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  1. What to do with healthcare incident reporting systems. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-do-healthcare-incident-reporting-systems
    November 12, 2014 - s) On the CUSP: Stop BSI: evaluating the relationship between central line–associated bloodstream … infection rate and patient safety climate profile. … well by doing good: assessing the cost savings of an intervention to reduce central line-associated bloodstream … infections in a Hawaii hospital. … May 26, 2010 Eradicating central line–associated bloodstream infections statewide: the

  2. Case Study of Using the QI Toolkit for Pediatric Quality Improvement (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/a4b_combo_pdi_casestudy.pdf
    December 01, 2015 - infections (CLABSIs). … infections (CLABSIs) in their hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant division. … Infections (Tool D.4x) • Gap Analysis (D.5) 1 Tool A.4b Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality … included representatives from hematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, pediatric intensive care, infection … Infections (Tool D.4x) and the Gap Analysis (Tool D.5).

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43521/psn-pdf
    November 05, 2014 - This companion issue covers research findings by an AHRQ program to reduce health care–associated infections … programs, quality improvement assessment strategies, work-system factors that affect hospital-acquired infections … , and prevention of central line–associated bloodstream infections as well as catheter-associated urinary … tract infections. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toolkit-reduction-clostridium-difficile-infections-through-antimicrobial-stewardship

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39138/psn-pdf
    May 13, 2024 - achieved remarkable improvements in safety culture and near elimination of deadly health care–associated infections … psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/culture-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intervention-decrease-catheter-related-bloodstream-infections-icu … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/john-m-eisenberg-patient-safety-and-quality-award

  5. Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Iodophor

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-iodophor.pptx
    March 01, 2022 - Trial showed the same 32% reduction in bloodstream infection for midlines as it did for central lines … Body bacteria can cause infection in hospitals and nursing homes due to wounds, devices, and poor health … of the patient Decolonization has been shown to prevent infections For patients with multidrug-resistant … found that decolonization for adult non-ICU patients with specific medical devices reduced all-cause bloodstream … infections by 32 percent and positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant

  6. Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Mupirocin

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-mupirocin.pptx
    March 01, 2022 - Trial showed the same 32% reduction in bloodstream infection for midlines as it did for central lines … Body bacteria can cause infection in hospitals and nursing homes due to wounds, devices, and poor health … of the patient Decolonization has been shown to prevent infections For patients with multidrug-resistant … found that decolonization for adult non-ICU patients with specific medical devices reduced all-cause bloodstream … infections by 32 percent and positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44846/psn-pdf
    August 31, 2016 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-health-care-safer-protect-patients-antibiotic-resistance Health care–associated infections … appropriate patient isolation, and increased vigilance to reduce the risks of antibiotic-resistant infections … making-health-care-safer-protect-patients-antibiotic-resistance https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intervention-decrease-catheter-related-bloodstream-infections-icu https … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-patients-isolated-infection-control https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/vital-signs-improving-antibiotic-use-among-hospitalized-patients

  8. Health Care–Associated Infections (HAI) Portal. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-care-associated-infections-hai-portal
    February 28, 2018 - Multi-use Website Health Care–Associated Infections (HAI) Portal. … Citation Text: Health Care–Associated Infections (HAI) Portal. Joint Commission. … This Web site provides resources on infection prevention and control, including standards, strategies … November 27, 2018 Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: a Global … August 17, 2016 Healthcare–Associated Infections (HAI).

  9. Estimating the hospital costs of inpatient harms. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/estimating-hospital-costs-inpatient-harms
    February 07, 2024 - tract infection. … A WebM&M commentary explored the cascade of events that can lead to a hospital-acquired bloodstream … infection and how to prevent them. … August 28, 2013 Quality of traditional surveillance for public reporting of nosocomial bloodstream … infection rates.

  10. Fifteen years after To Err Is Human: a success story to learn from. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fifteen-years-after-err-human-success-story-learn
    August 04, 2021 - When To Err Is Human was published, central line–associated bloodstream infections were considered … August 27, 2008 Infection control assessment of ambulatory surgical centers. … February 2, 2011 Eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national … May 26, 2021 Process failures that increase the risk of infection through respiratory … May 6, 2020 States Targeting Reduction in Infections via Engagement (STRIVE).

