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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability.html
June 01, 2017 - Sustainability
Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
It is important to build in plans for sustainment when starting an implementation project. The resources below can help your ambulatory surgery center integrate sustainment activities into the project.
Training and Tools for Sustaining I…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation.html
May 01, 2017 - Implementation
The Implementation Guide takes users step by step through the execution of technical and cultural interventions surrounding the safe surgery checklist. The tools referenced throughout the guide include items such as checklist templates, quality improvement study frameworks, and coaching materials…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/about.html
May 01, 2017 - About the Toolkit Development
Background
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funded a 4-year project to reduce HAIs and other surgical complications in ambulatory surgery centers by applying the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program. This program, which was conducted in 665 ASCs across the…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections.html
May 01, 2017 - Toolkit Sections
Implementation
Implementation Guide : It may be helpful to review this guide before starting a project to reduce infections and other complications in your ambulatory surgery center. The guide takes users step by step through the execution of technical and cultural interventions surroundi…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/getting-ready.html
August 01, 2017 - Getting Ready for Your Ambulatory Surgery
Whether you call it outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgery * , office surgery, or same-day surgery, it means the same thing: surgical procedures that don't require an overnight hospital stay.
Patients and their family members or friends are important membe…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/resources.html
June 01, 2017 - Resources
Additional resources that ambulatory surgery centers can use for surgical site infection prevention and safety culture improvement are provided below.
Infection Prevention Tools
Hand Hygiene Webinar
Infection Prevention Infographic Poster
Endoscopy Infographic Poster
Endoscope Reprocessing…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/improving-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - meant to augment the existing teamwork and communication tools and individual coaching modules of the CUSP
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/improving-slides.html
October 01, 2020 - Checklist 12
TeamSTEPPS Debriefing and Briefing Checklists 13
Speaking up audio recording
CUSP
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-i.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix I. Checklist Observation Tool and FAQs - Implementation Guide
Why Should We Use This Tool?
Monitoring checklist use is an extremely important part of this project. Performing observations can often reveal weaknesses in checklist performance that may otherwise go unnoticed. This tool allows you to col…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/checklist-creating.html
May 01, 2017 - Checklist for Creating an Observation Tool - Coaching Clinical Teams Module
This checklist can help you in each step of creating your observation tool.
Development
(Before Drafting Your Tool)
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Drafting
(Before Testing Your Tool)
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Testing
(Before Using Your Tool)
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/readiness.html
May 01, 2017 - Readiness To Partner With Patient and Family Advisers - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
As a clinician or staff member, I am ready to work with patient and family advisers when—
|___| I believe in the importance of patient and family participation in planning and d…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - hospital setting Patient and Family Engagement module of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (or CUSP
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-slides.html
May 01, 2017 - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 1: Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Learning objectives are presented in a series of steps:
Define patient and family engagement.
Explain the importance of engagin…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/senior-leader.html
May 01, 2017 - Senior Leader Checklist - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Complete? ✓
Opportunities To Engage Patients and Family
Party Responsible
Notes
Assign a leader to oversee the facility’s efforts to evaluate and improve patient engagement practices. The…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/communication-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module
Overview
Communication and Teamwork Defined
Slides 4-11
Improving Surgical Team Communication With Briefings *
Slides 12-17
Example Briefing * (2 min 14)
Improving Surgical…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/defects.html
May 01, 2017 - Learn From Defects - Implementation Guide
Purpose: To identify the types of systems that contributed to the defect (an event or situation that you do not want to happen again) and to plan the followup steps needed to improve safety.
Who should use this tool? Senior leaders, facility team leads, …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-d.html
April 01, 2017 - Appendix D. Ambulatory Surgery Center Checklist Template - Implementation Guide
Ambulatory Surgery Checklist - Preop
Before Patient Enters Room
Nurse, Anesthesia Professional, and Patient Review:
|___| Patient identification (name and date of birth)
|___| Surgical site
|___| Surgical …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-e.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix E. Endoscopy Checklist Template - Implementation Guide
Endoscopy Safety Checklist - Preprocedure Area/Procedure Room
Before Patient Enters Room
Nurse, Anesthesia Professional, and Patient Review:
|___| Patient identification (name and date of birth)
|___| Procedure to be performed…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/coaching-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Coaching Clinical Teams Module
Overview
Coaching Defined
Slides 4-12
Providing Constructive Feedback to Teams
Slides 13-27
Three-Part Question* (1 min 24)
Putting Coaching Teams Into Action *
Slides 28-42
Setting the Stage* (51 sec)
Op…
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May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Overview
Defining Patient and Family Engagement and its Benefits
Slides 4-7
Patient and Family Expectations in the ASC
Slides 8-10
Barriers, Facilitators, and Motivators
Slides…