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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/sinusitis.html
September 01, 2022 - Sinus Infection – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 260 KB)
Sinus Infection – Patient … and Family Member Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 263 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/rapid-response/tool-rapid-response-systems.html
July 01, 2023 - Activation can done by anyone—a nurse, maternity care provider, or a patient or family member—who senses … Units may consider including patient and family member activation criteria for a rapid response in addition … An acute situation that the provider or nurse or patient or family member believes needs immediate evaluation … Activation mechanism may differ for staff as compared with patients and family members. … Lastly, a routine approach for communicating the process for patient/family member rapid response activation
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/pharyngitis.html
September 01, 2022 - Strep Throat – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 238 KB)
Strep Throat – Patient and … Family Member Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 248 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/influenza-rsv.html
September 01, 2022 - The Flu – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 274 KB)
The Flu – Patient and Family … Member One-Page Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 273 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanage_quickstartfull.pdf
December 15, 2016 - member during
preparation. … Patient Fact Sheet � Inform patients
and family
members about
the Medication
Management
strategy … member, and the importance of the
medication list … members … It will be important, though, to ensure that the patient or family
member is fully engaged during the
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanage_quickstartbrochure.pdf
December 15, 2016 - member during
preparation. … Patient Fact
Sheet
� Inform patients
and family
members about
the Medication
Management
strategy … member, and
the importance of the
medication list … members … It will be important, though,
to ensure that the patient or family member is fully engaged
during the
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/bronchitis.html
November 01, 2022 - Acute Bronchitis (Chest Cold) – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 243 KB)
Acute Bronchitis … (Chest Cold) – Patient and Family Member One-Page Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 470 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/cap.html
September 01, 2022 - Pneumonia – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 243 KB)
Pneumonia – Patient and Family … Member Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 250 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/aom.html
September 01, 2022 - Ear Infection – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 295 KB)
Ear Infection – Patient … and Family Member Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 303 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/allergies.html
September 01, 2022 - Penicillin Allergy – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 350 KB)
Penicillin Allergy … – Patient and Family Member Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 268 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module4/guide.html
March 01, 2017 - Tools
Slides 9–21
Video 1.4: Communication Tools
Communicating With Residents and Family … Members
Slides 23–26
Video 1.2: Communication and Engaging the Family
Addressing Challenges … Topic: Communicating With Residents and Family Members
Method: Have staff sit in groups of three … members? … Ask staff about the best way to transparently inform the resident's family about what happened.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/supporting/become-an-advisor.docx
May 01, 2017 - Are you thinking about becoming a patient and family advisor? … I am ready to be a patient and family advisor when—
· I am willing to talk about the positive and negative … care experiences I had as a patient or family member of a patient … members.
· I am willing to think beyond my own personal experiences.
· I can bring a positive attitude … Adapted from resources from the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care, Bethesda, MD.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/rapid-response/tool_rapidresponse-systems.docx
May 01, 2017 - · Units may consider including patient and family member activation criteria for a rapid response in … members at admission. … Activation mechanism may differ for staff as compared with patients and family members. … Lastly, a routine approach for communicating the process for patient/family member rapid response activation … members.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Implement_Hndbook_508.pdf
April 30, 2013 - Safety is a
resource to help hospitals develop effective partnerships with patients and family
members … Patient and family engagement encompasses behaviors
by patients, family members, clinicians, and hospital … A family member
described the usefulness of the
white board by saying, “Most of
the questions are … (e.g., exposure to infections), or the emotional response of the family
member.20 Clinicians may also … Patients' and relatives' experiences and perspectives of 'good'
and 'not so good' quality care.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/communication-strategies.html
May 01, 2021 - Communication Strategies for Keeping Families Up to Date
Resource: Communication Strategies … for Keeping Families Up to Date (PDF, 75.2 KB)
This document provides ideas for communicating with … family members of residents during COVID-19. … It offers a list of tactics to ensure important communication is shared effectively and that family members
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/uti.html
September 01, 2022 - Urinary Tract Infections – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 266 KB)
Urinary Tract … Infections – Patient and Family Member Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 263 KB)
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/long-term-care/nursing-home/measurement-sets.html
November 01, 2018 - ® Measures
The CAHPS Nursing Home Surveys assess the experiences of nursing home residents and family … members:
The Long-Stay Resident Instrument captures both quality of life and quality of care from … The Family Member Instrument is designed to gather information from family members who have had direct … In addition to asking for an overall rating of care, this questionnaire asks family members to report … Whether the nursing home provides families with information and encourages their involvement.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_8_PrtpntIntrsts_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 8)
My Participation Interests … ]
Helping to develop or review informational materials
for patients and family members
Providing … Sharing my story with health care providers or others
Serving as a member of the patient and family … hospital name, staff liaison name, and email and phone contact information]
Guide to Patient and Family
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/pf-advisers.html
May 01, 2017 - Involves patients and family members as—
Members of the health care team. … Patients and family members who received care at this hospital and want to help improve care experiences … Better experiences of care for patients, family members, clinicians, and staff. … Slide 29: Working With Patient and Family Advisors
Patients and family members as—
Essential … members.
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/common-cold.html
September 01, 2022 - The Common Cold – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 281 KB)
The Common Cold – Patient … and Family Member One-Page Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 281 KB)