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1321. 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.

1322. 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

1323. Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices in Nursing Home Settings (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nursing-home-safety_research-protocol.pdf
      July 22, 2015 - Format/ Nursing Home Compare QI Cleansing agents, staff education and training, infection controls (hand … Staff education and training Catheter Left in Bladder Nursing Home Compare QI Cleansing solutions, Hygiene

1324. Tailored DVD to Improve Medication Management for Low Literate Elderly Patients (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017281-lapane-final-report-2010.pdf
      January 01, 2010 - On the other hand, qualitative data from focus groups can yield specific information, but is often not … Participants sleep knowledge and sleep hygiene scores changed significantly after viewing the DVDs (

1325. Insights for Community Health - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r21hs020982-schoenthaler-final-report-2015.pdf
      January 01, 2015 - Congregational Dashboard to support LHWs participating in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

1326. 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).

1327. Envisioning Patient Safety in the Year 2025: Eight Perspectives (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol1/Advances-Henriksen_104.pdf
      January 01, 2025 - environment of the future will play a role in improved safety by contributing to increased compliance with hand-hygiene

1328. 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

1329. 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

1330. 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

1331. Management of CSF Leaks After Elective Spine Surgery: Routine Laminectomy Leads to Fatal Discitis and Sepsis | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/management-csf-leaks-after-elective-spine-surgery-routine-laminectomy-leads-fatal-discitis
      March 09, 2022 - 2022 Culture change in infection control: applying psychological principles to improve hand … hygiene.

1332. Strategies to Improve Patient Safety: Draft Report to Congress for Public Comment and Review by the National Academy of Medicine (pdf file)
      pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/strategies-to-improve-patient-safety_draft-report.pdf
      December 21, 2021 - (Not reviewed) Summary of Evidence Surveillance (Not reviewed) (Not reviewed) Summary of Evidence Hand … Hygiene (Not reviewed) (Not reviewed) Summary of Evidence Environmental Cleaning & Decontamination … Hygiene (Not reviewed) (Not reviewed) Summary of Evidence Surveillance (Not reviewed) (Not reviewed … those focused on catheter utilization may have had a positive effect on infection rates: increased hand … hygiene, reducing inappropriate urine cultures, facility-wide education about CAUTI, walking rounds

1333. Microsoft PowerPoint - Health IT Implementation.ppt (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/medicaid/health-it-implementation.pdf
      December 01, 2005 - Use common-sense measures to prevent problems – Logoff when you leave a terminal – Use good “password hygiene

1334. 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.

1335. 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

1336. 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.

1337. 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.

1338. 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

1339. 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

1340. 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.