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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/850158/psn-pdf
June 07, 2023 - Incidence and outcomes of non-ventilator-associated
hospital-acquired pneumonia in 284 US hospitals using
electronic surveillance criteria.
June 7, 2023
Jones BE, Sarvet AL, Ying J, et al. Incidence and outcomes of non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired
pneumonia in 284 US hospitals using electronic surveilla…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44237/psn-pdf
November 03, 2015 - Surgical never events and contributing human factors.
November 3, 2015
Thiels CA, Lal TM, Nienow JM, et al. Surgical never events and contributing human factors. Surgery.
2015;158(2):515-21. doi:10.1016/j.surg.2015.03.053.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgical-never-events-and-contributing-human-factors
Never even…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47714/psn-pdf
March 27, 2019 - Quality improvement in ambulatory surgery centers: a
major national effort aimed at reducing infections and
other surgical complications.
March 27, 2019
Davis KK, Mahishi V, Singal R, et al. Quality Improvement in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A Major
National Effort Aimed at Reducing Infections and Other Surgical C…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44203/psn-pdf
August 04, 2015 - Variability in antibiotic use across nursing homes and the
risk of antibiotic-related adverse outcomes for individual
residents.
August 4, 2015
Daneman N, Bronskill SE, Gruneir A, et al. Variability in Antibiotic Use Across Nursing Homes and the Risk
of Antibiotic-Related Adverse Outcomes for Individual Residents.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74840/psn-pdf
February 16, 2022 - Addressing mistreatment of providers by patients and
family members as a patient safety event.
February 16, 2022
Hatfield M, Ciaburri R, Shaikh H, et al. Addressing mistreatment of providers by patients and family
members as a patient safety event. Hosp Pediatr. 2022;12(2):181-190. doi:10.1542/hpeds.2021-006267.
h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43329/psn-pdf
July 09, 2014 - Facilitating a safe transition from the pediatric emergency
department to home with a post-discharge phone call: a
quality-improvement initiative to improve patient safety.
July 9, 2014
Bucaro PJ, Black E. Facilitating a safe transition from the pediatric emergency department to home with a
post-discharge phone ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/pocket-cards-4x6-skin-infections.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents
Signs and Symptoms Associated
With Infection
• Sudden onset redness, warmth,
tenderness, and swelling
• Findings are unilateral
• Presence of purulent drainage or
abscess
• Fever, tachycardia present
Causes of Noninfectious Ski…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73880/psn-pdf
January 01, 2022 - Decreased incidence of cesarean surgical site infection
rate with hospital-wide perioperative bundle.
September 29, 2021
Sood N, Lee RE, To JK, et al. Decreased incidence of cesarean surgical site infection rate with hospital?
wide perioperative bundle. Birth. 2022;49(1):141-146. doi:10.1111/birt.12586.
https://ps…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T1-Sample_Policy_Phase_3.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Sample Vignettes
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
PREVENT
Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3
Sample Policy
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
RE: Antibiogram Program
[DATE]
Antibiotics are among the most commonly…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/improvement-budget-recruitment.html
April 01, 2018 - Back to MUI Resources
Engaging Primary Care Practices in Studies of Improvement: Did You Budget Enough for Practice Recruitment?
Resource
Full Article on PubMed.
Summary
There is increased interest nationally in multicenter clinical trials to answer questions about clinical e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43273/psn-pdf
April 25, 2016 - Cardiopulmonary arrest and mortality trends, and their
association with rapid response system expansion.
April 25, 2016
Chen J, Ou L, Hillman KM, et al. Cardiopulmonary arrest and mortality trends, and their association with
rapid response system expansion. Med J Aust. 2014;201(3):167-70.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/is…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/ZE7d5xkDtobDqsLKdvQ7jt
Clinical Summary: Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression
Clinical Summary: Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression
Population Pregnant and postpartum persons
Recommendation
Provide or refer persons at increased risk of perinatal depression to counseling interventions.
Grade: B
Ris…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/seattle-childrens-hospital
January 01, 2023 - Seattle Children's Hospital
Inform Shared Decision Making with Advanced Bayesian Causal Inference to Improve Quality of Pediatric Rheumatology Care
Description
This research will design, develop, implement, and evaluate the Patient Centered Adaptive Treatment Strategies (PCATS…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73161/psn-pdf
April 21, 2021 - The randomized AMBORA trial: impact of
pharmacological/pharmaceutical care on medication
safety and patient-reported outcomes during treatment
with new oral anticancer agents.
April 21, 2021
Dürr P, Schlichtig K, Kelz C, et al. The randomized AMBORA trial: impact of
pharmacological/pharmaceutical care on medicati…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/index.html
February 01, 2020 - Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
This update will make an important contribution to the quality of care in the United States and to the health of the American people.
For Clinicians
All health care providers, especially those with direct patient contact, have a unique opportunity to he…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/GLeN36Z8CZQyCFHmYVnABE
Screening for Oral Cancer: Clinical Summary of USPSTF Recommendation
SCREENING FOR ORAL CANCER
CLINICAL SUMMARY OF U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION
Population Asymptomatic adults aged 18 years or older
Recommendation
No recommendation.
Grade: I statement
Risk Assessment
The…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46309/psn-pdf
December 22, 2018 - Effects of the I-PASS nursing handoff bundle on
communication quality and workflow.
December 22, 2018
Starmer AJ, Schnock KO, Lyons A, et al. Effects of the I-PASS Nursing Handoff Bundle on communication
quality and workflow. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26(12):949-957. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2016-006224.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74266/psn-pdf
January 19, 2022 - Outcomes and patient safety in overlapping vs.
nonoverlapping total joint arthroplasty: a systematic
review and meta-analysis.
January 19, 2022
Malahias M-A, Antoniadou T, Jang SJ, et al. Outcomes and patient safety in overlapping vs.
nonoverlapping total joint arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/850164/psn-pdf
June 07, 2023 - 'Speaking Up' for patient safety and staff well-being: a
qualitative study.
June 7, 2023
Delpino R, Lees-Deutsch L, Solanki B. ‘Speaking Up’ for patient safety and staff well-being: a qualitative
study. BMJ Open Qual. 2023;12(2):e002047. doi:10.1136/bmjoq-2022-002047.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/speaking-patient-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866687/psn-pdf
September 11, 2024 - An exploratory analysis of the association between
healthcare associated infections & hospital financial
performance.
September 11, 2024
Beauvais B, Dolezel D, Shanmugam R, et al. An exploratory analysis of the association between
healthcare associated infections & hospital financial performance. Healthcare (Basel…