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101. Long-term Care Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/index.html
     September 01, 2021 - Such changes may represent a patient safety problem, and they can be a signal that the resident is at increased

102. AcademyHealth State-University Partnership Learning Network (SUPLN) Web Conference | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/supln-slides.html
     January 01, 2016 - Measures-focused States gradually increased the median number of measures reported from 9 in FFY 2010 … Measures-focused States gradually increased the median number of measures reported from 9 in FFY 2010 … The rate steadily increased over time. … Among the 21 practices, 18 increased their vaccination rates. … Screening rates by age 2 increased from 3-6 percent to 17- 26 percent from 2011 to 2014.

103. Conclusion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-older-adults4.html
     September 01, 2024 - Despite increased attention to the burden and causes of diagnostic errors among older adults, implementation

104. 019-Ss-Periop-Infection-Prevention-Fg (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/019-ss-periop-infection-prevention-fg.docx
     April 01, 2025 - In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the risk of SSI was increased by 64 percent when razors were … But does this translate to an increased risk for SSIs? … Various studies have shown hyperglycemia is associated with increased risk for SSIs, greater mortality … These increased risks are seen in patients with and without diabetes, and in different types of surgeries … This increased risk has been observed when looking at instances of preoperative, day of surgery, and

105. 019-Perioperative-Infection-Prevention-Strategies-Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/019-perioperative-infection-prevention-strategies-notes.docx
     April 01, 2025 - In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the risk of SSI was increased by 64 percent when razors were … But does this translate to an increased risk for SSIs? … Various studies have shown hyperglycemia is associated with increased risk for SSIs, greater mortality … These increased risks are seen in patients with and without diabetes, and in different types of surgeries … This increased risk has been observed when looking at instances of preoperative, day of surgery, and

106. Tool: STAR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/tools/star.html
     July 01, 2024 - Situation: I emailed my doctor to let him know that the frequency and intensity of my arrythmia has increased … Action: As instructed, I increased the dosage from 100 to 150 milligrams, which I’ve taken for the past

107. Healthcare Spending Higher Among Adults Who Had Adverse Childhood Experiences | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/926.html
     August 01, 2024 - August 20, 2024 AHRQ Stats: Sepsis-related Inpatient Stays Increased between 2016-2021 From 2016 to … 2019, the number of all sepsis-related inpatient stays in the U.S. increased by 20.1 percent to 2.1

108. Hypertension Screening for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese: Table 2 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0232-table2.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - Genetic, metabolic, and hormonal factors such as insulin resistance, increased serum aldosterone levels … Higher BMI in childhood is directly associated with increased coronary heart disease in adult life. … next 25 years, with more than 100,000 excess cases of coronary heart disease attributable to increased

109. 5 Tk1 T5-Sample Policy Letter Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T5-Sample_Policy_Letter_final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - Clostridium difficile infections, the emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms, antibiotic failure, increased … mortality, and greatly increased costs.

110. 5 Tk1 T5-Sample Policy Letter Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T5-Sample_Policy_Letter_final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - Clostridium difficile infections, the emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms, antibiotic failure, increased … mortality, and greatly increased costs.

111. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/004-ss-antimicrobial-prophylaxis-part-2.pptx
     April 01, 2025 - PMID: 15083000. 10 Increased antimicrobial resistance4,5,16,17 Increased risk of C. difficile infection4,17 … Increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI)4 | 11 Harms of Extending Prophylactic Duration2 AHRQ … who received intraoperative topical vancomycin 8.8% of patients with AKI, similar to prior reports Increased … risk of AKI (17% [cardiac] and 21% [non-cardiac] increased odds) Benefits of adding vancomycin to standard … PMID: 24188976. 24 | 25 Blumenthal et al., 201828 >8,000 surgical patients 50% increased odds of SSI

