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101. Catheter Care and Maintenance
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheteruse/catheter-care/cathetercare-maintenance.pptx
     March 01, 2017 - role in preventing hand contamination—but do NOT replace hand hygiene Perform hand hygiene and wear … interacting with the resident or the environment before handling the urinary device may contaminate your hands … Also, reaching for gloves with unclean hands may contaminate the glove box and outside of the gloves. … Performing hand hygiene after using gloves to perform catheter care helps to protect your hands and the … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

102. Infection Control and Prevention (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/infectioncontrol.pdf
     October 14, 2008 - • Hand washing sinks and hand sanitizer dispensers are available in sufficient numbers for use by … staff, patients and public to promote hand hygiene. … o Hand washing sinks with warm water and soap for patient use in isolation room/area; home training

103. Nursing Home Workplace Safety Resource List (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/Nursing-Home-Workplace-Safety-Resource-List.pdf
     January 01, 2023 - -(ihs)/hand- hygiene/monitoring/9789241598606_eng.pdf? … /hand-hygiene-slides.html AHRQ created this training module for hand hygiene in long-term care facilities … • When and how to perform hand hygiene. … • Key hand hygiene practices for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. … /hand-hygiene-slides.html https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-117/pdfs/2006-117.pdf?

104. Nursing Home Workplace Safety Resource List (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/nursing-home-workplace-safety-resources.pdf
     January 01, 2023 - -(ihs)/hand- hygiene/monitoring/9789241598606_eng.pdf? … The How-To’s of Hand Hygiene: AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI https://www.ahrq.gov … /hand-hygiene-slides.html AHRQ created this training module for hand hygiene in long-term care facilities … of infections. • When and how to perform hand hygiene. • Key hand hygiene practices for the prevention … /hand-hygiene-slides.html https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-117/pdfs/2006-117.pdf?

105. 065-Ssi-Prevention-Periop-Roadmap-Checklist (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/065-ssi-prevention-periop-roadmap-checklist.docx
     April 01, 2025 - Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and surgical site infections (SSIs) within their own area, as well as hand … patient allergies: Enter answers here: PREOPERATIVE (in the pre-op area) Questions Answers Hand … Precautions (per hospital policy) Yes No SURGERY (in the operating room) Questions Answers Hand … Yes No Contact precautions (per hospital policy) Yes No Glycemic control (< 180 mg/dl) Yes No Hand

106. Catheter-Care-Quiz (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheteruse/catheter-care/catheter-care-quiz.docx
     March 01, 2017 - Hand hygiene does not need to be performed if you are wearing gloves. ☐ True ☐ False 3. … She performs hand hygiene and dons gloves before entering Bill Board’s room. … Sue discards her gloves and performs hand hygiene before leaving Bill’s room. AHRQ Pub.

107. Clabsitoolsap6 (doc file)
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     September 17, 2012 - Was proper hand hygiene used by all personnel involved in line care for this patient (i.e., hand washing … with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizer)?

108. Project Report - Lean Sigma (ppt file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap3.ppt
     January 01, 2003 - Hand Hygiene Wash hands with soap and water or use a waterless hand sanitizer — Before and after invasive … Hygiene Steps Coat all surfaces of your hands thoroughly with waterless hand sanitizer, including palms … Rub your hands briskly until they feel comfortably dry. … It takes about 15 seconds, and no water or towels are needed. 2.bin Hand Washing Steps Wet hands … water or waterless hand cleaner.

109. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/008-ss-contact-precautions.pptx
     April 01, 2025 - Performing hand hygiene Using personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately (at least gloves) Observing … Services Contact Precautions 7 Contact Isolation Precautions2-6 Specific patient placement Proper hand … 40% 44% of the decrease attributable to universal contact precautions 38% attributable to increase in hand … in VA medical centers Reduced MRSA transmission by 47% Interventions included contact precautions, hand … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

110. Contact Precautions for MRSA Prevention - Webinar slide notes (doc file)
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     October 01, 2024 - Key elements of standard precautions include: · Performing proper hand hygiene whenever hands are visibly … Hand hygiene must also be performed before donning and after doffing gloves. · Using personal protective … In the absence of hand hygiene, contaminated HCWs may frequently transmit MRSA to subsequent patients … Proper hand hygiene 3. Use of gloves by healthcare personnel 4. … Training sessions should include hands-on demonstrations and ample time for participants to practice.

