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1581. Fundamentals of Medicare Patient Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance, and Transparency (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances/vol2/Hunt.pdf
      July 01, 2004 - year of abstraction involved data collection and analysis for adverse events in the following topics: bloodstream … infections; central venous catheters (CVC); total hip and total knee replacement; postoperative pneumonia … Table 2: MPSMS Topics Production Pre-production Developmental Bloodstream infections* CVC* Hip … is limited to early infection (occurring during inpatient convalescence) and very severe infections … said, we should report that in the MPSMS production sample we are examining charts for eight topics (bloodstream

1582. Fundamentals of Medicare Patient Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance, and Transparency (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Hunt.pdf
      July 01, 2004 - year of abstraction involved data collection and analysis for adverse events in the following topics: bloodstream … infections; central venous catheters (CVC); total hip and total knee replacement; postoperative pneumonia … Table 2: MPSMS Topics Production Pre-production Developmental Bloodstream infections* CVC* Hip … is limited to early infection (occurring during inpatient convalescence) and very severe infections … said, we should report that in the MPSMS production sample we are examining charts for eight topics (bloodstream

1583. About CUSP: A Nurse's Perspective | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2018 - A nurse's perspective on the CUSP program's success in reducing infections.

1584. 034-Ss-Action-Chart-Decisionmaking-Readiness (doc file)
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      April 01, 2025 - Surgical site infections occur at differing depths. Superficial infections involve the skin only. … The Direct Medical Costs of Healthcare-Associated Infections in U.S. … Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention Guidelines. https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/surgical-site-infection … methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, and healthcare-associated bloodstream … infections: results of a quasi-experimental multicenter trial.

1585. Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/es/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-ape.html
      September 01, 2013 - The ultimate goal of this effort is to prevent infections. What is chlorhexidine? … Patients in the ICU are bathed daily to protect them from infections during this high-risk period. … decolonization has been shown to reduce 37 percent of clinical MRSA cultures and 44 percent of all-cause bloodstream … infections and their associated costs, which total approximately $18,000 per infection. … Thus, one averted infection could cover the costs for numerous CHG baths.

1586. Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-ape.html
      September 01, 2013 - The ultimate goal of this effort is to prevent infections. What is chlorhexidine? … Patients in the ICU are bathed daily to protect them from infections during this high-risk period. … decolonization has been shown to reduce 37 percent of clinical MRSA cultures and 44 percent of all-cause bloodstream … infections and their associated costs, which total approximately $18,000 per infection. … Thus, one averted infection could cover the costs for numerous CHG baths.

1587. Background Report for the Request for Public Comment on Initial, Recommended Core Set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for Voluntary Use by Medicaid and CHIP Programs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2009 - MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE CONDITIONS Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Illness AC-1 Upper respiratory infection—appropriate … patients - Inpatient  7 4-7 19 5 3-6 19 7 6-8 19 AC-23 Central line associated bloodstream … infection (PDI 12)  7 6-8 19 6 5-7 19 7 6-8 19 AC-24 Accidental puncture and … 7 6-7 19 7 6-7 19 HIV CC-23 HIV AIDS Bureau Measure—% of clients with HIV infection

1588. Preface | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      January 01, 2013 - Companion Guide Preface Methods Participation Outcomes Adult Non-ICUs Pediatric Units Infections … Outcomes section is comprised of four sub-sections: adult ICUs; adult non-ICUs; pediatric units; and infections … The section "Infections Avoided, Excess Costs Averted, and Changes in Mortality Rate," analyzes the change

1589. Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - PDI11 Postoperative Wound Dehiscence PDF [ - 61.87 KB] PSI12 Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream … Infections PDF [ - 130.85 KB] NQI03 Neonatal Blood Stream Infection PDF [ - 153.19 KB] D

1590. Breathe Easy: Safe Tracheostomy Management | PSNet
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      June 07, 2023 - to Arterial Thrombosis June 28, 2023 AHRQ patient safety project reduces bloodstream … infections by 40 percent. … June 9, 2011 Reducing catheter-associated bloodstream infections in the pediatric intensive

