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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/sites/default/files/2024-01/vanschaik-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - status of participants is a prerequisite for learning,18 which is unlikely to
be the case in ISBTT, considering … to also
collect data on patient safety events at our institution for pre-post comparison; however, considering … interprofessional
collaboration is frequently hampered by conflict, power, and hierarchy.9,10,13,15 Considering … Considering the limited evidence
base for interprofessional education strategies in general and in ISBTT
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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/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/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…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/improving-communication-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - While some ambulatory practices have adopted a similar approach, others may not be used to considering
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia – Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
1
The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Ambulatory Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Commun…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/program-dev-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - or diagnostic criteria were used to evaluate the resident’s symptoms
· Phone prescribing without considering
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/planningtool.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Dissemination Planning Tool
Development of a Planning
Tool to Guide Dissemination
of Research Results
Advances in Patient Safety:
From Research to Implementation.
Vol. 4, Programs, Tools, and Products.
Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare and
Research Quality; 2005.
Article Exhibit
Westat Authors:
Debora…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb10pcptxt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B10: Primary Care Provider Fax Report and Orders (Text Description)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - You likely already have protocols or workflows when considering a COVID-19 diagnosis, so your practice
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module3/putoolkit_module3_tools.docx
June 02, 2025 - Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit
Module 3 Tools
3A: Pressure Ulcer Prevention Pathway for Acute Care
3B: Elements of a Comprehensive Skin Assessment
3C: Pressure Ulcer Identification Notepad
3D: The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk
3E: Norton Scale
3F: Care Plan
3G: Pat…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/diverticulitis-biliary-infections-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - In practice, when considering not prescribing
antibiotics, it is important to select patients who are
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/study.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix K. Quality Improvement Study Framework - Implementation Guide
Study Elements
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 afte…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Diagnosis
· Clinical symptoms of pneumonia (e.g., fever, cough, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain) PLUS hypoxia PLUS a new radiographic infiltrate that develops at least 48 hours after hospitalization
· Microbiology: either community-associated (e.g., Stre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/obesity_topic-refinement.pdf
May 22, 2014 - After considering the input received during the review, CMS
chose the final set of outcomes listed on
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/huddles-fac-notes.html
June 01, 2017 - Module 2: Daily Huddles - Facilitator Notes
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 2: Daily Huddles
Say:
This is the second module in the series on frontline management systems to promote sustained safety standard work in ambulatory surgery centers.
Slide 2: A Frontline Management Syste…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/huddles/daily-huddles-facnotes.docx
May 01, 2017 - Module 2: Script and Slides
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 2: Daily Huddles
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Facilitator Notes
SLIDE 1
Title: Management Practices for Sustainability, Module 2: Daily Huddles
SAY: This is the second module …