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441. Evaluation and Research on Antimicrobial Stewardship's Effect on Clostridium difficile (ERASE C. difficile) Project: toolkit (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/cdifftoolkit.pdf
     September 01, 2012 - and time consuming to get the data than to actually conduct the case-control study, even if done by hand … You can also perform the patient tally and calculations by hand using this formula: Odds ratio (OR …  One tool is simply looking at the antibiogram, which almost all institutions already have on hand … hygiene protocol in place (soap and water preferred) before and after contact with C. difficile patients … Adherence to hand hygiene protocols is excellent at this institution. 4.

442. Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infections in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpra.pdf
     March 01, 2012 - colonized with MRSA 0.10 to 0.30 Event 29 Non-MRSA patient 0.90 to 0.70 Event 136 Fail to wash hands … Event 182 Fail to administer indicated antibiotics (staff) 0.20 to 0.40 Event 203 Fail to wash hands … On the other hand, the criticality measure is a measure of absolute risk, which identifies the independent … Event 419 Patient fails to come for post-op visit 0.1162 0.0034 0.1162 Event 136 Fail to wash hands … ASC staff should include the following: • Prevention of preoperative infection transmission (e.g., hygiene

443. Quality Improvement Strategies | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/antipsychotic/qi-strategies.html
     July 01, 2021 - Antipsychotic Peer Review Program (Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 2013).

444. Emergency Nurses Association content and transcript (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/guides/ena-slides.pdf
     September 01, 2015 - Promote healing of open sacral or perineal wounds in incontinent patients appropriate To promote hygiene

445. Emergency Nurses Association content and transcript (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ena-slides.pdf
     September 01, 2015 - Promote healing of open sacral or perineal wounds in incontinent patients appropriate To promote hygiene

446. Planning and Implementing the Patient Advocacy Reporting System in the Sanford Health System | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/liability/pichert.html
     August 01, 2017 - Sustained improvement in hand hygiene adherence: Utilizing shared accountability and financial incentives

447. Optimizing Environmental Cleaning: Webinar Slide Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/021-optimizing-evc-webinar-slides_revised.pptx
     October 01, 2024 - High-touch surfaces: microbial neighbours at hand.

448. Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide.pdf
     September 01, 2015 - • Follow standard precautions by using gloves and performing proper hand hygiene before and after handling … The CDC recommends routine perineal hygiene using soap and water during daily bathing.

449. Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/implementation-guide_0.pdf
     September 01, 2015 - • Follow standard precautions by using gloves and performing proper hand hygiene before and after handling … The CDC recommends routine perineal hygiene using soap and water during daily bathing.

450. AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/erepguide.html
     April 01, 2016 - Having these dates at hand eliminates the need for the clinician to manually review the medical record … Dressing LA / set up EA/1 EA/1 EA/1 Eating LA / set up EA/1 EA/1 EA/1 Personal hygiene … of self-performance and support for bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, dressing, eating, personal hygiene

451. Daily Care Processes Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/daily-care-processes-guide.pdf
     January 01, 2017 - • Perform hand hygiene • Avoid the supine position • Use standard precautions while suctioning … performance goals to eliminate VAEs and improve outcomes such as reduced length of stay.28,32 Workshops, hands-on … When discrepancies from evidence-based care surface, she sets up hands-on education with those staff

452. Final Progress Report: Enhancing the Detection and Management of Adverse Drug Events in the Nursing Home (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/handler-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Hand Hygiene Deficiency Citations in Nursing Homes. 

453. Appendix D: Alternate Care Facility Questionnaire—Summary of Results | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/acfselection/appendixd.html
     July 01, 2018 - Sheets - stretchers bed pans hand sanitizer diapers (young and old) chronic antiHTN and DM meds … come through and sent to a different facility Morbidly obese/mobility issues are huge problems for hygiene … On the other hand, we are also approaching the issue with the thought in mind   Facility Selection

454. On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Facilitator Training Instructor Guide - Electronic Reports (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/erepguide.pdf
     March 22, 2014 - Having these dates at hand eliminates the need for the clinician to manually review the medical record … EA/1 EA/1 EA/1 EA/2 Dressing LA/set up EA/1 EA/1 EA/1 Eating LA/set up EA/1 EA/1 EA/1 Personal hygiene … self-performance and support for bed mobility, transfer, locomotion, dressing, eating, personal hygiene

455. Final Progress Report: Factors Associated with Effective Implementation of a Surgical Safety Checklist (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/singer-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - He also noticed that the physicians shuttled between autopsies and deliveries without washing their hands … Today, organizations continue to struggle to implement hand hygiene protocols. 15 Implementation

456. Appendix 3: Data Abstraction (xls file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/ced-appendix3-data-abstraction.xlsx
     June 24, 2022 - consideration regarding whether an RWE approach is sufficient and robust enough for the regulatory question at hand … Duke-M Data Practice appropriate data hygiene perhaps using tools developed for using claims data (e.g … That is, are the data relevant and fit for purpose for the research question at hand?

457. Final Progress Report: The Impact of Shift-Accumulated Fatigue on Patient Care and Risk of Post-Shift Driving Collisions among 12-Hour Day and Night Shift Nurses (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/james-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - On the other hand, day shift nurses 2 hours from the conclusion of their shift are still in the very-low-risk … increases in sleepiness we observed for all nurses regardless of shift type, interventions around sleep hygiene

458. Final Progress Report: Transdisciplinary Learning Lab To Eliminate Patient Harm and Reduce Waste (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/sapirstein-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - VTE events, CLABSI, VAP, and hand hygiene rates were extracted from the hospital’s epidemiology and

459. Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals: A Toolkit - Section 7, Tools and Resources (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressureulcertoolkit/putoolssect7.pdf
     January 01, 2004 - needed Urinary Incontinence  Toileting plan  Wet checks  Treat causes  Assist with hygiene … To determine if a patient has bottomed out, the caregiver should place his or her outstretched hand … Do a hand check by placing palm up and feeling for a cushion of air under the heaviest areas of the … Do a hand check by placing palm up and feeling for a cushion of air under the heaviest areas of the … Skin Temperature Most clinicians use the back rather than the palm of their hand to assess the temperature

460. Appendix C: The Health Care Safety Hotline: Operations Manual (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/hotline/healthcare-safety-hotline-appendixc.pdf
     July 01, 2015 - – Related to poor cleanliness or poor hygiene. … or other health care provider  GO TO 3.1.3.1 □E A mistake related to poor cleanliness or poor hygiene … other health care provider  GO TO 3.1.3.1 □E A mistake related to poor cleanliness or poor hygiene … safety concern if you or a family member: • Notice a health care provider not washing his or her hands