1591. In Conversation with Eric Thomas about Zero Harm: Striving to Reduce Preventable Harms – Point, Counterpoint, and Areas of Agreement | PSNet
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      September 24, 2024 - bloodstream infections; there are a variety of preventable harms that we already have the knowledge … infections. … There can be a goal of zero for things we know how to prevent, like central line-associated bloodstream … infections. … not, and preventability is even harder to determine for non-fatal harms like healthcare associated infection

1592. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/gastro-slides.pptx
      November 01, 2019 - Identify options for empiric antibiotic therapy for diverticulitis and biliary tract infections Discuss … the importance of source control in the management of intra-abdominal infections Identify options for … antibiotic therapy for diverticulitis and biliary tract infections after additional clinical data are … resulting from obstruction Increased intra-ductal pressure often leads to translocation of bacteria into bloodstream … The Surgical Infection Society revised guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal infection.

1593. Resources by Safety Topic | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2025 - AHRQ Toolkit for Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) and Catheter-Associated … CDC Infection Control Guidelines and Guidance Healthcare organizations from all settings can use this … , or quick observational tools—can help healthcare providers implement infection control measures and … prevent healthcare-associated infections. … , and urinary tract infection and to improve perioperative safety culture.

1594. 054-Dec-Guide-Pre-Launch-Activities (doc file)
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      October 01, 2024 - involved in decolonization, including nurses, physicians, nurses’ aides, environmental services, and infection … on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE), and bloodstream … infection rates within the unit 4. … Such committees may include, but are not limited to, infection prevention, nursing governance, pharmacy … Training Plans Education and training efforts should be coordinated with nurse managers, nurse educators, infection

1595. Efforts To Improve Patient Safety Result in 1.3 Million Fewer Patient Harms | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2015 - For example, according to CDC's March 2014 Healthcare-Associated Infections Progress Report , 1 central … line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) dropped 44 percent from 2008 to 2012, and some surgical … site infections (SSIs) dropped as much as 20 percent. … $1,000 .023 Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections $17,000 .185 Falls … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2012 National and State Healthcare-Associated Infections

1596. CUSP Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2017 - infections and VAE. … infections. … Additionally, hospital epidemiology and infection control professionals are important CUSP team members … We had to teach our staff that infection rates are the result of faulty systems, not bad clinicians. … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU.

1597. A Model for Sustaining and Spreading Safety Interventions: AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2015 - in Hospitals Sustainability Guide 2 Background and Acknowledgments Healthcare-associated infections … change initiatives, using lessons from the central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and … Part of the National Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections, these HAI prevention projects … National Action Plan to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections: Road Map to Elimination. … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU.

1598. A Model for Sustaining and Spreading Safety Interventions: AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/sustainability-guide_2.pdf
      September 01, 2015 - in Hospitals Sustainability Guide 2 Background and Acknowledgments Healthcare-associated infections … change initiatives, using lessons from the central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and … Part of the National Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections, these HAI prevention projects … National Action Plan to Prevent Health Care-Associated Infections: Road Map to Elimination. … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU.

1599. Preventing-Cauti-Icu-Setting-Module 1-Speaker-Notes (doc file)
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      September 01, 2015 - nurses to gain a sense of confidence and demonstrate competence in catheter-associated urinary tract infection … mind, it’s easy to understand why CAUTIs are one of the most common types of healthcare-associated infections … They represent one-fourth of all HAIs in intensive care units and nearly one-third of all infections … Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network, and are the leading cause of secondary bloodstream … infections.

1600. Module 1: Overview - Facilitator's Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/facil-guide/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module1-speaker-notes.html
      February 01, 2023 - nurses to gain a sense of confidence and demonstrate competence in catheter-associated urinary tract infection … mind, it’s easy to understand why CAUTIs are one of the most common types of healthcare-associated infections … They represent one-fourth of all HAIs in intensive care units and nearly one-third of all infections … Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network, and are the leading cause of secondary bloodstream … infections.