxis. … What is the appropriate leeway time for these conditions?

39. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4o_combo_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
    May 31, 2016 - Use appropriate safety measures to protect pediatric patients and staff from accidental punctures and … Dispose of all needles and other sharps in appropriate containers after the completion of surgery. … safety techniques during the perioperative period • Use appropriate equipment selection methods.5- … Best Processes/Systems of Care Introduction: Essential First Steps Recommended Practice: Appropriate … safety techniques during the perioperative period Recommended Practice: Appropriate sharps disposal

40. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4a_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
    May 31, 2016 - adjusting for numerous other risk factors.4 Recommended Practice Details of Recommended Practice Use appropriate … Use appropriate safety measures to protect pediatric patients and staff from accidental punctures and … Dispose of all needles and other sharps in appropriate containers after the completion of surgery. … safety techniques during the perioperative period • Use appropriate equipment selection methods.5- … safety techniques during the perioperative period Recommended Practice: Appropriate sharps disposal