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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44610/psn-pdf
May 03, 2017 - International Prize in Resilient Health Care.
May 3, 2017
The Australian Institute of Health Innovation.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/international-prize-resilient-health-care
Innovations in patient safety can drive improvement efforts. This award program seeks to recognize
feasible and widely implementable strate…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45990/psn-pdf
August 24, 2022 - Medication Safety Certificate Program.
August 24, 2022
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-certificate-program
Leadership commitment to reduce medication errors can help address this safety problem. This certificate
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/844762/psn-pdf
September 25, 2019 - 10 Medication Safety Tips for Hospitalized Patients.
September 25, 2019
Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/10-medication-safety-tips-hospitalized-patients
Hospitalized patients are at risk for medication errors. This set of tips seeks to help hospitalized patien…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47354/psn-pdf
November 21, 2018 - Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Change Package.
November 21, 2018
Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust; 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-diagnosis-medicine-change-package
Proactive identification of conditions that degrade the diagnostic process can drive improvement. This
toolkit provides …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36158/psn-pdf
September 29, 2010 - Medication therapy management programs: forming a
new cornerstone for quality and safety in Medicare.
September 29, 2010
Smith SR, Clancy CM. Medication therapy management programs: forming a new cornerstone for quality
and safety in medicare. Am J Med Qual. 2006;21(4):276-9.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medicatio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44978/psn-pdf
June 01, 2016 - Josie's Story: A Patient Safety Curriculum.
June 1, 2016
Kaprielian VS, Sullivan DT, eds. Chapel Hill, NC: Josie King Foundation; Duke University School of
Medicine; 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/josies-story-patient-safety-curriculum
The experience of Sorrel King and the death of her daughter has motivated h…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/staff-safety-assessment.docx
June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Staff Safety Assessment
PURPOSE OF THIS FORM:
To discuss issues that may result in antibiotic-associated adverse events or have the potential to cause adverse events that could negatively impact patient safety. All health care providers are encouraged to complete t…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nahca-resources.html
February 01, 2021 - National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) Website
Resource: National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) website
The National Association of Health Care Assistants works to elevate the professional standing and performance of caregivers through recognition, advocacy, education and e…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/pre-ready.html
January 01, 2024 - Teaching Pre-Implementation Readiness
Present Slide 10, "Assessing Your Readiness"; note the importance of objectively assessing whether an organization is ready to implement TeamSTEPPS. Have people share times when their organizations attempted a change they weren’t really prepared for.
Using Slide 11, “…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/diabetes.html
Topic: Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. AHRQ provides tools and resources for clinicians to help treat their patients with types 1 and 2 diabetes.
Appendix C. What Is a Diabetes Prevention Program?
Beh…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccination-campaign.html
August 01, 2022 - AHCA/NCAL Expands Campaign To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination Among Long Term Care Staff
Resource: AHCA/NCAL Expands Campaign To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination Among Long Term Care Staff
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Livin…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/implement/playbook.html
February 01, 2025 - Playbook for Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI in the ICU Setting
The playbook helps your intensive care unit (ICU) understand how to integrate the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) and the tiered interventions introduced in the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associat…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/child-hcahps/key-drivers.html
July 01, 2021 - CAHPS Child Hospital Survey (Child HCAHPS) Toolkit
Key Driver Diagram
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Table of Contents
CAHPS Child Hospital Survey (Child HCAHPS) Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About Measure Specifications and Reporting
Key Driver Diagram
Quality Improvement Strategies
Improvemen…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/task-force-resources/understanding-how-uspstf-works-uspstf-101
February 01, 2023 - Understanding How the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Works: USPSTF 101
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/health-coach-intervention.html
August 01, 2023 - Sustainability Plan for Health Coaching
Resource: Health Coach Intervention Sustainability Plan (PDF, 401 KB, 17 pages)
This document includes guidance and information (including CPT codes) that staff can use for Medicare reimbursement for the health coaching sessions that they provide for patients. Health …
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pso.ahrq.gov/faq/what-is-a-pso
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What is a PSO?
A Patient Safety Organization (PSO) works with healthcare providers to help them improve patient safety and healthcare quality and encourage a culture of safety. PSOs analyze data voluntarily reported by providers and provide feedback aimed…
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www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/overview/contact.html
June 01, 2024 - Stay Up To Date and Engage With the National Action Alliance
Your ongoing participation is instrumental in helping to realize the National Action Alliance's vision of safe care everywhere and zero preventable harm for all and the National Action Alliance is committed to fostering a dynamic dialogue with engaged…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35349/psn-pdf
November 18, 2011 - Leadership Guide to Patient Safety: Resources and Tools
for Establishing and Maintaining Patient Safety.
November 18, 2011
Botwinick L, Bisognano M, Haraden C. Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leadership-guide-patient-safety-resources-and-tools-establishin…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide100.html
October 01, 2014 - 100. Treatment Recommendations: Counseling (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Meta-analysis (2000): Effectiveness of and estimated abstinence rates for various types of format (n = 58 studies)
Format number
Number of arms
Estimated …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide214.html
October 01, 2014 - 214. Specific Populations and Other Topics (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Suggested interventions for hospitalized patients
For every hospitalized patient, the following steps should be taken:
Ask each patient on admission if he or sh…