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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-implementation-factraining-guide.pdf
December 20, 2016 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing 1
Implementation of
the Healing Reports
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing
Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing
Facilitator Training
Implementation of the Healing Reports
Note: This part of the training primarily consists of exercises …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/training-tools-material-guide.docx
May 01, 2017 - Overview
Definition of Sustainability and its Importance in Quality Improvement
· Slides 4-8
Linking Sustainability and Spread
· Slides 9-10
Planning Early for Sustainability
· Slides 11-12
Barriers and Solutions to Sustaining Improvements
· Slides 13-17
Steps to Creating and Implementing a Sustainability Plan
· Slides…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/icu-assessment-guide.pdf
April 01, 2022 - ICU Assessment Response Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
ICU Assessment Response Guide
This guide is intended to be used to respond to and evaluate the intensive care unit (ICU)
team’s responses to the ICU assessment. The guide offers an explanation of the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_premortem_facnotes.docx
December 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Sustainability and the Premortem
Sustainability and the Premortem Tool – Facilitator Notes
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Sustainability and the Premortem Tool
SAY:
This module will cover Sustainability and the Premortem Tool.
Projects can fail for many reasons,…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/guide-surgcomp.pdf
December 01, 2017 - Surgical Complication Prevention Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Surgical Complication Prevention Guide
AHRQ Publication No. 16(18)-0004-13-EF
December 2017
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery Surgical Complication
Prevention Guide
Contents
Introduction .................................................…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-p.xls
September 21, 2015 - Sheet1
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix P. Interpreting CAUTI Data Trends
Use these tables to evaluate your data submission rates and outcome data results by comparing your rates to …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-o.docx
April 21, 2014 - Appendix O. CAUTI Event Report Template
When a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) occurs on your unit, teams can use this tool, adapted from a report developed by the North Carolina Quality Center, to identify root causes.
Patient
Medical Record Number
Admit Date
Diagnosis
Did the patien…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-n.docx
February 11, 2016 - AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix N. Skin Care in the Incontinent Patient
An indwelling urinary catheter is not the answer for urinary incontinence.
· Good skin care technique will prevent skin breakdown.
· Use perineal cleansing products as needed.
· Avoid use of agents containing alcoho…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-i.docx
August 07, 2015 - AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix I. Catheter Care Pocket Card
Interventions To Prevent CAUTI in Patients Who Have a Documented Medical Need for Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Prevention strategies must focus on clear indications for the insertion of a urinary catheter and prompt removal w…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/assemble/assemble-team-facilitator-guide.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Assemble the Team and Engage Leadership for Perinatal Safety
Assemble the Team and Engage Leadership for Perinatal Safety
SAY:
The Assemble the Team and Engage Leadership module of the AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care addresses team composition within the labor and delivery…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/engage/pf-engagement-facilitator-guide.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Engage Patients and Families for Perinatal Safety
Engage Patients and Families for Perinatal Safety
SAY:
The Patient and Family Engagement module focuses on an important topic: making sure patients and their family members understand what is happening during the patient’s hospi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-patient-guide.pdf
February 10, 2017 - A Patient’s Guide to Warm Handoffs
Why is it important?
A warm handoff:
■ Lets you hear what your providers are saying
about your health and your plan of care.
■ Encourages you to speak up, ask questions,
and join the conversation about your health.
■ Gives you a chance to correct or clarify
any information…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/bepreparedpt_famguide.pdf
November 29, 2017 - Be Prepared! A Guide for Patients and Families
Be Prepared!
A Guide for Patients and Families
How can you prepare for appointments?
We are using two new tools to help you prepare for appointments and be an active member of the
health care team.
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The Patient Prep Card
helps you think about what
you want t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-clinicians.pdf
February 10, 2017 - Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Clinicians
Why is it important?
Communication breakdowns can result in
medical errors. Warm handoffs can help
address communication issues and:
■ Engage patients and families and
encourage them to ask questions.
■ Allow patients to clarify or correct the
information exchanged.
■…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-staff.pdf
February 10, 2017 - Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Staff
Why is it important?
Warm handoffs can:
■ Engage patients and families as team
members.
■ Allow patients to clarify or correct the
information exchanged.
■ Build relationships.
■ Provide a safety check.
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
How do I conduc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module3/mod03-gap-analysis-guide.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: To evaluate the extent to which current processes align with the Communication and Optimal Resolution
(CANDOR) process and includes;
■ Identifying the existing process
■ Identifying the existing outcome(s)
■ Identifying the desired outcome(s)
■ Identifying and documenting the gap(s)
Who should use t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module6/mod6-care-for-caregiver-guide.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: To guide an organization in developing and implementing a Care for the Caregiver program.
Who should use this tool? The Care for the Caregiver Program Lead
How to use this tool: Use this guide as a checklist to ensure the needed elements for implementation of a Care
for the Caregiver program. There are six …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/microbiologic-specimens-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
1
Appropriate Collection of Microbiologic Specimens
Long-Term Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Appropriate Collection of Microbiologic Specimens
Long-Term Care
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation, titled, “Appropriate Collection of Microbiol…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/partnering-executive-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
1
Partnering With a Senior Executive
Long-Term Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Partnering With a Senior Executive
Long-Term Care
SAY:
Thank you for joining us. This presentation is titled “Partnering With a Senior Executive.” This is our f…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/program-dev-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
1
Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Long-Term Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program
Long-Term Care
SAY:
Hello and welcome to the presentation, “Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Prog…