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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/personal-protective-equipment.html
May 01, 2022 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Competency Validation Tool
Resource: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Competency Validation Tool
This tool has been developed to assess staff competency in effectively using PPE as an integral part of infection control and prevention measures.
Source: UNC SPICE
To…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/post-covid-conditions.html
April 01, 2022 - Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers
Resource: Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers
This webpage provides an overview of the causes and frequency of post-COVID conditions for healthcare providers.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Cleaning & Disinfection; Infection Con…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/safe-call-now.html
June 01, 2022 - Safe Call Now
Resource: Safe Call Now
Safe Call Now is a confidential 24-hour crisis line and support service for healthcare workers and their family members. It connect healthcare workers with trained staff who understand the demands of working in a healthcare setting.
Source: Safe Call Now
Topic(s): …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/symptoms-covid-fact-sheet.html
August 01, 2022 - Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet
Resource: Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides COVID-19 symptoms, how soon they appear after exposure, and when to seek medical care.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vaccination, Testing, Staff and Resident Well-being
Audience(s)…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/diagnosis/hap.html
November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Discuss the approach to diagnosing hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)
Discuss empiric treatment recommendations for HAP
Discuss opportunities for de-escala…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/04g-diverse-input/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Teams Make Wise Decisions With Diverse and Independent Input
CUSP Toolkit
The CUSP toolkit includes training tools to make care safer by improving the foundation of how your physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members work together. These videos reinforce the material presented in each module of the C…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/diagnosis/vap.html
November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Discuss the approach to diagnosing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
Discuss empiric treatment recommendations for VAP
Discuss opportunities fo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-119-section-5-lit-review.pdf
March 19, 2012 - Clinics in Perinatology, 33(1), 43-53.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/schnipper2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Implementation of a Medication Reconciliation Toolkit to Improve Patient Safety (MARQUIS2)
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Implementation of a Medication Reconciliation Toolkit to Improve Patient Safety (MARQUIS2)
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey L. Schnipper, MD, MPH
Team Members: Harry Reyes Nieva, MAS; Me…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-132-fullreport.pdf
January 23, 2017 - Timeliness of Confirmatory Testing for Sickle Cell Disease
Timeliness of Confirmatory Testing for Sickle Cell
Disease
Section 1. Basic Measure Information
1.A. Measure Name
Timeliness of Confirmatory Testing for Sickle Cell Disease
1.B. Measure Number
0132
1.C. Measure Description
Please provide a non…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-0120-fullreport.pdf
May 01, 2018 - High-Risk Deliveries at Facilities With 24/7 In-House Physician Capable of Safely Managing Labor and Delivery and Performing a Cesarean Section, Including an Emergent Cesarean Section
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High-Risk Deliveries at Facilities with 24/7 In-House
Physician Capable of Safely Managing Labor and
Delivery and Performing a …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/ppe-preservation-best-practices.html
June 01, 2022 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Personal Protective Equipment Preservation Best Practices
Resource: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Personal Protective Equipment Preservation Best Practices
This fact sheet summarizes best practices for national implementation to sustain personalprotective equipment whi…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-comm.html
May 01, 2021 - Guide to Covid-19 Vaccine Communications, A Practitioner's Guide to the Principles of Covid-19 Vaccine Communications
Resource: Guide to Covid-19 Vaccine Communications, A Practitioner's Guide to the Principles of Covid-19 Vaccine Communications
In this communications guide, Ann Christiano and Jack Barry fr…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/role-hospice-services.html
June 01, 2022 - Guidance on the Role of Hospice Services in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
Resource: Guidance on the Role of Hospice Services in Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
This document provides guidance on utilizing hospice services in long-term care facilities during the COVID…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/treatment-options.html
February 01, 2021 - Medical Priorities and Treatment Options Conversation with Patients
Resource: Medical Priorities and Treatment Options Conversation with Patients (PDF, 177 KB)
This one-pager serves as a reference for a patient/agent during a conversation about priorities for medical care and treatment options for serious …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccination-reporting-data-systems.html
August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Data Systems
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Data Systems
This page outlines the data systems that have been integrated to ensure successful tracking and reporting of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration data. Each section includes an overview and informat…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/we-can-do-this.html
July 01, 2021 - "We Can Do This" United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Public Health Campaign
Resource: "We Can Do This" United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Public Health Campaign (PDF, 166 KB)
This resource provides answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vac…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/visitation-during-covid.html
August 01, 2022 - Visitation During COVID-19
Resource: Visitation During COVID-19
This visitation toolkit includes a leader's guide, implementation checklists, competency tools for managers and all staff and a pre and post-test for all staff.
Source: LeadingAge
Topic(s): Vaccination; Testing; Leadership & Management; P…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/incorporating-infection-prevention.html
August 01, 2022 - Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Resource: Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan
Nursing home leaders can reference this resource to ensure that the facility’s emergency preparedness plan is current and captures a…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/improving-staff-comptency.html
June 01, 2022 - Improving Staff Competency and Employee Satisfaction Toolkits
Resource: Improving Staff Competency and Employee Satisfaction Toolkits
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed toolkits to aid nursing home teams with improving staff competency and employee satisfaction. There are three to…