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6441. EvidenceNOW: Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/unhealthy-alcohol-use.pdf
      January 01, 2019 - EvidenceNOW: Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use Problem Unhealthy alcohol use is the Nation’s third leading cause of preventable death, affecting almost a third of adults. It is associated with adverse effects on physical and mental health. In addition, unhealthy alcohol use has detrimental socioeconomic consequence…

6442. Appendix 6: Central Line Maintenance Audit Form | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-6.html
      March 01, 2018 - Appendix 6: Central Line Maintenance Audit Form 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…

6443. Dear [NURSES NAMES]-- (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap9.doc
      June 02, 2025 - Dear [NURSES NAMES]-- CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter (Date) Dear ____________, As part of our commitment to eradicate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs), we are performing a root cause analysis of all CLABSIs. Patient _______________ met the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c…

6444. Dear [NURSES NAMES]-- (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap8.doc
      June 02, 2025 - Dear [NURSES NAMES]-- CLABSI Investigation Nurse Letter (Date) Dear ____________, As part of our commitment to eradicate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs), we are performing a root cause analysis of all CLABSIs. Patient _______________ met the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention c…

6445. Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety: Pragmatic Recommendations for Nurse Leaders and Educators | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/nurse-role-dxsafety.html
      September 01, 2022 - Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety: Pragmatic Recommendations for Nurse Leaders and Educators Next Page Table of Contents Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety: Pragmatic Recommendations for Nurse Leaders and Educators Introduction Nurses’ Roles…

6446. Narrative Items for the CAHPS Clinician & Group Visit Survey 4.0 (beta) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2021 - Narrative Items for the CAHPS Clinician & Group Visit Survey 4.0 (beta) These supplemental items are designed to be used with the CAHPS Clinician & Group Visit Survey 4.0 (beta). Learn about the CAHPS Patient Narrative Item Sets . Learn about the Clinician & Group Visit Survey 4.0 (beta) . Placing …

6447. SOPS Supplemental Items | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2025 - SOPS Supplemental Items The AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture® (SOPS®) surveys are composed of standardized questions—referred to as core survey items—that support the comparability of survey content across users. There are also optional SOPS supplemental items that can be added to assess content in area…

6448. Assessing Progress on CLABSI and CAUTI Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Assessing Progress on CLABSI and CAUTI Prevention For successful implementation, teams need to assess their progress on CLABSI and CAUTI prevention; you might be just starting this work, or doing a check-in after some time of implementation. Assessing the team’s work helps identify strengths and opportunities f…

6449. 139-Sample-Completed-Staff-Safety-Assessment (doc file)
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      April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI Staff Safety Assessment Sample Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion SurgeriesPurpose of this form: This form is designed to tap into your experience to determine what risks are present in your clinical area or surgical …

6450. AHRQ-Supported Publications and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2023 - AHRQ-Supported Publications and Resources AHRQ has a robust collection of research findings and analyses published by AHRQ-supported grantees. Patient Adverse Financial Outcomes Before and After COVID-19 Infection  (May 2023) Primary Care's Challenges and Responses in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic: In…

6451. Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/clabsicompanion.pdf
      October 18, 2012 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative A Companion Guide to the National On the CUSP: Stop BSI Project Final Report A Project of: Health Research & Educational Trust Johns Hopkins Medicine A…

6452. Public Reporting of Patients’ Comments with Quality Measures: How Can We Make It Work? (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20140603_QI/reporting-patients-comments-transcript.pdf
      June 01, 2014 - Public Reporting of Patients’ Comments with Quality Measures: How Can We Make It Work? Public Reporting of Patients’ Comments with Quality Measures: How Can We Make It Work? June 2014  Webcast Speakers Steven Martino, PhD, Behavioral Scientist, RAND, Pittsburgh, PA Rachel Grob, PhD, Senior Scientist, Cent…

6453. Final Progress Report: Teamwork and Error in Neonatal Intensive Care (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Teamwork and Error in Neonatal Intensive Care Teamwork and Error in Neonatal Intensive Care Eric J. Thomas, MD, MPH Robert L. Helmreich, PhD J. Bryan Sexton, PhD Gwen Sherwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Robert Lasky, PhD Thomas Kallarackal Sharon Crandell, MD Jennipher Mulhollem Dates:…

6454. CHIPRA 230: Documentation of BMI Percentile and Weight Classification for Children (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-230-fullreport.pdf
      July 01, 2019 - CHIPRA 230: Documentation of BMI Percentile and Weight Classification for Children 1 Documentation of BMI Percentile and Weight Classification for Children Section 1. Basic Measure Information 1.A. Measure Name Documentation of BMI Percentile and Weight Classification for Children 1.B. Measure Number 0230 1…

6455. Assessing the Availability of the Preconception Component of High-Risk Obstetrical Services by Estimating the Use of Teratogenic Medications Before and During Pregnancy (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-233-fullreport.pdf
      August 07, 2018 - Assessing the Availability of the Preconception Component of High-Risk Obstetrical Services by Estimating the Use of Teratogenic Medications Before and During Pregnancy 1 Assessing the Availability of the Preconception Component of High-Risk Obstetrical Services by Estimating the Use of Teratogenic Medications B…

6456. AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/exercises2.html
      December 01, 2017 - AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention Facilitator Training—Additional Exercises (continued) Risk Change Report Information Exercises Objective: Facilitators will understand the process to prioritize residents on the Risk Change Report for use in On‐Time process improvem…

6457. Info FAQs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      June 12, 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website feedback here. We will respond to your requests based on the bes…

6458. SOPS Nursing Home Survey Version 2.0 (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/nursing-home-survey-english-2.0.docx
      June 05, 2025 - SOPS Nursing Home Survey Version 2.0 SOPS® Nursing Home Survey Version: 2.0 Language: English For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods, establishing data collection procedures, conducting a web-based survey, and preparing and analyzing data, and producing report…

6459. SOPS Community Pharmacy Survey Items and Composites (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/pharmsops-composites.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - SOPS Community Pharmacy Survey Items and Composites SOPSTM Community Pharmacy Survey Items and Composites Version: 1.0 Language: English Note • For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods, establishing data collection procedures, conducting a Web-based sur…

6460. TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Surgical Care and OR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Surgical Care and OR Aaberg OR, Ballangrud R, Husebo SIE, Hall-Lord ML. An interprofessional team training intervention with an implementation phase in a surgical ward: A controlled quasi-experimental study. J Interprof Care . 2019:1-10. Epub 2019/12/19. doi: 10.1080/13561820…