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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49553/psn-pdf
January 01, 2008 - Contaminated or Not? Guidelines for Interpretation of
Positive Blood Cultures
January 1, 2008
Weinstein MP. Contaminated or Not? Guidelines for Interpretation of Positive Blood Cultures. PSNet
[internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/contaminated-or-not-guidelines-interpretation-positive-blood-cultures
The…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/nursing/nursing-notes.html
December 01, 2012 - CUSP Toolkit, The Role of the Nurse Manager, Facilitator Notes
The Role of the Nurse Manager module of the CUSP Toolkit addresses the role of nursing leaders for your quality improvement initiative.
Contents
Slide 1. Cover Slide.
Slide 2. Learning Objectives
Slide 3. What is a Nurse Manager?
Slide 4…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/wears-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Reducing Risks by Engineering Resilience Into HIT for EDs
Reducing Risks by Engineering Resilience into HIT for EDs
Principal Investigator: Robert L. Wears, MD, MS, PhD
Team Members:
John Wreathall
Rollin (Terry) Fairbanks, MD, MS
Ann M. Bisantz, PhD
Shawna J Perry, MD
Chris Johnson,…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicompapc.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Appendix C. Article Exclusion List with Reason for Exclusion
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Preface
Methods
P…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module3/mod03-gap-analysis-guide.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: To evaluate the extent to which current processes align with the Communication and Optimal Resolution
(CANDOR) process and includes;
■ Identifying the existing process
■ Identifying the existing outcome(s)
■ Identifying the desired outcome(s)
■ Identifying and documenting the gap(s)
Who should use t…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight07.html
February 01, 2014 - How are CHIPRA quality demonstration States designing and implementing caregiver peer support programs?
Evaluation Highlight No. 7
Authors: Grace A. Ferry, Henry Ireys, Dana Petersen, and Joseph Zickafoose
Contents
Key Messages
Background
Findings
Conclusions
Implications
Learn More
Endnotes…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight04.pdf
September 08, 2015 - How the CHIPRA quality demonstration elevated children on State health policy agendas
The CHIPRA Quality
Demonstration Grant Program
In February 2010, the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded 10 grants,
funding 18 States, to improve the quality of
health care for children enrolled in Medicaid …
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight10.html
August 01, 2014 - How are CHIPRA quality demonstration States testing the Children's Electronic Health Record Format?
Evaluation Highlight No. 10
Author: Leslie Foster
Contents
Key Messages
Background
Findings
Conclusion
Implications
Learn More
Endnotes
The CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/hospital/about/child_hcaps_measures_909.pdf
May 11, 2016 - Patient Experience Measures from the CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey
CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey and Instructions
Patient Experience Measures from the
CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey
Introduction........................................................................... 1
Types of Measures ...........................…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight10.pdf
September 08, 2015 - Evaluation Highlight No.10, August 2014
The CHIPRA Quality
Demonstration Grant Program
In February 2010, the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded 10 grants,
funding 18 States, to improve the quality of
health care for children enrolled in Medicaid
and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/connecting-dots-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Connecting the Dots: Improving Unit Safety Culture to Stop HAI
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
Connecting the Dots: Improving Unit Safety Culture to Stop HAI
Katherine J. Jones, PT, PhD
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Slide 2
Supported By
AHRQ Partnerships in Implementing Patient Safety Gran…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/breaking-down-barriers-051215.pptx
February 01, 2015 - Slide 1
Breaking Down Barriers to Aseptic Catheter Insertion
Milisa Manojlovich, PhD, RN, CCRN
Associate Professor
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Stacy Martin, RN, BSN, CIC
Manager, Infection Prevention
Moffitt Cancer Center
Stephanie Carraway, MPH candidate
Infection Prevention Specialist
Moffitt Cancer C…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60856/psn-pdf
August 26, 2020 - Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
August 26, 2020
Dutton RP. Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen. PSNet [internet]. 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/too-many-cooks-kitchen
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships: As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Un…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/857258/psn-pdf
November 30, 2023 - Always Check the Muscle Twitch: Residual
Neuromuscular Block After Removal of a Gastric Balloon
November 30, 2023
Bohringer C, Ashley S. Always Check the Muscle Twitch: Residual Neuromuscular Block After Removal of
a Gastric Balloon. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/always-check-muscle-twitch-…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/engage/engageexecnotes.docx
June 02, 2025 - SAY:
The “Engage the Senior Executive” module of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (or CUSP) Toolkit focuses on the role and responsibilities of the senior executive within the CUSP team. Engaging a senior executive to partner with a unit will bridge the gap between senior management and frontline providers …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837748/psn-pdf
August 05, 2022 - Challenges of Diabetes Management and Medication
Reconciliation
August 5, 2022
Lee S, Molla M. Challenges of Diabetes Management and Medication Reconciliation . PSNet [internet].
2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/challenges-diabetes-management-and-medication-reconciliation
The Cases
Case #1: A 53-year-old man …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/imp_audit_briefing_facnotes.docx
December 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Auditing Your Briefings and Debriefings
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Auditing Your Briefing and Debriefing Process
SAY:
Let’s continue our discussion around briefings and debriefings. The previous module, Optimizing Your Briefings and Debriefings, focused on defining them…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/audit-briefing-fac-notes.html
December 01, 2017 - Auditing Your Briefings and Debriefings Process: Facilitator Notes
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: Auditing Your Briefing and Debriefing Process
Say:
Let’s continue our discussion around briefings and debriefings. The previous module, Optimizing Your Briefings and Debriefings, focused on defini…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33863/psn-pdf
August 01, 2018 - In Conversation With… Matthew Weinger, MD
August 1, 2018
In Conversation With… Matthew Weinger, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-matthew-weinger-md
Editor's note: Dr. Weinger is Director of the Center for Research and Innovation in Systems Safety and
Professor of Anesthes…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-5-implementation-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TAKEheart Automatic Referral Implementation Guide - Module 5
Module 5 Implementation Guide:
Building and Implementing a Successful Automatic Cardiac Rehab Referral System
Purpose and Overview
This implementation guide is designed to help you think through the steps you will need to address in
designing and i…