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  1. Final Progress Report: UIC Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics Tools for Optimizing Prescribing, Monitoring and Education (TOP-MED) (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lambert2-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - The use of anticoagulant therapy for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and … summer and winter had fewer out-of-range INRs (38% and 34%, respectively) compared with spring and fall … Economic Analysis of Alvimopan for Prevention and Management of Post-Operative Ileus Purpose. … Economic analysis of alvimopan for prevention and management of post-operative ileus. … Economic analysis of alvimopan for prevention and management of post-operative ileus.

  2. Horizon Scanning_Rapid Cost Analyses of Selected Potential High-Impact Intervention Reports (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/horizon-scan_research-2015.pdf
    January 01, 2015 - The cost of one care process innovation, the Lazarus Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment Program … The promise of these drugs is prevention of liver failure, its high treatment costs, and avoidance of … Stroke prevention is accomplished by occluding the LAA opening to prevent clots that have formed in … approaching 139,000–153,000 patients annually, initial sales reports indicate that actual adoption rates fall … Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Truvada) for Prevention of HIV Infection The U.S.

  3. Applying CUSP To Promote Safe Surgery (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/guide-appcusp.pdf
    December 01, 2017 - For the technical component, please refer to the Surgical Complication Prevention Guide, the companion … using this guide and tools in your perioperative area simultaneously with the Surgical Complication Prevention … Briefing and Debriefing Audit Tool (Appendix C and Surgical Complication Prevention Guide) Assess … For the technical component, please refer to the Surgical Complication Prevention Guide, the companion

  4. Archived: Visual Impairment in Children Ages 1-5: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/visual-impairment-in-children-ages-1-5-screening-2011
    January 15, 2011 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print archived Final Recommendation Statement Visual Impairment in Children Ages 1-5: Screening January 15, 2011 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S…

  5. PowerPoint Presentation

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    September 03, 2014 - 1 Objectives Summarize key reasons clinical care is important in vascular access infection (VAI) prevention … Hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods of infection prevention. … DO: Show the “Patient Engagement in Infection Prevention” video.   30 CHARGE! … Bacterial infections in the hemodialysis patient: Pathogenesis and prevention. … Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections.

  6. A Statewide Collaborative to Support Vaginal Birth and Reduce Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries | PSNet

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    July 23, 2024 - the process of developing, similar perinatal collaboratives. 22 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Accessed March 3, 2022. [9] Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and … The Annals of Family Medicine . 2021 May 1;19(3):249-57. [22] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Accessed May 12, 2022. [23] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  7. Sustainability Module | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    October 01, 2020 - Sustainability Module Slide 1: Sustainability Module Sustainability Module Slide 2: Learning Objectives Image: Define sustainability. Understand the link between sustainability and spread. Create and implement a sustainability plan. Establish a sustainability measurement plan. Learn from examples …

  8. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Genital Herpes: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

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    March 15, 2005 - Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on clinical prevention topics. … Herpes simplex virus 1 as a cause of genital herpes: impact on surveillance and prevention. … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Washington, DC: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; 1996. … Recombinant glycoprotein vaccine for the prevention of genital HSV-2 infection.

  9. Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)

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    March 19, 2024 - biting, burning with objects or by immersion, twisting, shaking, throwing or pushing so as to cause a fall … A prospective study of secondary prevention of child maltreatment. … A cognitive approach to child mistreatment prevention among medically at-risk infants. … Prevention of child maltreatment in high-risk rural families: a randomized clinical trial with child … Nurse home visitation and the prevention of child maltreatment: impact on the timing of official reports

  10. Archived: Evidence Summary: Physical Activity: Behavior Counseling in Primary Care, July 2002 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/physical-activity-behavioral-counseling-primary-care-2002
    July 01, 2002 - Harms of physical activity probably include musculoskeletal injuries, fall-related injuries, and cardiovascular … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Physical activity trends—United States, 1990-1998. … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Stage-based advice on benefits and attitudes; assisted with incentives, self monitoring, relapse prevention

  11. Impatient Inpatient Dosing | PSNet

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    June 24, 2020 - 20 hours before there is any significant change in the INR (because factor VII levels first have to fall

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 01, 2006 - psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dnr-or-and-afterwards The Case An 85-year-old woman with dementia took a mechanical fall

  13. Strategy 3: Bedside Shift Report (Tool 3) (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy3/Strat3_Tool_3_Pres_video_508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - initial nursing assessment, the nurse noticed a large bruise on his elbow and hip related to a recent fall

  14. Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? – Facilitator Guide (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotic-prescribing-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? – Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? Ambulatory Care Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Why Should Your Practice Focus on Imp…

  15. Measure Descriptions for Daily Early Mobility: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/daily-early-mobility-slides.html
    February 01, 2017 - Fall with or without staff assisting in lowering patient (22, 23). Other (25).

  16. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-psychological-safety-ref.html
    September 01, 2023 - J Contin Educ Health Prof 2018 Fall;38(4):250-254. https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000225 .

  17. Topics | PSNet

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    March 03, 2025 - Topics Guides for key topics in patient safety through context, epidemiology, and relevant AHRQ PSNet content. The Patient Safety 101 Primer provides an overview of the patient safety field and covers key definitions and concepts. Featured Topics in Patient Safety Updated Date: March 3, 2025 …

  18. Feedback of Intensifying Treatment (FIT) Data to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017031-selby-final-report-2010.pdf
    January 01, 2010 - In the fall of 2009 and early 2010, the study team hosted a series of Webinars designed to train population

  19. Ruptured Heterotopic Pregnancy | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/ruptured-heterotopic-pregnancy
    August 16, 2023 - Unfortunately, ß-hCG levels alone are not diagnostic as they may fall and rise in some situations, such

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33715/psn-pdf
    July 01, 2011 - Becoming a Patient Safety Organization July 1, 2011 Jaffe R. Becoming a Patient Safety Organization. PSNet [internet]. 2011. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/becoming-patient-safety-organization Perspective While I was the first employee of the California Hospital Patient Safety Organization (CHPSO), its story …
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