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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/checklist.html
March 01, 2017 - Senior Leader Checklist
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Purpose: To provide senior leaders a checklist to plan and implement quality improvement and resident safety projects in a long-term care facility.
Who should use this tool? Senior leaders (long-term care facility admin…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/bath-basin-faqs.html
March 01, 2017 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Bath Basin Use in Long-Term Care Facilities
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Disclaimer : FAQ answers are based on a combination of scientific evidence and clinical experience and expertise of a multidisciplinary national team.
Historically, …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/improve/discussion.html
October 01, 2019 - Appendix B. Guide to Administering the AHRQ Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture and Reviewing Results
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
The purpose of this guide is to provide you with information on how to administer the AHRQ Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Cultur…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/guide.html
March 01, 2017 - Module 2: Senior Leader Engagement: Material Use Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Learning Objectives:
Identify characteristics of successful senior leaders.
List five practices of effective leaders.
Describe the responsibilities of senior leaders.
Explain the rol…
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March 01, 2017 - Module 4: Teamwork and Communication: Material Use Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Learning Objectives:
Describe effective communication and teamwork.
Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety.
List barriers, tools, and str…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/case-study.html
March 01, 2017 - Antibiotic Stewardship: Case Study Worksheet
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Instructions:
Divide into small groups of two to three people.
Ask each group to work through each part of the case scenario, pausing for discussion before moving to the next section.
Useful R…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/hand-hygiene/activity.html
March 01, 2017 - Training Module 1 — Skills Activity
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
The How-To's of Hand Hygiene
Activity 1: Are your hands clean?
This activity is designed to show staff just how many germs are on health care workers' hands.
Ask for staff volunteers. Try to select staff…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/engage/leader.html
March 01, 2017 - Resident And Family Engagement: What is my role as a leader?
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
What is resident and family engagement?
Resident and family engagement is one component of person-centered care, a philosophy that recognizes residents as individuals and as partners…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/engage/brochure.html
March 01, 2017 - Resident and Family Engagement: What is it? What are the benefits?
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
What can I do as a resident or family member to partner with staff?
Share your concerns, needs, and observations.
Take an active role in your individual care or in the care o…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/defects.html
March 01, 2017 - Learn From Defects
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Purpose: To identify the types of systems that contributed to the defect (an event or situation that you do not want to happen again) and to plan the followup steps needed to improve safety
Who should use this tool? Senior l…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/safety-assessment.html
March 01, 2017 - Staff Safety Assessment
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Purpose: To tap into your experience to determine risks that could harm residents.
Who should use this tool? Anyone who works in or provides services to this nursing home.
How should you use this tool? Provide as muc…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/precautions/ppe-activity.html
March 01, 2017 - Training Module 3 Activity Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Personal Protective Equipment: Putting On and Taking Off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Supplies
Gloves
Gowns
Masks
Face shields or goggles
Simulated germs (e.g., chocolate syrup, washable paint,…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module5/tool.html
March 01, 2017 - Get to Know Your Health Care Team Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Getting to know your health care team helps you get the best care possible.
The members of your health care team include:
You
Family or friends, as you wish.
Facility administrators or leaders.
Di…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/overview.html
March 01, 2017 - Overview of the Long-Term Care Safety Toolkit Modules and Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
The Long-Term Care (LTC) Safety Toolkit is designed to support learning and implementation efforts to improve safety culture in LTC facilities.…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module1/guide.html
March 01, 2017 - Module 1: Using the Comprehensive Long-Term Care Safety Modules: Applying Safety Principles: Material Use Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Learning Objectives:
Describe the purpose of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Safety Modules
Explain how the LTC Safety Modules support o…
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March 01, 2017 - Module 3: Staff Empowerment: Material Use Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Learning Objectives:
Cite staff empowerment concepts.
Discuss how staff empowerment contributes to a culture of resident safety, leading to improved outcomes and quality of life.
Illustrate t…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/core-discussion-key.html
March 01, 2017 - Training Module 2 — Core Team Discussion Guide: Facilitator Notes
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Clean Equipment and Environment: Knowledge and Practice
Directions
Answer the following questions to help reflect on how you can prepare to discuss cleaning and disinfection pra…
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March 01, 2017 - Training Module 2 — Core Team Discussion Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Clean Equipment and Environment: Knowledge and Practice
Directions
Answer the following questions to help reflect on how you can prepare to discuss cleaning and disinfection practices at your faci…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/case-study-key.html
March 01, 2017 - Antibiotic Stewardship: Case Study Facilitator Key
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Instructions:
Divide into small groups of two to three people.
Ask each group to work through each part of the case scenario, pausing for discussion before moving to the next section.
Us…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety-fac-guide.html
July 01, 2023 - Labor and Delivery Unit Safety: Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Slide 1: 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…