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361. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4g_pdi09-postoprespfailure-bestpractices.pdf
     May 17, 2016 - o Decreased central nervous system input (head injury, ingestion of central nervous system depressant

362. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4u_combo_pdi09-postoprespfailure-bestpractices.pdf
     May 17, 2016 - o Decreased central nervous system input (head injury, ingestion of central nervous system depressant

363. How CUSP Enables Nurse Empowerment (Slide Presentation) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/nurse-empower/slides.html
     October 01, 2014 - medication errors New residents’ lack of familiarity with POE system Strategies for coverage with decreased

364. Table 3. Evidence for Timely Bolus for Treatment of Children with Severe Sepsis of Septic Shock (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0231-section-5-table-3.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Greater amount of fluid received in the first hour was associated with decreased mortality, suggesting

365. Adolescent Depression Remission/Response Measure Description (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/depression/chipra-247-section-2.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Adolescent Depression Remission/Response Measure Description Adolescent Depression Remission/Response Measure Description Percentage of patients 12 to 17 years of age with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia and an initial PHQ-9 or PHQ-A score greater than 9 who achieved remission or response withi…

366. Section 1, Tables 1 to 3 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0230-section-1-tables-1-3.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Section 1, Tables 1 to 3 Table 1: Definition of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Term Definition Severe sepsis Sepsis plus one of the following: cardiovascular organ dysfunction OR acute respiratory distress syndrome OR two or more other organ dysfunctions. Sepsis Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) …

367. Early Mobility Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/early-mobility-mvpguide.pdf
     January 01, 2017 - Mobilization has also been linked to decreased time on the ventilator,5,6 decreased hospital length … mobility as a key preventative intervention given the strong emerging evidence linking early mobility to decreased … You can garner executive support by stressing the positive impacts of early mobilization: • Decreased … duration of ventilation • Decreased ICU length of stay • Decreased hospital length of stay To

368. Tool: SSA (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/head-bed-elevation-litreview.docx
     January 01, 2017 - elevation of the head of bed (HOB) to a semirecumbent position (at least 30 degrees) is associated with a decreased … The risk of nosocomial pneumonia is increased by long-duration mechanical ventilation and decreased consciousness

369. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Slides
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-slides.pptx
     September 01, 2022 - throughout Mildly tachypneic but normal oxygen saturation 25 Four-month-old full-term female with decreased … and comorbidities Older children and adults: coldlike symptoms RSV in children <2 years old: fevers, decreased

370. Research Methods for Studying the Primary Care Workforce | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/about/pcr-webinar-series/research-pc-workforce.html
     May 01, 2024 - Research Methods for Studying the Primary Care Workforce AHRQ’s National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research presented a webinar on Research Methods for Studying the Primary Care Workforce . Three AHRQ grantees who have developed methodologies to understand the optimal structure and composition of p…

371. Reducing the Use of Short-acting Nifedipine by Hypertensives Using a Pharmaceutical Database (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Furmaga.pdf
     January 01, 2005 - Total quantity decreased by nearly 91 percent, from more than 2 million units dispensed in 1999 to fewer … interesting and somewhat unexpected benefit of our program was that use of short-acting nifedipine may have decreased

372. Imbedding Research in Practice to Improve Medication Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Raebel_53.pdf
     May 07, 2008 - It was developed through communication, staff support, and stakeholder involvement and successfully decreased … linking each patient in the file by medical record number to the condition (e.g., age 65 or older, decreased

373. Final Progress Report: Connected Emergency Care (CEC) Patient Safety Learning Lab (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/hinson-levin-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - The overall ARI prescribing rate also decreased in the intervention group (from 35.9% to 30.6%) but … This reduction not only decreased potential healthcare-related exposure to SARS-CoV-2 for these patients … during the COVID-19 pandemic, may outpace the update cycle of our repository and tools, leading to decreased

374. Use of Electronic Health Records | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/carecoordination/measure5.html
     June 01, 2018 - evidence exists that electronic documentation may be associated with improved patient outcomes and decreased … evidence exists that electronic documentation may be associated with improved patient outcomes and decreased

375. How To Use the Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/cauti-hospitals/toolkit-use.html
     December 01, 2017 - How To Use the Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals The toolkit consists of three modules–Implementation, Sustainability, and Resources—that a hospital unit can use to teach team members specific ways to adopt best practices regarding CAUTI prevention. Use of this to…

376. Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix H | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/aph.html
     August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix H Hierarchy of Solutions Do solutions meet the following criteria: Address the root cause/contributing factor. Are specific and concrete. Can be understood and implemented by a reader unfamiliar with the situation. Will be tested or simulated prior to…

377. AHRQ Grant Final Progress Report: Improving Patient Safety Through Provider Communication Strategy Enhancements (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/daugherty-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Results: Analysis of 495 communication events initiated by nursing staff revealed decreased time to … In addition to decreased total and adjusted times for communication/issue resolution, there was an increase … of the team/communication strategies, communication time surrounding a patient concern or issue was decreased

378. NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Weaning (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-weaning.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Weaning Weaning Description ■ The introduction of solid food feedings and the gradual replacement of milk by solid food as the main source of energy and nutrients. ■ Shared pleasure in eating and feeding enhances the relationship between infants and their caregivers. …

379. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/039-mrsa-surveillance-slides.pptx
     October 01, 2024 - MRSA rates decreased again after 6 months of the new interventions.

380. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/respiratory-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold Diagnosis • Upper respiratory tract infections or “the common cold” are caused by viruses and present with symptoms such as rhinorrhea, sneezing, sinus congestion, sore throat, cough, low-grade fever, headache, and fatigue. • The common cold occurs…