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401. 174. Systems Strategy 4. Promote hospital policies that support and provide inpatient tobacco dependence services | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide174.html
     October 01, 2014 - Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC, formerly JCAHO) regulations mandating that all sections

402. Exhibit 3.20. Major Factors that Inhibit Lean Success | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit3-20.html
     November 01, 2014 - Communication about Lean Effective communication after each Lean event is required to ensure that

403. Improving Antibiotic Use is a Patient Safety Issue
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/sustain-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - the importance of and continue to perform a daily “time out” for patients receiving antibiotics Will ensure … Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care Sustaining Stewardship 5 Focusing on Administrators Ensure

404. Making It Work Tip Sheet: Assembling the CUSP Team (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/assembling-cusp-team.pdf
     April 01, 2022 - • Deference to Authority (physician knows best) – Ensure input from all staff who are directly engaged … the CUSP Team AHRQ Safety Programs for ICUS: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI Suggested Strategies • Ensure

405. Increasing Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment of Opioid Abuse in Rural Primary Care Practices | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research/health-it/opioids.html
     September 01, 2022 - research to address pressing problems in health care delivery and develop the tools and training to ensure … blueprint for how other communities and primary care teams can overcome the barriers of providing MAT and ensure

406. Final Progress Report: Workshop on Consumer Engagement in Selected Patient Safety Topics (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/hatlie-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - To ensure that all aspects of the workshop were authentically patient centered, two dynamic leaders … that all factors have been considered; (iv) Improve or optimize the process; and (v) Control to ensure … An identified team needs to be formed, possibly with an executive sponsor to ensure delivery and follow … Ensure complete, accessible, and accurate medical information for every patient in Chicago 2. … Ensure complete, accessible and accurate medical information for every patient in Chicago (3-5 years)

407. Engaging Stakeholders to Improve the Quality of Children's Health Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/implementation-guides/implementation-guide1/impguide1.pdf
     September 08, 2015 - By engaging stakeholders in your quality improvement (QI) initiatives, you can help ensure that the … To ensure that this information was current, we held informal discussions with key staff in the States … Establishing the scope of your stakeholder group will help ensure that the structure of the group is … • What mechanisms are available to ensure that the group is responsive to your needs (for example, a … – You can also ensure that stakeholders benefit from such an arrangement.

408. Section 5: Selecting a Care Management Program Model | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm5.html
     October 01, 2014 - In addition to including a data analyst on the care management program staff, States should ensure that … Evaluation Capacity Evaluating the value of care management programs is essential, both to ensure that … Many States prefer to use an external vendor for the program evaluation to ensure an independent review … States should monitor programs to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure vendors … Lessons Learned: Performance Guarantees Ensure adequate resources to calculate cost savings.

409. Perspectives on Diagnostic Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-terminology2.html
     April 01, 2025 - Hospital administrators, who need to ensure the financial health of their organization, often focus on

410. Readiness Assessment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicomp5c.html
     January 01, 2013 - kit stocked with essentials for placing a central line catheter, 2) use a line insertion checklist to ensure … 94.7% 51.5% 43.3% 0.573 47.4% 47.4% 0.066 6 Use of a line-insertion checklist to ensure

411. Six Texas Hospitals Improve Care With AHRQ Medication Reconciliation Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips87.html
     October 01, 2014 - is admitted from a home health agency, the nursing home obtains a medication list from the agency to ensure … implemented a system to deliver the patient medication profile—as well as the electronic medication record—to ensure

412. Appendix I. Checklist Observation Tool and FAQs - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-i.html
     May 01, 2017 - Did someone in the room ensure everyone was ready to perform the checklist before starting the discussion … Did someone in the room ensure everyone was ready to perform the debriefing before starting the discussion

413. Illinois State at a Glance (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/demostates/ilstateataglance.pdf
     March 01, 2012 - The State also will aim to ensure that ongoing health information exchange (HIE) and health IT efforts … Quality Illinois will collaborate with ongoing, statewide HIE and health IT development efforts to ensure

414. H. Contra Costa Health Plan Language Assistance Database and Ethnicity Categories | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldataaph.html
     May 01, 2018 - To ensure that the race, ethnicity, and language data are being collected, production metrics regularly … To ensure compliance with HEDIS reporting requirements and minimize redundancy in data collection, CCHP

415. Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/educate-and-engage/index.html
     October 01, 2016 - At least two champions should be identified to ensure continued leadership through periods of staff change … tested positive for drug-resistant bacteria, the Resident Information Sheet (tool 3) can be used to ensure

416. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/legbags-faqs.docx
     March 01, 2017 - When using any chemical such as vinegar or bleach, ensure a consistent dilution protocol is developed … Ensure both caps are secured and the inside components are covered with the chemical. IV. … Prior to initial use and when storing the leg bag, ensure a resident identifier (e.g., name, initials

417. Chapter 6. Environment and Equipment Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/man6.html
     December 01, 2017 - By completing the Living Space Inspection, the falls team will ensure that all wheelchairs and their … should be performed routinely so that parts, mattresses and side rails may be modified or replaced to ensure … At this time the nurse can ensure that appropriate staff are contacted.

418. Communication Strategies To Promote Resident Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/strategies-slides.html
     March 01, 2017 - E xplain how the Two-Challenge Rule can be used to ensure resident safety concerns are clearly articulated … enough time for residents, families, and staff to ask questions, and answer questions completely helps ensure … Strategies to ensure that intending message was received including validation or acknowledgement and

419. Chapter 7. What’s Next? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/medical-office/2014/mosurv14chap7.html
     June 01, 2014 - However, to ensure respondent anonymity/confidentiality, it is important to report data only if there … safety culture improvement have been identified, formal written action plans need to be developed to ensure … Ensure that there is timely communication of progress toward action plans on a regular basis.

420. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4g_combo_psi10-postopmetaderangement-bestpractices.pdf
     May 20, 2016 - Recommended Practice: Implement Blood Glucose Monitoring Requirements • Ensure that all diabetic patients … vision, etc.) and hypoglycemia (rapid heart rate, sweating, confusion, disorientation, etc.).5 • Ensure … • Ensure that the provider reviews blood glucose levels at least daily and adjusts treatment as needed