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www.ahrq.gov/topics/quality-indicators-qis.html
Topic: Quality Indicators (QIs)
AHRQ Quality Indicators (Qis) are standardized, evidence-based measures of health care quality that can be used with readily available hospital inpatient administrative data to measure and track clinical performance and outcomes.
AHRQuality…
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January 01, 2013 - “standard of care” in the hospital (or unit)
Only place the urinary catheter based on appropriate indications … unnecessary
With time, modifications of the program may occur based on new evidence (e.g., appropriate indications
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/preface.html
March 01, 2016 - focusing on the importance of patient engagement and education : This includes transitions of care, indications
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-plan-b-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - improvement opportunities
Ensuring competency in insertion using aseptic technique
Assessing what indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/assess-adapt-060314.pptx
March 01, 2009 - steps:
To educate health care workers about the appropriate management of urinary catheters, including indications
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/breaking-down-barriers-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Condom catheter for men without urinary retention or obstruction
Slide 15
Appropriate Indications
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/preface.html
March 01, 2016 - focusing on the importance of patient engagement and education : This includes transitions of care, indications
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/7-things.html
March 01, 2017 - equipment (PPE), instructions for aseptic technique, cleaning and storage of the bag, and clinical indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-148-section-5-appendix-1.pdf
October 12, 2013 - monitoring of improvement” (Recommendation1)
Clinical Standard
“In the absence of specific FDA indications
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide6.html
August 01, 2022 - includes active listening, crucial conversations, stress management techniques, crisis intervention, and indications
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-reimagining-healthcare-teams-refs.html
July 01, 2023 - ECG 2.0 App Indications for Use. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf20/K201525.pdf .
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-RTI-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - 1
Objectives
Recognize the signs and symptoms of a suspected respiratory tract infection
Identify indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-insertion.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Central Line Insertion Care Team Checklist The Joint Commission Central Line Insertion Checklist
Indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-maintenance.pptx
April 01, 2022 - daily rounds
Use daily rounds forms to prompt discussion among staff
Post or share checklists for CVC indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - pain
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Sinusitis
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care
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Moment 1: Indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-maintenance-notes.docx
April 01, 2022 - and CAUTI
AHRQ Safety Program for ICUs: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
IUC Indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/indicators/Indicators-At-A-Glance-Matrix_revised.doc
June 02, 2025 - Child Quality Indicators At-A-Glance
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Child Health Care Quality Indicators at a Glance Matrix
These measures are described in detail on this Web site. Select the measure link to learn more.
Measure
Effective-ness
Patient- Centered
Timeli-ness
Safety
Other
Established Measures
Consumer Asse…
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July 01, 2018 - To educate health care workers about the appropriate management of urinary catheters, including indications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Slide 6
Moment 1: Indications for Antibiotics
SAY:
This patient has symptoms consistent with sinusitis
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/changes-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - which empiric vancomycin may be necessary
Ensure guidelines are available at the point of care
Develop indications