111. Appendix 6: Central Line Maintenance Audit Form | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-6.html
     March 01, 2018 - Was proper hand hygiene used by all personnel involved in line care for this patient (i.e., hand washing … with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizer)?

112. ICE Checklist 1b: Central Venous Catheter Exit Site Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/ICEChecklist1b_cvc-exit-site-care.pdf
     December 08, 2014 - ☐ Observation 2: Shift #_____ Staff Type_____ Isolation Y☐ N☐ Visible From Nursing Station Y☐ N☐ Hand … protection; remove old dressing and discard; remove gloves Obs 1: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Obs 2: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Hand … Apply sterile dressing to CVC exit site; remove gloves Obs 1: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Obs 2: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Hand

113. No More CAUTI: Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (May 5, 2015) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/no-more-cauti-slides.html
     December 01, 2017 - Image: Photo of woman at bedside of patient holding hands with patient. … Inappropriate Catheter Indications Limited mobility or debility Catheters do not prevent falls Image: Hand … Image: Hand holding a filled urine specimen container. … Indications Patient of family request Educate patient and family on catheter risks Image: Hand … Patient unable to provide clean catch urine Image: Hand holding a filled urine specimen container.

114. 007-Ss-Contact-Precautions-Fg (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/007-ss-contact-precautions-fg.docx
     April 01, 2025 - hands are visibly soiled, before eating, after using the bathroom, before and after contact with patients … Hand hygiene in the perioperative setting is discussed in greater detail on the Hand Hygiene topic page … Proper hand hygiene 3. Use of gloves by healthcare personnel 4. … Proper hand hygiene 4. Use of gloves by healthcare personnel 5. … Principal elements of contact precautions include patient placement, hand hygiene, appropriate use of

115. ICE Checklist 3b: Access of AV Fistula or Graft for Termination of Dialysis and Post Dialysis Access Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/ICEChecklist3b_access-av-fistula-dialysis-term.pdf
     December 08, 2014 - N☐ Observation 2: Shift #_____ Staff Type_____ Isolation Y☐ N☐ Visible From Nursing Station Y☐ N☐ Hand … ; disconnect bloodlines aseptically; remove gloves Obs 1: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Obs 2: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Hand … Sharps container at point of use; remove gloves; hold needle sites with clean gauze using clean gloved hands … Not Met ☐ Discard unused supplies; remove gloves Obs 1: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Obs 2: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Hand

116. 201. Specific Populations and Other Topics (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide201.html
     October 01, 2014 - (Strength of Evidence = B) Recommendation: Second-hand smoke is harmful to children. … Therefore, in order to protect children from second-hand smoke, clinicians should ask parents about tobacco

117. 30. Adolescent Smokers (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-overview/slide30.html
     October 01, 2014 - (Strength of Evidence = B) Recommendation: Second-hand smoke is harmful to children. … Therefore, in order to protect children from second-hand smoke, clinicians should ask parents about tobacco

118. Making It Work Tip Sheet: Partnering With Patients and Families To Prevent CLABSI and CAUTI (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/partnering-patients-family.pdf
     April 01, 2022 - Suggested Strategies • Educate patients and families regarding the importance of hand hygiene, taking … care to emphasize the need for hand hygiene anytime a surface has been touched. … Tell them that if they do not see providers clean their hands after touching a surface, they should … help to show germs on hands) for patients and families to practice hand hygiene, allowing them to … see directly the effectiveness of their hand hygiene techniques.

119. Appendix L. Infection Prevention Infographic - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-l.html
     May 01, 2017 - Patients and families should be encouraged to— Ask staff if they have washed their hands. … Always cleaning their own hands. … Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent infections. … Health care personnel will clean their hands before and after patient care. … Safe Injection Practices Clean hands before handling medications or syringes .

120. ICE Checklist 3a: Access of Central Venous Catheter for Termination of Dialysis (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/ICEChecklist3a_access-cvc-dialysis-term.pdf
     December 08, 2014 - Observation 2: Shift #_____ Staff Type_____ Isolation Y☐ N☐ Visible From Nursing Station Y☐ N☐ Hand … ☐ Re-infuse extracorporeal circuit; remove gloves Obs 1: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Obs 2: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Hand … Not Met ☐ Discard unused supplies; remove gloves Obs 1: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Obs 2: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Hand