  11. Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eliminating-catheter-associated-urinary-tract-infections
    July 17, 2013 - Toolkit Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. … Citation Text: Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. … September 11, 2023 Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections … 18, 2011 New 2012 National Patient Safety Goal - catheter-associated urinary tract infection … , 2011 Perspective Health Care–Acquired Urinary Tract Infection

  12. High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-hpwpreport/index.html
    August 01, 2015 - describes specific practices and "success factors" for reducing and eliminating central line-associated bloodstream … infections (CLABSIs) in health care facilities.  … " titled "Extending the Search for High-Performance Work Practices (HPWPs) in Healthcare-Associated Infection … Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) initiative, designed to reduce central line-associated bloodstream … infections (CLABSIs).

  13. Index of Clinical Topics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    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 … The Importance of MRSA Prevention Preventing MRSA infection and MRSA transmission among hospitalized … Decolonization is the reduction of bacteria on the patient’s body in order to reduce the risk of invasive infection … Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) CLABSIs are associated with significant

  14. Engagement of leadership in quality improvement initiatives: executive quality improvement survey results. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/engagement-leadership-quality-improvement-initiatives-executive-quality-improvement-survey
    October 04, 2006 - Related Resources The impact of COVID-19 response on central line associated bloodstream … infections and blood culture contamination rates at a tertiary care center in greater Detroit area. … medical center January 15, 2020 Sustaining reductions in central line-associated bloodstream … infections in Michigan intensive care units: a 10-year analysis. … November 18, 2016 A program to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection in

  15. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/098-cusp-why-choose-cusp-approach.pptx
    October 01, 2024 - 11 Safety Culture Is Related to Outcomes7 Patient outcomes8-11 Patient care experience Infection rates … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU. … Sustaining reductions in catheter-related bloodstream infections in Michigan intensive care units: an … AHRQ patient safety project reduces bloodstream infections by 40%. … Patient Saf Qual Hcare Sep 2012. https://www.psqh.com/news/ahrq-patient-safety-project-reduces-bloodstream-infections-by

  16. Appendix: Incidence of Hospital-Acquired Conditions in the Partnership for Patients: Estimates and Projected and Measured Impact | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    November 01, 2015 - 250,000 7.6 CLABSIs MPSMS (2014) Blood Stream Infections Associated With Central Venous … 400,000 250,000 150,000 38% $150,000,000 3,495 Central Line-Associated Bloodstream … Infections 18,000 5,000 13,000 72% $221,000,000 2,405 Falls 260,000 260,000 … 530,000 40% 50% 20% 106,000 $1,000 Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections … .023 $106,000,000 2,470 Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections .185 $170,000,000

  17. Childrens' Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/childrens-hospitals-solutions-patient-safety
    January 09, 2024 - January 9, 2024 Compliance with central line maintenance bundle and infection rates. … May 22, 2019 Zero tolerance for deadly hospital-acquired infections. … Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream … infections. … June 17, 2010 Preventing infections: how Portland hospitals compare.

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837152/psn-pdf
    May 18, 2022 - ahrq-safety-program-intensive-care-units-preventing-clabsi-and-cauti-final- report Central line associated bloodstream … infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are a persistent challenge … This report shares the results of a 6-cohort initiative to reduce CLABSI and/or CAUTI infection rates … ahrq-safety-program-intensive-care-units-preventing-clabsi-and-cauti-final-report https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cost-health-care-associated-infections-united-states

  19. Nursing Protocol Training_Nasal Iodophor (10% Povidone-Iodine) (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-iodophor.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Trial showed the same 32% reduction in bloodstream infection for midlines as it did for central lines …  Body bacteria can cause infection in hospitals and nursing homes due to wounds, devices, and poor … health of the patient  Decolonization has been shown to prevent infections o For patients with multidrug-resistant … found that decolonization for adult non-ICU patients with specific medical devices reduced all-cause bloodstream … infections by 32 percent and positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant

  20. Nursing Protocol Training_Nasal Mupirocin (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-mupirocin.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Trial showed the same 32% reduction in bloodstream infection for midlines as it did for central lines …  Body bacteria can cause infection in hospitals and nursing homes due to wounds, devices, and poor … health of the patient  Decolonization has been shown to prevent infections o For patients with multidrug-resistant … found that decolonization for adult non-ICU patients with specific medical devices reduced all-cause bloodstream … infections by 32 percent and positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant
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