-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - DiagnosisCellulitis
· Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin
· Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, or G) that are sucepti…
-
www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-hpwpreport/clabsi-hpwp3.html
August 01, 2015 - High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions
Key Findings
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions
Case Studies
Key Findings
Conclusions
References
Table 1. Case Study Sites
Table 2. Summary of Key…
-
www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-sustainability-centers-of-excellence2.html
April 01, 2025 - Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
Center of Excellence Operations
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
Introduction
Center of Excellence Operations
Alignment
Integration
Leadership Support
Windows of Opportunity
C…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/a1c_combo_pdifactsheet.pdf
October 01, 2015 - Fact Sheet on Pediatric Quality Indicators
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool A.1c
Fact Sheet on Pediatric Quality Indicators
What Are the Pediatric Quality Indicators (PDIs)?
The Pediatric Quality Indicators (PDIs) are a set of 16 measures (15 st…
-
www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas.html
June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Next Page
Table of Contents
Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination?
Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework
Chapter 4, Emerging Trends in Care Coordination Measurement
Chapter 5. Me…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Baker.pdf
February 01, 2005 - Medical Team Training Programs in Health Care
253
Medical Team Training Programs
in Health Care
David P. Baker, Sigrid Gustafson, J. Mathew Beaubien,
Eduardo Salas, Paul Barach
Abstract
Numerous medical team training programs have been developed and implemented
in response to the patient safety crisis hig…
-
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Paige_6.pdf
January 24, 2008 - The Mobile Mock Operating Room: Bringing Team Training to the Point of Care
The Mobile Mock Operating Room: Bringing Team
Training to the Point of Care
John T. Paige, MD; Valeriy Kozmenko, MD; Tong Yang, MD, MS;
Ramnarayan Paragi Gururaja, MD; Isidore Cohn, Jr., MD; Charles Hilton, MD;
Sheila Chauvin, MEd, PhD …
-
www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin/prevention.html
September 01, 2018 - Aspirin for Secondary & Primary Prevention of ASCVD
Resource title: AHA/ACCF Secondary Prevention and Risk Reduction Therapy for Patients with Coronary and Other Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: 2011 Update .
Resource description: This is a clinical guideline, published in Circulation in 2011, for prescri…
-
www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/learning-series/managing-growing.html
July 01, 2024 - PBRN Webinar: Managing and Growing an Established PBRN
Panelists leading three Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs) share tips and examples from their own experience on topics such as infrastructure, funding, relationships with clinical practices, partnerships with other PBRNs and external investigators, a…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cdc-provider-requirements-support.html
August 01, 2022 - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support
Resource: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Requirements and Support
This page provides information about the Centers for Disease Control & Preve…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/prevention/emergency-preparedness-plans.html
May 01, 2022 - 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 an all-hazards approach to meeting the health, safety, and security needs of staff and residents d…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/coordinating-access-options.html
October 01, 2021 - Long-term Care Administrators and Managers: Options for Coordinating Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Resource: Long-term Care Administrators and Managers: Options for Coordinating Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Long-term care (LTC) providers in settings such as nursing homes, assisted living, residential care comm…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-11b-environmental-cleaning.html
May 01, 2022 - Module 11B—Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 11B—Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This module describes the role that environmental surfaces play in pathogen transmission an…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-11c-water-management-program.html
May 01, 2022 - Module 11C—Water Management Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 11C—Water Management Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This module discusses the importance of a water management program in the prevention of the transmission of waterborne pa…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-training-overview.html
April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Training—Overview National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Component
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Training—Overview National Healthcare Safety Network …
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-15-infection-prevention.html
April 01, 2022 - Module 15—Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations During Care Transitions—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 15—Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Considerations During Care Transitions—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course …
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-14-antibiotic-stewardship.html
April 01, 2022 - Module 14—Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 14—Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This module discusses the importance of antibiotic stewardship and identifies strategies to …
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cms-targeted-training.html
May 01, 2022 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management
Resource: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff and Management
These self-paced, scenario based modules are intended to provide ad…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-7-hand-hygiene.html
April 01, 2022 - Module 7—Hand Hygiene—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 7—Hand Hygiene—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This module describes how hand hygiene prevents the spread of pathogens, including those that are resistant to antibiotics, and reduces the risk of i…
-
www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-12a-preventing-respiratory-infection.html
May 01, 2022 - Module 12A—Preventing Respiratory Infection—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 12A—Preventing Respiratory Infection—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This module discusses strategies to diagnose, prevent, and control serious lower respiratory tract infec…