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281. 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

282. 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

283. 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

284. Measurement and Outcomes Workgroup: Charter – Option Year 2 (pdf file)
     cdsic.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/OY2_Final%20MO%20Workgroup%20Charter.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Workgroup will leverage the knowledge and experience of CDS experts and amplify the voice of patients to ensure … The Workgroup will ensure that CDSiC’s broader agenda addresses the CDS needs of stakeholders and advances … The Steering Committee will provide strategic input and the Planning Center Committee will ensure that … development, assign roles and responsibilities to members, work with the CDSiC leadership team to ensure … that Workgroups have the right subject matter expertise to develop products, monitor progress, ensure

285. Prone to error: earliest steps to find cancer. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prone-error-earliest-steps-find-cancer
     March 09, 2011 - for early stages of disease and ductal carcinoma in situ has experts debating the best mechanisms to ensure … September 7, 2016 At Bellevue, a desperate fight to ensure the patients' safety.

286. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=6
     January 01, 2022 - and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan Nursing home leaders can reference this resource to ensure … and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan Nursing home leaders can reference this resource to ensure … identify a case once it occurs, and how to properly implement infection prevention and control measures to ensure

287. EHR Implementation Checklist (pdf file)
     digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/workflowtoolkit/ehr_implementation_checklist.pdf
     January 01, 2006 - multi hands-on, task oriented sessions tailored to staff responsibilities Identify “super users” and ensure … Conduct interface testing (i.e., interaction between systems) Conduct system stress or load testing Ensure … Develop disaster recovery plan Test ability to restore system from backups prior to go-live Ensure … providers to “catch up” o Mid-morning and mid-afternoon buffers, or o Extra minutes per visit Ensure

288. Slide 1 (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/module_iv1.ppt
     May 29, 2025 - They also have different perspectives and expertise that helps to ensure research is relevant and applicable … The facilitator uses a myriad of methods to ensure that all participants have an equal opportunity to … The facilitator is available to participants before group discussions to ensure they are prepared, and … attention to logistics Ensure avenues for input Effective facilitation involves preparation before … Working with one individual from a particular stakeholder group or type will only ensure that you have

289. Cusp Patient Family Engagement Facilitator Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/patfamilyengagement/CUSP_Patient_Family_Engagement_Facilitator_Notes.docx
     June 02, 2025 - Advisors work with physicians, nurses, administrators, and support staff to ensure their contributions … · What else could the nurse have done to ensure effective communication with the patient and family member … Staff members should ask patients and their families what questions they have to ensure an open line … Slide 17 SAY: Using the IDEAL discharge planning process helps ensure that clinicians, patients … · What else could the health care team have done to ensure the patient and family member were involved

290. Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/choosing.html
     April 01, 2018 - Select Be Prepared if you want to ensure that your patients ask you any questions they have and communicate … Select Teach-Back if:you want to ensure that your patients understand what you tell them, including

291. Surgical Safety Team Roles and Responsibilities Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/applying-cusp/surgical-roles.html
     December 01, 2017 - SAFETY PROGRAM TASKS (ADAPTIVE)       Educate Staff on the Science Of Safety Who will ensure … Who will ensure a high response rate? Who will analyze the safety culture results?

292. Senior-Leader-Checklist (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/senior-leader-checklist.docx
     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

293. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/842418/psn-pdf
     January 11, 2023 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-do-nurses-use-early-warning-scoring-systems-detect-and-act-patient-deterioration-ensure … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-do-nurses-use-early-warning-scoring-systems-detect-and-act-patient-deterioration-ensure

294. Office of the Director (OD) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/od/index.html
     July 01, 2025 - Office of the Director (OD) The Office of the Director oversees AHRQ activities to ensure the

295. Implementation Coaching | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/activity/coach.html
     June 01, 2023 - Coaching, however, continues even after content or skill mastery to ensure sustainability. … Coaches will help ensure that team members understand teamwork concepts and that they are appropriately … Over the longer term of your implementation, coaches should continue to monitor teamwork behaviors to ensure … Similarly, coaches should ask questions to try to understand team members’ point of view and to ensure … Ensure that identified coaches have the support of leadership and are highly respected among staff.

296. Develop Your Own? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/develop/index.html
     June 01, 2020 - In determining methods to be used: What standardized method will be used to ensure that all of the … Some States have made significant investments in cleaning claims or encounter data to ensure accuracy … If in-house expertise is not available, outside assistance is needed to ensure that these critical steps … Nonetheless, CAHPS® also includes specifications and protocols designed to ensure reliability, validity … Keep in mind: The sequencing of questions has been carefully structured and tested to ensure that

297. Slide 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cf_deliberativemethodswebinar_desigingdeliberativeforum.pdf
     May 29, 2025 - Key considerations • Ensure that adequate time (1-2 days) is built in for participants to: – become … events can include large groups of 100 – 1000+ or smaller groups of 12-20 Key considerations • Ensure

298. Nudge Unit Supports Physician, Patient Behavioral Changes Towards Medical Decisions that Improve Care Value and Quality of Care | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/nudge-unit-supports-physician-patient-behavioral-changes-towards-medical-decisions
     July 23, 2024 - Frontline staff should be included and consulted in the project planning process to ensure the intervention … Additionally, the principles of behavioral science behind nudge projects can help to ensure that interventions … Ensure the nudge project has a clear hypothesis. … Frontline staff should be included and consulted in the project planning process to ensure the intervention … project team should engage representatives from all clinical areas related to the project workflow to ensure

299. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid CHG and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-bed-bathing.docx
     March 01, 2022 - Ensure that cloths 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, skin … 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

300. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Bed Bathing With 2% Chlorhexidine (CHG) No-Rinse Bathing Cloths and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-bed-bathing.pdf
     March 01, 2022 - Ensure that cloths 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