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421. Appendix-K-Material-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-material-guide.docx
     June 02, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery Implementation Guide Appendix K. Quality Improvement Study Framework Material Use Guide Material Use Guide Overview of Quality Improvement Study Components A systematic approach to quality improvement work greatly increases the odds of achieving the desired outcomes of …

422. QAPI Leadership Rounding Guide (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/resources/qapi-leadership-rounding-guide-centers-for-medicare.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - QAPI Leadership Rounding Guide Disclaimer: Use of this tool is not mandated by CMS, nor does its completion ensure regulatory compliance. Directions: Leadership rounding is a process where leaders (e.g., administrator, department heads, and nurse managers) are out in the building with staff and residents, t…

423. A Patient’s Guide to Warm Handoffs (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-patient-guide.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - 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…

424. A Patient's Guide to Teach-Back (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/PatientsGuideToTeachBack.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - A Patient's Guide to Teach-Back A Patient’s Guide to Teach-Back What is teach-back? Teach-back is a way for you to tell your provider (a doctor, nurse, or other person you see at your health care visit) in your own words what you understood. …

425. Be Prepared! A Guide for Patients and Families (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/bepreparedpt_famguide.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - 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. ■ ■ ■ The Patient Prep Card helps you think about what you want t…

426. Teach-Back Quick Guide (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/TeachBack-QuickGuide-card.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Teach-Back Quick Guide Teach-Back Quick Guide • Use teach-back for ALL patients. • Start with most important message. • Limit to 2-4 key points. • Use plain language. • Rephrase message until patient demonstrates clear understanding. Examples of Teach-Back Starters • “Just t…

427. Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Clinicians (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-clinicians.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - 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. ■…

428. Warm Handoffs: A Guide for Staff (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-guide-for-staff.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - 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…

429. AHRQ Releases Toolkit To Prevent MRSA and Hospital Surgical Site Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/955.html
     April 01, 2025 - Access the toolkit’s extensive resources, including presentations and facilitator guides, plus staff

430. AHRQ-Funded Studies Consider Tramadol Use and Safety Trends | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/940.html
     December 01, 2024 - Pediatrics , introduces the 4Ps Roadmap, an adaptation of a translational research framework, that guides

431. Appendix Q. Surgeon Focus Group Content Analysis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapq.html
     April 01, 2018 - Nursing Focus Group Guides Appendix P. Focus Group Risk Factors Appendix Q.

432. Implementation Guide: MRSA and SSI Prevention (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/147-implementation-guide.pdf
     April 01, 2025 - This framework guides systematic implementation of evidence into clinical practice to improve patient

433. Central Venous Catheter Indications and Alternatives: Avoiding Placement and Determining Appropriateness
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-indications.pptx
     April 01, 2022 - unstable or receiving vasopressors Choice of CVC Use CVC with fewest lumens and smallest diameter N/A Guides

434. 1. Overview | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/final-report/section1.html
     March 01, 2019 - organizations—the NET disseminated results of analyses through Evaluation Highlights , implementation guides

435. Identifying Targets for Improving Antibiotic Use
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/improvement-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - recommended duration of therapy for community-acquired pneumonia is generally 5 days Develop pocket guides

436. 4-Overview-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/4-overview-facilitator-guide.docx
     January 01, 2019 - ISCR Overview: Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Title slide: ISCR Overview Hello, and thank you for joining me. Today I'll be providing an overview of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s, or AHRQ’s, Safety…

437. Mod03-Gap-Analysis-Guide (pdf file)
     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…

438. Mod6-Care-For-Caregiver-Guide (pdf file)
     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 …

439. ICU Assessment Response Guide (pdf file)
     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…

440. Training-Tools-Material-Guide (doc file)
     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…