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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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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/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/research/publications/pubcomguide/index.html
July 01, 2024 - Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Next Page
Table of Contents
Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Section 1: Product Development
Audio and Video Products
Appendix 1-A. Release Forms
Appendix 1-B. Trademarks
Appendix 1-C. YouTube Submission Checklist
Appendix 1-D. Standards for …
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www.ahrq.gov/data/innovations.html
October 01, 2024 - Data Innovations
Data Innovations provides a one-stop shop for AHRQ databases that can enhance research by filling data gaps.
The delivery of healthcare services in the United States is continuously evolving and undergoing significant changes. The consolidation of healthcare providers, growing role of healthc…
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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/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/translating-research-into-practice.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
Translating Research Into Practice
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization
Nasal Decol…
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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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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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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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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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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/2023-ASC-Database-Report-Exec-Summary-Infographic.pdf
January 01, 2023 - 2023 SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Database Report Executive Summary Overview Infographic
Findings from the 2023 Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Database
243
Participating
ambulatory surgery centers
7,458
Respondents
88%
of participating ASCs were
multispecialty
Distribution of Operating/Procedure Rooms…
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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/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-factraining-guide.docx
June 02, 2025 - Steps for ensuring completion of the Self-Assessment Worksheet are:
The Facilitator encourages the champion
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20141022_cg/lessons_from_top-performing_medical_practices_CG-CAHPS_transcript.pdf
October 01, 2014 - them and arranging their upcoming consults,
whether it's oncology, radiation, plastic, along with ensuring … As mentioned before, ensuring appropriate staffing levels to allow us to deliver high-
quality care is
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psnet.ahrq.gov/Information/Editor
May 23, 2025 - The team brings a wealth of experience and deep subject matter expertise in the field, ensuring that
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/no-news-may-not-be-good-news
December 07, 2009 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
No News May Not Be Good News
Citation Text:
Moore CR. No News May Not Be Good News. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2012.
Copy Citation
Format:
Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 X…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/estimation-and-reporting_chapter-3.pptx
January 01, 2013 - Slide 1
Estimation and Reporting of Heterogeneity of Treatment Effects in Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
www.ahrq.gov
Estimation and Reporting of Heterogeneity of Treatment Effects in Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/arora-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Development and Validation of a Tool to Evaluate Handoff Quality
Final Progress Report
1. Title Page
Title: Development and Validation of a Tool to Evaluate Handoff Quality
Principal Investigator and Team Members:
Vineet Arora, MD, MAPP (Principal Investigator); Jeanne Farnan, MD, MHPE (Co…