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21. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
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    January 01, 2020 - Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections … 19 made up 7.1%.10 Youth ages 10-19 years are at risk of contracting meningitis, a possibly fatal11 infection … Meningococcal diseases are infections caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.12 The meningococcal … most important as a potential cause of meningitis.12 It can also cause meningococcemia, a bloodstream infection … Weight loss also may lead to muscle wasting, infections, and increased risk of pressure ulcers.

22. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2008 - Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs … ) are among the most common types of healthcare-associated infections. … Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Central line-associated bloodstream infections … (CLABSI), are a type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI), and is associated with significant morbidity … Topics explored include ED boarding and crowding, infection prevention, and diagnostic safety.

23. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2008 - Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs … ) are among the most common types of healthcare-associated infections. … Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Central line-associated bloodstream infections … (CLABSI), are a type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI), and is associated with significant morbidity … Topics explored include ED boarding and crowding, infection prevention, and diagnostic safety.

24. Patient and Family Engagement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) toolkits that focus on eliminating specific healthcare-associated infections … Antibiotic Stewardship Toolkits CUSP Toolkit Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections … Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module Toolkit To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections … and Other Healthcare-Associated Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities Toolkit for Improving Perinatal

25. Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections • Cephalexin, cefadroxil, amoxicillin/ clavulanate … • Physical therapy • Compression stockings • Lotion Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections … consistent with of goals of care; otherwise treat for ~7 days Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

26. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Discussion Guide (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Discussion Guide Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Discussion Guidee … components of the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care related to skin and soft tissue infections … determine how the practice can collectively improve the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections

27. Guide-Infection-Prevention (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2017 - Infections and Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care ....................................... 5 Infections … INFECTIONS AND INFECTION PREVENTION IN LONG-TERM CARE Infections in Long-Term Care What is … SECTION I: INFECTIONS AND INFECTION PREVENTION IN LONG-TERM CARE: INFECTIONS IN LONG-TERM CARE A … AND INFECTION PREVENTION IN LONG-TERM CARE: INFECTIONS IN LONG-TERM CARE A Unit Guide to Infection … AND INFECTION PREVENTION IN LONG-TERM CARE: INFECTIONS IN LONG-TERM CARE A Unit Guide to Infection

28. Health Care-Associated Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2018 - : Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection—Denver … Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Features news, guidelines … , and education opportunities to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and … drug-resistant organisms, including MRSA The Joint Commission: Five Things You Can Do To Prevent Infection … Consumers Advancing Patient Safety Offers resources on patient safety, including infection control,

29. Appendix L. Infection Prevention Infographic - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2017 - Infection Prevention Infographic - Implementation Guide It Takes a Team Everyone … Surgical site infections are infections that can occur after surgery in the part of the body where … Surgical site infections are one of the most common healthcare-associated infections, but most of … them are preventable. 2 *Because ASCs do not yet report surgical site infection data, these statistics … Learn more about infection prevention at ambulatory surgical centers at AHRQ Website . 1.

30. ePROTECT Respiratory Infections (EN) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2022 - ePROTECT Respiratory Infections (EN) Resource: ePROTECT Respiratory Infections (EN) This … course provides a general introduction to Acute Respiratory Infections and basic hygiene measures to … protect against infection. … , including what they are, how they are transmitted, how to assess the risk of infection and list basic … hygiene measures to protect against infection.

31. Henry Ford Hospital Unit Lowers C. diff Infections by 90 Percent Using AHRQ Safety Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2025 - Henry Ford Hospital Unit Lowers C. diff Infections by 90 Percent Using AHRQ Safety Program Search … CUSP ), Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit reduced the incidence of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections … Upon further investigation, identifying the hospital’s total C. diff infections revealed that a third … Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Topic(s): Clostridium difficile Infections … , Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Outcomes, Quality of Care, Quality Improvement

32. Toolkit 3. Minimum Criteria for Common Infections Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2017 - : (1) urinary tract infections (UTIs), (2) lower respiratory tract infections, and (3) skin and soft … tissue infections. …  ( PDF  |  Word ) Suspected infection SBAR forms to document information for prescribing clinicians … Incorporate the potential infection SBAR forms into daily practice. … For UTIs, lower respiratory tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections, a form should be used

33. Appendix 3. Guidelines to Prevent Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2018 - Process of Catheter-Related Infections  Slide 10. … Suspected C-VAD Infections Slide 27. Suspected C-VAD Infections (cont.) Slide 28. … Infection elsewhere (remote, i.e., urinary tract infection or wound) — secondary source Colonization … Infection can occur hematogenously, from a distant local infection. … Suspected C-VAD Infections (cont.)  

34. Chlorhexidine Bathing Routine Reduces Infections in Nursing Homes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2023 - "For an older person, having an infection and needing to be transferred to the hospital can be life-threatening … Each year, 3 million healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) such as MRSA, bloodstream infections, and … proactively removing these potentially harmful bacteria can reduce the chance that a person develops an infection … "CDC is excited to see the results of a nursing home-focused infection prevention intervention being … The study, "Nursing Home Decolonization for Infection and Hospitalization Prevention," was published

35. Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2022 - Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections … ), Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has reduced the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections … it also saved an estimated $385,000 in healthcare costs that would have been incurred to treat the infections … This was the highest number since the hospital started tracking infection rates, according to Kelsey … "Our goal is zero [infections]," said Hebel. "This was kind of a first step.

36. ChristianaCare Used AHRQ Resources to Reduce Blood Infections, Expedite Stroke Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2020 - ChristianaCare Used AHRQ Resources to Reduce Blood Infections, Expedite Stroke Care Search All Impact … Patient infection rates dropped after ChristianaCare implemented CUSP strategies to promote improved … "The CUSP initiative gave each ICU 'ownership' of its infection rates. … directors to clinicians to others, such as the cleaning staff—that focused on ways to reduce bloodstream infection … Over time, the results have been very positive," said Marci Drees, M.D., M.S., ChristianaCare's chief infection

37. All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Home—Events Related to Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2022 - All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Home—Events Related to Infections Resource: All Cause … Harm Prevention in Nursing Home—Events Related to Infections ​This document is a section of the All … high-performing nursing homes and includes strategies and links to resources to prevent all types of infections … Source: CMS Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention Audience(s): Managers, Clinical Leaders

38. Appendix 2. Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Fact Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2018 - Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Fact Sheet 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). … Bottom line Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) result annually in: 84,551 … to 203,916 preventable infections. 10,426 to 25,145 preventable deaths

39. Infection Control and Prevention (pdf file)
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    October 14, 2008 - Infection Control and Prevention Infection Control and Prevention A. … Develop contingency plan for management of patients with active tuberculosis infection. … Infection Control and Prevention

40. Implementation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2020 - Guides Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation … Potential   ( Word , 284 KB) (Appendix A of Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections … Sample Policy ( Word , 283 KB) (Appendix B of Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections … Scan Policy ( Word , 277 KB) (Appendix C of Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections … Indications ( PDF , 570 KB) (Appendix E of Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections