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  1. 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
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-a.docx
    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
  3. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/antibiotics-respiratory-infection/research-protocol
    December 01, 2020 - Interventions for improving appropriate use of antibiotics for RTI Strategies to improve appropriate … Additionally, improved appropriate antibiotic use is expected to have other benefits, particularly a … The most commonly reported outcome is likely to be the rate of appropriate antibiotic prescription. … While this is the most direct outcome of interventions intended to improve appropriate prescription, … Strategies to improve appropriate use of antibiotics for RTIs .
  4. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/dotphrase.pdf
    January 29, 2021 - • If your child’s care is managed by a MUSC Specialty doctor, ask to speak with the appropriate clinic … The nurse will help forward your call to the appropriate Pediatric Specialty doctor or Pediatric doctor … • After hours, weekends, or holidays: remain on the line and request to speak with the appropriate … Ensure AVS instructions provide caregivers with daytime and after hours phone numbers that are more appropriate … The nurse will help forward your request to the appropriate Pediatric doctor or Pediatric Specialty
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/carnahan.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - Improving Antipsychotic Appropriateness in Dementia Patients …
  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866432/psn-pdf
    August 07, 2024 - Improving appropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters through a statewide collaborative … Improving appropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters through a statewide collaborative … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-appropriate-use-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters-through … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-appropriate-use-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters-through-statewide … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-appropriate-use-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters-through-statewide
  7. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-appropriate-use-peripherally-inserted-central-catheters-through-statewide
    April 14, 2021 - Study Improving appropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters through … Improving appropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters through a statewide collaborative … Improving appropriate use of peripherally inserted central catheters through a statewide collaborative
  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50600/psn-pdf
    October 30, 2019 - HHS Guide for Clinicians on the Appropriate Dosage Reduction or Discontinuation of Long-Term Opioid … October 30, 2019 HHS Guide for Clinicians on the Appropriate Dosage Reduction or Discontinuation of … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hhs-guide-clinicians-appropriate-dosage-reduction-or-discontinuation-long … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hhs-guide-clinicians-appropriate-dosage-reduction-or-discontinuation-long-term-opioid … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hhs-guide-clinicians-appropriate-dosage-reduction-or-discontinuation-long-term-opioid
  9. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/rev-reportaddendum.pdf
    March 01, 2021 - level, primary care should be encouraged to develop and implement a systematic approach to timely, appropriate … Routinely assessing patient risk during this period is critical to facilitate tailoring appropriate … Domains for communication may include notifications of admission and discharge with appropriate followup … • Contact patient in person, by phone, or with other technologies as appropriate and available to … • Screen for social and behavioral health needs, and then refer as appropriate.
  10. 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).
  11. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/staff-covid-vaccine-administration-record.docx
    May 01, 2022 - Manufacturer of Vaccine (place X in appropriate box) Dose of Vaccine (check correct mL dosage) Declined … (indicate dose in appropriate box) Vaccine Lot # Diluent Lot # (if known) Date Vaccine Given or … Declined Location of Intramuscular Vaccination (place X in appropriate box) Pfizer … Lot # (if known) Date Vaccine Given or Declined Location of Intramuscular Vaccination (place X in appropriate
  12. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/resident-covid-vaccine-administration-record.docx
    May 01, 2022 - Manufacturer of Vaccine (place X in appropriate box) Dose of Vaccine (check correct mL dosage) Declined … (indicate dose in appropriate box) Vaccine Lot # Diluent Lot # (if known) Date Vaccine Given or … Declined Location of Intramuscular Vaccination (place X in appropriate box) Pfizer … Lot # (if known) Date Vaccine Given or Declined Location of Intramuscular Vaccination (place X in appropriate
  13. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-indications.pptx
    April 01, 2022 - of peripherally compatible infusate unless duration of treatment > 15 days CVC in critical illness Appropriate … Overcome Challenges Identify champions to reinforce use of indications and alternatives Educate staff on appropriate … Appropriateness ׀ 12 12 Take-Home Points12-13 Clinical guidelines can help you decide if a CVC is appropriate
  14. 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
  15. 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?
  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73614/psn-pdf
    August 18, 2021 - Application of human factors methods to ensure appropriate infant identification and abduction prevention … Application of human factors methods to ensure appropriate infant identification and abduction prevention … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/application-human-factors-methods-ensure-appropriate-infant-identification … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/application-human-factors-methods-ensure-appropriate-infant-identification-and-abduction … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/application-human-factors-methods-ensure-appropriate-infant-identification-and-abduction
  17. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/teamstepps/instructor/scenarios/dental.pdf
    March 19, 2014 - DENTAL Specialty Scenarios - 44 TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Specialty Scenarios Dental Scenario 36 Appropriate … Specialty Scenarios - 46 TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Specialty Scenarios Dental Scenario 38 Appropriate … Specialty Scenarios - 48 TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Specialty Scenarios Dental Scenario 40 Appropriate … Specialty Scenarios - 50 TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Specialty Scenarios Dental Scenario 42 Appropriate … If even one team member used the appropriate skills, the problem would have been recognized and an error
  18. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/instructor/scenarios/dental.html
    March 01, 2014 - Scenario 37 Scenario 38 Scenario 39 Scenario 40 Scenario 41 Scenario 42 Scenario 43 Scenario 36 Appropriate … Return to Contents Scenario 37 Appropriate for: All Specialties Setting: Clinic   A … Return to Contents Scenario 38 Appropriate for: All Specialties Setting: Dental Clinic … Return to Contents Scenario 39 Appropriate for: All Specialties Setting: Dental Clinic … Return to Contents Scenario 40 Appropriate for: All Specialties Setting: Dental Clinic
  19. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/159-which-type-decolonization-work-best.docx
    October 01, 2024 - · is sometimes appropriate for use in non-ICU units, such as stepdown units, medical, surgical, or … lines, midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines, or lumbar drains. · is appropriate … OR · Is appropriate to decolonize patients identified as being infected or colonized with MRSA using
  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73704/psn-pdf
    September 15, 2021 - TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure prehospital appropriate critical versus end-of-life … TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure prehospital appropriate critical versus end-of-life … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/triad-ix-can-patient-testimonial-safely-help-ensure-prehospital-appropriate … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/triad-ix-can-patient-testimonial-safely-help-ensure-prehospital-appropriate-critical-versus … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/triad-ix-can-patient-testimonial-safely-help-ensure-prehospital-appropriate-critical-versus