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  1. Chlorhexidine Bathing Routine Reduces Infections in Nursing Homes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    October 01, 2023 - Postpartum home blood pressure monitoring: a systematic review.

  2. Postdischarge Followup Phone Call Script (Patient Version) (pdf file)

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    February 14, 2013 - symptoms to watch out for/things to do for this diagnosis (e.g., weigh self, check blood sugar, check blood … pressure, create peak flow chart).

  3. Guide-Infection-Prevention (pdf file)

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    March 01, 2017 - hands or take a deep breath when asked 5 Poor nutrition and hygiene, some medications … as— o Increased temperature o Changes in respiration or pulse rate o Changes in blood … pressure (too high or too low) • Loose stools or diarrhea • Blood in the urine SIGN of … Antibiotic Use and Resistance KEY MESSAGES ▪ Antibiotics are medications that can save lives when … ▪ Residents should take all medications, including antibiotics, exactly as they are prescribed.

  4. Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report (pdf file)

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    July 22, 2015 - Donahue, MD, MPH Diabetes • HbA1c <9% • LDL cholesterol <100 mg/dL • Blood pressure <130/80 … : • HbA1c ≤7% • Blood pressure ≤130/80 mm Hg • LDL cholesterol ≤100 mg/dL Cardiovascular disease … : • Blood pressure ≤130/80 mm Hg • LDL cholesterol ≤100 mg/dL Diabetes: • 2.1% increase (p … Gabbay, MD, PhD Diabetes • HbA1c <7% • Blood pressure <130/80 mm Hg • LDL cholesterol <100 … , the percent of patients meeting the target values for HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure

  5. Holtropstudysnapshot (pdf file)

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    December 01, 2016 - Research has shown that it can be effective in improving clinically meaningful metrics such as blood … pressure and blood glucose levels, and in reducing complications related to chronic disease.

  6. TeamSTEPPS Essentials Course | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    July 01, 2018 - Leader: "Blood pressure?" Nurse:   "BP is 96/62." … THE B Background Comorbidities, previous episodes, current medications, and family history. … Medications. Physical Exam. Plan of Care. Psychosocial Issues.

  7. EvidenceNow Executive Summary - Southwest Cooperative (pdf file)

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    November 01, 2017 - their patients adopt the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention: Aspirin in high-risk individuals, Blood … pressure control, Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation. … 20 percent of adults die of heart disease and 5 percent from stroke,2 25 to 30 percent have high blood … pressure, 6 to 7 percent have diabetes,3 nearly 60 percent are overweight or obese,4,5 and about 30

  8. TeamSTEPPS® Instructor Manual: Specialty Scenarios | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    March 01, 2014 - SHARE: More topics in this section TeamSTEPPS® About TeamSTEPPS® Curriculum Materials TeamSTEPPS® 2.0 TeamSTEPPS® Rapid Response Systems Guide Training Guide: Using Simulation in TeamSTEPPS® Training Patients with Limited English …

  9. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Labor and Delivery Unit Safety Shoulder Dystocia (doc file)

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    May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Labor and Delivery Unit Safety Shoulder Dystocia AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care Labor and Delivery Unit Safety Shoulder Dystocia Labor and Delivery Unit Safety—Shoulder Dystocia Purpose of the tool: This tool describes the key perinatal safety elements related to the saf…

  10. Monitoring Ventilator-Associated Events: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    February 01, 2017 - SHARE: More topics in this section Healthcare-Associated Infections Program Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Decolonization – Universal and Targeted Tools Ambulatory Surgery Centers …

  11. EvidenceNOW Building State Capacity Profile: Tennessee Cooperative (pdf file)

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    September 01, 2021 - The project will target the ABCS (aspirin, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking) of heart health with

  12. Module 3: Best Practices in Fall Prevention—Training Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    September 01, 2017 - Slide 18 Say: Other key risk factors include: Medications. … Patients who take many medications or medicines that could cause sedation, confusion, impaired balance … , or orthostatic blood pressure changes are at higher risk for falls. … It is also recommended that medications be reviewed as part of a fall risk assessment (Tool 3I). … patient risk factors, care planning should match the identified risks, such as mobility challenges, medications

  13. 2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate and Estimates of Cost Savings and Deaths Averted From 2010 to 2013 (pdf file)

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    October 01, 2015 - PfP measurement plan was established, such as when updates were necessary regarding the names of medications

  14. Module 5: Situation Monitoring

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    January 10, 2022 - involves ongoing monitoring of the:   Status of the patient: What are the patient’s status, vital signs, medications … Are the blood pressure cuffs, otoscope, ophthalmoscopes, and other equipment working properly?

  15. Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    March 01, 2017 - SHARE: More topics in this section Patient Safety Patient Safety Research Summaries Patient Safety Resources by Setting Hospital Fall Prevention in Hospitals Training Program Hospital Resources CANDOR Family-Centered Rounds …

  16. TeamSTEPPS for Code Blue Teams: Piloting SBAR & CUS for Interprofessional Team Education

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    January 01, 2015 - TeamSTEPPS for Code Blue Teams: Piloting SBAR & CUS for Interprofessional Team Education TeamSTEPPS for Code Blue Teams: Piloting SBAR & CUS for Interprofessional Team Education April 8, 2015 TEAMSTEPPS 05.2 Mod 1 05.2 Page ‹#› TeamSTEPPS® TeamSTEPPS for Code Blue Teams Slide ‹#› 1 Rules of Engagement Au…

  17. Patient Safety Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    June 01, 2022 - SHARE: More topics in this section Research Publications & Products Research Findings & Reports Patient Safety Tools The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) offers tools for health care organizations, providers…

  18. Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Group Visits (pdf file)

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    October 01, 2017 - Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Group Visits The CAHPS Ambulatory Care Improvement Guide Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care 6.M. Group Visits Visit the AHRQ Website for the full Gu…

  19. AHRQ National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions: Updated Baseline Rates and Preliminary Results 2014-2016 (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2016 - AHRQ National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions: Updated Baseline Rates and Preliminary Results 2014-2016 June 2018 AHRQ National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions Updated Baseline Rates and Preliminary Results 2014–2016 Summary New patient safety data for 2014 through 2016 continue to show a do…

  20. Ldusafety Facguide (doc file)

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    May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care Labor and Delivery Unit Safety Labor and Delivery Unit Safety SAY: The “Labor and Delivery Unit Safety” bundle provides information on the key safety elements concerning four specific situations encountered in labor and delivery, and the importance of a comprehensive unit-based …
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