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361. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Pharyngitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - It is spread through droplet particles, so make sure to practice good hand hygiene when in contact with

362. CHIPRA 209 Report: Neonatal Intensive Care Outcomes (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2019 - Infections: Hand washing, central line management, and protocols (Capretti, Sandri, Tridapalli, et al … Impact of a standardized hand hygiene program on the incidence of nosocomial infection in very low birth … Sequential hand hygiene promotion contributes to a reduced nosocomial bloodstream infection rate among … Combined use of alcohol hand rub and gloves reduces the incidence of late onset infection in very low … Reduction of health care associated infection risk in neonates by successful hand hygiene promotion.

363. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/creating-safety-culture/cultureofsafety_hemodialysis.pptx
     September 03, 2014 - An example of standardization is having hand-washing stations that are conveniently located with the … hygiene or unwillingness of staff members to assist others 45 As seen in CUSP® Culture of Safety … hygiene or unwillingness of staff members to assist others.   45 Examples of Defects in Dialysis Facilities … PCT removes gloves and palpates the site and then proceeds to insert the needle without hand hygiene … Alcohol-based hand rub (AHBR) is not being used after glove removal.

364. Quality Improvement in Action Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/qi-action-notes.docx
     April 01, 2022 - Other data the team reviews are results of hand hygiene compliance data and defects analyses, or root … Considerations for how these organisms are transmitted will need to be a focus for prevention strategies (e.g., hand … hygiene, skin prep, and maintenance of dressing and line for CLABSI; peri-care and maintenance for CAUTI

365. Part Two: Removing the Obstacles to Practice Change | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2020 - Promote healing of open sacral or perineal wounds in incontinent patients appropriate To promote hygiene … A complete list of resources can be obtained by selecting the Resource tab in the upper right hand corner

366. 047-Evidence-Behind-Decolonization-Strategies-Notes (doc file)
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     October 01, 2024 - The nose is the most colonized site, but the hands are almost as prevalent. … Almost all the other infection prevention strategies – hand hygiene, environmental cleaning – are designed … Prior to 1990, CHG was used for hand antisepsis, dental hygiene, and oral care. … only reduced VRE skin colonization, but also reduced environmental contamination, contamination of the hands

367. Strategies for Improving Patient Safety in Small Rural Hospitals (pdf file)
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     March 20, 2008 - list x x 10 Transfer medication list x 11 Patient informed consent x x 12 Hand … hygiene 13 Antimicrobial prophylaxis x x x 14 Infection control program x … quality and safety improvement techniques, such as leadership walk-arounds, medication management tools, hand … events.11 Immediate access to necessary 8 drug information was reported as a key benefit of the hand-held … to standardize treatment across shifts in order to reduce staff variances and improve patient flow, hand-offs

368. Appendix A, Pt. 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2018 - Also there may be an increased need to shave preoperative sites, and also personal hygiene. … As part of an investigation, hand and nose cultures were collected and six workers had cultures were … the incision site to remove gross contamination before performing antiseptic skin preparation Hand … Perform a preoperative surgical scrub for at least 2-5 minutes using an appropriate antiseptic (Scrub hands … and forearms up to elbows) After surgical scrub, keep hands up and away from the body Management

369. Appendix A. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2018 - intensive care unit healthcare workers regarding nosocomial infections, central venous catheter care, and hand … hygiene.

370. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/042-vap-prevention-slides.pptx
     October 01, 2024 - Symptom/surveillance screening Universal masking during periods of high transmission Immunizations Hand … hygiene | 23 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU VAP & NV-HAP Prevention 23 … MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU VAP & NV-HAP Prevention 32 NV-HAP Case Example: Implementing an Oral Hygiene

371. PowerPoint Presentation; Deep-Root Your Data
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     December 01, 2017 - SAY: On the other hand, process measures data show how you are doing with the various activities that … Process measures identify process compliance, such as hand hygiene.

372. Home Health Care Patients and Safety Hazards in the Home: Preliminary Findings (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2012 - Personal care workers and home care attendants may also provide advice about nutrition and hygiene to … temperatures, less use of household bleach, and lower water volume—had an adverse impact on laundry hygiene … The issue of home hygiene, including disinfection practices, needs addressing. … Frequent handwashing was very common (97 percent), as was the use of hand gels or foams (83 percent … Domestic and institutional hygiene in relation to sustainability: Historical, social and environmental

373. Guide To Implementing a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term Care (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2017 - should be removed promptly if need is not indicated • Aseptic insertion of indwelling catheters and hand … hygiene before and after resident or catheter contact should be practiced • Use regular assessments … When an LTC facility is seeking to remove unnecessary catheters or improve hand hygiene practices, for … admin.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules.html hand … hygiene and personal protective equipment use, and maintain a clean and disinfected environment.

374. Making Health Care Safer II, Executive Summary (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/services/quality/patientsftyupdate/ptsafetysum.pdf
     March 01, 2013 - Moderate (isolation of patients) Moderate- to-high Moderate/ Moderate Interventions to improve hand … hygiene compliance; brief review Common/ Moderate Low Low Low Moderate/ Moderate Reducing unnecessary … patients and families to reduce adverse events (such as patients encouraging providers to wash their hands … chlorhexidine, and subglottic-suctioning endotracheal tubes to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia • Hand … hygiene • “Do Not Use” list for hazardous abbreviations • Multicomponent interventions to reduce

375. PowerPoint Presentation
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     April 01, 2025 - Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

376. Appendix C. Site Visit Protocol | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2018 - particular healthcare setting Control of bloodborne pathogen exposure Standard precautions and hand … hygiene An occupational health program Medical waste and specimen handling and disposal Surveillance … What tools and procedures are being used to ensure surgical hand and arm asepsis?

377. Chapter 3. Risk-Informed Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2018 - On the other hand, the criticality measure is a measure of absolute risk, which identifies the independent … ASC staff should include the following: Prevention of preoperative infection transmission (e.g., hygiene

378. Risk-Based Patient Safety Metrics (pdf file)
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     March 25, 2008 - Other hospital-acquired infections result from lack of proper hand hygiene. … Thus, poor hand hygiene is a patient safety risk factor that can be reduced with a resultant decrease … Failure to comply with this protocol is a recognizable yet preventable risk; compliance, on the other hand

379. Preventing-Cauti-Icu-Setting-Facilitators-Guide (doc file)
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     September 01, 2015 - CAUTIs develop from a patient’s colonic or perineal flora, generally because of bacteria on the hands … maintenance bundle: · Maintain unobstructed urine flow · Maintain a continually closed system · Perform hand … hygiene and use standard precautions before touching the catheter · Empty urine drainage bag regularly … Remember, it’s important to do this aseptically by using good hand hygiene practices and avoiding contamination … The nurse should hand the urinary catheter bag to the transporter so he can attach it to the side of

380. Organizational Embrace of CUSP to Improve Patient Safety (Transcript) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2013 - So I’m going to hand it over to Jeane Decosmo at the Maryland Hospital Association. … We are working now and continue to work with hand hygiene and have asked each of the CUSP teams in their … Right now, we’re using “What barriers are you finding to hand hygiene?” as our opening question.