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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/c2_combo_prioritizationworksheetexample.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet Example
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple Section 4-Orange
Barrier … Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet Example
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple Section 4-Orange
Barrier … Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet Example
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple Section 4-Orange
Barrier … Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet Example
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple Section 4-Orange
Barrier … Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet Example
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple Section 4-Orange
Barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4d_combo_psi07-crbsi-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - line
insertion while the femoral site should be avoided except in an
emergency.2,4,6-7
Maximal Barrier … • Apply maximal barrier precautions.
• Use chlorhexidine skin prep unless contraindicated. … central line cart, at a
minimum, should include all of the following6-7:
Supplies for maximal barrier … Recommended Practice: Maximal Barrier Precautions and Skin Preparation
• Prep skin:
o Prepare skin … o Apply maximal barrier precautions.2,4,6-7
The clinician and anyone assisting with insertion should
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/savage-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - After the
mention of a barrier, we asked follow-up questions to document the specific nature of the … barrier, workarounds used, and subsequent patient risk. … We also examined
the potential impact on patients for each barrier, drawn from the nurses’ responses … In
Table 2, we describe the corresponding barriers and the nurses’ responses to each barrier for each … Hospital A
Barrier # Description Nurses Response to
“Unacceptable
Delays”
Frequency Potential
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit3-20.html
November 01, 2014 - Lack of resources for data collection was a barrier to measurement and sustainability.
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb2.html
December 01, 2013 - Moldable barrier or caulking strips can be used to fill in skin creases or scars. … After applying barrier, warm with hand to mold to contours of abdomen and increase adhesion. … To remove pouch, use a soft cloth dampened with warm water to loosen barrier adhesive. … Apply skin barrier powder to "weepy" areas prior to pouching. … Protect peristomal skin from effluent with an occlusive barrier ointment.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb2.html
December 01, 2013 - Moldable barrier or caulking strips can be used to fill in skin creases or scars. … After applying barrier, warm with hand to mold to contours of abdomen and increase adhesion. … To remove pouch, use a soft cloth dampened with warm water to loosen barrier adhesive. … Apply skin barrier powder to "weepy" areas prior to pouching. … Protect peristomal skin from effluent with an occlusive barrier ointment.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/early-mobility-tool.docx
January 01, 2017 - Delirium Assessment
Highest Level of Mobility – 0 to 8
(see daily codes on next page)
Perceived Barrier … = Unable to Assess; X = Not Performed; Y = Yes
Daily Codes
HIGHEST LEVEL OF MOBILITY
PERCEIVED BARRIER … Other barrier not listed above
15. Unknown barrier
0. None
1. Endotracheal tube dislodgement
2. … Perceived barrier codes are listed on the back of the data collection tool.
0. … Other barrier not listed above
15.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/early-mobility-tool.html
January 01, 2017 - Daily Codes
Highest Level of Mobility
Perceived Barrier to Acheiving a Higher Level of Mobility … Other barrier not listed above.
Unknown barrier.
None. … Perceived barrier to achieving a higher level of mobility:
What prevented the patient from being … Perceived barrier codes are listed on the back of the data collection tool . … Other barrier not listed above.
Unknown barrier.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Use barrier products compatible with CHG.*
Remove urine/stool with usual incontinence wipes/cloths … Apply CHG-compatible barrier protection, if needed. … If additional barrier protection is needed during day, OK to use additional CHG compatible barrier protection … required throughout the day, follow the same CHG bed basin bathing protocol, then reapply CHG compatible barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Use barrier products compatible with CHG.*
Remove urine/stool with usual incontinence wipes/cloths … Apply CHG-compatible barrier protection, if needed. … If additional barrier protection is needed during day, OK to
use additional CHG compatible barrier … required throughout the day, follow the
same CHG bed basin bathing protocol, then reapply CHG
compatible barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/037-ss-bed-bathing-chg-cloths-protocol.docx
April 01, 2025 - If needed, use CHG-compatible barrier protection products for barrier protection (contact product manufacturers
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4k_nqi03-bsi-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
2 Tool D.4k
Maximal Barrier … • Apply maximal barrier precautions.
Use chlorhexidine skin prep unless contraindicated. … central line cart, at a minimum, should
include all of the following13,14:
Supplies for maximal barrier … Recommended Practice: Maximal Barrier Precautions and Skin Preparation
• Prepare skin:
○ Prepare … neonatal bloodstream infections
Recommended Practice: Site Selection
Recommended Practice: Maximal Barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4j_pdi12-crbsi-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
2 Tool D.4j
Maximal Barrier … • Apply maximal barrier precautions.
• Use chlorhexidine skin prep unless contraindicated. … central line cart, at a minimum, should
include all of the following9,10:
Supplies for maximal barrier … Recommended Practice: Maximal Barrier Precautions and Skin Preparation
• Prepare skin:
o Prepare … Other iodine-containing products (e.g., povidone iodine) can
be used.11
o Apply maximal barrier precautions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4x_combo_pdi12-crbsi-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
2 Tool D.4x
Maximal Barrier … • Apply maximal barrier precautions.
• Use chlorhexidine skin prep unless contraindicated. … central line cart, at a minimum, should
include all of the following9,10:
Supplies for maximal barrier … Recommended Practice: Maximal Barrier Precautions and Skin Preparation
• Prepare skin:
o Prepare … Other iodine-containing products (e.g., povidone iodine) can
be used.11
o Apply maximal barrier precautions
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi2.html
January 01, 2013 - Sterile technique ideally includes sterile barrier for tubing assembly and wearing of face mask, hat … Aseptic technique includes clean barrier for tubing assembly and wearing of clean gloves.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-hpwpreport/clabsi-hpwptab3.html
August 01, 2015 - Activities
Clinical improvements
Standards for line insertion (e.g., checklists, sterile barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Use barrier products compatible with CHG.*
Remove urine/stool with usual incontinence wipes/cloths … Apply CHG-compatible barrier protection, if needed. … If additional barrier protection is needed during day, OK to use additional CHG compatible barrier protection … additional bathing is required throughout the day, clean with CHG cloths, then reapply CHG-compatible barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Use barrier products compatible with CHG.*
Remove urine/stool with usual incontinence wipes/cloths … Apply CHG-compatible barrier protection, if needed. … If additional barrier protection is needed during day, OK to
use additional CHG compatible barrier … additional bathing is required throughout the day, clean with
CHG cloths, then reapply CHG-compatible barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4y_combo_nqi03-bsi-bestpractices.pdf
May 17, 2016 - Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
2 Tool D.4y
Maximal Barrier … • Apply maximal barrier precautions.
Use chlorhexidine skin prep unless contraindicated. … central line cart, at a minimum, should
include all of the following13,14:
Supplies for maximal barrier … Recommended Practice: Maximal Barrier Precautions and Skin Preparation
• Prepare skin:
○ Prepare … Other iodine-containing products (e.g., povidone iodine) can
be used.11
○ Apply maximal barrier precautions
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/4es-early-mobility-facguide.html
February 01, 2017 - Say:
One example of a barrier to implementation of early mobility interventions is lack of leadership … Another barrier might be a lack of staffing or equipment. … Another common barrier is a lack of knowledge and training. … mobilization throughout the day, patient too weak to progress to a higher level of mobility, other barrier … not listed, and unknown barrier.