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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/toolkit-sections.htmlMarch 01, 2017 - Toolkit Sections Toolkit To Reduce CAUTI and Other HAIs in Long-Term Care Facilities The toolkit is organized in three sections. Your facility can use the materials in each section in improvement efforts to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) and other healthcare-associated infections …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/leadership/emotional-wellness.htmlMarch 01, 2022 - Emotional Wellness Resources for Nursing Home Staff These emotional wellness resources for nursing home staff list programs nursing home staff can access to help cope with the stress and emotions they may be experiencing from working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic: Emotional Wellness Resources f…
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/assessing/index.htmlAugust 01, 2023 - Assessing TAKEheart Through our assessment of TAKEheart, we learned many lessons that will help guide future work in this area. Our Evaluation Report Executive Summary describes the project activities, key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for future similar efforts. Our Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilita…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/influenza-rsv.htmlSeptember 01, 2022 - The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Describe how to diagnose influenza. Explain the role of antivirals for treatment of influenza. Describe how to diagnose and treat RSV. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: I…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/pharyngitis.htmlSeptember 01, 2022 - The "Sometimes Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Pharyngitis After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Review common infection causes of pharyngitis. Identify criteria for determining whether to test for streptococcal pharyngitis. Describe the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/sinusitis.htmlSeptember 01, 2022 - The "Sometimes Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Sinusitis After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Explain how to diagnose sinusitis. Describe when to treat sinusitis with antibiotics. Describe the non-antibiotic management of sinusitis. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnose…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apa_pedtips.pdfJune 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Tips for Finding a Pediatrician Tips for Finding a Pediatrician ■ Your family will need to visit a pediatrician within the first week after leaving the hospital. ■ Plan ahead to avoid the pressure and frustration of finding a pediatrician right before your baby is discharged from th…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/distribute-and-promote.htmlMay 01, 2019 - How Will You Distribute and Promote a Health Care Quality Report? While you are in the early stages of the reporting process, it is important to plan how you will reach your audience. Pertinent decisions include: Will your report be available in print, on the Web, or both? How will you let people know i…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/risk-assessment-management.htmlApril 01, 2022 - Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure of Healthcare Workers in the Context of COVID-19: Data Template Resource: Risk Assessment and Management of Exposure of Healthcare Workers in the Context of COVID-19: Data Template This tool is intended for health care facilities that have either cared for or admit…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/results/webinars/health-it.htmlMarch 01, 2021 - Health Information Technology to Improve Primary Care June 22, 2016: Practical Solutions for Supporting Primary Care Quality Improvement With Health Information Technology This EvidenceNOW Webinar focused on how health information technology (IT) can support quality improvement (QI) in primary care practices.…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/coordinating-access-options.htmlOctober 01, 2021 - Long-term Care Administrators and Managers: Options for Coordinating Access to COVID-19 Vaccines Resource: Long-term Care Administrators and Managers: Options for Coordinating Access to COVID-19 Vaccines Long-term care (LTC) providers in settings such as nursing homes, assisted living, residential care comm…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/prevention/emergency-preparedness-plans.htmlMay 01, 2022 - Incorporating Infection Prevention and Control into an Emergency Preparedness Plan Nursing home leaders can reference this resource to ensure that the facility’s emergency preparedness plan is current and captures an all-hazards approach to meeting the health, safety, and security needs of staff and residents d…
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Identifying-Antibiotic-Adverse-Events-Form (doc file)
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/identifying-antibiotic-adverse-events-form.docxNovember 01, 2019 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use Identifying Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events Form PURPOSE OF THIS FORM: To discuss issues that may result in unnecessary antibiotic administration or antibiotic-associated adverse events that could negatively impact patient safety. … -
www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity-kit/obtoolkit-tool19.htmlMarch 01, 2014 - Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Pati…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity-kit/obtoolkit-tool20.htmlMarch 01, 2014 - Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to Local Resources for Better Management of Obesity Previous Page Table of Contents Community Connections: Linking Primary Care Patients to …
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/discuss-concerns.htmlJune 01, 2021 - Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents Effective communication may help residents and family members requesting antibiotics understand that there are potential risks associated with antibiotic use. Try using the DESC technique when conflicts develop with residents and/or their family members. Other po…
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/index.htmlAugust 01, 2018 - Patients & Consumers AHRQ offers the latest evidence-based information for improving your health Diagnosis & Treatment Information for Patients and Consumers about getting diagnosed, having surgery, taking medications and having treatments, and using hospitals and clinics Diagnosis Surgery …
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Aim Statement Worksheet (pdf file)
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/q66-oh-aim-statement-worksheet.pdfJune 02, 2025 - Aim Statement Worksheet Aim Statement Worksheet Write a Theme for Improvement: _________________________________________________________ Global Aim Statement Create an aim statement that will help keep your focus clear and your work productive: We aim to improve: ________________________________________… -
www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/how-to-complain.htmlJune 01, 2023 - How to Complain and Get Heard Medical care is a service, and as the consumer of that service, you have the right to make your voice heard if you have a complaint. AHRQ has compiled some useful resources to help you better communicate with your health provider, and to learn how to file a complaint should it be…
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Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions (pdf file)
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/hac-rates-2019-updated.pdfJanuary 01, 2019 - Declines in Hospital-Acquired Conditions Declines in Hospital- Acquired Conditions National efforts to reduce hospital-acquired conditions such as adverse drug events and injuries from falls helped prevent 20,700 deaths and saved $7.7 billion between 2014 and 2017. Adverse Drug Events -28% CAUTI* -5% CLAB…
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