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261. Disclosure Policy and Form (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-rev-team-confidentiality-form.pdf
     September 01, 2018 - However, to ensure that reports are scientifically rigorous, the EPC program adheres to a structured … review team to make the final decisions about the design, analysis, and reporting of the review To ensure … that there is broad input and to ensure that the EPC review team maintains its independence, the EPC … However, to ensure that reports are scientifically rigorous, the EPC program adheres to a structured … that there is broad input and to ensure that the EPC review team maintains its independence, the EPC

262. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Facilitator Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-insertion-notes.docx
     April 01, 2022 - is needed, based on appropriate indications discussed in previous modules, then the next step is to ensure … Engaging frontline clinicians in decision making helps to ensure buy-in from the staff. … It is important that the RN supervising the individual ensure that competency is maintained, usually … Ensure that this is included in your hospital’s policy. … Checklists can often help ensure that insertion is done aseptically.

263. Refining Key Questions: Interactive Case Study Quiz (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/topic-refinement-quiz.ppt
     October 08, 2025 - questions that address real-world dilemmas Provide context to help discern content area and applicability Ensure … that address real-world dilemmas, provide context to help discern content area and applicability, and ensure … Key informants should reflect the interests of stakeholders in the topic to be refined to ensure relevance

264. Refining Key Questions: Interactive Case Study Quiz (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/topic-refinement-quiz.ppt
     October 08, 2025 - questions that address real-world dilemmas Provide context to help discern content area and applicability Ensure … that address real-world dilemmas, provide context to help discern content area and applicability, and ensure … Key informants should reflect the interests of stakeholders in the topic to be refined to ensure relevance

265. Appendix 3: Data Abstraction (xls file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/ced-appendix3-data-abstraction.xlsx
     June 24, 2022 - CMS Design Prospective (rather than retrospective) studies to ensure a more thorough and systematical … CMS Design Masking (blinding) to ensure patients and investigators do not know to that group patients … Innov (UK) Protocol Development of a data/statistical analysis plan to ensure methods and analytical … CMS Design Prospective (rather than retrospective) studies to ensure a more thorough and systematical … CMS Design Masking (blinding) to ensure patients and investigators do not know to that group patients

266. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Monitoring for Perinatal Safety: Assemble the Team and Engage Leadership
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     May 01, 2017 - create project goals and timelines and outlines the project mission Coordinates with team members to ensure … Leadership 37 How To Engage Your Senior Executive and Develop Shared Accountability for the Work Ensure … members Encourage team members to contribute Promote active listening and learning from each other Ensure … Meet with hospital departments (risk management, quality improvement) to ensure that L&D CUSP efforts … Use the 4 Es to ensure team engagement— Engage them in the process Educate them about their roles Execute

267. Established Child Health Care Quality Measures—CAHPS | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/measures/measure-2.html
     November 01, 2017 - CAHPS includes a reporting format developed and tested to ensure effective communication of CAHPS results … Auditing of results to ensure consistent application of specifications and procedures helps ensure comparability … The enrollment requirement is designed to ensure that the enrollee has been in the MCO or health plan … Senior-level agency responsibility and sufficient staff resources are needed to ensure useful results … Cognitive testing to ensure that consumers understand questions and response options as developers intended

268. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4a_combo_psi03-pressureulcer-bestpractices.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - to 2 hours.6,8,9 Daily Rounds Assessment Include in the daily rounds a nutritional assessment to ensure … facilities may adapt the tool to allow for easy completion, using check boxes and short phrases to ensure … of Patients Every 1 to 2 Hours and Promotion of Highest Level of Mobility • Have senior leaders ensure … dietitian when nutritional elements could contribute to risk of nutritional deficiencies.7-9 o Ensure … standard hospital mattress.1,6-9 o Triage use of pressure-redistributing beds and mattresses.7 o Ensure

269. Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-o-part2.pptx
     June 02, 2025 - for Ambulatory Surgery Implementation Guide Appendix O Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) Check to ensure … recommended in the AER manufacturer's written IFU Quality testing devices are available for many AERs to ensure … Storage ST91 Channels should be dry to help prevent bacterial growth and biofilm formation To help ensure

