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5441. One-Pager-Cellulitis (doc file)
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      June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisCellulitis · Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin1-3 · Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, G) that are sucepti…

5442. Section 2: Explanation of Mutual Support Key Concepts and Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      June 01, 2023 - Section 2: Explanation of Mutual Support Key Concepts and Tools This section contains explanations and illustrations to help you better understand and appreciate the importance of TeamSTEPPS mutual support concepts and tools. If you teach this content or want additional insights into how the material can be mor…

5443. Implementation Quick Start Guide: Teach-Back (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Teach-Back The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Implementation Quick Start Guide Teach-Back 1 Review intervention and training materials � Understand the purpose, use, and benefits � Review the training toolkit. of teac…

5444. An Overview of the SOPS® Surveys for New Users - Kirchner (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2023 - An Overview of the SOPS® Surveys for New Users - Kirchner Overview of the SOPS Surveys Jess Kirchner, M.A. SOPS Program Manager User Network for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) Westat What are the SOPS Surveys? • Surveys of providers and staff about the extent to which their organizational cu…

5445. Implementation Quick Start Guide: Warm Handoff Plus (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Warm Handoff Plus The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Implementation Quick Start Guide Warm Handoff Plus 1 Review intervention and training materials � Understand the purpose, use, and benefits � Review the training too…

5446. Implementation Quick Start Guide: Be Prepared To Be Engaged (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Be Prepared To Be Engaged The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Implementation Quick Start Guide Be Prepared To Be Engaged 1 Review intervention and training materials � Understand the purpose, use, and benefits of the B…

5447. Appendix, MATCH Resources for Patients | 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, MATCH Resources for Patients Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Introduction Chapter 1. B…

5448. Artificial lung ventilation tube connected to the patient in the bed (doc file)
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      October 01, 2024 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Essential Practices1 Avoid intubation if possible.2-3 Consider alternative strategies, such as, high flow O2 or noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. Consider each patient’s clinical scenario to determine the most appropriate strategy. Minimize sedation.2-5 Determ…

5449. TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Labor and Delivery | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Labor and Delivery Block M., Ehrenworth J. F., et al. (2013). Measuring handoff quality in labor and delivery: Development, validation, and application of the Coordination of Handoff Effectiveness Questionnaire (CHEQ).  Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety  3…

5450. Catheter-Care-Quiz-Key (doc file)
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      March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Catheter Care and Maintenance Quiz Key 1. During catheter care, gloves only need to be worn if you are emptying the urine drainage bag. ☐ True ☒ False ANSWER: False. Gloves should always be worn when handling an indwelling urinary catheter, accessing the drainage syst…

5451. A-3. List of Measures from the CCRM Atlas | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships A-3. List of Measures from the CCRM Atlas Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Executive Summary Introduction Potential Measure Development Methodology Pote…

5452. Catheter Care and Maintenance Quiz Key | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2017 - Catheter Care and Maintenance Quiz Key AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI 1. During catheter care, gloves only need to be worn if you are emptying the urine drainage bag. ☐ True          ☒ False ANSWER: False. Gloves should always be worn when handling an indwelling urinary ca…

5453. Developing and Implementing Educational Resources to Address Perinatal Mental Health | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2024 - Developing and Implementing Educational Resources to Address Perinatal Mental Health Jenn Leiferman, Ph.D. Chair and Professor University of Colorado-Denver Jenn Leiferman, Ph.D. “Since early in my research career, I have been focused on what we could do to ensure that every child has the best possible start in…

5454. CHIPRA Publications | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2015 - CHIPRA Publications The following Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) measure-related articles have been published. New Academic Pediatrics Journal Supplement, September-October 2014 http://www.academicpedsjnl.net/issue/S1876-2859(14)X0008-2   All articles are freely p…

5455. Patient-Centered Care Takes Center Stage in New Report from AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders Patient-Centered Care Takes Center Stage in New Report from AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program SEP 29 2022 By Chris Dymek, Ed.D.       Chris Dymek, Ed.D. The goal of patient-centered care supported by digital health…

5456. Developing and Testing the Health Care Safety Hotline: A Prototype Consumer Reporting System for Patient Safety Events | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2016 - Developing and Testing the Health Care Safety Hotline: A Prototype Consumer Reporting System for Patient Safety Events Next Page Table of Contents Developing and Testing the Health Care Safety Hotline: A Prototype Consumer Reporting System for Patient Safety Events Preface Summary I. Introductio…

5457. PowerPoint Presentation
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      June 02, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation New Resources to Help Providers Help Smokers Quit STEPHEN BABB Office on Smoking and Health July 26th, 2016 1 Table of Contents The Opportunity The Problem The Solution Advantages of a Protocol The Package Tobacco Treatment Protocol Tobacco Treatment Action Guide Implementation Guidan…

5458. Tool 2: How to Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation At Your Hospital (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit Tool 2: How to Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation At Your Hospital (continued) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit Tool 1: Overview Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Y…

5459. Appendix, MATCH Resources for Patients | 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, MATCH Resources for Patients Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Introduction Chapter 1. B…

5460. Appendix B27: Living Space Inspection | 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 B27: Living Space Inspection Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview …