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161. Proactive Care Planning for COVID-19 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2021 - Proactive Care Planning for COVID-19 Resource: Proactive Care Planning for COVID-19 (PDF, 587 KB)  This guide is for use by clinicians to proactively help individuals at risk for complications associated with COVID-19 express their desires for care in the event they develop the infection. This information w…

162. 049-Talking-Points-Patients-Nasal-Decolonization (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/049-talking-points-patients-nasal-decolonization.docx
     April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting Surgical Site Infection Talking Points for Patients: Preoperative Nasal Decolonization Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries​ Patients may have questions or comments regarding nasal decolonization. Below ar…

163. How to Choose a Health Plan That's Right for You | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/how-to-choose-a-health-plan.html
     September 01, 2015 - How to Choose a Health Plan That's Right for You Choosing a health plan can be complicated. There are a lot of factors to take into account. Please visit healthcare.gov for the most up-to-date consumer information. In addition, AHRQ has compiled some useful resources on this topic: Health Information f…

164. Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/build-businesscase-facguide.docx
     January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Title Slide Build a Business Case for Quality Improvement SAY: This slide set introduces building a business case for quality improvement. Slide 1 Learning Objectives SAY: After reviewing this slide set, you…

165. Anticipatory guidance for prevention and management of splenic complications in children with sickle cell disease | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2021 - Anticipatory guidance for prevention and management of splenic complications in children with sickle cell disease Measure Domain:  Management of Chronic Conditions Measure Sub-Domain:  Sickle Cell Treatment PQMP COE:  Q-METRIC Associated NQF # and Name:  None Products: Full Report: In preparation for p…

166. Appendix 2. Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Fact Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2018 - Appendix 2. Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Fact Sheet Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehen…

167. Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/vae/overview-ptsoffventilator-facguide.docx
     January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Title Slide Overview: Getting Patients Off the Ventilator Faster SAY: In this module, we will introduce strategies and interventions, as well as adaptive and technical measures, which, when implemented, can help …

168. Overview: Getting Patients Off the Ventilator Faster: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2017 - Overview: Getting Patients Off the Ventilator Faster: Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Slide 1: Overview: Getting Patients Off the Ventilator Faster Say: In this module, we will introduce strategies and interventions, as well as adaptive and technical measures, …

169. Overview | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     May 01, 2017 - Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide Overview Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide Overview The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Measu…

170. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/diverticulitis-biliary-infections-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary 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 Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections Acute…

171. 163-Central-Line-Rounds-Form (doc file)
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     October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Central Line Rounds Tool Communication among and between the multidisciplinary healthcare team about patient care goals is a vital part of delivering quality patient care. In addition to daily goal sheets, a central line rounding tool can assist the team in addressing the need fo…

172. Appendix A. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Appendix A. References Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Executive Summary Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. ST-PRA Dev…

173. Effective Treatment Trends and Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Effective Treatment Effective Treatment Trends and Measures Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Chartbook on Effective Treatment Acknowledgments Effective Treatment Effective Treatment Trends and Measures Cardiovascular Disease Cancer Chronic Kidney Disease Diabetes …

174. Clabsitoolsap2 (doc file)
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     January 01, 2011 - Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Fact Sheet Bottom line Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) result annually in: · 84,551 to 203,916 preventable infections · 10,426 to 25,145 preventable deaths · $1.7 to $21.4 billion avoidable costs The following interventions decrease the risk …

175. Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmission Webinar 2
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     January 01, 2015 - Top 10 Medicare Dx: CHF Sepsis COPD Arrythmia Pneumonia UTI Acute renal failure AMI Complication of

176. Making Healthcare Safer Practices: 16. Venous Thromboembolism (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2020 - Aspirin has a relatively low bleeding and thromboembolic complication profile and is an inexpensive … There were significant cost savings with a low complication rate and no deaths. … institute No DVTs or PEs were identified in either group. 29 patients (17%) experienced a complication … Following a logistic regression, aspirin was not statistically significant for a decreased risk of complication

177. Developing a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Serious Injury Surveillance System that Includes Adverse Event Hospitalizations (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2003 - Developing a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Serious Injury Surveillance System that Includes Adverse Event Hospitalizations 259 Developing a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Serious Injury Surveillance System that Includes Adverse Event Hospitalizations Robert R. Campbell, Douglas D. Bradham, Aurora S…

178. Chapter 2. Electronic Searchable Catalog | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2018 - were not found during data abstraction include Postoperative Surgical Complications and Preoperative Complication

179. Highlights From AHRQ's Patient Safety Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2025 - Highlights From AHRQ's Patient Safety Network AHRQ's Patient Safety Network (PSNet) which highlights journal publications, books, and tools related to patient safety, features a new set of articles including: Ambulatory medication errors and adverse events involved in medicine-related malpractice cases from 20…

180. Tips on Writing a Report on Health Care Quality for Consumers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2011 - Tips on Writing a Report on Health Care Quality for Consumers Information on health care quality is complicated, so it’s crucial to present this information as simply and clearly as possible. This section suggests ways to make the language in your printed or Web-based quality report cards easier for your inten…