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101. Background for AHRQ Quality Indicators
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/b3b_pdi_resultspresentation.pptx
     January 01, 2006 - Consider adding a descriptive title (e.g., “Better than average performance on most PDIs”). … Consider adding a descriptive title (e.g., “Steady improvement in NQI 03 since 2008”). … Consider adding a descriptive title (e.g., “Consistent higher observed than expected rates for NQI 03 … Consider adding a descriptive title (e.g., “High similarity between risk-adjusted and smoothed rates” … Consider adding a descriptive title (e.g., “Rates of NQI 03 nearing national average”).

102. Management of Clostridioides Difficile Infection (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-clostridioides-difficile.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - percent of nursing home residents are colonized with C. difficile but are not actively infected.2,4 • Consider … − If access to oral vancomycin or fidaxomicin is limited, consider oral metronidazole (500 mg PO 3 … explanation), retest to confirm the diagnosis.1 − If metronidazole was used for the initial episode, consider … − If oral vancomycin was used for the initial episode, consider fidaxomicin (200 mg PO 2 times a

103. Exhibit 1. Methodological Options for Estimating the Costs of Transforming Primary Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/cost/exh1.html
     October 01, 2015 - Success: Use linear regression to control for patient case-mix, demographics, and other variables Consider … fixed or random effects models to address unobserved variation Consider a difference-in-difference … after the transformation effort Use a comparable control group to address attribution challenges; consider

104. Section 5: Selecting a Care Management Program Model | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm5.html
     October 01, 2014 - Base Appendix: State Overviews In designing a care management program, States should consider … When choosing to buy, build, or assemble a care management program, States must consider a variety of … A State should consider specific interventions that will prove most effective for that population. … Program Timeline When selecting a program model, States must consider the implementation timeline, … If the program is not cost neutral, the State will consider other non-financial program outcomes and

105. Facilitator Guide: Science of Safety Training & Identifying Defects (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_scienceofsafety_facnotes.docx
     December 01, 2017 - We need to consider these factors when we respond to defects or otherwise make desired changes. … A system approach teaches us to consider both the organization of and interaction between individuals … It’s important to consider and plan how you will train staff and others who work off hours such as the … Consider asking some of these questions in meetings and during other teachable opportunities. … Slide 30 Lessons Learned SAY: To review the main components of this module, consider these thoughts

106. How Jurisdictions Can Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Staff and Residents in Long-term Care Settings | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccine-access-jurisdictions.html
     September 01, 2021 - Control and Prevention (CDC) explains the options for long-term care administrators and managers to consider

107. Meeting Minutes, July 2020 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     November 01, 2020 - He encouraged the NAC members to consider, as the meeting proceeds, a theme of potential roles for AHRQ … He cited Director Khanna’s challenge to the AHRQ team to consider how the agency’s competencies could … Consider a systems-engineering approach for responding to COVID-19. … The agency also should consider studying consumer experiences with telehealth. … The primary care practices database should perhaps consider vulnerable populations.

108. Confidential Physician Feedback Reports: Designing for Optimal Impact on Performance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2016 - This guide informs developers of feedback reports about evidence-based strategies to consider when developing … collaboratives, and dissemination and implementation campaigns), about evidence-based strategies to consider

109. Part 4: CME Design Features | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/implementation-guides/implementation-guide2/implguide2pt4.html
     September 01, 2014 - The State should consider very carefully what Federal funding mechanisms are most appropriate because … If multiple agencies are funding a State’s CME, the State should consider selecting a cross-agency … To help ensure an accurate referral process, States should consider using a standard assessment tool … (States may also consider punitive action if CMEs consistently perform poorly.) … If a State is implementing a CME for the first time, it may consider piloting the program.

110. 12-Identifying-Stakeholders-Facilitator (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/12-identifying-stakeholders-facilitator.docx
     June 01, 2023 - Slide 9 Questions To Consider You are encouraged to modify this worksheet as needed and think of other … questions that might be valuable to consider to fully understand your stakeholders, including— How … Then, if you learn they are dissenting just for dissention’s sake, consider saying, “Thank you for your … So, also consider who the stakeholders outside of the surgical arena may be. … Once you’ve identified your stakeholders, consider reviewing the resources available on engaging your

111. Tools for Sustainability: Premortem and Scorecard: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/sustainability/premortem-scorecard-fac-guide.html
     February 01, 2017 - Say: Consider how to sustain your efforts as far in advance as possible. … Consider the barriers for sustaining team efforts. … Consider the concerns that you identified for each reason. … If your team has lost momentum, consider revisiting your meeting schedule. … Say: Next, consider the defects that your team has addressed in the last 6 months.

112. Bacterial Pneumonia in Long-Term Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-bacterial-pneumonia.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - who have not been hospitalized or exposed to broad-spectrum antibiotics in the previous 90 days, consider … the previous 90 days, history of Pseudomonas, immunocompromised, bronchiectasis, or tracheostomy), consider … or azithromycin (for 3 days) − If severe penicillin allergy: levofloxacin • If severe illness, consider … • Modify therapy if microbiology results indicate a narrower-spuctrum agent can be used9,13,17 • Consider

113. Static Teach-back Interactive Module (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2013 -  Examine the scenarios over the next series of screens and consider the difference between Scenario … Scenario 1 Reflection Now that you’ve had the opportunity to explore both scenarios again, consider … If the patient is unable to teach back after several attempts, consider:  Enlisting the help of a … : When using teach-back with children, consider the following: When using teach-back with patients … who speak a different first language, consider the following: 20.

114. Mod5-Disclosure-Checklist (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2016 - ■ Strongly consider including one or more team members in the disclosure with the patient to help … ■ Consider whether a surrogate/family member should be present. … ■ Consider your own feelings and seek support, as needed. … ■ Consider ways to involve patients in post-event learning.

115. 41. For Smokers Not Willing To Make a Quit Attempt at This Time | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-overview/slide41.html
     October 01, 2014 - clinicians should use motivational techniques to encourage smokers who are not currently willing to quit to consider

116. Incorporate Decision Aids Into a Healthcare Quality Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/support/incorporate.html
     January 01, 2023 - Checklist To help people make a decision, you can provide them with: A list of things they should consider … Read about telling people what to consider in Help People Make Decisions .

117. Commitment Poster (Spanish) (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2022 - If the poster is being displayed in a general area of the clinic, consider having executive leadership … If it is being displayed in a specific clinic, consider having the physicians, nurses, and other staff

118. Culture Checkup Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/culture-checkup-tool.html
     July 01, 2023 - Do not personalize the dialogue; instead, consider the data as a framework for progress. … This exercise will help you better understand your culture and consider interventions that lead to improvements … Guiding the discussion Low scores and significant changes: Review your item-level results and consider

119. Choosing the Right Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/about/choosing-the-right-toolkit.html
     October 01, 2016 - help decide which tools may be most appropriate for a particular nursing home, it may be helpful to consider … These toolkits may require staff to take time to consider how to adapt workflows or adapt the tool to

120. 035-Ss-Pre-Launch-Activities (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/035-ss-pre-launch-activities.docx
     April 01, 2025 - · You may want to consider whether to directly provide chlorhexidine supplies to patients at their … presurgery clinic visit—and if not, how patients will be directed to buy their own. · Also consider if … Also consider if you will be providing CHG in the preoperative area. · Stocking patient education handouts … Consider how to best take advantage of existing resources and supply lines that are already established