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4641. Standing Order Protocol: Nasal Mupirocin (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/standing-order-protocol-mupirocin.docx
      March 01, 2022 - Standing Order Protocol: Nasal Mupirocin Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices Section 9-3 – Standing Order Protocol: Nasal Mupirocin The following is a standing order protocol for implementing nasal decolonization in adult non-intensive care unit (ICU) patients who are methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus…

4642. National Quality Strategy Fact Sheet (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nqsfactsheet_2017.pdf
      January 01, 2017 - National Quality Strategy Fact Sheet The National Quality Strategy is a national effort to align public- and private-sector stakeholders to achieve better health and health care for all Americans. About the National Quality Strategy The National Quality Strategy (NQS) was first published in March 2011 as the Na…

4643. Surgical Skin Preparation Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/surgical-skinprep-audit.html
      September 01, 2024 - Surgical Skin Preparation Audit Tool AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery Introduction Problem Statement Surgical skin preparation is an important strategy to prevent surgical site infection. Adequate surgical skin preparation reduces the burden of skin microorganisms prior to incision. Though it seems…

4644. CHIPRA 201: Section 2, Technical Specifications (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-201-asthma-section-2-tech-specs.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - CHIPRA 201: Section 2, Technical Specifications This measure assesses the percentage of children, ages 1 through 17 years old with asthma of any severity, who are prescribed and dispensed a new medication delivery device and have documentation of the child or caregiver receiving education in in proper use…

4645. Evidence Now Fact Sheets - Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-use-pcor.pdf
      November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets - Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals Rationale for Aspirin Use by High-risk Individuals Patients with heart disease or who have had a stroke in the past are at high risk for having a heart …

4646. Quality Improvement Study Framework (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
      June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework Element Definition Things To Keep in Mind The Purpose Define the problem and why it is important. · Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed. · Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…

4647. Opening Materials: Attribution, Objectives, Introduction, and Main Menu | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/ena-slides/preface.html
      October 01, 2015 - The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript Opening Materials: Attribution, Objectives, Introduction, and Main Menu Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript Opening Materials: Attribution, Objectives, …

4648. Heart Health Now Aspirin Algorithm (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-algorithm.pdf
      December 14, 2015 - Heart Health Now Aspirin Algorithm Heart Health Now Aspirin Algorithm Adapted from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Lipid Algorithm Men and women 50-70, and all patients with ASCVD Does the patient a recent ulcer, recent bleed, or have a life expectancy of <5 y? Exit algorithm: discussion with pr…

4649. Evidence Now Fact Sheets- Smoking Cessation (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-cessation-pcor.pdf
      November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets- Smoking Cessation Smoking Cessation Rationale for Smoking Cessation About 42 million people in the United States (nearly 18 percent of the population) currently smoke.1 Tobacco use is a leading cause of illness, disa…

4650. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-resources-help-quit.pptx
      June 02, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation New Resources to Help Providers Help Smokers Quit STEPHEN BABB Office on Smoking and Health July 26th, 2016 1 Table of Contents The Opportunity The Problem The Solution Advantages of a Protocol The Package Tobacco Treatment Protocol Tobacco Treatment Action Guide Implementation Guidan…

4651. Appendix, Develop a Flowchart of Your Current Medication Reconciliation Process | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-5.html
      July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix, Develop a Flowchart of Your Current Medication Reconciliation Process Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Rec…

4652. Appendix, MATCH Resources for Patients | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-12.html
      July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix, MATCH Resources for Patients Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Introduction Chapter 1. B…

4653. Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Technical Specifications (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0198-technicalspecs.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Technical Specifications This measure assesses the percentage of children, 1 through 17 years old, for whom computed tomography (CT) imaging of the head is obtained for the evaluation of a first…

4654. AHRQ Issues Report to Congress on Burden of Sepsis in U.S. Hospital Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/sepsis-report-to-congress.html
      September 01, 2024 - AHRQ Issues Report to Congress on Burden of Sepsis in U.S. Hospital Care Report finds the emergence of COVID-19 significantly changed the epidemiology of sepsis Press Release Date: September 16, 2024 The number of sepsis-related inpatient stays at non-federal acute care hospitals in the United States increased …

4655. On World Patient Safety Day, AHRQ Highlights the Urgent Need to Address Diagnostic Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/world-patient-safety-day-2024.html
      September 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders On World Patient Safety Day, AHRQ Highlights the Urgent Need to Address Diagnostic Safety SEP 16 2024 By Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A., and Craig A. Umscheid, M.D., M.S. Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S. As the healthcar…

4656. Patient-Centered Care Takes Center Stage in New Report from AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders Patient-Centered Care Takes Center Stage in New Report from AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program SEP 29 2022 By Chris Dymek, Ed.D.       Chris Dymek, Ed.D. The goal of patient-centered care supported by digital health…

4657. Developing and Implementing Educational Resources to Address Perinatal Mental Health | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-leiferman.html
      May 01, 2024 - Developing and Implementing Educational Resources to Address Perinatal Mental Health Jenn Leiferman, Ph.D. Chair and Professor University of Colorado-Denver Jenn Leiferman, Ph.D. “Since early in my research career, I have been focused on what we could do to ensure that every child has the best possible start in…

4658. Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Hospital Survey: Interpreter Services | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/suppl-interpreter-service-items.html
      October 01, 2023 - Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Hospital Survey: Interpreter Services Population version: Adult Related topic: Health Literacy . Hospitals interested in items that assess interpreter services may also want to review and use supplemental items that ask about health literacy. Use with HCAHPS : These …

4659. Nasal Decolonization | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/nasal-decolonization.html
      April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI Nasal Decolonization Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization Nasal Decolonization Us…

4660. Index of Clinical Topics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/index-clinical-topics.html
      April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI Index of Clinical Topics Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization Nasal Decolonization …