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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patientfamily-crisis-hotline
December 02, 2020 - Multi-use Website
Patient/Family Crisis Hotline.
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Patient/Family Crisis Hotline. Sorry Works!
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leapfrog-hospital-safety-scores-depressing
November 13, 2013 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Leapfrog hospital safety scores 'depressing.'
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Leapfrog hospital safety scores 'depressing.' Clark C. HealthLeaders Media. May 9, 2013.
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www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/report.html
June 01, 2020 - Health Services and Primary Care Research Study: Comprehensive Report
In 2018, Congress directed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to commission an independent assessment of federally funded health services research (HSR) and primary care research (PCR) since 2012 to identify research gaps a…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/overview/index.html
June 01, 2023 - Section 1: Overview of Key Concepts and Tools
This section provides an overview of the key concepts and tools in the Situation Monitoring Module. More explanations and illustrations are provided in section 2 of this module ; methods for teaching the concepts and tools for this module are in section 3 . Inform…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-i.html
October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix I. Catheter Care Pocket Card
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/teamcheckup.doc
June 02, 2025 - Team Check-up Tool
Purpose of the tool: This tool helps assess unit strengths and opportunities for improving unit processes and upgrading unit safety culture.
Who should use this tool? Health care providers.
Directions: Your team should collectively complete one Team Check-up Tool every month and submit it to the proj…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/team-checkup.html
December 01, 2012 - Team Check-up Tool
CUSP Toolkit
Purpose of the tool: This tool helps assess unit strengths and opportunities for improving unit processes and upgrading unit safety culture.
Who should use this tool? Health care providers.
Directions: Your team should collectively complete one Team Check-up Tool every m…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/mutual/tools/desc.html
July 01, 2023 - Tool: DESC
The DESC script is a constructive approach to managing and resolving conflict. While used to address both informational and interpersonal conflict, it is most effective with the latter. It is especially appropriate for major conflicts such as hostile or harassing behaviors that are putting the well-b…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/158-dec-targeted-unit-protocol.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Unit Protocol:
Targeted MRSA Decolonization
ICU/Non-ICU
This document helps you set up a unit protocol for Targeted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Decolonization. (If you have not yet selected universal or targeted decolonization option for your unit, plea…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/evaluation/evidence-now-snapshot-practices.pdf
August 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: A Snapshot of Participating Primary Care Practices
AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: A Snapshot of Participating Primary Care Practices
The seven EvidenceNOW regional cooperatives are
working with more than 1,500 small- and medium-
size…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/non-english-speakers-find-ers-hard-reach
January 18, 2023 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Non-English speakers find ERs hard to reach.
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October 26, 2007
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/overcome/culture.html
April 01, 2022 - Culture
A strong patient safety culture supports a learning environment and invites diverse input from teams to support wise decisions and system improvements. Use these tools to help your team make lowering infections part of your culture. Examples of common barriers that inhibit developing this culture are i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/bladder-matters-provider.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Bladder Matters for Women - Provider Infographic
Bladder Matters for Women
Recommendations by clinicians for clinicians to treat patients with UI.
Patient quality of life is in your hands.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is
common and treatable.
Symptoms include:
• Leaking urine while coughing, laughing, sneezing,
e…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/patient-chg-showering-poster.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Shower Instructions
AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036
March 2022
Section 10-8 – Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Shower Instructions
Our hospital uses chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), which works better than soap
and water to remove skin germs and protect you from infection. CHG has been
safely us…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/handouts/staff-chg-showering.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During the Hospital Stay Shower With Chlorhexidine (CHG)
AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036
March 2022
STAFF Patients With Devices: Prevent Infections During the Hospital Stay
Shower With Chlorhexidine (CHG)
Shower hospital patients with
devices every day with a spe…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/hahn.pdf
December 19, 2014 - A Low Literacy Multimedia Approach to Disseminate Bilingual Diabetes CERSGs
Research to Help Underserved Populations
Innovative Adaptation and Dissemination of AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness
Research Products
A Low Literacy Multimedia Approach to Disseminate Bilingual Diabetes CERSGs
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/best-medicine-fixing-modern-hospital
February 06, 2008 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
The best medicine for fixing the modern hospital.
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December 12, 2012
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-6.html
March 01, 2018 - Appendix 6: Central Line Maintenance Audit Form
Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap9.doc
June 02, 2025 - Dear [NURSES NAMES]--
CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter
(Date)
Dear ____________,
As part of our commitment to eradicate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs), we are performing a root cause analysis of all CLABSIs. Patient _______________ met the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap8.doc
June 02, 2025 - Dear [NURSES NAMES]--
CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter
(Date)
Dear ____________,
As part of our commitment to eradicate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs), we are performing a root cause analysis of all CLABSIs. Patient _______________ met the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c…