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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/gandhi-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Improving Safety and Quality with Outpatient Order Entry
Grant Final Report
Grant ID: 5R01HS015226-03
Improving Safety and Quality with Outpatient Order
Entry
Inclusive dates: 09/03/04 - 08/31/08
Principal Investigator:
Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, MPH
Team members:
Eric G. Poon, MD, MPH
Thomas D.…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/guide/apc.html
October 01, 2017 - Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide
Appendix C. Training and Learning Network Webinars
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide
Overview
Get Ready
Pressure Injury Prevention Program Phases
Appendix A. RACI Chart
A…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4j_combo_psi13-sepsis-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4j
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PSI 13: Postoperative Sepsis
Why Focus on Sepsis?
• More than 750,000 cases of sepsis are…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-indications-notes.docx
April 01, 2022 - Central Venous Catheter Indications Facilitator Notes
CLABSI Module:
Central Venous Catheter Indications and Alternatives
Facilitator Guide
Slide Number and Image
This module, titled “Central Venous Catheter Indications and Alternatives,” is part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Safety Progra…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/references/meta/index.html
October 01, 2014 - Studies in Meta-analyses
This Clinical Practice Guideline used the references below in meta-analyses
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotic-stewardship.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Implementation Guide for Ambulatory Care Antibiotic Stewardship
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Introduction
Developing or improving antibiotic stewardship activities in ambulatory practices can take time. If you
are just starting to implement antibiotic stewardship activities in your practice, …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/044-vap-prevention-essential.docx
October 01, 2024 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Essential Practices1
Avoid intubation if possible.2-3
Consider alternative strategies, such as, high flow O2 or noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
Consider each patient’s clinical scenario to determine the most appropriate strategy.
Minimize sedation.2-5
Determ…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreen1.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
1. Introduction
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Description of the Intervention
2. Description of the Intervent…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/clinical-faqs.html
March 01, 2017 - Appendix F. CAUTI Prevention in Long-Term Care: Frequently Asked Questions
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
The frequently asked questions (FAQs) are intended to support facilities in the implementation of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and other healthcare-…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/47-prep-colorectal-surgery.pptx
June 01, 2023 - PowerPoint Presentation
Oral Antibiotics and Mechanical Bowel Prep for SSI Prevention for Colorectal Surgery
How the Approach Has Evolved, with
Current Recommendations on the Right Approach
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Surgical Care and Recovery
AHRQ Pub. No. 23-0052
June 2023
AHRQ Safety Program for Improvin…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/programs/index.html?page=0
January 01, 2016 - Digital Healthcare Research Advancing healthcare quality, safety, and effectiveness through the evolving digital healthcare ecosystem. More
PSNet Discover the latest literature, news, and expert commentary on patient safety topics. More
CAHPS The CAHPS program aims to advance our scientific …
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www.ahrq.gov/es/programs/index.html
January 01, 2016 - Digital Healthcare Research Advancing healthcare quality, safety, and effectiveness through the evolving digital healthcare ecosystem. More
PSNet Discover the latest literature, news, and expert commentary on patient safety topics. More
CAHPS The CAHPS program aims to advance our scientific …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-31-facilitating-panel-management.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum Module 31: Facilitating Panel Management
Primary Care
Practice Facilitation
Curriculum
Module 31: Facilitating Panel Management
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Primary Care Practice Facilitation…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/vap.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Decolonization
Tools & Resources fo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-maintenance-notes.docx
April 01, 2022 - Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Facilitator Notes
CAUTI Module:
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance
Facilitator Guide
Slide Number and Image
This module, titled “Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance,” is part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Safety Program for Intensive Care Un…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0231-section-5-table-3.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Table 3. Evidence for Timely Bolus for Treatment of Children with Severe Sepsis of Septic Shock
Table 3: Evidence for Timely Fluid Bolus for Treatment of Children with Severe Sepsis or Septic
Shock
Type of
Evidence
Key Findings Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Clinical
guidelines
Pe…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-216-section-5-table-4.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Section 5, Table 4
Table 4: Evidence Supporting Appropriate Emergency Department Fever Management for Children
with Sickle Cell Disease
Type of
evidence
Key findings Level of
evidence
(USPSTF
ranking*)
Citation(s)
Clinical
guidelines
All children with SCD who have fever greater
than 38.5 degrees Cels…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/135-translating-research-into-practice-one-pager.docx
April 01, 2025 - Summarize the Evidence1
The first step of the TRiP model is to summarize the evidence obtained from quality research, which can include both primary research and systematic reviews. Published clinical guidelines are good resources for concise summaries of evidence-based recommendations.
Once the literature is collec…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Ballard_12.pdf
February 02, 2008 - The Impact of Standardized Order Sets on Quality and Financial Outcomes
The Impact of Standardized Order Sets on
Quality and Financial Outcomes
David J. Ballard, MD, MSPH, PhD; Gerald Ogola, MS, MPH; Neil S. Fleming, PhD;
Dave Heck, MD; Julie Gunderson, RN, BSN, MM ; Raaj Mehta; Roger Khetan, MD;
Jeffrey D. Ker…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/guide.html
January 01, 2020 - decision for whether or not a patient needs a central line is complex and difficult to standardize into a practice … guideline.