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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/6-gap-analysis-goal.docx
June 01, 2023 - Colorectal Surgery
Colon surgery – Incision, resection, or anastomosis of the large intestine; includes
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/003-ss-antimicrobial-prophylaxis-part-2-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA
Prevention: Targeting SSI
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis: Part 2 Beyond the Basics
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis: Part 2, Beyond the Basics
SAY:
This pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - PowerPoint Presentation: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
VAP
AHRQ Safety Program f…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/decolonize-patients.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Decolonization
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 for Decolonization
Tools & Resources for …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Diagnosis1,2
• Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin
o 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
suceptible to penicillin (P…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/ASB-UTI-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Antibiotic Use
1
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/perinatal/chipra-170-fullreport.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Prenatal Care Screening
Prenatal Care Screening
Section 1. Basic Measure Information
1.A. Measure Name
Prenatal Care Screening
1.B. Measure Number
0170
1.C. Measure Description
Please provide a non-technical description of the measure that conveys what it measures to
a broad audience.
This measure assesses …
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/primary-care-research/appendix-a.html
January 01, 2024 - being overweight
GI disorder: reflux, peptic ulcer
Other (): includes depression, cancer (breast, colon
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/guide-surgcomp.pdf
December 01, 2017 - redosing, weight-based dosing, and the use of mechanical bowel
preparation with oral antibiotics for colon … Since January 2012, CMS has required hospitals that perform colon surgery and abdominal
hysterectomies … She remembered
a colorectal surgery patient who had colon cancer.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/maintenance-checklist.html
March 01, 2017 - Appendix H. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Checklist
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Instructions for Use
Purpose
Use of a standardized indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) maintenance checklist can ensure that residents are protected through application of nationally …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/insertion-checklist.html
March 01, 2017 - Appendix G. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Checklist
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Instructions for Use
Purpose
Use of a standardized indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) insertion checklist can ensure that residents are protected through application of nationally reco…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/women-over-50.pdf
March 01, 2014 - Colon Cancer. If you are 75 or younger, get
a screening test for colorectal cancer.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/surgical/about/F2CGLizHoyRogerLevine.pdf
June 02, 2025 - American College of Surgeons
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American Society of Anesthesiologists
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American Society of Colon
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/urine-culturing/whento-order/urine-cultures.pptx
March 01, 2017 - The Culture of Culturing: The Importance of Knowing When to Order Urine Cultures
The Culture of Culturing—
The Importance of Knowing When To Order Urine Cultures
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0003-16-EF
March 2017
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Welcome to today’s educational session on The Culture of C…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/075-antibiotic-prophylaxis-summary-table.pdf
April 01, 2025 - Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Recommendations
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention:
Targeting SSI
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Recommendations
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Goals of Prophylactic Antimicrobial Therapy for Surgical Prophylaxis
• The best…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/universalicu.pdf
September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
Universal ICU
Decolonization Toolkit:
An Enhanced Protocol
HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
PREVENT
Universal ICU Decolonization: An
Enhanced Protocol
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/research/engaging-challenging-full.pdf
May 01, 2024 - For example, an individual with poor health
status may have increased short-term risks of colon cancer … Ariadne Labs.31 One expert cited her work in developing specific discussion guides for breast
and colon … factors that might influence
primary-care provider discussion of and recommendation for prostate and colon … pressure"[tiab:~1] OR hypertension[tiab] OR "breast
cancer"[tiab:~1] OR "cervical cancer"[tiab:~1] OR "colon … cholesterol OR alcohol* OR "blood pressure" OR hypertension OR
"breast cancer" OR "cervical cancer" OR "colon
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/maintenance-checklist.docx
March 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix H.
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Checklist
Instructions for Use
Purpose
Use of a standardized indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) maintenance checklist can ensur…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/insertion-checklist.docx
March 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix G.
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Checklist
Instructions for Use
Purpose
Use of a standardized indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) insertion checklist can ensure th…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-clostridioides-difficile.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Management of Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Diagnosis
• Case definition: ≥3 unformed stools in a 24-hour period without an alternative explanation and a
positive stool test for C. difficile.1
• Clinical spectrum of infection ranges from watery diarrhea with lower abdominal pain, cramping, and
nausea (wit…