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  1. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/aseptic-catheter-insertion-practices-inthe_ED_transcript.docx
    June 02, 2015 - First of all, as always, we first have to make sure that there's an appropriate indication for catheterization … Let us make sure that your patient has an appropriate indication for catheterization. … We've already talked about having an appropriate indication. … You need to use appropriate antiseptic or sterile solution for the cleaning as well as a single-use packet
  2. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-proc-related-catheter-use-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Guiding volume resuscitation Preventing risk of post-operative urinary retention Slide 9 HICPAC Appropriate … Indications for Indwelling Urinary Catheter Use Appropriate Indications Patient has acute urinary … diagnostic tests when the patient can voluntarily void For prolonged postoperative duration without appropriate … Slide 24 Duration of Postoperative Urinary Catheter Use Question—Appropriate duration of IUC
  3. www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkits.html
    August 01, 2021 - hospitalizations and emergency department visits, a significant proportion of which can be avoided with appropriate … A higher proportion of TCD screening indicates better performance as reflected by appropriate testing
  4. www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/ahrq-info-quality-gdlns.html
    September 01, 2019 - Work performed by AHRQ is conducted in compliance with generally accepted professional standards appropriate … research projects Quality standards :  AHRQ staff adhere to the highest professional standards in their appropriate … developed by teams of subject area experts in compliance with generally acceptable professional standards appropriate … information developed by AHRQ is conducted in compliance with generally accepted professional standards appropriate
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/030-hand-hygiene-webinar-slides-notes.docx
    October 01, 2024 - Slide 3 Prevent Person-Based MRSA Transmission SAY: Performing hand hygiene at key moments using appropriate … method for hand hygiene in most situations, there are times when the use of soap and water is more appropriate … The appropriate amount of product depends on the size of each healthcare worker’s hands. … Slide 14 Appropriate Glove Use SAY: Appropriate glove use, along with hand hygiene, should be encouraged … Good hand hygiene starts with a program that promotes and facilitates healthy hands and appropriate fingernails
  6. Toolkit Overview (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/introduction/toolkit-overview.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - • Necessarily be appropriate for all hospitals. … • Necessarily be appropriate for children.
  7. www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/oars-model.html
    November 01, 2018 - quality improvement , can help practices respond to diverse patients in a culturally sensitive and appropriate
  8. www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/appendix-a6.html
    December 01, 2009 - system (a structural or capacity measure) in a hospital or ambulatory office leads to increased rates of appropriate
  9. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/02-outpt-mhs-webcast-bakdash.pdf
    April 02, 2025 - ASPECTS OF PATIENT EXPERIENCE Access to Care Courtesy and Respect Care Coordination Culturally Appropriate
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/qdr-data-spotlight-opioids-edvisits-tx.pdf
    August 11, 2021 - They also would adhere to the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services … that health and behavioral health providers are equipped to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate … Finally, EDs should deploy lay people skilled in engaging with patients in culturally and linguistically appropriate … For example, peer counselors may respond to patient’s concerns in a culturally and linguistically- appropriate … Behavioral Health Implementation Guide for the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate
  11. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.docx
    October 01, 2016 - Urine cultures should be used to identify the most appropriate antibiotic. … For residents with acute dysuria, it may be appropriate to initiate empirical antibiotic therapy; but … Herpes zoster is a virus and therefore does not require antibiotics but appropriate antivirals. 1.
  12. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/coaching.html
    December 01, 2013 - Identified appropriate specialists for the infant's diagnoses and made appointments. … through discussion with the health care team and families to decide what information is most needed for appropriate … Putting It All Together The Health Coach will need to identify the appropriate materials and include
  13. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief2-us-health-system-characteristics-2016.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - Bookmarks Passed Bookmarks are present in large documents Color contrast Passed manually Document has appropriate … Lbl and LBody Passed Lbl and LBody must be children of LI Headings Rule Name Status Description Appropriate … nesting Passed Appropriate nesting Back to Top
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/data/chsp-brief1-snapshot-of-us-health-systems-2016.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - Bookmarks Passed Bookmarks are present in large documents Color contrast Passed manually Document has appropriate … Lbl and LBody Passed Lbl and LBody must be children of LI Headings Rule Name Status Description Appropriate … nesting Passed Appropriate nesting Back to Top
  15. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/integrating-teamwork-tools-cusp-efforts-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - knows that the patient does not need a catheter and that there are alternatives that would be more appropriate
  16. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/writing/index.html
    July 01, 2011 - Make the Report Culturally Appropriate Tip 6.
  17. www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/hsrguide/hsrguide3.html
    October 01, 2014 - Developing appropriate dissemination of research Step 4—Communicating and Reporting 6 … Funding agencies require that the PI have appropriate credentials to demonstrate that they have the requisite … As appropriate, include page limits for each section. Coordinate subcontractors and partners.
  18. www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/distribute/media/decide-medium.html
    September 01, 2019 - this is not easy, the following advice may prove useful: Let consumers self-select by making the appropriate
  19. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/2-case-mix-mode-adjustments-webcast-bakdash.pdf
    April 02, 2025 - agency 6 Measuring Patient Experience: CAHPS® Program ASPECTS OF PATIENT EXPERIENCE Culturally Appropriate
  20. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_8_PrtpntIntrsts_508.docx
    April 02, 2025 - information on the following activities (please check all that apply): [NOTE: Edit the list below as appropriate

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