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www.ahrq.gov/policy/foia/foiafy08.html
October 01, 2014 - HHS AHRQ Freedom of Information Annual Report - FY 2008
Freedom of Information Act Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2008.
I. Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Report Prepared by: Nancy Comfort (no longer at AHRQ)
Title: Freedom of Information Officer
Address: 5600 Fishers Lane,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49616/psn-pdf
December 01, 2010 - Milliliters vs. Milligrams
December 1, 2010
Poole RL, Dixon T. Milliliters vs. Milligrams. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/milliliters-vs-milligrams
The Case
A 32-year-old man was admitted to the hospital after a vehicle collision and multiple traumatic injuries. His
evaluation showed acu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/853772/psn-pdf
September 27, 2023 - Insulin Administration: Pen vs Vial – Similar, but Not
Interchangeable
September 27, 2023
Camarillo H. Insulin Administration: Pen vs Vial – Similar, but Not Interchangeable. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/insulin-administration-pen-vs-vial-similar-not-interchangeable
The Case
A fourteen-ye…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49655/psn-pdf
June 01, 2012 - A Painful Dilemma
June 1, 2012
Davison SN. A Painful Dilemma. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/painful-dilemma
The Case
A 47-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease due to polycystic kidney disease was admitted with
fever. She was taking propoxyphene or hydrocodone at home for pain. She h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33629/psn-pdf
March 01, 2006 - What Does Simulation Add to Teamwork Training?
March 1, 2006
Gaba DM. What Does Simulation Add to Teamwork Training? PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/what-does-simulation-add-teamwork-training
Editor's Note: In these point–counterpoint articles, Drs. Pratt and Sachs of Beth Israel Deacones…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_T2-Concise_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Getting_Started.pdf
May 01, 2014 - www.ahrq.gov/NH-ASPGuide ● May 2014 AHRQ Pub. No. 14-0012-2-EF
Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
Getting Started—Sources of Data
Once you decide that an antibiogram will be a useful tool for your nursing home, there are a few
things to consider.
1. What will you need to create the antibiogram?
2. What data are need…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/improving-communication-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Improving Communication Between Members of the Practice Around Antibiotic Decisions – Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
1
Improving Communication Between Members of the Practice Around Antibiotic Decisions
Ambulatory Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Im…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-insertion.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Facilitator Notes
Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion
Ensuring Aseptic Placement
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019
April 2022
1
Why Is Aseptic Insertion So Important?1-3
2020 National Healthcare Safety Netw…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-o-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix O. Part 2—Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping: Facilitator Notes
Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping
Hi, and welcome to Part 2 of A Clear View on Flexible Endoscope Processing . In this p…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-o-part2-transcript.docx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3)
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Appendix O. A Clear View on Flexible Endoscope Processing – Part 2, Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping
Transcript/Facilitator Notes
Sue Klacik:
(Slide 1) Hi, and welcome to Part 2 of A Clea…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold – Slides
The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses:
Acute Viral Upper Respiratory Infection:
the Common Cold
Ambulatory Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0030
September 2022
Upper Respira…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-n-fac-notes.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix N. Part 1—Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning: Transcript/Facilitator Notes - Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning
Hi, and welcome to this presentation on a Clear View on Flexible Endoscope Processing . The…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-n-part1-transcript.docx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3)
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Appendix N. A Clear View on Flexible Endoscope Processing – Part 1, Transport, Leak Testing, and Cleaning
Transcript/Facilitator Notes
Sue Klacik:
(Slide 1) Hi, and welcome to this presentation on…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/daily-care-processes-slides.html
January 01, 2017 - Measure Descriptions for Daily Care Processes: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Measure Descriptions for Daily Care Processes
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
After this session, you will be abl…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/169-cusp-science-safety-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
The Science of Safety:
Principles in Practice
ICU & Non-ICU
AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007
October 2024
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU
The Science of Safety
1
Educational Objectives
Describe the patient safety risks tha…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primers-0
March 15, 2025 - Primers
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.
Latest Primers
Clinical Decision Support Systems
March…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-1-implementation-guide.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Module 1 Implementation Guide: Welcome to the TAKEheart Initiative and an Overview of the Benefits of Increasing Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation
Implementation Guide - Module 1
Welcome to the TAKEheart Initiative and an Overview of the …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-5-slides.pdf
December 31, 2022 - Building and Implementing
a Successful Automatic
Cardiac Rehab Referral
System
Module 5
A my M i l l e r, M D, P h D
Ka t hy L e e B i s h o p , P T, D P T
TAKEheart Training and Technical Assistance Components
2
PURPOSE
Training sessions guided by the Million
Hearts®/AACVPR Cardiac Rehabilitation …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/025-ss-why-choose-cusp-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Why Choose a CUSP Approach?
Surgical Services
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Why Choose a CUSP Approach?
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation titled “Why Choose a CUSP Approach?” CUSP is short for the “Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program.” …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/102-how-integrate-cusp-approach-guide.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
How To Integrate a CUSP Approach
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
How to Integrate a CUSP Approach
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation about the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program, or CUSP. This presentation discusses how to integrate a CUSP…