112. Final Progress Report: Changes in Hospital Care Organization and Outcomes (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/kutney-lee-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Rates of adverse nurse job outcomes increased in hospitals where the work environment worsened over … Among patients who had experienced an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), mortality rates increased slightly … in hospitals where staffing worsened over time (the number of patients per nurse was increased), although … The percentage of patients with at least three comorbidities increased from 12% in 1999 to 19% in 2006 … The rates of burnout, intent to leave, and job satisfaction increased in hospitals where the practice

113. Section 2. Implementing Recommendations in Academic Curricula | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf2.html
     June 01, 2022 - Asymptomatic pregnant women 24 and younger and others at increased risk. 9. … All adolescents and adults at increased risk for HIV infection and all pregnant women. 18. … Women 65 and older and women 60 and older at increased risk for osteoporotic fractures. 25. … All sexually active adolescents and adults at increased risk for STIs. 28. Newborns 29. … Persons at increased risk and all pregnant women. 30.

114. Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/018-ss-importance-ssi-mrsa-prevention.pptx
     April 01, 2025 - PMID: 31767041. 9 Surgical site infections Increased morbidity and mortality2 Increased hospital … PMID: 31767041. 10 MRSA and SSIs Lead to Increased Mortality SSIs associated with higher death rates7 … PMID: 12594640. 11 MRSA and SSIs Lead to Increased Costs SSIs lead to increased costs. … $3.5 to $10 billion annually in healthcare expenditures.2,10 SSIs are associated with increased postoperative … MRSA colonization is tied to increased risk of SSI due to MRSA.15 Decolonization can prevent SSI.16,

115. Measures of Cognitive Load | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-cognitive-load4.html
     May 01, 2024 - using subjective measurement tools to study if perception of rising cognitive load is associated with increased … For instance, a recent study found that increased nursing workload in the neonatal intensive care unit … missed care variables were modeled independently, only 7 of the 12 missed care outcomes showed that increased … However, higher NASA-TLX scores were associated with an increased risk of missed care in all 12 missed … up to 50 percent of a clinician’s day now spent in front of a computer. 62 Clinicians also report increased

116. Information to Help Hospitals Get Started (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/How_PFE_Benefits_Hosp_508.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - hospitals that implemented the strategies in the Guide observed improved patient experiences of care, increased … in the form of delays and waste due to higher call volume, repetitive patient education efforts, increased … incorporating patient-and family-centered care into their business model, Cleveland Clinic in Ohio increased … percent indicated they would be willing to switch hospitals for a better patient experience.20 Increased … example, Bronson’s experience engaging patients and families in nurse bedside change-of-shift report increased

117. Presentation: Program Overview
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/vae/vaesurveillance-slides.pptx
     January 01, 2017 - ) VAP Mortality Cost IVAC Clostridium difficile colitis Antibiotic resistance VAC Morbidity Increased … include quantitative evidence of respiratory deterioration after a period of stability strongly predict increased … Respiratory deterioration in previously stable patients is a risk factor for increased morbidity and … Intubated and placed on ventilator Stable until day 6 when she has progressive oxygenation demands Increased … Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Case Review 2 – Outcomes Patient has a VAC No fever No increased

118. Appendix A, Pt. 3 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa3.html
     April 01, 2018 - The increased risk for infection in patients undergoing revision surgery requires careful preoperative … The difficulty in performing these operations results in increased operating times and increases the … The life expectancy of patients with malignant tumors has generally increased because of advances in … Perioperative steroid therapy increased the risk of wound complications. … Other variables that remained independently associated with an increased risk of surgical site infection

119. Ventilator-Associated Event Surveillance: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/vae/surveillance-slides.html
     February 01, 2017 - include quantitative evidence of respiratory deterioration after a period of stability strongly predict increased … Respiratory deterioration in previously stable patients is a risk factor for increased morbidity and … Increased demands last for 72 hours. … No increased white blood cell count. No new antibiotics. Diagnosis: Pulmonary edema. … Rochester Medical Center, Highland Hospital Slide 29: The Bottom Line VAEs are associated with increased

120. Data Spotlights | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/data-spotlights/index.html
     July 01, 2024 - pandemic had a negative effect on mental health (PDF, 1.5 MB) Hospital deaths for common heart conditions increased