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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Determine Whether To Treat
Toolkit 3. Minimum Criteria for Common Infections Toolkit
Tool 4. Letter to Prescribing Clinicians on the Protocol for Three Common
Infections
PRINTED ON NURSING HOME OR MEDICAL DIRECTOR’S STATIONERY
[DATE]
[PRESCRIBING CLINICIAN…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 4. Letter to Prescribing Clinicians on the Protocol for Three Common Infections
PRINTED ON NURSING HOME OR MEDICAL DIRECTOR’S STATIONERY
[DATE]
[PRESCRIBING CLINICIAN NAME]
RECIPIENT ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP]
Re: Change in protocol regarding three common infections and antibiotic stewardship
Dear Dr./Ms./Mr. [LAST …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Diagnosis
· Defined as pneumonia occurring more than 48 hours after endotracheal intubation
· Clinical symptoms include purulent tracheal secretions, new infiltrate on chest imaging, worsening oxygenation (usually in association with leukocytos…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator-Associated 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
of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Acute Care
Slide Title and Comme…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/care-pathway.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Urinary Incontinence Care Pathway
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Urinary Incontinence
Care Pathway
EMPOWER Team – University
Hospitals of Cleveland
This project was funded under grant number 1U18HS0…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm4a.html
October 01, 2014 - Considering the cost of interventions in relation to the benefits is important.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/guide-staffing-during-COVID19.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Staffing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Nursing Home Leaders
Staffing During the COVID-19 Pandemic:
A Guide for Nursing Home Leaders
Introduction
This resource guide was written by and for directors of nursing, administrators, and other nursing home
leaders. It outlines steps to reduce or elimi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/li-chang-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Considering deviations for
both served and unserved cases at a time, we propose the CFD heuristic for
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lipsitz-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Therefore, in addition to considering the
location (state), size (# of discharges to SNFs), and hospital
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide8.html
May 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Chapter 8. Continue To Improve, Hold the Gains, and Spread the Results
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chap…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide8.html
May 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Chapter 8. Continue To Improve, Hold the Gains, and Spread the Results
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chap…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/haccost2017-discuss.html
November 01, 2017 - In fact, the majority of underlying studies we found focus on one HAC without considering the presence
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/toolcon/index.html
June 01, 2020 - Toolbox Contents
Child Health Care Quality Toolbox
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
Understanding Quality Measurement
What Is Quality?
Quality Domains
Consumer Perspectives
What Is Quality Measurement for Chil…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2017-11-nac/nacmtg1117-minutes.html
February 01, 2018 - Khanna noted that AHRQ’s Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) program is considering the needs of … Henriksen responded that the program is considering such issues and recognizes a learning opportunity
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu2.html
October 01, 2014 - You may find a chart useful in considering potential team membership. … In considering these roles during the change efforts, the Implementation Team needs to think not only
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu2.html
October 01, 2014 - You may find a chart useful in considering potential team membership. … In considering these roles during the change efforts, the Implementation Team needs to think not only
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ccreroadmap.pdf
July 01, 2013 - This framework for
thinking about the elements and relationships is also useful for considering high-priority … preventable illnesses.
1.3 The Importance of Context
The expert panel emphasized the importance of considering … variations in myriad influential factors, the expert panel strongly
emphasized the importance of considering … health care systemic, and community contexts, all of which underscores the critical importance
of considering … This framework for thinking about the elements and
relationships is also useful for considering high-priority
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www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2020-03-nac/nacmtg032620-minutes.html
August 01, 2020 - Considering options for generating grantee work related to COVID-19.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7b.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Section 7. Tools and Resources (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7b.html
October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Section 7. Tools and Resources (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals
Overview
Key Subject Area Index
1. Are we ready for this change?
2. How will we manage change?
3. What are the best practices…