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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33786/psn-pdf
    May 01, 2015 - As an example, a search for "central venous line" returned over 8000 videos on YouTube, one of which … Video-based training increases sterile-technique compliance during central venous catheter insertion … Avoiding common technical errors in subclavian central venous catheter placement.

  2. Quality Improvement in Action Facilitator Guide (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/qi-action-notes.docx
    April 01, 2022 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ, Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing Central … Their central line SUR is also greater than 1, meaning that the unit uses more central lines than other … What if the central venous catheters in question are peripherally inserted central catheters or dialysis … Venous Catheter Removal also supports this strategy. … venous catheter utilization, in the medical/surgical ICU by December 31.

  3. An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit: are visitors a potential vector for pathogens? | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-hand-hygiene-intensive-care-unit-are-visitors-potential-vector-pathogens
    April 22, 2015 - May 25, 2011 Elimination of central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections from … August 25, 2010 Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central

  4. Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/clabsicompanion.pdf
    October 18, 2012 - venous line care? … venous catheters effective in a real- world setting? … venous catheters. … venous line bundle: epidemiologic and economic consequences. … Does not pertain to CLABSI specific HAI Shorr AF, 2003 New choices for central venous catheters

  5. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appa.html
    July 01, 2018 - patients are at high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). … Oral rivaroxaban for symptomatic venous thromboembolism. … Economic burden of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients. … failure modes that can lead to HA-VTE, such as failure to ambulate the patient, take out unnecessary central … venous catheters, and so forth.

  6. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appa.html
    July 01, 2018 - patients are at high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). … Oral rivaroxaban for symptomatic venous thromboembolism. … Economic burden of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients. … failure modes that can lead to HA-VTE, such as failure to ambulate the patient, take out unnecessary central … venous catheters, and so forth.

  7. Management of the deteriorating adult patient: does simulation-based education improve patient safety? | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/management-deteriorating-adult-patient-does-simulation-based-education-improve-patient-safety
    June 08, 2022 - March 24, 2021 Simulation-based education enhances patient safety behaviors during central … venous catheter placement.

  8. Prescribing errors with low-molecular-weight heparins. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prescribing-errors-low-molecular-weight-heparins
    July 26, 2017 - March 12, 2011 Electronic alerts to prevent venous thromboembolism among hospitalized … , 2010 Minimizing errors of omission: Behavioural rEenforcement of Heparin to Avert Venous

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49619/psn-pdf
    February 01, 2011 - hours spent by students, residents, and faculty gazing at neck veins, the overall accuracy of jugular venous … pressure (JVP) in predicting low, normal, or high central venous pressure is only 56%.(2) The presence … Does this patient have abnormal central venous pressure? JAMA. 1996;275:630-634.

  10. IOM panel reviews lessons for medication safety. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/iom-panel-reviews-lessons-medication-safety
    September 30, 2009 - August 26, 2020 Central venous catheter guidewire retention: lessons from England's never

  11. Speaking up, being heard: registered nurses' perceptions of workplace communication. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/speaking-being-heard-registered-nurses-perceptions-workplace-communication
    June 12, 2019 - November 13, 2024 Central venous catheter guidewire retention: lessons from England's

  12. Using a Tiered Approach With CUSP Principles Slides

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/tiered-approach-slides.pptx
    April 01, 2022 - No. 17(22)-0019 April 2022 Objectives Describe the tiered approach for central line-associated bloodstream … appropriately Translating Evidence Into Practice (TRIP) Improving Care of Patients With Urinary or Central … 3 Tiered Approach to CLABSI Prevention5-8 Abbreviations: CHG = chlorhexidine gluconate; CLABSI = central … line-associated blood stream infection; CVC = central venous catheter; GPS = Guide to Patient Safety … Review of strategies to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated

  13. Listening, Learning, Responding to Concerns. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/listening-learning-responding-concerns
    June 12, 2024 - March 11, 2020 Safety Risk of Air Embolus Associated with Central Venous Catheters Used

  14. Wisconsin Dialysis Centers Use AHRQ Toolkit to Reduce Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201513.html
    June 01, 2015 - This technique requires staff to disinfect the caps and the part of the central venous catheter (CVC)

  15. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/health-careassociated-infections_research-protocol.pdf
    August 26, 2011 - line–associated bloodstream infection (synonyms: central venous catheter– associated infection, central … venous catheter sepsis, central line sepsis) PSP = patient safety practice SSI = surgical … intravascular catheter (CDC/HICPAC IB) • do not use arterial or venous cutdown procedures during … ) • Weigh the risks and benefits of placing a central venous device at a recommended site to reduce … Venous [MeSH] OR central line*[ti] OR central venous catheter*[ti]) AND (Cross infection [mh] OR bacteremia

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49402/psn-pdf
    June 01, 2003 - Thus, she was given doxycycline, a second-line agent for this organism, and had her central venous catheter … A repeat blood culture grew VRE, which necessitated removal and re-placement of yet another central … venous catheter. … physical exam with special attention to the skin for soft tissue infections, infections associated with venous … Colonization of central lines can likewise herald infection.

  17. C2 Prioritization Worksheet Example (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c2_pdi_prioritizationworksheetexample.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate 0.0 1.1 0 $76,737 $ - N 5 5 5 Y Y Y Y Y PDI 12 Central … Venous Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infection 0.4 0.8 2 $121,010 $ 242,020 N 10 9 9

  18. The Four Es of Early Mobility: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/4es-early-mobility-slides.html
    February 01, 2017 - Central venous catheter dislodgement (not femoral site), including peripherally inserted central catheter … Central venous catheter dislodgement (femoral site).

  19. Estimating the Additional Hospital Inpatient Cost and Mortality Associated With Selected Hospital-Acquired Conditions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/haccost2017.html
    November 01, 2017 - Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections. Clostridium difficile Infections. Falls. … Venous Thromboembolism. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. … Pressure Ulcers          Surgical Site Infections          Ventilator Associated Pneumonia          Venous … to insertion or access of a central line or umbilical catheter during the hospital stay. … Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) developing among

  20. NHS hospitals to employ safety experts to tackle thousands of avoidable mistakes. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nhs-hospitals-employ-safety-experts-tackle-thousands-avoidable-mistakes
    June 07, 2023 - October 13, 2010 Elimination of central-venous-catheter-related bloodstream infections
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