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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/search.html?page=17
October 01, 2011 - Search Publications
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)'s publications offer practical information to help a variety of health care organizations, providers, and others make care safer in all health care settings. 171 - 180 of 191 Publications displayed
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Educate & Engage Residents, Family
Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members
Tool 1. Talking With Residents—short checklist version
What are antibiotics?
• Antibiotics are medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics work by
targ…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 1. Talking With Residents—short checklist version
· What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics work by targeting and killing harmful bacteria.
· How do people get bacterial infections?
Normally, your immune system helps control the bacteria you have. But, …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/tools/ts-t-taq-questionnaire.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire
TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire
The TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (T-TAQ) is designed to assess attitudes
related to team structure and the four essential skills taught in TeamSTEPPS. The 30-item self-
report tool uses 5…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-participation-surgical-site-marking-can-be-additional-tool-help-avoid-wrong-site
March 14, 2022 - Study
Patient participation in surgical site marking: can this be an additional tool to help avoid wrong-site surgery?
Citation Text:
Bergal LM, Schwarzkopf R, Walsh M, et al. Patient participation in surgical site marking: can this be an additional tool to help avoid wrong-site surger…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/recruitment-brochure-nc.pdf
January 01, 2003 - Heart Health NOW
This is our time!
Are you ready?
Heart Health NOW!
Advancing heart health in
N.C. primary care
Heart Health NOW! is the N.C. Cooperative of
EvidenceNOW —a program funded by the
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Your practice will partner with us by:
• Establishing an EHR connection…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/facil-guide/intro.html
September 01, 2015 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
Introduction
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Table of Contents
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide
Introduction
Module 1: Overview
Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance
Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity
Mo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/tracking-measuring-data-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Tracking and Measuring
Antibiotic Use Data
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Tracking and Measuring
1
Objectives
Learn how to collect and track antibiotic use in the long-term care setting
Become familiar with forms for mon…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/guide-cusp.html
May 01, 2017 - Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP)
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Table of Contents
Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide
Overview
The Comprehensiv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33810/psn-pdf
June 01, 2016 - Becoming a Certified Professional in Patient Safety—A
Registered Nurse's Perspective
June 1, 2016
Frank K. Becoming a Certified Professional in Patient Safety—A Registered Nurse's Perspective. PSNet
[internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/becoming-certified-professional-patient-safety-registered-nurse…
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pso.ahrq.gov/work-with/choose
November 01, 2020 - SHARE:
More topics in this section
Work With a PSO
How To Choose a PSO
Become a PSO
Maintain a PSO Listing
How To Choose a PSO
Are you eligible to work with a PSO?
An individual or entity licensed or ot…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/diagnostic-safety-tops-the-list.html
March 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
When It Comes to High-Quality Healthcare, Diagnostic Safety Tops the List
MAR
12
2024
By
Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A., and
Stephen Raab, M.D.
As we celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week 2024 , AHRQ again places particular em…
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/electronic/plain-writing/index.html
July 01, 2025 - Plain Language at AHRQ
The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to write clear Government communication that the public can understand and use. This page explains what plain language is and how the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is implementing the Act.
What is Plain Language…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/design/testing.html
September 01, 2019 - Testing the Design of a Quality Report By Getting User Feedback
User testing with people who represent your intended audience is the best way to ensure that your report design is clear and effective.
Use Interviews To Collect Feedback From Users
For most purposes, you will learn much more from users if you …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/combined-sna-and-lda-methods-understand-adverse-medical-events
November 15, 2023 - Journal Article
Combined SNA and LDA methods to understand adverse medical events
Citation Text:
Zhu L, Reychav I, McHaney R, et al. Combined SNA and LDA methods to understand adverse medical events. Int J Risk Saf Med. 2019;30(3):129-153. doi:10.3233/JRS-180052.
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meps.ahrq.gov/communication/meps_video/en/meps_presentation.pdf
September 17, 2024 - MEPS Household Participant Video Presentation Script, English
Your Role in MEPS_English script_082709.doc, 10/9/2009 Page 1 of 2
MEPS
“YOUR ROLE IN SHAPING THE NATION’S HEALTH”
MEPS. What is it? And why is your participation so important?
MEPS is the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. It is an ongo…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/high-bmi-children-adolescents-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
June 18, 2024 - Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Interventions for High Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents
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Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Interventions
for High Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents
Healthcare professionals s…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/voice-of-women.html
May 01, 2024 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders
Working Together to Tackle Inequities—Centering the Voices of Women
MAY
13
2024
By
Kamila B. Mistry, Ph.D., M.P.H.,
Emily M. Chew, M.P.H., and Kisha I. Coa, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Kamila B. Mistry, Ph.D., M.P.H.
The theme for this year'…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-transcript.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Transcript
Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting
Transcript
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
AHRQ Pub No. 15-0073-4-EF
September 2015
Contents
Module 1: Overview .............................................................................................…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-10-implementation-guide.pdf
April 16, 2022 - 1
TAKEheart Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitaton {CR) Implementation Guide - Module 10
Using Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation to Expand System Capacity and
Patient-Centeredness
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