270. Senior Leader Checklist | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/checklist.html
     March 01, 2017 - Ensure all employees receive education concerning the AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI … Ensure there is a clear threshold within the data, which indicates areas of concern that require immediate

271. Module IV- Skills for Successful Engagement (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/module-iv-skills-for-successful-engagement.pdf
     October 08, 2025 - § The facilitator uses a myriad of methods to ensure that all participants have an equal opportunity … § The facilitator is available to participants before group discussions to ensure they are prepared … attention to logistics § Ensure avenues for input Image: a photograph of four people in a conference … Working with one individual from a particular stakeholder group or type will only ensure that you have … For example: § Ensure diverse involvement where all stakeholders have a “voice” § Establish written

272. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/857451/psn-pdf
     December 06, 2023 - patient care was an increasingly common strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep patients safe and ensure … special-edition-perspective-technology-responses-covid-19 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-home-setting-regulatory-course-ensure-safe-high-quality-care

273. Guide: Purpose and Use of CLABSI Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/guide.html
     January 01, 2020 - Ensure you have chlorhexidine in your central line kits. … Adjust the frequency as needed to ensure the cart is stocked at all times. … Develop a strategy to ensure unit staff members ask providers daily if any catheters or tubes can be … To ensure that staff ask the question, add it to a rounding form, called the Daily Goals Checklist … To streamline and ensure use of the audit form, bundle it with the CUSP Toolkit's Observing Patient

274. Designing a Deliberative Forum (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/delilberative-methods-design-abelson.pdf
     October 08, 2025 - Key considerations  Ensure that adequate time (1-2 days) is built in for participants to: o become … events can include large groups of 100 – 1000+ or smaller groups of 12-20 Key considerations  Ensure

275. AHRQ's Digital Healthcare Research Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     November 01, 2024 - Relevance The Digital Healthcare Research Program at AHRQ provides foundational research to ensure that … To ensure successful participation, please download the Webex app and/or test your system prior to the

276. Reviewing the Team's Performance: Debrief | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/team/tools/debrief.html
     December 01, 2023 - Debrief Checklist The Debrief Checklist shown below can help organize debriefs to ensure they are efficient … The team can use the checklist during a debrief to ensure that all information is discussed.

277. Spotlight (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/trocar_injury_final.pdf
     January 01, 2022 - A finger is swept underneath the peritoneum to ensure no abdominal contents are adherent to the abdominal … – In patients with adhesions or difficult entry, thorough evaluation is especially important to ensure … – Similarly, the number and length of adjustable drains should be documented to ensure that pieces … • Following abdominal entry and insufflation, careful evaluation of the abdomen is necessary to ensure … • Laparoscopic surgeons should be well versed in all methods of abdominal entry to ensure they can

278. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74021/psn-pdf
     October 25, 2021 - When you think about the pharmacy’s responsibility, it's really to protect patients and to ensure that … So, I think it's an ongoing process, regardless of your setting, establishing that culture to ensure … GL: There are definitely ways to ensure patient safety, no matter if you're part of an integrated system … From the patient’s standpoint, they, or their caregivers, need to ensure they are actively involved … Ensure that they understand why a medication change was made to their treatment.

279. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4b_pdi02-pressureulcer-bestpractices.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - Daily Rounds Assessment Include in the daily rounds the following: (1) nutritional assessment to ensure … facilities may adapt the tool to allow for easy completion, using check boxes and short phrases to ensure … of Patients Every 1 to 2 Hours and Promotion of Highest Level of Mobility • Have senior leaders ensure … dietitian when nutritional elements could contribute to risk of nutritional deficiencies.1, 9-11 o Ensure … Orthotics o Wheelchairs and wheelchair cushions (must be frequently readjusted in growing children) • Ensure

280. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4p_combo_pdi02-pressureulcer-bestpractices.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - Daily Rounds Assessment Include in the daily rounds the following: (1) nutritional assessment to ensure … facilities may adapt the tool to allow for easy completion, using check boxes and short phrases to ensure … of Patients Every 1 to 2 Hours and Promotion of Highest Level of Mobility • Have senior leaders ensure … dietitian when nutritional elements could contribute to risk of nutritional deficiencies.1, 9-11 o Ensure … Orthotics o Wheelchairs and wheelchair cushions (must be frequently readjusted in growing children) • Ensure