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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/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/head-bed-elevation-lit-review.html
January 01, 2017 - Head of Bed Elevation or Semirecumbent Positioning Literature Review
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Summary
The elevation of the head of bed (HOB) to a semirecumbent position (at least 30 degrees) is associated with a decreased incidence of aspiration and ventilator-ass…
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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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0198-table10-figures1-2.pdf
July 16, 2015 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Table 10 and Figures 1 & 2
Table 10: Evidence Regarding Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children with Afebrile, Atraumatic
Seizures
Type of
Evidence
Key Findings
Level of
Ev…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/clinical-community-relationships-eval-roadmap/ccre-roadmap-ref.html
July 01, 2013 - Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
References
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Clinical-Community Relationships Evaluation Roadmap
Executive Summary
1. Introduction and Purpose
2. Priority Questions and Recommendations
3. Conclusion
References
Appendices: Prelim…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/saworksheet.html
December 01, 2017 - Self-Assessment Worksheet for Pressure Ulcer Healing
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing
This self-assessment tool is an important first step in implementing the On-Time electronic reports into current workflow to help inform pressure ulcer wound interventions and improve …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/icu-assessment-guide.pdf
April 01, 2022 - ICU Assessment Response Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
ICU Assessment Response Guide
This guide is intended to be used to respond to and evaluate the intensive care unit (ICU)
team’s responses to the ICU assessment. The guide offers an explanation of the…
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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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/b4_combo_documentationcoding.pdf
March 15, 2016 - Documentation and Coding for Patient Safety Indicators
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool B.4 i
Documentation and Coding for the AHRQ Quality Indicators
Note: This tool was updated based on test software provided by AHRQ as of March 2016 (alpha
version…
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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/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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4T2-Quality_Improvement_Review_Tool_for_Antibiotic_Use_in_UTI_Phase_4.doc
January 01, 2011 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 4
Quality-Improvement Review Tool for Antibiotic Use
in Urinary Tract Infections
The goal of this tool is to allow nursing home staff to review empiric antibiotic choices recorded in the Antibiotic-Use Tracking Sheet to see if prescribing is consistent with national guidelines …
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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/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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-247-fullreport.pdf
December 01, 2019 - American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guideline for the Treatment for Patients with
Major
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/mui-screening-toolkit.pdf
April 01, 2025 - Steps for Increasing Urinary Incontinence Screening: A Guide for Primary Care Practices
April 2025
Steps for Increasing
Urinary Incontinence
Screening
A Guide for Primary Care Practices
2
Introduction ............................................................................................................…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4T2-Quality_Improvement_Review_Tool_for_Antibiotic_Use_in_UTI_Phase_4.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Sample Vignettes
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
PREVENT
Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 4
Quality-Improvement Review Tool for Antibiotic Use
in Urinary Tract Infections
The goal of this tool is to a…
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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/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 …