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www.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/hacrate2011-12.html
January 01, 2018 - Updated Information on the Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate: 2011 and 2012
This document provides estimates of the national rate of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) for the Partnership for Patients (PFP) program for calendar years 2011 and 2012. The methods used to compute this data are identical to t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/134-clabsi-prevention-central-line-maintenance.docx
October 01, 2024 - Central Line Maintenance: Maintain Awareness and Proper Care of Catheters in Place
· Once a central line is inserted, it must be maintained and cared for meticulously to prevent introduction of pathogens.
· Step 2 of CLABSI prevention is to maintain awareness and proper care of catheters in place. Best practices shoul…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section7.html
May 01, 2023 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Preventing CAUTI: Focus on Culturing Stewardship
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Table of Contents
Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Preamble and Summary
Epidemiology of Invasive Devices…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0192-tables1-10.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children with Simple Febrile Seizure: Tables 1 - 10
Table 1 [=IMG1]: Codes to Identify Neuroimaging in Administrative Claims
Imaging Modality
Code Type
Codes
Computerized
Tomography (CT) of
Brain/Head
Revenue (UB-92)
350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 35…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0198-tables1-9.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Tables 1-9
Table 1 [=IMG1]: Codes to Identify Neuroimaging in Administrative Claims
Imaging Modality
Code Type
Codes
Computerized Tomography (CT) of
Brain/Head Revenue (UB-92) 350, …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/926.html
August 01, 2024 - Healthcare Spending Higher Among Adults Who Had Adverse Childhood Experiences
Issue Number
926
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
August 20, 2024
AHRQ Stats: Sepsis-related Inpatient Stays Increased between 2016-2021 From 2016 to 2019, the number…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-trache.pdf
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Tracheostomies
Tracheostomies
Tracheostomy Basics
■ Indications: upper airway obstruction, long term ventilation, ease of pulmonary toilet, to
protect the airway.
■ Tube selection based on:
– Indication for tracheostomy.
– Tracheal width/length/shape.
– Upper a…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi2.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Methods
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Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Executive Summary
Introduction & Objectives
Methods
Data Collection and …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/leg-bags-faqs.html
July 01, 2017 - Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of and Care for Leg Bags in the Long-Term Care Setting
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Disclaimer: Answers to the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) are based on consensus of experts from a national project team of clinical facu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/cauti-sustainability.pptx
December 01, 2015 - Slide 1
CAUTI Sustainability:
Embedding CAUTI Policies, Using Data to Monitor Progress and Hardwiring CUSP Principles
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Diane Byrum, RN, MSN, CCRN, CCNS, FCCM
Manager, Quality Implementation Programs
Society of Critical Care Medicine
William S. Miles, MD, FACS, FCCM, FAPWCA
Director of Surgical Critical Care and the …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/hacrate2013-appendix.html
October 01, 2015 - 2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate and Estimates of Cost Savings and Deaths Averted From 2010 to 2013
Appendix
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2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate and Estimates of Cost Savings and Deaths Averted From 2010 to 2013
Appendix
References
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/facil-guide.html
February 01, 2023 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
Introduction
Module 1: Overview
Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance
Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity
Module 4: Summary and Next Step…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/topics/index.html?page=0
October 01, 2008 - Topics
Information on AHRQ's most-searched topics are included below and in the A to Z menu above. Results
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Pagination
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Antimicrobial stewardship programs are coordinated p…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/topics/index.html
October 01, 2008 - Topics
Information on AHRQ's most-searched topics are included below and in the A to Z menu above. Results
Topics 1 - 10 of 19 displayed
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Antimicrobial stewardship programs are coordinated p…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/4.html
December 01, 2017 - AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Functional Specifications
3. Specifications for Each Pressure Ulcer Prevention Report (continued)
3.4. Trigger Summary Report: Resident Level
3.4.1. Report Description
There are two Trigger Summary Reports. Each report uses the s…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/hand-hygiene/hand-hygiene-slides.html
March 01, 2017 - The How-To’s of Hand Hygiene
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Slide 1: The How-To's of Hand Hygiene
Training Module 1
Slide 2: Objectives
Upon completion of this training module, long-term care staff will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of—
Why hand hygiene is so imp…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/legbags-faqs.docx
March 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of
and Care for Leg Bags in the Long-Term Care Setting
Disclaimer: Answers to the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) are based…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicomp5c.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Readiness Assessment
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Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Preface
Methods
Participation
Outcomes
Adult Non-ICUs…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/159-which-type-decolonization-work-best.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Which Type of MRSA Decolonization Will Work Best in My Unit?
Universal Versus Targeted MRSA Decolonization
Universal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Decolonization:
· is a strategy wherein: all patients in a specific hospital unit are treated with nasal dec…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-9.html
March 01, 2018 - Appendix 9: Back to Basics
Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program) Toolkit, th…