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7121. Final Progress Report: Risk and Recovery in Complex Environments: Labor and Delivery as a Model (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-05/goldman2-report.pdf
      January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: Risk and Recovery in Complex Environments: Labor and Delivery as a Model RISK AND RECOVERY IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS: LABOR AND DELIVERY AS A MODEL Final Progress Report Grant Award: 1 UC1 HS014376-01 June 30, 2006 Marlene B. Goldman, MS, ScD, Meghan M. Dierks, MD, Ronald G. Marcus, MD, Luk…

7122. /docProps/thumbnail.jpeg (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module1/facnotes-spanish.docx
      June 02, 2025 - Notas para el facilitador DIGA: El kit de herramientas de seguridad integral para cuidados a largo plazo (LTC, por sus siglas en inglés) ayuda a los usuarios a poner en práctica los principios de seguridad. Este módulo de descripción general explica el objetivo del kit de herramientas y la manera en que se puede usar…

7123. 2024 Network of Patient Safety Databases Chartbook (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/data/npsd-medication-chartbook-2024.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - 2024 Network of Patient Safety Databases Chartbook 2024 Network of Patient Safety Databases Chartbook: Medication and Other Substance Events 2024 NETWORK OF PATIENT SAFETY DATABASES CHARTBOOK: MEDICATION AND OTHER SUBSTANCE EVENTS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF …

7124. 015-Ss-Hand-Hygiene-Periop-Fg (doc file)
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      April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting SAY: Welcome to this presentatio…

7125. Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis, Evidence Synthesis, No. 50 (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/prevent/pdfser/cas/cases.pdf
      December 01, 2007 - declined by nearly 70% since 1950.2 Much of the decrease is likely due to reduced cigarette smoking and improved … people who might benefit from screening from those who would more likely be harmed; 2) evidence on improved

7126. Systems Change: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/decisionmakers/systems/index.html
      December 01, 2012 - Systems Change: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence Based on the Public Health Service (PHS) Clinical Practice Guideline—2008 Update Systems change describes specific strategies that health care administrators, managed care organizations, and purchasers of health plans can implement to treat tobacco dependenc…

7127. Final progress report: Developing Evidence for Safety Surveillance from Device Adverse Event Reports (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/mao-report.pdf
      January 01, 2025 - Final progress report: Developing Evidence for Safety Surveillance from Device Adverse Event Reports Final progress report Developing Evidence for Safety Surveillance from Device Adverse Event Reports Grant number: 1R03HS026291-01 Supported by AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY Research Team Principal invest…

7128. Optimizing Environmental Cleaning: Webinar Slide Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/021-optimizing-evc-webinar-slides_revised.pptx
      October 01, 2024 - Optimizing Environmental Cleaning: Webinar Slide Presentation AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Optimizing Environmental Cleaning ICU & Non-ICU AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007 October 2024 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU Optimizing Environme…

7129. Optimizing Environmental Cleaning (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/022-optimizing-evc-webinar-notes_revised.docx
      October 01, 2024 - Optimizing Environmental Cleaning AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Optimizing Environmental Cleaning ICU & Non-ICU Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Optimizing Environmental Cleaning SAY: Welcome to this presentation on optimizing environmental cleaning and incorporating effective environme…

7130. Analysis of Patient Safety: Converting Complex Pediatric Chemotherapy Ordering Processes from Paper to Electronic Systems (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Baker_107.pdf
      March 30, 2008 - Analysis of Patient Safety: Converting Complex Pediatric Chemotherapy Ordering Processes from Paper to Electronic Systems Analysis of Patient Safety: Converting Complex Pediatric Chemotherapy Ordering Processes from Paper to Electronic Systems Donald K. Baker, PharmD; James M. Hoffman, PharmD; Gregory A. Hal…

7131. Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/safetransitions/safetrans_checklist.pdf
      December 01, 2017 - Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments Checklist to Prepare Patients for New Appointments Once the team knows a patient has a new health care appointment, the checklist can be used to prompt team members to reinforce key steps that promote patient engagement and preparation. This checklist includes ref…

7132. Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-j.html
      October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide Overvi…

7133. 014-Bcx-Algorithm-Decision-Support-Tool (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/014-bcx-algorithm-decision-support-tool.docx
      October 01, 2024 - Blood Culture Algorithm Decision Support Tool Originally published in “Does This Patient Need Blood Cultures? A Scoping Review of Indications for Blood Cultures in Adult Nonneutropenic Patients” by Fabre et al in Clinical Infectious Diseases, September 2020. Used with permission. Image is adapted. AHRQ Safet…

7134. PCMH FAQ and Contact Information | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research/care-coordination/pcmh/faq.html
      August 01, 2022 - PCMH FAQ and Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions About the PCMH Resource Center How do I get my practice certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)? As a Federal health systems research and health quality improvement agency, AHRQ does not provide guidance or direct support to help indivi…

7135. Provider Contact Information (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/dotphrase.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Provider Contact Information Smartphrase (exclusive to Epic EMR) developed by Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital to ensure 24/7 phone contact for families in Written Family/Caregiver Discharge Instructions PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION • If you have a question about your child’s medical care a…

7136. Appendix 8: CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-8.html
      March 01, 2018 - Appendix 8: CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter 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 P…

7137. Pediatric Developmental Screening Flowchart (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/CHIPRA204-Materials_VA.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - Pediatric Developmental Screening Flowchart Pediatric Developmental Screening Flowchart Parent completes screening tool in waiting room. Clinical staff scores, reviews screening tool answers. Screens Negative Concerns No Concerns No Concerns Further Concerns Referral to appropriate early inte…

7138. Streptococcal Pharyngitis (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-one-pager.pdf
      September 01, 2022 - Streptococcal Pharyngitis Diagnosis • Group A streptococcus (strep) causes 5–15 percent of acute pharyngitis in adults and 20–30 percent of acute pharyngitis in children older than 5 years.1 Strep pharyngitis is uncommon in children younger than 3 years.2 • The Centor Criteria2 can be used to estimate the l…

7139. Care Coordination Quality Measure for Primary Care (CCQM-PC): Formatting Guidance for Mail Surveys | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/quality/formatting-guidance.html
      December 01, 2017 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Care Coordination Quality Measure for Primary Care (CCQM-PC): Formatting Guidance for Mail Surveys Previous Page   Table of Contents Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination? Chapter 3. Care Coord…

7140. Acute Bronchitis (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/bronchitis-one-pager.pdf
      September 01, 2022 - Acute Bronchitis Diagnosis • Acute bronchitis is the presence of a cough with or without sputum production that lasts less than 3 weeks and that generally starts in the setting of a viral upper respiratory tract infection.1 • Acute bronchitis can be distinguished from pneumonia by the absence of fever or shortne…