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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/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/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/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/diagnostic/dx-safety-workgroup-meeting-notes-apr2025.pdf
August 01, 2025 - The project team is now considering how
these transformation practices can be leveraged at other federally
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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/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/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/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/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 …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/dxsafety-implementation-tip-sheet.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS® Diagnosis Improvement: Implementation Tip Sheet
General Tips for Getting Started
� Identify the course leaders:
� The leader may be the course facilitator or additional site champions, who will
share the roles and responsibilities of the facilitator at the local level. Course
leaders are responsible fo…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/tools/sbar.html
November 01, 2019 - Tool: SBAR
SBAR, which stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (or Request), is a structured communication framework that can help teams share information about the condition of a patient or team member or about another issue your team needs to address.
In phrasing a conversation with…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/report/rep2.html
June 01, 2010 - It is important to recognize this as a driving force in HCBS quality measurement, particularly when considering
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/7-implementation-guide.docx
June 01, 2023 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Surgical Care and Recovery
Implementation Guide
Purpose of This Guide
This guide intends to help hospitals integrate an enhanced recovery pathway into their perioperative area as part of the AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR). ISCR is a collaborativ…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/choosing/index.html
June 01, 2020 - Choosing Quality Measures
Child Health Care Quality Toolbox
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
Choosing the most useful quality measures is one critical step toward success, no matter what your planned uses.
This section:
…