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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module6/guide.docx
March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
Module 6: Sustainability
Term Care Safety Toolkit
Material Use Guide
Learning Objectives:
· Define sustainability and recognize the importance of maintaining positive change
· Understand the link between sustainability and spread
· …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncil1.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Chapter 1. Introduction
This Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council is being made available to readers with the intent that it will provide information and guidance to empower individuals and organizations…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/grants-transform/conclusions-and-implications.html
March 01, 2017 - Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Conclusions and Implications
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Table of Contents
Findings From the AHRQ Transforming Primary Care Grant Initiative: A Synthesis Report
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Overview o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/overhage-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Using the “clinical drug” digoxin as an example:
RMRS Code RMRS term RxNORM Concept
129 Digoxin … has two children: "Digoxin 0.25MG TAB,UD" and "Digoxin
0.25MG TAB"
Thus, the NDFRT does not have a concept
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June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 12)
Strategy 1: Working With Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 12)
Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors
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Strategy 1: Working With Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 12)
Working With Patient an…
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April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
Index of Clinical Topics
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention
MRSA Surveillance
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/forming-cusp-team-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - Forming a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Team: Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: Forming a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Team
Say:
Today, we will briefly revisit the key concepts of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program or CUSP. …
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January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Forming a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Team
SAY:
Today, we will briefly revisit the key concepts of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program or CUSP. Then, we will dive into a focused di…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/cpcf-form16.html
December 01, 2013 - Candidate Measure Submission Form (CPCF)
CHIPRA Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP)
The CHIPRA Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP) Candidate Measure Submission Form (CPCF) was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The OMB Control Num…
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March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
Module 2: Senior Leader Engagement
Term Care Safety Toolkit
Material Use Guide
Learning Objectives:
· Identify characteristics of successful senior leaders
· List five practices of effective leaders
· Describe the responsibilities o…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/index.html
December 01, 2022 - CAHPS Health Literacy Item Sets
The CAHPS Health Literacy Item Sets ask about providers' efforts to foster and improve the health literacy of patients. Health literacy is commonly defined as patients' ability to obtain, process, and understand the basic health information and services they need to make appropri…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201524.html
August 01, 2015 - Aurora Health Care Embraces AHRQ’s CUSP Method to Protect Patient Safety
Search All Impact Case Studies
August 2015
Fourteen hospitals operated by Aurora Health Care in eastern Wisconsin reduced central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in intensive care units by 65 percent after adopting pat…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/report/apiiib.html
June 01, 2010 - Environmental Scan of Measures for Medicaid Title XIX Home and Community-Based Services
Appendix III (continued)
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Table of Contents
Environmental Scan of Measures for Medicaid Title XIX Home and Community-Based Services
Executive Summary
Introduction and Scan Methodology
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March 01, 2017 - PowerPoint Presentation
Module 3: Staff Empowerment
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0003-03-EF
March 2017
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Objectives
Cite staff empowerment concepts
Discuss how staff empowerment contributes to a culture of resident safety, leading to improved…
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March 01, 2017 - Module 4: Teamwork and Communication
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Slide 1: Module 4: Teamwork and Communication
Slide 2: Objectives
Describe effective communication and teamwork.
Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety.
List barri…
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January 01, 2001 - Although this is not a new concept, its evolution into a
nonpunitive tool is a dramatic change.20, 21
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/report/rep7.html
June 01, 2010 - Environmental Scan of Measures for Medicaid Title XIX Home and Community-Based Services
Conclusion
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Table of Contents
Environmental Scan of Measures for Medicaid Title XIX Home and Community-Based Services
Executive Summary
Introduction and Scan Methodology
Evaluation of…
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/about/initiative/index.html
December 01, 2022 - The TAKEheart Initiative
Aims
AHRQ's TAKEheart initiative seeks to increase participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) among eligible patients nationwide.
Key Components
TAKEheart promotes two proven strategies for increasing referral and enrollment in CR:
Implementing automatic referral to make …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/antibiotic-prescribing.html
July 01, 2022 - New Study Shows Reductions in Antibiotic Use at Ambulatory Care Clinics Participating in HHS-funded Program
Press Release Date: July 6, 2022
Antibiotic prescribing at ambulatory care clinics was cut almost in half in clinics that participated in a safety program funded by the Department of Health and Human Servic…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/activity/plan.html
February 01, 2024 - Implementation Planning
If your organization decides that implementing part or all of the TeamSTEPPS curriculum would be of value, carefully think through how to implement and sustain what you intend to teach. Successful and sustainable implementation begins with effective implementation planning.
Basis of Im…