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  1. qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Publications/FullListPublications-508.pdf
    October 09, 2024 - Risk Score Models for Urinary Tract Infection Hospitalization." … “Effects of Utilization Management on Health Outcomes: Evidence from Urinary Tract Infections and Community … Validity of the AHRQ Patient Safety Indicator 'Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections … Positive predictive value of the AHRQ Patient Safety Indicator for central line associated-bloodstreaminfection (“Selected Infections Due to Medical Care”).
  2. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-topics/eosinophilic-disorders
  3. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/dx-team-assessment-scale-jtcommjqualpatsaf.pdf
    June 30, 2024 - Reducing preventable harm: observa- tions on minimizing bloodstream infections. … CLABSI conversations: lessons from peer– to-peer assessments to reduce central line–associated bloodstreaminfections.
  4. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nursing-home-safety_disposition-comments.pdf
    May 27, 2016 - Falls yes but infections, pressure ulcers? … Infection--Summary of findings is needed. d. … including Clostridium difficile infection. … Infection Control Hospital Epidemiology 2014350546479.. … including central line associated bloodstream infections and hospital onset Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus
  5. psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/centers-medicare-and-medicaid-services-hospital-acquired-conditions-policy-central-line
    July 03, 2016 - psnet
  6. www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/impacts.html
    June 01, 2020 - Healthcare–Associated Infections HAIs, particularly those developed during hospitalization, represent … publicly recognized as a major and ultimately preventable problem in health care, the epidemiological and infection … Within the realm of HAIs, central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) provide a clear example
  7. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/guide/apf.html
    October 01, 2017 - other units and with quality improvement committees on other topics (e.g., central line-associated bloodstreaminfections, hospital-associated infections, general safety).
  8. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hro-rapid-research.pdf
    May 01, 2025 - ICUs27: customizable, educational toolkit aims to help ICUs reduce rates of central line- associated bloodstreaminfection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). … o Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers37: to prevent surgical site infections (SSI) and other … o Promote Safe Surgery39: tools focused to help hospitals reduce surgical site infections and other … Eliminating central line associated bloodstream infections in pediatric oncology patients: A quality
  9. psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-christopher-p-landrigan-md-mph
    April 01, 2013 - safety field has begun to make measurable inroads in some areas, such as reducing hospital-acquired infections … When there have been focused efforts in particular arenas, certainly catheter-related bloodstream infections
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/imp_learn_from_defects.pptx
    December 01, 2017 - systems approach. 7 Source of Defects Adverse-event reporting systems Sentinel events Claims data InfectionInfection rates from hospital epidemiology and infection prevention also present known complications. … reminder, the two questions are listed: 1) How will the next patient be harmed or get a surgical site infection … In the case of reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections or catheter-associated urinary … tract infections, measure the outcome rates of these events.
  11. psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/incident-reporting-more-attention-safety-action-feedback-loop-please
    September 01, 2011 - It happens often enough that we should probably approach falls almost the way we approach infection control … Economic evaluation of quality improvement interventions to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections … March 30, 2022 Economic evaluation of quality improvement interventions for bloodstreaminfections related to central catheters: a systematic review.
  12. meps.ahrq.gov/survey_comp/appendix_d_glossary.pdf
    December 31, 2020 - Cleaning or Medical Treatment of Wound, Infection, or Burn: Removal of foreign material and dead or … damaged tissue from wounds, infections, or burns. … Injection: Medications taken directly into the bloodstream or directly into internal tissues through … Tonsillitis is bacterial or viral infection of the back of the throat that causes soreness. … Toxemia: An illness resulting from the release of self-produced toxins into the bloodstream.
  13. meps.ahrq.gov/survey_comp/appendix_d_glossary.shtml
    December 31, 2020 - Cleaning or Medical Treatment of Wound, Infection, or Burn: Removal … of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from wounds, infections, or burns. … Injection: Medications taken directly into the bloodstream or directly into internal … Tonsillitis is bacterial or viral infection of the back of the throat that causes soreness … Toxemia: An illness resulting from the release of self-produced toxins into the bloodstream
  14. psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/are-residency-duty-hour-rules-improving-patient-safety
    April 01, 2013 - safety field has begun to make measurable inroads in some areas, such as reducing hospital-acquired infections … When there have been focused efforts in particular arenas, certainly catheter-related bloodstream infections
  15. hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/CaseStudy_QDRanalysis04072017.pdf
    April 07, 2017 - 100,000 population, ages 6–17 years PDI 92 Acute PDI composite (gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections … Study: QDR Sensitivity Analysis Quality Indicator Description PSI 07 Central venous catheter bloodstreaminfections per 1,000 discharges PSI 08 Postoperative hip fractures per 1,000 surgical discharges,
  16. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-appa4.pdf
    January 01, 2018 - insurance reasons 31.1 3.48 MEPS 2016 Hospital admissions with central venous catheter-related bloodstreaminfection per 1,000 medical and surgical discharges of length 2 or more days, adults age 18 and over … usual source of care 10.1 0.75 MEPS 2016 Hospital admissions with central venous catheter-related bloodstreaminfection per 1,000 medical and surgical discharges of length 2 or more days, adults age 18 and over … Difference Z Score Data Source Data Year Hospital admissions with central venous catheter-related bloodstream
  17. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes_hi_impact.pdf
    March 01, 2012 - They are intended to reabsorb glucose from the glomerular filtrate of the kidney into the bloodstream … patients undergoing RYGB surgery experience serious complications (e.g., surgical leaks, hernia, wound infection … Its function is to reabsorb glucose from the glomerular filtrate of the kidney into the bloodstream … and urinary tract infections more common in the dapagliflozin groups.” 75 Results from a phase … data on treatment efficacy promising, they expressed concerns regarding reports of urinary tract infections
  18. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/peptic-ulcer-horizon-scan-high-impact-1406.pdf
    June 01, 2014 - (22.4%); nausea (18.2%); headaches (15.9%); abdominal distension (13.8%); upper respiratory tract infection … evaluating diagnostic tests.21 These tests may include blood tests to measure nutrient levels in the bloodstream … , abdominal x-rays or ultrasound to provide images of the abdomen, stool-sample tests to detect infection
  19. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/peptic-ulcer-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
    December 01, 2014 - (21.8%); nausea (18.8%); headaches (16.3%); abdominal distension (14.8%); upper respiratory tract infection … evaluating diagnostic tests.29 These tests may include blood tests to measure nutrient levels in the bloodstream … , abdominal x-rays or ultrasound to provide images of the abdomen, stool-sample tests to detect infection
  20. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/highlights/ps-project-highlights-measure-implementation.pdf
    August 01, 2025 - Response 2016–2018 $1,499,414 Purpose: Evaluate a comprehensive approach to central line associated bloodstreaminfection (CLABSI) prevention in outpatient, home health, and nursing home settings. … The SAFER Lines bundle offers an innovative telemedicine approach to support compliance with infection … study implemented central venous catheter protocols, leading to a decrease in catheter-associated bloodstreaminfections and preventing numerous infections, with an estimated cost avoidance of $2.9 million.