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2281. University of Utah Health: Creating a Formula for Value-Based Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/lhs/lhs_case_studies_utah_health.pdf
      April 01, 2019 - understand how length of stay looks different for a cancer patient compared with a patient who has an infection … Infection control and human resources staff were consulted, and a problem that might have escalated

2282. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/fallspx/slides.html
      November 01, 2017 - Orthostatic hypotension/dehydration Vertigo/dizziness Syncope fainting Hypoglycemia Possible infection … Orthostatic Hypotension/Dehydration Vertigo/Dizziness Syncope/Fainting Hypoglycemia Possible Infection

2283. How PSOs Help Health Care Organizations Improve Patient Safety Culture (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/npsd-patient-safety-culture-brief.pdf
      September 01, 2016 - patients of abnormal test results ■ Factors related to falls ■ Prevention of health care-associated infections … 2014) On the CUSP: Stop BSI: Evaluating the relationship between central line-associated bloodstream infection … rate and patient safety climate profile. (2014) American Journal of Infection Control. 2014 42:S203

2284. 102-How-Integrate-Cusp-Approach-Guide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/102-how-integrate-cusp-approach-guide.docx
      October 01, 2024 - For a team that is working on infection prevention such as with MRSA, an infection preventionist should

2285. Physician and Staff Engagement: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/physician-staff-engagement-facguide.html
      March 01, 2017 - Say: Poor safety and teamwork culture is linked to worse patient outcomes, including an increase in infection … One more way is to post baseline rates of compliance and/or infections. … More clinically based ways to foster engagement are to enlist the physician to confirm staff review of infection

2286. Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/physician-staff-engagement-facguide.docx
      January 01, 2017 - SAY: Poor safety and teamwork culture is linked to worse patient outcomes, including an increase in infection … One more way is to post baseline rates of compliance and/or infections. … More clinically based ways to foster engagement are to enlist the physician to confirm staff review of infection

2287. Toolkit Prelaunch Activities (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/introduction/prelaunch-activities.pdf
      March 01, 2022 - As is the case with many infection prevention programs, it will take time to achieve culture change. … Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) burden and bloodstream infections … These processes will need to undergo usual hospital approval by relevant committees, which may include infection

2288. Appendix N. Part 1—Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning: Transcript/Facilitator Notes - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-n-fac-notes.html
      May 01, 2017 - after this presentation you will be able to list the basic endoscope processing steps and explain the infection … addition it can lead to bacteria being given a place to hide in the scope, which could later result in an infection

2289. Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3) (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-n-part1-transcript.docx
      June 02, 2025 - after this presentation you will be able to list the basic endoscope processing steps and explain the infection … addition it can lead to bacteria being given a place to hide in the scope, which could later result in an infection

2290. Innovations-Improve-Cr-Event-Summary (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/innovations-improve-cr-event-summary.pdf
      May 20, 2021 - greater reliance and comfort with online resources and virtual communication, increased sensitivity to infection … 40% 45% Introduced and/or expanded virtual/hybrid/home- based options and resources Enhanced safety/infection

2291. 130-Ss-Swiss-Cheese-Fg (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/130-ss-swiss-cheese-fg.docx
      April 01, 2025 - This presentation will review the definition of a defect, such as a surgical site infection (SSI), and … returned to the clinic with a low-grade fever and was started on antibiotics for a possible surgical site infection

2292. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patient-role-references.html
      September 01, 2024 - Toward a Common Research Agenda in Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses: Proceedings of a Workshop. … https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27462/toward-a-common-research-agenda-in-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses

2293. 110-Ss-Lfd-Sample (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/110-ss-lfd-sample.docx
      April 01, 2025 - This could include incidents, such as a surgical site infection (SSI), that you believe caused patient … management is notified, cases presented at morbidity and mortality rounds, and healthcare-acquired infections … Caylin (infection control specialist) 6 weeks Strength of Interventions Category Examples of interventions

2294. Federal Interagency Workgroup: Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality in Healthcare: March 2024 Meeting (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/dx-safety-workgroup-meeting-notes-mar2024.pdf
      July 26, 2024 -  DLS developed tools that include Blood Culture Contamination: An Overview for Infection Control … nursing homes, have been using urine multiplex molecular tests for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection

2295. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/creating-safety-culture/cultureofsafety_hemodialysis.pptx
      September 03, 2014 - Can you say with 100 percent certainty that your facility does all it can to protect patients from infections … you say with 100 percent certainty that your facility does all it can to protect its patients from infections … Michigan Keystone Center launched an AHRQ-funded project to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections … When holding staff accountable for reducing infection risks, the senior leader expects resistance and … goals In this case, it is anything in your facility that increases patient risk for vascular access infections

2296. Tools for Sustainability: Premortem and Scorecard: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/sustainability/premortem-scorecard-slides.html
      February 01, 2017 - North Carolina Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Collaborative. 2010. … North Carolina Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Collaborative. 2010. 2.

2297. Artificial lung ventilation tube connected to the patient in the bed (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/044-vap-prevention-essential.docx
      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…

2298. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-one-pager.pdf
      September 01, 2022 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia Community-Acquired Pneumonia Diagnosis Symptoms: Cough (generally with increased sputum), fevers, shortness of breath, or chest pain Exam: Tachycardia, tachypnea, or decreased oxygen saturation with rhonchi or crackles • In patients with obvious signs and symptoms of …

2299. Ppe-Activity (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/precautions/ppe-activity.docx
      March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Training Module 3 Activity Guide Personal Protective Equipment: Putting On and Taking Off Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supplies · Gloves · Gowns · Masks · Face shields or goggles · Simulated germs (e.g., chocolate syrup, washable paint, povidone-iodine) · Wast…

2300. Ppe-Quiz (doc file)
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      March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Training Module 3 Quiz Personal Protective Equipment 1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) can reduce contamination of health care personnel hands and clothes. ☐ True ☐ False 2. PPE includes gloves, gowns, masks, and goggles. ☐ True ☐ False 3. Gowns should …