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101. Clinic Intervention Tracking Sheet (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/skills-qi-tracking.docx
     June 02, 2025 - Implement referral tracking for aspirin, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking cessation measures Ensure … referral tracking for aspirin, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking cessation measures Ensure … Implement referral tracking for aspirin, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking cessation measures Ensure

102. Appendix D. Universal ICU Decolonization Nursing Protocol | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-apd.html
     September 01, 2013 - Ensure coating of the sides of the nostril. Repeat for other nostril. … Ensure thorough cleaning, with special attention to commonly soiled areas such as the neck, skin folds … Pay special attention to cleaning skin areas surrounding lines and other devices to ensure removal of … In the REDUCE MRSA trial, we avoided the skin above the jawline to ensure chlorhexidine did not contact

103. Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncilape.html
     April 01, 2018 - Meeting Ground Rules To set the tone for the meetings and ensure all participants are comfortable,

104. TeamSTEPPS Pocket Guide (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/teamstepps-pocket-guide.pdf
     May 01, 2023 - Communication Page 6 Closed-Loop Communication Using verbal feedback to ensure that messages … Monitoring and Modifying the Plan y Huddle—Ad hoc meeting to ensure continual progression of care … team outcome): Results from each team member maintaining situation awareness and communicating to ensure … that could alter the plan of care Uses STAR to prevent skill-based errors Fosters communication to ensure … that could alter the plan of care Uses STAR to prevent skill-based errors Fosters communication to ensure

105. Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/toolkitchecklist/surgetkit2.html
     July 01, 2018 - Once finalized, these arrangements should be reviewed every 6 months to ensure that readiness is maintained … Ensure that back-up power fuel supply is full, and order fuel if needed. … patients and begins operation, the security expert or designate(s) and key providers should be on-site to ensure … The steps listed below must occur to ensure that process. … Staffing: On-going oversight of security firm staffing contract to ensure appropriate staffing levels

106. Project Report - Lean Sigma (ppt file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/framework-slides/CUSP-A-Framework-for-Success-Mar-7-2012-508.ppt
     January 01, 2012 - stop takeoff Learn from mistakes Evaluate Feedback performance View infections as defects Ensure … Summarize the evidence in a checklist Identify local barriers to implementation Measure performance Ensure … member of unit team Executive should meet monthly with unit team Executive should – Review defects Ensure … Create policy, process, or procedure Ensure staff know policy Evaluate if policy is used correctly … savers * Data Collection Data collectors Data forms – Add qualifiers specific to your hospital Ensure

107. Equipment and Supplies | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/toolkitchecklist/surgetkit3.html
     July 01, 2018 - Team leader checks in with each team member to ensure that facility opening activities are underway. … Action Checklist Team leader conducts periodic checks with each team member to ensure continuation … Once finalized, these arrangements should be reviewed every 6 months to ensure that readiness is maintained … Question the service about competing contractual obligations to ensure their availability when needed … The discharging facility must ensure that the necessary medications and equipment are available at the

108. Technical Interventions To Prevent CAUTI | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/guides/implguide-pt3.html
     October 01, 2015 - Interpreting CAUTI Data Trends Appropriate Catheter Use Ensure that unit teams and … If the policy does adhere to the evidence base, then ensure that the policy is followed consistently. … Ensure the catheter tubing is not kinked. … Check the adequacy of the supply of bladder scanners on the unit and ensure staff understanding of how … Ensure staff members are fully supported in removing unnecessary urinary catheters.

