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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/048-key-evidence-decolonization.docx
October 01, 2024 - Vernon MO, Hayden MK, Trick WE, et al. Archives of Internal Medicine, 2006
Chlorhexidine Gluconate to Cleanse Patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit: The Effectiveness of Source Control to Reduce the Bioburden of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci
Purpose: To evaluate impact of daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bath…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/pcmh/implement/appendix-a.html
September 01, 2021 - A Guide to Real-World Evaluations of Primary Care Interventions: Some Practical Advice
Appendix A: Calculating Statistical Power with Clustering to Assess Potential for Detecting Meaningful Effects
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Table of Contents
A Guide to Real-World Evaluations of Primary Care Interventi…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/index.html
April 01, 2022 - Advancing Heart Health Research and Results: What We've Learned
The goal of EvidenceNOW is to assist primary care practices in exceeding the Million Hearts ® target of 70 percent for delivery of each of the ABCS services to improve heart health— A spirin use, B lood pressure control, C holesterol management,…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/index.html
Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Overview of the Guide
The Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide provides toolkits to help nursing homes optimize their use of antibiotics.
…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm1.html
October 01, 2014 - considering each of the issues outlined above, program staff should answer the following questions in determining … b The Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) are used in determining the amount of Federal matching
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/ltc-implementation-guide.pdf
June 01, 2021 - health care practitioners to assist them in
(1) understanding the purpose of the Four Moments and (2) determining
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/bath-basin-faqs.html
March 01, 2017 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Bath Basin Use in Long-Term Care Facilities
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Disclaimer : FAQ answers are based on a combination of scientific evidence and clinical experience and expertise of a multidisciplinary national team.
Historically, …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d8_pdi_projectevaluation.docx
May 25, 2016 - TO
Project Evaluation and Debriefing
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project evaluation is to:
Identify factors that contributed to the team’s success.
Identify factors that hindered the team’s success.
Identify additional clinical areas in the organization where the best practice can be implement…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumcarr.html
October 01, 2014 - Carr, Brendan G.
Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards
Summaries of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Grant Title: The Comparative Effectiveness of Time-Adjusted Trauma Center Care on M…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/applying-cusp/surgical_roles.docx
December 01, 2017 - Surgical Safety Team Roles and Responsibilities Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Surgical Safety Team Roles and Responsibilities Tool
Introduction
Problem Statement
This tool will help your safety program team understand the core tasks of this project and will help you organize your team to complete the work. …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/vae/objective-outcome-tool.docx
January 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Hospital ___________ Unit___________ Month ___________
Please record the following occurrences for all patients in your unit within the selected month.
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Total number of patients on mechanical ventilation
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Total number of episodes of mechani…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201409.html
June 01, 2014 - AHRQ Quality Indicators Toolkit Helps Methodist Hospital Health System Save Lives
Search All Impact Case Studies
June 2014
Methodist Hospital Health System in Houston has expanded the use of the AHRQ Quality Indicators Toolkit to four other facilities after its flagship facility, Houston Methodist Hospital,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/diagnostic-safety-workgroup-march-2022-meeting-notes.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Federal Interagency Workgroup: Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Federal Interagency Workgroup: Improving Diagnostic Safety
and Quality in Healthcare
Workgroup Goal: Established by Senate Report 115-150. The Senate Committee on
Appropriations requested “AHRQ to convene a cross agency working …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/prevhospitalvisits-funcspecs_0.pdf
August 01, 2017 - Determining Transfer Risk ........................................................................... … Determining Transfer Risk
3.1.6.1. Components of Transfer Risk Rules
Table 4. … Determining Transfer Risk
3.1.6.1. Components of Transfer Risk Rules
3.1.6.2.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/facguide3.html
August 01, 2022 - Gap Analysis Facilitator's Guide
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Purpose: To evaluate the extent to which current processes align with the Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) process and includes:
Identifying the existing process.
Identifying the existing outcome(s).
Ide…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Determine Whether To Treat
Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit
Tool 4. Training Modules: Urinalysis and UTIs Improving Care
Overview
These training modules are designed to be flexible to meet your needs. Training coordinators can
use them individually or co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care-updated.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit
Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Determine Whether To Treat
Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit
Tool 4. Training Modules: Urinalysis and UTIs Improving Care
Overview
These training modules are designed to be flexible to meet your needs. Training coord…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/rapid-response/tool_rapidresponse-systems.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Rapid Response for Perinatal Safety: Rapid Response Systems
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Rapid Response for Perinatal Safety
Rapid Response Systems
Rapid Response for Perinatal Safety—Rapid Response Systems
Purpose of the tool: This tool describes the key perinatal saf…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/guide/apf.html
October 01, 2017 - Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide
Appendix F. Hospital Practice Insights: Challenges and Solutions
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation Guide
Overview
Get Ready
Pressure Injury Prevention Program Phases
Appendix A. RACI Cha…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/walker-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Regional Approach for THQIT in Rural Settings - Planning
FINAL PROGRESS REPORT
Regional Approach for THQIT in Rural Settings
AHRQ Grant: 1 P20 HS015457-01
Project Title: “Regional Approach for THQIT in Rural Settings – Planning”
Principal Investigator: James M. Walker, MD
Team Members:
M…