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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/pediatric-patient-engagement-criteria-meaningful-use-stage-3/citation/asthma
January 01, 2023 - Asthma control test.
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duRivage N, Ross M, Mayne SL, et al. … Asthma control test. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2017 Apr;56(4):341-7. PMID: 27798397.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/glycemic-control
December 15, 2009 - A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Intensive Glycemic Control vs. … Less Intensive Control in Type 2 Diabetes
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-1-infection-prevention.html
April 01, 2022 - Module 1 Infection Prevention and Control Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course … Resource: Module 1 Infection Prevention and Control Program—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist … Training Course
This module provides an overview of infection prevention and control programs and … how to implement an infection prevention and control program at a long-term care facility. … a facility infection prevention and control risk assessment.
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digital.ahrq.gov/research-method/case-control-study
January 01, 2023 - Case Control Study
Prediction of GutCheck NEC and its relation to severity … Drug-drug interaction between dexamethasone and direct-acting oral anticoagulants: A nested case-control … Drug-drug interaction between dexamethasone and direct-acting oral anticoagulants: A nested case-control
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-patients-isolated-infection-control
January 15, 2020 - Study
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Safety of patients isolated for infection control … Safety of patients isolated for infection control. JAMA. 2003;290(14):1899-1905. … satisfaction with care, and less documentation for their care, but no difference in mortality compared to a control … Safety of patients isolated for infection control. JAMA. 2003;290(14):1899-1905.
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Birth control, also known as contraception, is designed to prevent pregnancy. … Birth control methods may work in a number of different ways:
Preventing sperm from getting to the … Types include birth control pills, patches, shots, vaginal rings, and emergency contraceptive pills. … Your health care provider can help you select the best form of birth control for you.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-3-integrating-prevention.html
April 01, 2022 - Module 3—Integrating Infection Prevention and Control into the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement … Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 3—Integrating Infection Prevention and Control … define Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement , 2. demonstrate how infection and prevention control … . describe how the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee supports the infection prevention and control … Source: CDC
Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention
Audience(s): Managers, Clinical Leaders
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/glucose-control-factsheet.html
December 01, 2017 - Glucose Control Factsheet
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Intraoperative and perioperative glycemic control guidelines recommend glucose control (180 … Tight Diabetes Control. May 13, 2015. … Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2001 Oct;22(10):607-12. PMID: 11776345. … Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008;29 Suppl 1(2014):S51-S61. PMID: 18840089.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/r21hs018238-eaton-annual-summary-2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - eHealth Blood Pressure Control Program
EXPLORATORY AND DEVELOPMENTAL GRANT TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY … The study, the eHealth Blood
Pressure (eBP) Control Program, integrated electronic medical records ( … The program strived to improve patients’ blood pressure (BP) control by increasing medication adherence … with implementation of the eBP control program. … The key finding from that analysis was that BP control increased over time.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/interim-recommendations.html
April 01, 2022 - Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus … Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Resource: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations … During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
This guidance for infection prevention and control … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated select healthcare infection prevention … and control (IPC) recommendations in response to COVID-19 vaccination, which are now summarized in this
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/icar-facilitator-guide.html
April 01, 2022 - Nursing Home COVID-19 Infection Control Assessment & Response (ICAR) Tool Facilitator Guide
Resource … : Nursing Home COVID-19 Infection Control Assessment & Response (ICAR) Tool Facilitator Guide
This … updated infection control assessment and response tool is a longer but more comprehensive assessment … of infection control practices within nursing homes. … Source: CDC
Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/infection-control
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/infection-prevention.html
July 01, 2021 - Infection Prevention & Control Assessment Tool for Nursing Homes Preparing for COVID-19
Resource … : Infection Prevention & Control Assessment Tool for Nursing Homes Preparing for COVID-19 (PDF, 1.63 … MB)
Clinical leaders can use this tool from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess … infection prevention and control practices in nursing homes with an active outbreak of COVID-19. … Source: CDC
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/2011_018238_eaton_pdf_3.pdf
January 01, 2011 - eHealth Blood Pressure Control Program
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Blood Pressure (eBP) Control Program, integrates electronic medical records ( … with implementation of the eBP control program. … (Upcoming)
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/ehealth_bp_control_program_2010_pdf__2.pdf
January 01, 2010 - eHealth Blood Pressure Control Program
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2010 Grant Summary … with implementation of the e-Health BP control program. … The team continued the development of several applications of the eBP Control Program. … The open trial of the eBP Control Program is underway. … The research team developed, tested and implemented
the eBP Control Program.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/basics-infection-prevention.html
April 01, 2022 - Basics of Infection Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World
Resource: Basics of Infection … Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World
This course will review how COVID-19 spreads, signs … healthcare worker in reporting suspicions of respiratory illness and the basics of infection prevention and control … practices, including the future of infection prevention and control. … Source: AHCA/NCAL
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention
Audience(s): Support staff; Nursing
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/core-competencies.html
April 01, 2022 - Core Competencies for Infection Prevention and Control Professionals
Resource: Core Competencies … for Infection Prevention and Control Professionals
This document contains recommendations and specifications … related to core components for effective infection prevention and control programs. … guide for identifying the needs of health care organizations with regards to infection prevention and control … Source: WHO
Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders, Clinicians
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/communication-toolkit.html
February 01, 2021 - COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control: Communication Toolkit for Long-term Care Facilities … Resource: COVID-19 infection prevention and control: communication toolkit for long-term care facilities … and reminders based on the World Health Organization's technical guidance on infection prevention and control … long-term care facilities management and staff to support with strengthening infection prevention and control … Source: WHO
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention; Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Clinical
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/improve/coordination/webinar02/spc_slides.pptx
June 04, 2013 - Statistical Process Control Slides
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Webinar #2: Statistical Process Control … Typically used for quality control
Developed in 1920s at Bell Telephone Laboratories by Walter Shewart … Charts Are a Primary
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Allows determination of system’s “control”
Wide fluctuations = out-of-control … Johns Hopkins Medicine
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