109. Slide Presentation: An Introduction to Safe Transitions for Patients to New Appointments
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/safetransitions/safetransitions.pptx
     June 02, 2025 - ambulatory care appointments, you can potentially: Reduce errors Increase patient engagement Take actions to ensure … Team members also have specific roles and responsibilities in order to ensure success. … evaluations, the team lead will communicate any changes your facility has made to use or modify the tools to ensure … To ensure that the tools are sustainable, some key actions that your facility can take include: Integrating

110. Pocket Guide: TeamSTEPPS: Strategies & Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2020 - Structure Identification of the components of a multi-team system that must work together effectively to ensure … Nurse: “BP is 96/62” 11 Communication Check-Back Using closed-loop communication to ensure that … Sender double-checks to ensure that the message was received Example: Doctor: “Give 25 mg Benadryl … behaviors Situation Monitoring Monitors the state of the patient Monitors fellow team members to ensure … toward the goal and identifies changes that could alter the care plan Fosters communication to ensure

111. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid Chlorhexidine (CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-basin-bathing.pdf
     March 01, 2022 - Ensure a trash can is nearby for disposal of wipes after use. … Ensure that wipes are applied to skin by firm massage to ensure the binding of CHG to skin proteins. … • Ensure thorough cleaning, with special attention to commonly soiled areas such as the neck, axilla … patient refused a critical antihypertensive or diabetic medication, their healthcare providers should ensure … Similarly, the goal here is to ensure that the patient understands that they are refusing a protective

112. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid Chlorhexidine (CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-basin-bathing.docx
     March 01, 2022 - Ensure a trash can is nearby for disposal of wipes after use. … Ensure that wipes are applied to skin by firm massage to ensure the binding of CHG to skin proteins. … · Ensure thorough cleaning, with special attention to commonly soiled areas such as the neck, axilla … patient refused a critical antihypertensive or diabetic medication, their healthcare providers should ensure … Similarly, the goal here is to ensure that the patient understands that they are refusing a protective

113. Use Simulation To Improve Healthcare Delivery Systems | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation-issue-brief5.html
     July 01, 2024 - Preparation for Emergencies in Outpatient Settings An article focusing on pediatrics notes, “The best way to ensure … Organizations should ensure that lessons learned from simulation are tracked, trended, and reported at

114. Future Directions and Research Priorities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/healthit-ed-6.html
     February 01, 2021 - This type of approach will address barriers, additional areas for research, and regulatory changes to ensure … In addition, applications must be rigorously evaluated to ensure they are effective in achieving patient

115. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2022 - Before prescribing antibiotics, ensure that the patient has signs and symptoms suggesting a bacterial … Before the patient leaves the office, or prior to the end of a phone call or electronic exchange, ensure

116. A Call To Action: Diagnostic Excellence In Rural Healthcare | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-rural-healthcare4.html
     October 01, 2024 - Reducing award turnaround time to ensure funding is accessible in a more immediate manner can also help … can use a variety of grant funding sources to invest in continuous quality improvement strategies to ensure … Communities can also advocate for beneficial healthcare policies at the state and federal level to ensure

117. Copyright-Release (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/publications/pubcomguide/copyright-release.docx
     July 01, 2024 - Contractors must ensure that any content created with generative AI used in their deliverables does not … Contractors must conduct thorough checks to ensure that the AI training datasets are free of unauthorized

118. 68. For the Patient Willing To Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide68.html
     October 01, 2014 - Arrange —Ensure follow-up contact   Action Strategies for implementation Arrange

119. Acute Care ASP Development
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/program-part2-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - frontline clinicians/teams to think about optimizing prescribing Requires an implementation plan to ensure … Often seen as more of an “educational” interaction May impact limited numbers of patients; need to ensure … so ASP needs to devote time Approach Pro Con Develop standardized regimens for all procedures; ensure … 7: Consolidate improvements and create still more change Step 8: Institutionalize new approaches Ensure … ASPs should determine that they are using methods to ensure uptake of change regarding antibiotic prescribing

120. Implementing a Staff Vaccination Program in Your Nursing Home (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/implement-staff-vaccination-program.pdf
     March 01, 2022 - Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) which requires Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities to ensure … Consult State and Federal laws and guidance to ensure your facility’s vaccine implementation plan complies … Ensure requests for religious exemptions are documented and evaluated in accordance with applicable … Ensure all documentation is signed and dated by a licensed practitioner. … Ensure requests for disability exemptions are documented and evaluated in accordance with applicable