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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866953/psn-pdf
October 16, 2024 - Why didn't you call me? Factors junior learners consider
when deciding whether to call their supervisor.
October 16, 2024
Alibhai KM, Zabolotniuk TR, Raîche I, et al. Why didn't you call me? Factors junior learners consider when
deciding whether to call their supervisor. J Surg Educ. 2024;81(11):1637-1644.
doi:10.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45715/psn-pdf
November 01, 2017 - Feasibility and added value of Executive WalkRounds in
long term care organizations in the Netherlands.
November 1, 2017
van Dusseldorp L, de Waal GH-, Hamers H, et al. Feasibility and Added Value of Executive WalkRounds in
Long Term Care Organizations in the Netherlands. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;42(12):545…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T4-Quarterly_or_Monthly_Prescribing_Profile_Final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 4. Quarterly or Monthly Prescribing Profile
[Date]
From: [Nursing Home Name]
Dear Dr./Mr./Ms. [insert last name of prescribing clinician]
This [quarterly / monthly] report is provided for your reference as we continue to monitor antibiotic use in our nursing home.
Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotics a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T4-Quarterly_or_Monthly_Prescribing_Profile_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program
Toolkit 2. Monitor and Sustain Stewardship
Tool 4. Quarterly or Monthly Prescribing Profile
[Date]
From: [Nursing Home Name]
Dear Dr./Mr./Ms. [insert last name of prescribing clinician]
This [quarterly / monthly] repo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P1T4-Antibiogram_Factsheet_Phase_1.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Phase 1 Assessment and Planning
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
PREVENT
Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1
Antibiogram Factsheet
What is an antibiogram?
Antibiograms aggregate information about suscept…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T3-Antibiogram_Factsheet_Phase_3.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Phase 1 Assessment and Planning
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
PREVENT
Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1
Antibiogram Factsheet
What is an antibiogram?
Antibiograms aggregate information about suscept…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_14_HO_508.docx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 14)
Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors
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Strategy 1: Working With Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 14)
Readiness to Partner With Patient and Family Advisors
As a clinician or staff member, I am…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/supporting/become-an-advisor.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Am I Ready to Become an Advisor?
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Am I Ready to Become an Advisor?
Are you thinking about becoming a patient and family advisor? Review the checklist below and check those statements with which you agree. If there are statements with which y…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-clabsi.html
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), are a type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI), and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and costs. As many as 28,000 patients die from CLABSI annually in U.S. int…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/measures/setting/long-term-care/nursing-home/index.html
January 01, 2023 - Measuring the Quality of Nursing Home Care
Nursing homes provide less intensive services than hospitals for a range of patients. Some nursing homes care only for short-stay patients, others only for long-stay patients, but most care for both kinds of patients.
Short-stay patients. Some patients stay in a n…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surprising-way-stay-safe-hospital
January 20, 2021 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
The surprising way to stay safe in the hospital.
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January 14, 2015
This news article summarizes the resu…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/patient-generated-health-data-i-patient-reported-outcomes/practical-guide
January 01, 2023 - Guide to Integrate Patient-Generated Digital Health Data into Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care Settings
Effective use of patient-generated health data (PGHD) in clinics poses many challenges, including clinician and patient burden, poor usability, workflow integration challenges…
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/engaging-empowering-patients-caregivers
January 01, 2023 - Engaging and Empowering Patients and Caregivers
2023 Research Stories
Advancing Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support Working closely with patients to design and implement clinical decision support is important. The uptake of evidence into clinical practice depends o…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/index.html
March 01, 2023 - Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
The Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers helps ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) make care safer for their patients. ASCs can use the toolkit to apply the proven principles and methods of AHRQ's Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (C…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/prevention-phases.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention
MRSA Surveilla…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-intro.html
September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
Introduction and Welcome
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Table of Contents
Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
Introduction and Welcome
Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Overview
Scientific Rationale
References
Appendix A. Flow …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/universal-icu-intro.html
September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
Introduction and Welcome
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol
Introduction and Welcome
Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Overview
Scientific Rationale
References
Appendix A. Flow …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/abate/nursing-protocols.html
May 01, 2022 - Nursing Protocols
The Toolkit for Decolonization of non-ICU Patients With Devices includes the trial-based 1 protocols for decolonization with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 2% nasal mupirocin. Also included are common alternatives to the trial-based protocols for implementing decolonization.
Hospit…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50458/psn-pdf
October 09, 2019 - Success of a resident-led safety council: a model for
satisfying CLER Pathways to Excellence patient safety
goals.
October 9, 2019
Cohen SP, Pelletier JH, Ladd JM, et al. Success of a resident-led safety council: a model for satisfying
CLER Pathways to Excellence patient safety goals. J Gen Intern Med. 2019;11(2):…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/communicate/get-people.html
November 01, 2018 - Get People to Quality Displays as Soon as Possible
It is important to present the comparative quality information as soon as possible.
Why?
Report sponsors have to fight the urge to provide as much explanatory information as possible in the front of a report. If people are looking at your report, it is beca…