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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/implement-monitor-sustain-program/toolkit1-start-program.html
November 01, 2024 - Toolkit 1. Start an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Overview of the Toolkit Why Should a Nursing Home Use This Toolkit? This toolkit provides nursing homes with a simple, step-by-step approach to starting an antimicrobial stewardship program. An antimicrobial stewardship program uses collaborative and evidenc…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/about/index.html
November 01, 2024 - About the Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
What Is the Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide? The Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide (the Guide) provides toolkits to help nursing homes optimize their use of antibiotics. This page provides information about antimicrobial stewardshi…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/writing/tip4.html
May 01, 2015 - Tip 4. Use Writing Devices To Engage Readers of a Quality Report
You can attract and keep your audience interested in your report card by using devices that involve them with the material.
Get Your Readers Actively Involved
Certain writing devices help to engage readers by stimulating their curiosity and …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/american-indian/about/survey-measures.html
March 01, 2018 - CAHPS American Indian Survey Measures
For more information: Patient Experience Measures for the CAHPS American Indian Survey (PDF, 636 KB)
Getting Care Quickly
Q4 Patient got appointment for urgent care as soon as needed
Q7 Patient got appointment for non-urgent care as soon as needed
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/cancer/survey-measures.html
March 01, 2017 - CAHPS Cancer Care Survey Measures
For more information: Patient Experience Measures from the CAHPS ® Cancer Care Survey (PDF, 325 KB)
Getting Timely Appointments, Care, and Information
Q14 Patient got appointment for urgent care as soon as needed
Q16 Patient got appointment for non-urgent care …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_5_InfoSession_508.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 5)
Insert hospital logo here
Become a Patient
and Family Advisor:
Information Session
[Hospital Name | Presenter name and title | Date of presentation]
Strategy 1: Patient & Family Advisor Information Session (Tool 5)
Guide to Patient & Family Engag…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-4-implementation-guide.pdf
September 01, 2021 - all patients eligible for CR
Zip code of eligible patients for
CR
Location of eligible patients helps
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/index.html
March 01, 2023 - Toolkit for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
The Toolkit for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) can help your unit implement evidence-based practices to reduce and, in many cases, eliminate CLABSI . More than 1,000 intensive care units across the count…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/explain/support/incorporate.html
January 01, 2023 - Incorporate Decision Aids Into a Healthcare Quality Report
One way to reduce the burden of decision making for users is to provide some kind of decision aid, such as: a list of steps, a worksheet, or a checklist.
An alternative strategy is to provide intermediaries to help consumers use quality information .…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/index.html
February 01, 2020 - Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
This update will make an important contribution to the quality of care in the United States and to the health of the American people.
For Clinicians
All health care providers, especially those with direct patient contact, have a unique opportunity to he…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-21-leadership.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Working With and Supporting Practice Leaders
Primary Care
Practice Facilitation
Curriculum
Module 21: Working With and Supporting Practice Leaders
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/talkingquality/resources/checklist/checklist-translate-data.doc
December 26, 2018 - Combining measures into composite scores, summary scores, or categories reduces information
overload and helps
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-9-appreciative-inquiry.pdf
September 01, 2015 - That helps them to define
and design this infrastructure.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_build_ssibundle_facnotes.docx
December 01, 2017 - Again, a group of national societies have endorsed this practice, so it helps to achieve staff buy-in
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight08.pdf
September 08, 2015 - Evaluation Highlight No. 8: CHIPRA Quality Demonstration States Help School-Based Health Centers Strengthen Their Medical Home Features
The CHIPRA Quality
Demonstration Grant Program
In February 2010, the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded 10 grants,
funding 18 States, to improve the quality …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/patients-families/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/index.html
December 01, 2017 - Information to Help Hospitals Get Started
Research shows that when patients are engaged in their health care, it can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. To promote stronger engagement, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed the Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/find-help-near-you.html
June 01, 2022 - 211: Find Help Near You
Resource: 211: Find Help Near You
Call 211 on your phone or search the 211 website to connect with supportive resources or learn about local emotional wellness options. All 211 conversations are confidential and are available in many languages.
Source: United Way
Topic(s): Staf…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/obesity-pcpresources.pdf
May 01, 2014 - The information helps health care decision-
makers – patients and clinicians, health system leaders, … The Clinician Champion still provides direction and vision for the project, helps design
tests for process
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-4-practice-management.pdf
September 01, 2015 - This position helps practices bridge their EHR and data management with QI.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation-mg-toxicity.html
July 01, 2023 - Sample Scenario for Magnesium Toxicity In Situ Simulation
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Purpose of the tool: The Magnesium Toxicity In Situ Simulation tool provides a sample scenario for labor and delivery (L&D) staff to practice teamwork, communication, and technical skills in the unit …