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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/talking-points-chg-bathing.docx
March 01, 2022 - Talking Points (Patients) on CHG Bathing
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-8 – Talking Points for Chlorhexidine Bathing
Patients may have questions regarding chlorhexidine (CHG) bathing. Below are some suggested responses to common patient questions.
REMEMBER: Your enthusiasm and encourage…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/whats-available.pdf
March 20, 2017 - What's Available for the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey
CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey and Instructions
What’s Available for the CAHPS Child Hospital Survey
Document No. 91
Updated 3/20/17
What’s Available for the CAHPS® Child
Hospital Survey
What Materials Are Available?..........................................…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/engaging-nurse-physician-patient-transcript.html
December 01, 2017 - absolutely had no intention of this error occurring, but we identified other contributing factors that helped … We also discussed what helped the defect from being worse.
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June 02, 2025 - absolutely had no intention of this error occurring, but we identified other contributing factors that helped … We also discussed what helped the defect from being worse.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/fallspx/intro.html
November 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention
Introduction
On-Time Falls Prevention was developed to provide the multidisciplinary nursing home team with electronic medical record (EMR)-based tools to effectively monitor resident fall risk and implement proactive strategies to prevent fal…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/five-medication-safety-tips-older-adults
April 23, 2012 - Fact Sheet/FAQs
Five Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/antibiotic-brochure.html
March 01, 2017 - When Do You Need An Antibiotic?
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Taking antibiotics when you don't need them is like leaving the lights on all the time.
Don't Take Antibiotics for Granted
It's easy to see why antibiotics are helpful, and now you know why sometimes you or a fam…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20131008_cg/4_Rick_Evans_slides_41-46.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Myth Busting: Using the CG-CAHPS 12-Month Survey for Quality Improvement
The Practice Engagement Model
Service Cabinets Created for Clinical Areas
• Collaborative Data Analysis
Identification areas for improvement &
indicators
• Target Setting
Specific targets for CY 2013
• Collaborative Action Plannin…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/teach/half-day.html
May 01, 2023 - Half-Day Training Content
In a half-day training, Module 1 activities should take about 40 minutes (as noted below). Components to include in the Communication Module for a half-day training include:
Introduction and Objectives: 2 minutes
Communication Exercise: 7 minutes
Communication's Importance and …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/when-need-antibiotic.pdf
March 01, 2017 - When Do You Need An Antibiotic?
When Do You
Need An
Antibiotic?
Taking antibiotics when you
don’t need them is like leaving
the lights on all the time.
The lights may burn out, leaving you
in the dark when you most need them.
If you use antibiotics when you don’t
need them, they may not work when
you get s…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/reports-congress/sixth-annual-report-congress-high-priority-evidence-gaps-clinical-preventive-services
December 01, 2017 - Sixth Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services
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www.ahrq.gov/sdoh/practice-improvement.html
August 01, 2023 - SDOH & Practice Improvement
Tools to help healthcare organizations address SDOH
Tools To Help Healthcare Organizations Address SDOH
AHRQ is actively engaged in assisting health systems and clinicians to improve healthcare through a better understanding of SDOH in communities and the social needs of patients…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/prenatal.html
October 01, 2014 - You Can Quit Smoking
Support and Advice From Your Prenatal Care Provider
en español
Now Is a Good Time to Quit for You and Your Baby
Both you and your baby benefit when you quit smoking. The benefits for both or you are explained below, as are the key steps to quitting successfully.
All information is b…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/guidelines-recommendations/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/prenatal.pdf
September 01, 2008 - You Can Quit Smoking
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN AS SOON
AS YOU QUIT
FOR YOUR BABY:
Your baby will be healthier.
Your baby will get more oxygen.
Your baby will be less likely to be born too soon.
Your baby will be more likely to come home from the
hospital with you.
Your baby will have fewer colds and ear infections.
Your …
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/THQITStoriesBergner2010.pdf
June 16, 2021 - Public-Private Partnership Creates Web-based System to Improve Rural Children's Access to Health Care Through a Medical Home
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/resources/diagnostic-toolkit/12a-pfe-provider-survey.pdf
August 01, 2021 - Provider Feedback Survey
Provider Feedback Survey
Toolkit for Engaging Patients
To Improve Diagnostic Safety
AHRQ Publication No. 21-0047-11-EF
August 2021
Surveys provide a quick and easy way to solicit provider feedback on toolkit impact and
perceived communication effectiveness. You will want to collect pro…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/talking-points-mupirocin.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Talking Points for Nasal Mupirocin
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-9 – Talking Points for Nasal Mupirocin
Patients may have questions or comments regarding nasal mupirocin. Below are some
suggested responses to common patient questions.
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit2-concise-antibiogram-toolkit.html
October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 2. Using Nursing Home Antibiograms To Choose the Right Antibiotic (Concise Antibiogram Toolkit)
Toolkit Effectiveness
When an antibiogram was implemented in nursing homes, results suggested that it had an effect on antibiotic prescribing. For example, Ciprofloxacin was prescribed 15% of the time versu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-6-pf-process.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum Module 6: An Overview of the Facilitation Process
Primary Care
Practice Facilitation
Curriculum
Module 6: An Overview of the Facilitation Process
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/implement-mat-for-oud/engaging-and-educating-families-and-caregivers
January 01, 2019 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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