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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41095/psn-pdf
February 01, 2012 - cluster-
randomized trial conducted in 18 ICUs, a protocol that involved universal surveillance and barrier … No reduction in colonization or infection was
found, in part attributable to the fact that use of barrier
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psnet.ahrq.gov/glossary/swiss-cheese-model
September 13, 2021 - 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/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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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50928/psn-pdf
February 21, 2020 - Accreditation Program (TNAP) collaborative found that concerns over
privacy and data security are a major barrier … Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Collaborative Survey Finds Concern Over Privacy
and Security Key Barrier … trusted-network-accreditation-program-tnap-collaborative-survey-finds-concern-over-privacy-and-security-
key-barrier-to-interoperability … the-trusted-network-accreditation-program-tnap-collaborative-survey-finds-concern-over-privacy-and-security-key-barrier-to-interoperability … the-trusted-network-accreditation-program-tnap-collaborative-survey-finds-concern-over-privacy-and-security-key-barrier-to-interoperability
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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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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/changes-language-services-use-us-pediatricians
February 26, 2020 - January 4, 2012
WebM&M Cases
Language Barrier
April … November 25, 2009
WebM&M Cases
Language Barrier
April
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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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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intervention-reduce-transmission-resistant-bacteria-intensive-care
February 29, 2012 - cluster-randomized trial conducted in 18 ICUs, a protocol that involved universal surveillance and barrier … No reduction in colonization or infection was found, in part attributable to the fact that use of 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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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/0_Overview_1.pdf
July 13, 2007 - Each practice reported by stakeholders will be identified as either a barrier or not a barrier
to health … information exchange—without judgment at this stage regarding the degree of
appropriateness of the barrier … Identifying a practice as a barrier will flag that practice for further review and potential
resolution … Legal experts should identify the policy and/or legal drivers that underlie any
practice deemed a barrier … Participants should be encouraged to
indicate whether a particular practice is a barrier to information