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4741. Team-Antibiotic-Review-Form (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/team-antibiotic-review-form.docx
      November 01, 2019 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use Team Antibiotic Review Form *Questions 1–6 should be answered for all patients you evaluate who are actively receiving antibiotics. Question 1: Day of antibiotic therapy (choose one) ☐Day 1 ☐Day 2 ☐Day 3 ☐Day 4 ☐Day 5 ☐Day 6 ☐> 7 Days Question 2: Record antibi…

4742. 3 Tk1 T3-Readiness Assessment Final (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK1_T3-Readiness_Assessment_final.docx
      October 01, 2016 - Tool 3. Readiness Assessment This tool can be used to assess readiness for an antimicrobial stewardship program in general as well as to assess readiness for specific interventions. Use this tool to— · Determine whether the nursing home has the right staff · Determine whether the nursing home has the necessary resource…

4743. 3 Tk1 T3-Readiness Assessment Final (pdf file)
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      October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program Toolkit 1. Start an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Tool 3. Readiness Assessment This tool can be used to assess readiness for an antimicrobial stewardship program in general as well as to assess readiness for specific…

4744. 5 Tk1 T3-Sample Letter Of Agreement Final (doc file)
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      October 01, 2016 - Tool 3. Sample Letter of Agreement With a Laboratory [DATE] [NAME OF LABORATORY] [ADDRESS OF LABORATORY] RE: Preparing an Annual Antibiogram for [NURSING HOME NAME] Dear [INSERT NAME]: The [NURSING HOME NAME] is planning to use an annual antibiogram report as part of a quality initiative to improve the appropriate pre…

4745. Infection Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/guide-prevent.html
      May 01, 2017 - Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide Infection Prevention Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Creating a Culture of Safety in the Ambulatory Surgery Environment: Implementation Guide Overview The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (C…

4746. 5 Tk1 T1-Background Final (pdf file)
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      October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Toolkit 1. Working With a Lab To Improve Antibiotic Prescribing Tool 1. Background: Purpose and Use of the Antibiogram What is an antibiogram? • Antibiograms are important tools for health care professionals involved …

4747. Oklahoma Physicians Resource/Research Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/oklahoma-physicians-resourceresearch-network.html
      January 01, 2012 - Oklahoma Physicians Resource/Research Network Status: Active Registered Date: January 1, 2012 PBRN Acronym: OKPRN PBRN Type: Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians) Network Category: Established Street Address: 900 N.E. 10th Street …

4748. Quebec Practice-Based Research Network of Université Laval/Réseau de recherche axée sur les pratiques en première ligne Université Laval | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/quebec-practice-based-research-network-universite-lavalreseau-de-recherche-axee-sur-les-pratiques-en-premiere-ligne-universite-laval.html
      July 17, 2014 - Quebec Practice-Based Research Network of Université Laval/Réseau de recherche axée sur les pratiques en première ligne Université Laval Status: Active Registered Date: July 17, 2014 PBRN Acronym: QPBRN PBRN Type: Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians) …

4749. The University of Toronto Practice- and Community-Based Learning And Research Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/university-toronto-practice-and-community-based-learning-and-research-network.html
      March 08, 2013 - The University of Toronto Practice- and Community-Based Learning And Research Network Status: Active Registered Date: March 8, 2013 PBRN Acronym: UPLEARN PBRN Type: Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians) Network Category: Established Cit…

4750. Figure 11: Comparison of Audit Techniques | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Figure 11: Comparison of Audit Techniques Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Introduction Chapter 1…

4751. Appendix: The MATCH Work Plan | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix: The MATCH Work Plan Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Introduction Chapter 1. Building t…

4752. Community Physician's Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/community-physicians-network.html
      January 01, 2012 - Community Physician's Network Status: Active Registered Date: January 1, 2012 PBRN Acronym: CPNet PBRN Type: Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties) PBRN Type Other: No nurses are included all MDs of …

4753. Appendix C1: Falls Assessment Sample | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix C1: Falls Assessment Sample Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview …

4754. Exhibit 9. Strategies to Engage Patients and Families as Part of the Health Care Team | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamilyex9.html
      July 01, 2018 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Exhibit 9. Strategies to Engage Patients and Families as Part of the Health Care Team Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Guide to Patient and Family Engagement Executive Summary Introduction Methods Findings Implications for the Guide Summary…

4755. Table 4. FMP Progression (Text Description) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/man4-tabtxt4.html
      December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Table 4. FMP Progression (Text Description) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Over…

4756. Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/demo-program/grants/index.html
      August 01, 2022 - Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report Next Page Table of Contents Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report Executive Summary Detailed Findings Evaluation Issues Contributions to Patient Safety and Medical Liability Lessons Learned From Implementation Challenges Followup to the…

4757. With A Little Help, AHRQ Rethinks the Future of Healthcare Quality | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders With A Little Help, AHRQ Rethinks the Future of Healthcare Quality DEC 14 2022 By Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A. R. Valdez, Ph.D., M.H.S.A. In seven years, the United States is expected to reach a demographic tipping poi…

4758. Measure Dx: A Resource To Identify, Analyze, and Learn From Diagnostic Safety Events | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2024 - Measure Dx: A Resource To Identify, Analyze, and Learn From Diagnostic Safety Events Diagnostic errors are major contributors to patient harm. Strategies to identify and analyze these events are still emerging, but several show promise for use in operational settings. The Agency for Healthcare Resea…

4759. Focusing on Health Equity in AHRQ's PCORTF Investments | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2023 - Focusing on Health Equity in AHRQ's PCORTF Investments Previous Page Next Page Applying a Health Equity Lens Health equity is essential to all areas of the framework. The magnifying glass signifies AHRQ’s commitment to using an equity lens through which to design and drive the implementation of t…

4760. Designing and Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/guide/index.html
      June 01, 2017 - Designing and Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions Reducing readmissions is a national priority for payers, providers, and policymakers seeking to improve health care and lower costs. Readmissions are a significant issue among patients with…