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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/module5/facilitator-notes.docx
March 01, 2017 - every opportunity to engage the resident and family members by providing timely, accurate information, ensuring
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-measures/21st-century/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Measurement and Reporting "to develop and implement effective, efficient, and coordinated strategies for ensuring
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/039-ss-nasal-mupirocin-protocol.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Pre-Op Surgical Nasal Decolonization Protocol for Staff: Nasal Mupirocin
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Background: Mupirocin
· 2 percent mupirocin ointment was approved by the Food and Drug Administrati…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/module-3-situation-monitoring-facilitator-prep-checklist.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS Situation Monitoring Facilitator Prep Checklist
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/do-dont.html
March 01, 2017 - Catheter Care Do's and Don'ts
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
When an indwelling urinary catheter is present, follow these guidelines to prevent a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI).
DO
DON'T
Do perform hand hygiene immediately before and after…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-c.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix C. Addressing Physician Concerns With the Checklist - Implementation Guide
Common Concern
Response
Explanation
“I'm already safe, and I don't need to use a tool like the checklist.”
“You are safe, but we think that something like this tool can help make the entire center better. I…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/enhanced-recovery/implementing.html
June 01, 2023 - Implementing an ISCR Pathway
Tools and Resources To Help Hospitals Implement an ISCR Program
Engagement and Development of Your ISCR Pathway
This part of the implementation phase is critical to spend time on because it is the foundation of your Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) program. The Implem…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/international/index.html
September 01, 2023 - International Use of SOPS
International Survey Users
The number of international users that have administered one of the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS ® ) continues to grow. This page provides information on international use, including languages into which the surveys have been translated, co…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During Your Hospital Stay_BATHE Daily With Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths
AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036
March 2022
Section 10-7 PATIENT Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During Your Hospital Stay
BATHE Daily With Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths
During your stay, …
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips0611.html
October 01, 2014 - County Health Department in Oregon Launches Performance Improvement Activities With AHRQ's Patient Safety Culture Survey
Search All Impact Case Studies
September 2006
The Multnomah County Health Department in Portland, Oregon, initiated a patient safety culture project in 2005 using AHRQ's Hospital Survey o…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncilapf.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Appendix F. Meeting Evaluation
Each council member should be asked to complete an evaluation after each meeting, and meeting leaders should share the results of these evaluations at every meeting. A sample evaluation form follows.
…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-ai-wave7.html
July 01, 2025 - Understanding the AI Wave: Foundational Knowledge for Improving Diagnosis and Beyond
Conclusion
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Understanding the AI Wave: Foundational Knowledge for Improving Diagnosis and Beyond
Introduction
Understanding the AI Wave—What Is AI?
Understanding AI’s P…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39501/psn-pdf
January 03, 2017 - Harmful medication errors involving unfractionated and
low-molecular-weight heparin in three patient safety
reporting programs.
January 3, 2017
Grissinger MC, Hicks RW, Keroack MA, et al. Harmful medication errors involving unfractionated and low-
molecular-weight heparin in three patient safety reporting programs…
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digital.ahrq.gov/national-webinars/artificial-intelligence-tools-improve-provider-effectiveness-and-patient-outcomes
March 18, 2025 - Artificial Intelligence Tools to Improve Provider Effectiveness and Patient Outcomes
Event Date:
March 18, 2025 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm ET
Event Materials:
Presentation Slides ( PDF , 10.11 MB). Q&A ( PDF , 146 KB)
Your browser does not support inline frames. Please go …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/creating-online-nicu-networks-educate-consult-team
January 01, 2023 - Creating Online NICU Networks to Educate, Consult & Team
Project Description
Project Details -
Completed
Grant Number
P20 HS014996
Funding Mechanism(s)
Transforming Healthcare Quality Through Information Technology (THQIT) - Planning Gr…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/guide-to-evaluating-hie-projects-section-5.pdf
June 16, 2021 - AHRQ's Guide to Evaluating Health Information Exchange Projects - Section 5
5-1
Section 5: Creating Your Dissemination Plan
Disseminating your evaluation findings will ensure that your evaluation has “real world” impact
and that other HIE projects can benefit from your experiences and lessons. By incorporating …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43712/psn-pdf
December 03, 2014 - How context affects electronic health record–based test
result follow-up: a mixed-methods evaluation.
December 3, 2014
Menon S, Smith MW, Sittig DF, et al. How context affects electronic health record-based test result follow-
up: a mixed-methods evaluation. BMJ Open. 2014;4(11):e005985. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-00…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45883/psn-pdf
March 25, 2017 - The challenges of electronic health records and diabetes
electronic prescribing: implications for safety net care for
diverse populations.
March 25, 2017
Ratanawongsa N, Chan LLS, Fouts MM, et al. The Challenges of Electronic Health Records and Diabetes
Electronic Prescribing: Implications for Safety Net Care for …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38778/psn-pdf
March 04, 2011 - What evidence supports the use of computerized alerts
and prompts to improve clinicians' prescribing behavior?
March 4, 2011
Schedlbauer A, Prasad V, Mulvaney C, et al. What evidence supports the use of computerized alerts and
prompts to improve clinicians' prescribing behavior? J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2009;16(4):53…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/implementation-guide_0.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Highlights the importance of patient and family
participation during the patient’s hospital stay, ensuring