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221. Blood Culture Practices and Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/blood-culture.html
     October 01, 2024 - Environmental Cleaning Contact Precautions Hand Hygiene Promotion Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream … Infections (CLABSI) Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP Antibiotic Stewardship

222. Evaluating and Sustaining Progress | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/progress.html
     October 01, 2024 - Environmental Cleaning Contact Precautions Hand Hygiene Promotion Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream … Infections (CLABSI) Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP Antibiotic Stewardship

223. 035-Importance-Mrsa-Prevention-Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/035-importance-mrsa-prevention-notes.docx
     October 01, 2024 - bloodstream infections (CLABSI), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and surgical site infections … 60 percent of S. aureus infections in non-ICUs. … including central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and ventilator-associated pneumonia … transmission and prevent infections. … It is crucial to take steps to prevent MRSA infections.

224. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2012 - Additional AHRQ toolkits build on the CUSP model to address problems such as central line-associated bloodstream … infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), infections associated with

225. Hospital Unit Lowers C. diff Infections Using AHRQ Safety Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/962.html
     June 01, 2025 - frontline staff and significantly reduce hospital-acquired C. diff , a dangerous and highly contagious infection … Patients in the 34-bed nephrology unit are vulnerable and at high risk of infection; many need dialysis … free nine-month program beginning in July to implement strategies to reduce central line-associated bloodstream … infections (CLABSI). … Participants will receive free expert consultation to promote infection prevention procedures, regular

226. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacteremia (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/bacteremia-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - or discitis, systemic infection in the setting of asplenia, or suspected catheter-related bloodstream … infections. … Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Management SAY: In contrast to the management of most Gram- negative bloodstream … However, there is no evidence that combination therapy is needed for other infections including bloodstream … infections or prosthetic joint infection.

227. 036-Sources-Pathways-Mrsa-One-Pager (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/036-sources-pathways-mrsa-one-pager.docx
     October 01, 2024 - · Over 2.8 million infections and over 35,000 people die in the U.S. every year.1 · MRSA infections … costs.2-4 · Increased morbidity and mortality.4 · MRSA is a leading cause of central line-associated bloodstream … infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and surgical site infections (SSIs).5 · Treatment of MRSA … Preventing device- and procedure-related infections addresses the elevated infection risks that devices … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

228. 025-Ss-Why-Choose-Cusp-Fg (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/025-ss-why-choose-cusp-fg.docx
     April 01, 2025 - line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated … CUSP has improved implementation of recommended team-based infection prevention practices like decolonization … frontline staff to own and address the problems they see in clinical settings—from adverse event reports to infection … Patient outcomes include the patient care experience, surgical site infection rates, or treatment errors … of a CUSP team is impressive. · A 66 percent reduction in catheter-related bloodstream infections among

229. Transcript: Senior Leadership Podcast – Why Senior Leadership Engagement Matters (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/module1-transcript.pdf
     June 01, 2017 - But infection prevention, I have to say, is my passion. … TJ: So, healthcare-acquired infections or hospital-associated infections, HAIs. … Michael: I would say healthcare-associated infections have been a challenge for some time. … And then a CLABSI is a central line-associated bloodstream infection, which would be an infection, a … bloodstream infection, which they get as a result of a line that's placed, a PICC [peripherally inserted

230. FAQs (Staff): Safety and Side Effects: CHG and Mupirocin (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-safety-chg-mupirocin.docx
     March 01, 2022 - hospital will be using chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and nasal mupirocin to reduce bacteria that can cause infection … CHG and mupirocin are only used topically and are not absorbed into the bloodstream during use. … and in the outpatient setting to prevent MRSA and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infection

231. Peterson Regional Medical Center Uses AHRQ's CUSP and Hospital Survey to Advance Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201419.html
     November 01, 2014 - using AHRQ's Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to eliminate central-line associated bloodstream … infection (CLABSI) among patients. … offers evidence-based safety practices, staff training tools, standards for consistently measuring infection … leadership to address other patient safety issues such as falls prevention, medication safety, urinary tract infection

232. Two More E's and How to Spread | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/two-more/slides.html
     May 01, 2013 - review by executive partner Set up a learning network of peers Have regular meetings with your infection … part of the overall Keystone ICU project Unremitting belief in the preventability of blood stream infections … Involvement of senior leaders who reviewed infection data and provided teams with needed resources … Shared goal rather than a competition to reduce infection rates throughout the State Pronovost … “Sustaining Reductions in Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Michigan Intensive Care Units” British

233. The Science of Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/science-safety.html
     October 01, 2024 - Environmental Cleaning Contact Precautions Hand Hygiene Promotion Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream … Infections (CLABSI) Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP Antibiotic Stewardship

234. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/034-importance-mrsa-prevention-slides.pptx
     October 01, 2024 - More than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year, and more than 35,000 … (HAIs) MRSA is a prominent cause of:7 Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). … Surgical site infections (SSI). … Common, preventable device- and procedure-related infections include central-line-associated bloodstream … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

235. Learning From Defects | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/learning-from-defects.html
     October 01, 2024 - Environmental Cleaning Contact Precautions Hand Hygiene Promotion Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream … Infections (CLABSI) Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP Antibiotic Stewardship

236. Decolonization | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/decolonize-patients.html
     October 01, 2024 - Environmental Cleaning Contact Precautions Hand Hygiene Promotion Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream … Infections (CLABSI) Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP Antibiotic Stewardship … reducing the body's bacterial burden of MRSA, decolonization protects patients from transmission and infection … , especially during hospitalization, when they are most vulnerable to infection. … is recommended for use in non-ICU units where some, but not all patients are at higher risk for MRSA infection

237. Recent Evidence Indicates a Flourishing Market for Biosimilar Drugs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/943.html
     January 01, 2025 - January 7, 2025 AHRQ Stats: Trends in Prevalence of Common Healthcare-Associated Infections Rates of … several common healthcare-associated infections—including central line-associated bloodstream infections … , catheter-associated urinary tract infections, methicillin-resistant  Staphylococcus aureus  infections … and  Clostridioides difficile  infections—decreased by between 10.6 and 32.8 percent between 2016 and … Testing and masking policies and hospital-onset respiratory viral infections.

238. C1 Prioritization Worksheet (xls file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/c1_combo_prioritizationworksheet.xlsx
     June 02, 2025 - Safety PSI 03 Pressure Ulcer   PSI 06 Iatrogenic Pneumothorax PSI 07 Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream … Infections PSI 08 Postoperative Hip Fracture   PSI 09 Perioperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma   PSI … 01 Neonatal Iatrogenic Pneumothorax NQI 02 Neonatal Mortality Rate NQI 03 Neonatal Blood Stream Infection … PDI 11 Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate PDI 12 Central Venous Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infection

239. Major Study Finds Significant National Patient Safety Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/significant-patient-safety-improvement.html
     July 01, 2022 - included adverse medication events such as those associated with the use of insulin or anticoagulants, infections … such as central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections … AHRQ’s patient safety efforts , including its Healthcare-Associated Infections Program and implementation … CDC) work addressing gaps in the public health system and investments in data systems and sharing, infection

240. The Science of Improving Patient Safety
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/understand/scisafety.pptx
     March 01, 2009 - resulting in 13,000 deaths a year6 Nearly 100,000 patients die from health care-associated infections … Reduced CRBSI By Applying Principles of Safe Design12 Time period Median Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection … The Direct Medical Costs of Healthcare-Associated Infections in U.S. … Estimating Health Care-Associated Infections and Deaths in U.S. Hospitals, 2002. … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU.