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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/bacteremia-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - When considering oral step-down therapy,
antibiotics with high bioavailability like
fluoroquinolones
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/apcfigtxt6.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix C6: Falls Assessment Report Sample
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Table of Contents
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Over…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/robinson-papp-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Carefully reassess benefit/risk when considering increasing dosage to ≥50 morphine milligram equivalents … Inductive and deductive processes were employed, considering pre-identified and emerging
themes.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appf.html
March 01, 2017 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Appendix F. Interventions
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Executive Summary
Introduction
Limitations of …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/044-vap-prevention-essential.docx
October 01, 2024 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Essential Practices1
Avoid intubation if possible.2-3
Consider alternative strategies, such as, high flow O2 or noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
Consider each patient’s clinical scenario to determine the most appropriate strategy.
Minimize sedation.2-5
Determ…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/hycr-consolidated-slides.pptx
May 11, 2023 - additional costs of offering new services
Some organizations define the business case more broadly, considering … recommendations
43
See Section 5 of the HYCR Implementation Guide for discussion of additional issues in considering
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/safe-electronic-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Slide 19: Unit Next Steps
Review Key Safety Elements tool with implementation team, considering
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/choosing/choosing.doc
June 02, 2025 - Choosing Quality Measures
Choosing Quality Measures
Contents
Some Planning Suggestions
· Think Long Term
· Consider All Available Measurement Tools
· Think Fewer Measures
· Develop a Plan
Factors to Consider
· Making Comparisons
· Databases and Benchmarks
· Trends Over Time
· Service Delivery Systems
· Unit of Ana…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/ced-appendix3-data-abstraction.xlsx
June 24, 2022 - real-world evidence, but to be effective, patient and consumer engagement approaches would include considering … FDA2021 Data_registry When considering using an existing registry or establishing a registry de novo, … FDA2021 Data_registry When considering using an existing registry or establishing a registry de novo,
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu1.html
October 01, 2014 - In considering your arguments, you will want to take into account current organizational attention to
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu1.html
October 01, 2014 - In considering your arguments, you will want to take into account current organizational attention to
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 1. Sample Policy
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
Protocol for Three Common Infections
[DATE]
Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotic prescriptions in nursing homes do not meet clinical guidelines for prescribing. Unnecessary antibiotics can result in side effects and drugresistant bacteria. Unnecessary prescribing…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/envscan-app-f.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Appendix F. Interventions
Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings b…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Antibiotic Use
1
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Acute Care
Slide Title and Commentary Slide N…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/daily-goals-rounds-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - When considering the basic components and processes of communication, we need to discuss what is called
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/guide/web3.html
December 01, 2017 - Understand the importance of knowing the gaps that exist and considering how to fill them.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-plan-b-110414.pptx
January 01, 2013 - urine: antibiotics
A Dilemma
One Possible Solution:
“Medical Mindfulness”
Being in the moment and considering
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-tubes.pdf
June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Feeding Tubes
Feeding Tubes
Types of Devices
■ Nasogastric (NG) tube: non-weighted, polyurethane tube for use more than 10 days.
■ Gastrostomy tube: tube protrudes from anterior abdominal wall; most common initial
gastrostomy device.
■ Button/skin-level gastrostomy: …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework
Element
Definition
Things To Keep in Mind
The Purpose
Define the problem and why it is important.
· Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed.
· Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Determine Whether To Treat
Toolkit 3. Minimum Criteria for Common Infections Toolkit
Tool 1. Sample Policy
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
Protocol for Three Common Infections
[DATE]
Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotic prescriptions in nursing homes do…