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161. Path to Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/guide/path.html
     September 01, 2020 - practices in assembling a health literacy team that includes membership and participation from all areas … In which areas did you find agreement, and in which areas is there disagreement? … Which are areas of strength, and which areas need improvement in your practice? … Which areas for improvement are most important for the practice? … Such results could point you to important areas for improvement.

162. Importance of Iodophor Administration (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/huddle/iodophor-administration.docx
     March 01, 2022 - Importance of Iodophor Administration · Staphylococcus aureus lives in the nose and can spread to other areas … Importance of Iodophor Administration · Staphylococcus aureus lives in the nose and can spread to other areas

163. Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     Browse Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkits Toolkits on four topic areas are available … Areas of Interest Determine Whether To Treat Three toolkits provide guidance

164. Strategies for Improving CAHPS Health Plan Survey Scores (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20160413/karen-posey.pdf
     April 13, 2016 - Understand drivers Operationalize • “Drivers” shared with business partners • The “why’s” behind areas … of dissatisfaction • Target areas more effectively to improve member experience 20 Health … 26 Execution to Results Strategic / Business Plan Outside-In (Insights) Execution Focus Areas

165. Gap Analysis Facilitator's Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/facguide3.html
     August 01, 2022 - the hospital or system board Quality, Safety, and Risk Management Selected leaders from these areas … relations Compliance Performance improvement Legal and Claims Selected leaders from these areas … Emergency department Operating room Surgery Obstetrics Other high-risk or representative areas … Emergency department Operating room Surgery Obstetrics Other high-risk or representative areas … This will allow the facilitator and improvement team to determine the areas where a gap exists and serve

166. AHRQ Releases Annual Update on U.S. Healthcare Quality, Disparities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/update-quality-disparity-reports.html
     January 01, 2022 - The report also indicates that more work needs to be done to address disparities in important areas. … low and has not substantially improved, particularly for people with low income or who live in rural areas

167. Executive Summary of SNAC Healthcare Quality Measurement Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/about/organization/nac/snac-hqm-report-exec-summary.pdf
     November 17, 2021 - • Add Provider Well-Being and Health System Performance as Additional Gap Areas in Quality Measurement … For example, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) report "Priority Areas for National Action" laid … equity, the NAC identified provider well-being and overall health system performance as important areas … Add Provider Well-Being and Health System Quality as Additional Gap Areas in Quality Measurement. … In addition to the four gap areas in the measurement field identified by the SNAC (i.e., health equity

168. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid Chlorhexidine (CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-basin-bathing.pdf
     March 01, 2022 - Use each of the six wipes for bathing skin areas as instructed below. … Be sure to clean from top down (cleanest to dirtiest areas). … Lathering all body areas twice before rinsing generally takes about 2 minutes. … , skin folds, and groin/perineal areas. … Use of CHG on these areas kills germs and helps prevent infections.

169. Importance of Mupirocin Administration (doc file)
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     March 01, 2022 - Mupirocin Administration · Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) lives in the nose and can spread to other areas … Mupirocin Administration · Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) lives in the nose and can spread to other areas

170. State Snapshots Provide a Fresh Look at State-Specific Health Care Quality Trends | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/state-snapshots-provide-fresh-look.html
     September 01, 2018 - updated, detailed analyses of how each State, plus the District of Columbia, is performing in important areas … A closer look identifies some of the performance areas in which these States excelled: Maine performed … While the State Snapshots highlight many areas of impressive performance, opportunities for improvement … We’re pleased that this year’s data show encouraging improvements in vital areas, and we’re confident

171. New York City Uses AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey to Reduce Patient Harm | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips0901.html
     October 01, 2014 - Each organization, in turn, selected one or two areas on which to focus improvement efforts. … Throughout the system, more areas of strength were reported in 2008 than in 2007. … Consistent with other health care organizations in the U.S., both surveys noted areas for improvement … award specifically recognizes HHC for its work to promote public accountability and transparency in the areas

172. 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Appendixes (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2022qdr-appendix-combined.pdf
     October 25, 2022 - Large fringe metropolitan areas are also described as suburban areas. … • People in medium metro areas had worse access to care than people in large fringe metro areas for … • People in small metro areas had worse access to care than people in large fringe metro areas for … • People in micropolitan areas had worse access to care than people in large fringe metro areas for … • People in noncore areas had worse access to care than people in large fringe metro areas for 25%

173. NAC Member Biography: Sharon Weidner Hickman | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/organization/nac/hickman.html
     February 01, 2025 - Her experience spreads across all aspects of care, including clinical and nonclinical areas, as well … She is well-versed in facilitating multidisciplinary teams in all areas including strategic development

174. SOPS Action Planning Tool Template (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/sops-action-planning-tool-template.docx
     July 26, 2024 - Identifying Areas to Improve 1a. What areas do you want to focus on for improvement? 1b.

175. Info FAQs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     as independent living, assisted living, and rehabilitation services), survey only the facilities or areas … Exclude staff who work only in areas with independent living, assisted living, or rehabilitation beds … The surveys cover several areas of patient safety culture, providing a level of detail that helps organizations … identify specific areas of strength and areas for improvement. … In addition, there are supplemental items that users may add to assess content in areas not included

176. AHRQ COVID-19 Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/coronavirus/index.html
     January 01, 2019 - Areas of Interest COVID-19 Research Grants Research on areas such as telehealth

177. Medical/Ancillary Services | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/toolkitchecklist/medancillary.html
     July 01, 2018 - Information on existence of ancillary service areas and, very generally, possibility of operation when

178. 007-Ss-Contact-Precautions-Fg (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/007-ss-contact-precautions-fg.docx
     April 01, 2025 - The three areas highlighted in regard to contact precautions in the perioperative setting include pre-op … These areas all represent opportunities to carry forward important infection prevention interventions … These apply to all healthcare settings, including all perioperative areas. … These are, with a specific consideration for perioperative areas: 1. … · Designated zones: Dedicated zones in the pre-op and recovery areas were established for patients

179. Public and Private Insurance Payment Gap Narrowed Between 2012 and 2016 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/694.html
     January 01, 2020 - , rural Americans are more likely to have a usual source of care than people living in metropolitan areas … However, usual sources of care in rural areas are less likely to be physicians and are less likely to … Respondents in rural areas were 5 percentage points more likely to have a usual source of care than residents … in metropolitan areas, but were 13 percentage points less likely to have a usual source of care who … Usual sources of care in rural areas were 18 percentage points less likely to offer night and weekend

180. Part II: Survey of Pharmacy Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/pharmacy/guide/part2.html
     September 01, 2020 - Interpreting and Reporting Pharmacy Staff Survey Results Examine percentages and frequencies to determine areas … High percentages of responses of "Our pharmacy is doing this well" indicate areas in which the pharmacy … High percentages of responses of "This is something our pharmacy is not doing" indicate areas in which … Frequent responses of "Our pharmacy is doing this but could make some improvements" indicate areas in … Identify areas of strength and weakness, as indicated by pharmacy staff.