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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit2-15.html
November 01, 2014 - Lack of resources for data collection was a barrier to sustainability. … Lack of Lean training was seen as a barrier to participation. … Staff engagement
Physician employment structure was a barrier to engagement, as there were no incentives
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/limited-health-literacy-barrier-medication-reconciliation-ambulatory-care
March 24, 2010 - Study
Limited health literacy is a barrier to medication reconciliation in ambulatory … Limited health literacy is a barrier to medication reconciliation in ambulatory care. … Limited health literacy is a barrier to medication reconciliation in ambulatory care.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-n.docx
June 02, 2025 - · Use moisture barrier cream and/or a barrier wipe.
· Turn patient every 2 hours.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/neglected-barrier-medication-use-systematic-review-difficulties-associated-opening-medication
February 16, 2022 - Review
The neglected barrier to medication use: a systematic review of difficulties … The neglected barrier to medication use: a systematic review of difficulties associated with opening … The neglected barrier to medication use: a systematic review of difficulties associated with opening
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/46-facilitators-barriers.docx
June 01, 2023 - Identifying Facilitators of and Barriers to Sustaining Gains in Enhanced RecoveryAHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Surgical Care and Recovery
Purpose of this tool: To help team leaders identify facilitators of and barriers to sustaining gains made after implementing the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hemorrhage_7-implementation-speaker-notes.pdf
July 01, 2023 - Conduct a pre‐implementation Barrier Analysis to training rollout
5. … Conducting a pre‐implementation Barrier Analysis to training rollout.
5. … Step 1: Explain Barrier Analysis Exercise
• Explain the idea of a pre‐implementation Barrier Analysis … Conduct a Barrier Analysis to training rollout
5. … Analysis
Exercise: Barrier Analysis (Input Sheet)
Exercise: Barrier Analysis (Results)
Step 5:
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hypertension_7-implementation-speaker-notes.pdf
July 01, 2023 - Conduct a pre‐implementation Barrier Analysis to training rollout
5. … Conducting a pre‐implementation Barrier Analysis to training rollout.
5. … Step 1: Explain Barrier Analysis Exercise
• Explain the idea of a pre‐implementation Barrier Analysis … Conduct a Barrier Analysis to training rollout
5. … Analysis
Exercise: Barrier Analysis (Input Sheet)
Exercise: Barrier Analysis (Results)
Step 5:
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/133-translating-research-into-practice-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - One barrier may be that providers are not aware of the evidence-based therapy. … By far the most common barrier for most evidence-based therapies is that providers are not aware of the … If providers are aware of the evidence, another barrier may be Agreement. … Finally, there may be a barrier of Ability. … Another common barrier that should be addressed is patient access to decolonization products.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-indications.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Does the patient have urinary incontinence that cannot be addressed by non-catheter methods (e.g., barrier … needs Yes if the patient in unable to toilet using other means, bedpan, bedside commode, bathroom
Barrier … Options
Excess weight (>300 pounds) from obesity or edema Yes No, unless has chronic ISC needs Yes Barrier … Turning causes hemodynamic or respiratory instability Yes No, unless has chronic ISC needs Yes Barrier … Strict temporary immobility post-op from vascular procedure Yes Yes Yes Barrier creams, prompted toileting
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap2.doc
January 01, 2011 - risk for CLABSIs
· Use appropriate hand hygiene
· Use chlorhexidine for skin preparation
· Use full-barrier … peripheral venous catheters, CVCs carry a substantially greater risk for infection; therefore, the level of barrier … Use full-barrier precautions during CVC insertion
Bottom line: Maintain aseptic technique for the insertion … Category A-I
Maximal sterile barrier precautions (e.g., cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, and … Prevention of central venous catheter-related infections by using maximal sterile barrier precautions
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-2.html
March 01, 2018 - Use full-barrier precautions during central venous catheter (CVC) insertion. … peripheral venous catheters, CVCs carry a substantially greater risk for infection; therefore, the level of barrier … Use full-barrier precautions during CVC insertion
Bottom line: Maintain aseptic technique for the … Category A-I
Maximal sterile barrier precautions (e.g., cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, and … Prevention of central venous catheter-related infections by using maximal sterile barrier precautions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/zero_clabsis-slides/Sustaining-Zero-CLABSIs-May-8-2012-508.ppt
January 01, 2012 - TCT Data: Barriers
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Data was robust: Excellent TCT submission
Data was shared on coaching calls
“Barrier … hygiene
Chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine
Full Pt barrier … Full Pt barrier Full Pt barrier Full Pt barrier Full Pt barrier Full Pt barrier
Q3 2010 n=98
Q4 2010 … 0.9518072289
0.9615384615
0.8695652174
0.9848484848
Sheet1
Column1 Hand hygiene Chlorhexidine Full Pt barrier
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/language-barriers-health-care-united-states
February 28, 2024 - February 28, 2024
WebM&M Cases
Language Barrier
April … Results
June 1, 2007
WebM&M Cases
Language Barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/wearing-masks.html
May 01, 2022 - provides information on how to properly wear a mask and contains images showing how masks are a simple barrier
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psnet.ahrq.gov/taxonomy/term/3460
August 11, 2025 - In the model, each slice of cheese represents a safety barrier or precaution relevant to a particular … The point is that no single barrier is foolproof. They each have "holes"; hence, the Swiss cheese.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/c1_combo_prioritizationworksheet.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Quality and Safety
AHRQ Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple
Barrier … Section 2-Green
AHRQ Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple
Barrier … Section 2-Green
AHRQ Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple
Barrier … Section 2-Green
AHRQ Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple
Barrier … Section 2-Green
AHRQ Quality Indicators Prioritization Worksheet
Section 1- Blue Section 3-Purple
Barrier
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-ape3.html
September 01, 2013 - Only use CHG-compatible lotions and/or barrier products.
Dispose of all cloths in the trash. … Apply CHG compatible barrier.
Repeat throughout the day, as needed.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hemorrhage_7-implementation.pptx
July 01, 2023 - your AIM clinical bundle(s)
Establish a plan to evaluate your success
Conduct a pre-implementation Barrier … Conducting a pre-implementation Barrier Analysis to training rollout. … The purpose of step 4 is to essentially perform a pre-implementation Barrier Analysis exercise to help … Step 1: Explain Barrier Analysis Exercise
Explain the idea of a pre-implementation Barrier Analysis and … Conduct a Barrier Analysis to training rollout
5.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/perinatal-care-2/hypertension_7-implementation.pptx
July 01, 2023 - your AIM clinical bundle(s)
Establish a plan to evaluate your success
Conduct a pre-implementation Barrier … Conducting a pre-implementation Barrier Analysis to training rollout. … The purpose of step 4 is to essentially perform a pre-implementation Barrier Analysis exercise to help … Step 1: Explain Barrier Analysis Exercise
Explain the idea of a pre-implementation Barrier Analysis and … Conduct a Barrier Analysis to training rollout
5.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-showering.docx
March 01, 2022 - .
· If barrier protection is needed, apply CHG and then apply barrier protection.
· Patients who self-bathe