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June 01, 2023 - Surgical Care and Recovery 44
The tables below list each component that should be considered when developing … gabapentinoids, antispasmodics).1
Delirium precautions should be initiated for patients at high risk of developing
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September 01, 2011 - ADAPT to Adult-Focused Health Care
ADolescent Assessment of Preparation for Transition (ADAPT) to
Adult-Focused Health Care
Detailed Measure Specifications
Center of Excellence for Pediatric Quality …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/workshop/slides2.html
October 01, 2017 - Module 2: How To Manage Change
Slide Presentation
Slide 1: How To Manage Change
ADD Hospital Name
Module 2
Slide 2: QI Change Process
Change process strategies can be applied to other quality improvement (QI) efforts:
Hospital falls.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
Deep vei…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/6-gap-analysis-goal.docx
June 01, 2023 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Surgical Care and Recovery
Gap Analysis and Goal-Setting Form
Creating a sense of urgency is an important strategy to gather institutional support and provide engagement in quality improvement work. One of the best approaches is to evaluate current performance and identify deficiencie…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/mccannon/index.html
December 01, 2020 - The Spread Problem
Slide Presentation by Joe McCannon
On February 17, Joe McCannon made this slide presentation at the AHRQ Expert Meeting on the Challenge and Promise of Delivery System Research.
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Slide 1
The Spread Problem
The Challenge and Promise of …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/saworksheet.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Prevention
Self-Assessment Worksheet for Pressure Ulcer Healing 1
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer
Healing
Self-Assessment Worksheet for Pressure Ulcer Healing
This self-assessment tool is an im…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=8
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-iodophor.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Addressing Questions Asked by Staff: Nasal Iodophor for MRSA Carriers With Devices
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-3 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff:
Nasal Iodophor for MRSA Carriers With Devices
What is iodophor and how safe is it?
Iodophor is another name for “pov…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-mupirocin.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Addressing Questions Asked by Staff: Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA Carriers With Devices
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-2 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff:
Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA Carriers With Devices
What is mupirocin and how safe is it?
Mupirocin is a topical antibio…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/sensemaking/sensemaking.pptx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Monitoring for Perinatal Safety: Sensemaking and Learn from Defects
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Sensemaking and Learn From Defects for Perinatal Safety
AHRQ Publication No. 17-0003-5-EF
May 2017
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Learning Objectives
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AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Sen…
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July 01, 2023 - Sensemaking and Learn From Defects for Perinatal Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Sensemaking and Learn From Defects for Perinatal Safety
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Four ascending steps show the learning objectives:
Introduce …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/microbiologic-specimens-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Appropriate Collection of Microbiologic Specimens
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Collection of Specimens
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Objectives
Recognize that collecting a good specimen is important to making treatment decisions.
Detail procedur…
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January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module1/video-transcript-spanish.docx
June 02, 2025 - Programa de seguridad de la AHRQ para cuidados a largo plazo: HAI/CAUTIPREVENIR
HAIs
Infeccones relacionadas con los cuidados de salud
Kit de herramientas de seguridad para cuidados a largo plazo
Módulo 1: Usar el kit de herramientas de seguridad integral para cuidados a largo plazo: Aplicar principios de seguridad.…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/959.html
May 01, 2025 - Lab Results Improve Accuracy of AI-Generated Diagnoses
Issue Number
959
AHRQ News Now is a weekly newsletter that highlights agency research and program activities.
May 28, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Insurance Types Among High Spenders Medicare and private insurance paid for over three-quarters of expenses among …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4a_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
May 31, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4a
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 01: Accidental Puncture or Laceration
Why focus on accidental puncture and lacera…
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January 01, 2015 - Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmission Webinar 2
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care
The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Webinar 2: Analyze Data and Patient/Caregiver Perspectives
(Section 1 of the Guide)
Agenda
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/iadapt/index.html
August 01, 2015 - Innovative Adaptation and Dissemination of AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Research Products
In 2010, AHRQ invested $30 million of its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act budget to fund 21 3-year grants to extend the reach and impact of comparative effectiveness research (CER) among hard-to-reach populations,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4o_combo_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
May 31, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4o
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PDI 01: Accidental Puncture or Laceration
Why focus on accidental puncture and laceration in ch…