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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/index.html
April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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Table of Contents
Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. ST-PRA Development
Chapter 3. Risk-Informed Int…
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/surgical/about/Development-of-the-CAHPS-Surgical-Care-Survey.html
February 01, 2018 - Development of the CAHPS Surgical Care Survey
The development of the Surgical Care Survey was sponsored by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Surgical Quality Alliance (SQA), which was created by ACS in 2005 to coordinate and unify over twenty surgical and anesthesia specialty societies. Developing …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/obsrounds.doc
June 02, 2025 - Observing Patient Care Rounds
Problem statement: Interdisciplinary rounds are in the best interest of patients. Poor communication among staff is a root cause of many patient adverse and sentinel events. Communication among disciplines can be improved if viewed through the eyes of an objective observer.
What are obser…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/antibiotic-stewardship.html
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
Antibiotic Stewardship
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Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
Decolonization
Tools & Resources for Decolonization
Tools & Resour…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/miller-birkmeyer-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - defined surgical episodes as spanning from the date of hospital admission for the
index procedure to 30 days … information for all service types from the date of
hospital admission for the index procedure to 30 days … We defined
operative mortality as death occurring within 30 days or before discharge from the index
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/statesummaries/chipra-750-florida-state-snapshot.pdf
January 01, 2018 - hospitals estimated
that they averted 18 deaths, 150 central line infections,
and 1,200 inpatient days
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www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/envscan/findings.html
July 01, 2022 - indicate a specific procedure or new diagnosis that are bracketed by clean periods (e.g., 30 or 60 days … measures focus on 12 common and costly conditions:
Acute myocardial infarction (costs for the first 30 days … , and the following 31-365 days),
Diabetes (annual costs),
Congestive heart failure (1 year chronic … back pain,
Pneumonia (ambulatory episode; pneumonia hospitalization episode),
Breast cancer (60 days … The number rises to 85 percent after 3 months, but since the current release schedule of data is 90 days
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mod1sess1.html
October 01, 2014 - Module 1: Detecting Change in a Resident's Condition
Session 1
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Table of Contents
Module 1: Detecting Change in a Resident's Condition
Learning and Performance Objectives
Session 1
Session 2
Conclusion
Additional Tools and Resources
Introduction
Cas…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/healthy-women.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age
Women:
Stay Healthy at Any Age
2014 Update
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
www.ahrq.gov
AHRQ Pub. No. 14-IP007-A
Replaces AHRQ Pub. No. 10-IP002-A
March 2014
Use this information to help you stay
healthy. Learn which sc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/fallsprev/ontimefallspximplsteps.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Implementation Steps and Timeline - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention
Implementation Steps and Timeline
The goal of On-Time is that a facility staff will incorporate the On-Time reports into day-to-day
prevention…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/impsteps.html
January 01, 2017 - Implementation Steps and Timeline
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing
Implementation Steps and Timeline
The goal of the On-Time program is to incorporate the On-Time reports into day-to-day prevention activities and to ensure multidisciplinary input into clinical interven…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-design-guide-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Design Guide for Warm Handoff Plus
The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care
Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Design Guide for
Warm Handoff Plus
Introduction
In a typical primary care visit, the patient transitions from one member of the healthcare team
to another multiple times, often wit…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/best-practices-empowering-residents.pdf
May 01, 2022 - Best Practices to Help Nursing Home Residents and their Families to Reduce the Impact of Social Isolation
Best Practices to Help Nursing Home
Residents and their Families to Reduce the
Impact of Social Isolation
Many infection control measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/ppe-covid19-audit-tracking-tool-userguide.pdf
April 01, 2021 - USER GUIDE: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) COVID-19 Observational Audit Data Tracking Tool for Use in Skilled Nursing Facilities
USER GUIDE: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
COVID-19 Observational Audit Data Tracking Tool for Use in
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Introduction
This user guide p…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra_1415-p005-2-ef.pdf
October 01, 2014 - Measure: Behavior Therapy as First-Line Treatment for Preschool-Aged Children with ADHD
Measure: Behavior Therapy as First-Line
Treatment for Preschool-Aged Children
with ADHD
Measure Developer: Pediatric Measurement Center of Excellence (PMCoE)
Numerator Denominator Exclusions Data Source(s)
Patients for wh…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simtool_guidance.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Facilitation Instructions for Conducting In Situ Simulations
Facilitation Instructions for Conducting In Situ Simulations
Purpose of the tool: Simulation provides opportunities to practice teamwork and clinical skills and strategies in a safe learning environment and, through pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/situ/sim-tool-guidance.html
July 01, 2023 - Facilitation Instructions for Conducting In Situ Simulations
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Purpose of the tool: Simulation provides opportunities to practice teamwork and clinical skills and strategies in a safe learning environment and, through practice and feedback, acquire teamwork …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/daily-goals-rounds-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - Daily Goals During Interdisciplinary Rounds: Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: Daily Goals During Interdisciplinary Rounds
Say:
In this session, we will discuss Daily Goals during interdisciplinary rounds.
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Say:
After …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/timeline.html
June 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits
Implementation Materials: Implementation Steps and Timeline
The goal of the On-Time program is to incorporate the On-Time reports into day-to-day prevention activities and to ensure multidisciplinary input in…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/physician-survey-post-intervention-nw.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Staff Member Survey for Physicians
Version 3 FOR COACH ONLY:
PRACTICE ID:
Healthy Hearts Northwest Follow-up Staff Member Survey (#2)
***MD, ND, DO, NP, PA version***
Name of your practice:
Address of your practice:
Today’s date:
1. Please rate your level of agreement with the following stateme…