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6841. Appendix A. References and Equipment Sources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapa.html
      December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix A. References and Equipment Sources Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Ove…

6842. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/090-decolonization-implementation.pptx
      April 01, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation Decolonization Implementation Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0029 April 2025 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgical Services Decolonization Implemen…

6843. Appendix 2. Research Questions and Needs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2018 - Patient Self-Management Support Programs: An Evaluation Appendix 2. Research Questions and Needs Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Patient Self-Management Support Programs: An Evaluation Acknowledgments Introduction and Purpose Summary Background Methodology Design Options for a …

6844. Culture Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2013 - Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report Culture Measures Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Eliminating CAUTI: Interim Data Report Executive Summary Introduction and Objectives Methods Results Outcome and Process Measures Culture Measures Conclusions Catheter Util…

6845. Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Facts | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      January 01, 2017 - Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Facts AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Did You Know? Low tidal volume ventilation (LTVV) is one of the interventions specifically designed to prevent ventilator-associated conditions (VAC).  For patients without acute respiratory distress …

6846. Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix D | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix D CANDOR Tool PROCESS QUESTIONS TO REVIEW Y/N CONTRIBUTING OR CAUSAL FACTOR Y/N FINDINGS / COMMENTS COMMUNICATION Did all caregivers have access to all pertinent information needed to make the best decisions for the patient? (e.g.,…

6847. Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix I | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix I Glossary Adverse safety event: a deviation from generally accepted performance standards that reaches the patient and results in moderate to severe harm or death. Anchoring bias:   the tendency to make all information fit into a preconceived story, causing…

6848. Nursing Home Learning Module Guide (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2021 - Nursing Home Learning Module Guide Nursing Home Learning Module Guide • The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed short learning modules for nursing home staff who provide direct care to or interact with residents and their families. These brief modules address issues many nursing homes are facing …

6849. Tip 7. Test a Health Care Quality Report With Your Audience | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2019 - Tip 7. Test a Health Care Quality Report With Your Audience Members of your intended audience are the ones who will decide whether your report card is worth reading, and whether they can understand and use it. This means that feedback from readers is the “gold standard” of how well your report card is working…

6850. A-12. Measure 9: Physician satisfaction with service coordination (Alzheimer’s Service Coordination Program Physician Survey) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-12. Measure 9: Physician satisfaction with service coordination (Alzheimer’s Service Coordination Program Physician Survey) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements …

6851. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2015 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide Introduction Previous Page Next Page 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…

6852. C2 Prioritization Worksheet Example (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - C2 Prioritization Worksheet Example AHRQ Quality Indicators Toolkit Prepared by RAND and UHC for AHRQ Tool C.1 Volume of Cases at Risk Cost of Single Event Total Cost Cost To Implement Penalties and Incentives Proxies for Cost Strategic Alignment External Mandates Public Perception Executive- Lev…

6853. A-13. Measure 10: Changes in clinicians’ knowledge of available services in the local community (ASCP Physician Survey) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-13. Measure 10: Changes in clinicians’ knowledge of available services in the local community (ASCP Physician Survey) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Execu…

6854. A-16. Measure 13: Clinician discussion of treatment plan with patients or family caregivers (ASCP Physician Survey) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-16. Measure 13: Clinician discussion of treatment plan with patients or family caregivers (ASCP Physician Survey) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Executive…

6855. A-14. Measure 11: Whether or not a clinician would refer any family caregiver to intervention in the future (ASCP Physician Survey) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-14. Measure 11: Whether or not a clinician would refer any family caregiver to intervention in the future (ASCP Physician Survey) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgem…

6856. A-15. Measure 12: Clinician receipt of treatment plan from the service coordinator (ASCP Physician Survey) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-15. Measure 12: Clinician receipt of treatment plan from the service coordinator (ASCP Physician Survey) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Executive Summary …

6857. Making Adjustments to Health Care Quality Scores | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      January 01, 2023 - Making Adjustments to Health Care Quality Scores One of the most thorny topics in quality measurement is the adjustment of scores across different plans or providers to account for differences in the characteristics of their patients or themselves. This page reviews key issues related to adjustments to scores…

6858. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
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      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…

6859. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (doc file)
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      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, …

6860. Summary of Survey Findings | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-culture-survey-brazil-summary.html
      August 01, 2024 - Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study Summary of Survey Findings Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study Introdu…