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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-l.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix L. Infection Prevention Infographic - Implementation Guide
It Takes a Team
Everyone in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) plays a role in preventing surgical site and other harmful infections.
Surgical site infections are infections that can occur after surgery in the part of the body …
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May 01, 2017 - Implementation Guide
The Implementation Guide discusses the importance of using the safe surgery checklist as a teamwork and communication tool to improve patient safety.
Implementation Guide ( PDF , 441 KB; Text Version )
Appendixes
Appendix A. Facility Spreadsheet for One-on-One Conversations ( Word …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/success-transcript.html
June 01, 2017 - Recognizing and Celebrating Success: Transcript - Sustainability Module
Stephanie Ziesing, R.N.
Providence Medical Center, SC
Stephanie: Well, we had some great success stories, and during our meetings we would ask if anyone had some success stories with using the checklist. And it seemed like …
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May 01, 2017 - Appendix M. Endoscopy Infographic - Implementation Guide
Preventing Infections in Endoscopic Procedures
More than 20 million gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures are performed annually in the United States. While rare, patients have acquired infections from these procedures due to:
Poor…
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June 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Sustainability Module
Overview
Definition of Sustainability and its Importance in Quality Improvement
Slides 4-8
Linking Sustainability and Spread
Slides 9-10
Planning Early for Sustainability
Slides 11-12
Barriers and Solutions to Sustain…
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June 01, 2017 - Engaging Staff With Stories: Transcript - Sustainability Module
Carol Culbertson, Director of Nursing
Audubon Surgery Center, CO
Carol: Well, sharing stories with not only my team but with other involved facilities, such as the conference calls that we have done, has been infinitely invaluable,…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability
Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Developed in collaboration with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, these resources provide an in-depth look at management practices for sustainability in ambulatory surgery centers. Modules contain slide set…
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June 01, 2017 - Sustainability Tool - Sustainability Module
Background: This tool can be used to identify sustainability issues in planning and implementing your improvement efforts.
How to use this tool: The Implementation Team leader (or individual designated by the leader) should complete this checklist.
Us…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-d.html
April 01, 2017 - Appendix D. Ambulatory Surgery Center Checklist Template - Implementation Guide
Ambulatory Surgery Checklist - Preop
Before Patient Enters Room
Nurse, Anesthesia Professional, and Patient Review:
|___| Patient identification (name and date of birth)
|___| Surgical site
|___| Surgical …
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May 01, 2017 - CUS Tool - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module
I am C oncerned!
I am U ncomfortable!
This is a S afety Issue!
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October 01, 2020 - Coaching Clinical Teams Module: Facilitator Notes
Slide 1: Coaching Clinical Teams Module
Say:
The Coaching Clinical Teams module helps an organization implement a process for coaching teams as a unit. This module is meant to augment the existing teamwork and communication tools and individual coaching mo…
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May 01, 2017 - Appendix I. Checklist Observation Tool and FAQs - Implementation Guide
Why Should We Use This Tool?
Monitoring checklist use is an extremely important part of this project. Performing observations can often reveal weaknesses in checklist performance that may otherwise go unnoticed. This tool allows you to col…
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May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Overview
Defining Patient and Family Engagement and its Benefits
Slides 4-7
Patient and Family Expectations in the ASC
Slides 8-10
Barriers, Facilitators, and Motivators
Slides…
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May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module
Overview
Communication and Teamwork Defined
Slides 4-11
Improving Surgical Team Communication With Briefings *
Slides 12-17
Example Briefing * (2 min 14)
Improving Surgical…
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May 01, 2017 - Learn From Defects - Implementation Guide
Purpose: To identify the types of systems that contributed to the defect (an event or situation that you do not want to happen again) and to plan the followup steps needed to improve safety.
Who should use this tool? Senior leaders, facility team leads, …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-e.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix E. Endoscopy Checklist Template - Implementation Guide
Endoscopy Safety Checklist - Preprocedure Area/Procedure Room
Before Patient Enters Room
Nurse, Anesthesia Professional, and Patient Review:
|___| Patient identification (name and date of birth)
|___| Procedure to be performed…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/coaching-slides.html
May 01, 2017 - Coaching Clinical Teams Module
Slide 1: Coaching Clinical Teams Module
Slide 2: Objectives
The objectives are listed as a series of steps:
Understand current team training in the health care setting
Describe coaching in the clinical environment
Outline benefits of coaching
Identify the characterist…
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May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Coaching Clinical Teams Module
Overview
Coaching Defined
Slides 4-12
Providing Constructive Feedback to Teams
Slides 13-27
Three-Part Question* (1 min 24)
Putting Coaching Teams Into Action *
Slides 28-42
Setting the Stage* (51 sec)
Op…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/checklist-creating.html
May 01, 2017 - Checklist for Creating an Observation Tool - Coaching Clinical Teams Module
This checklist can help you in each step of creating your observation tool.
Development
(Before Drafting Your Tool)
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Drafting
(Before Testing Your Tool)
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Testing
(Before Using Your Tool)
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/senior-leader.html
May 01, 2017 - Senior Leader Checklist - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Complete? ✓
Opportunities To Engage Patients and Family
Party Responsible
Notes
Assign a leader to oversee the facility’s efforts to evaluate and improve patient engagement practices. The…