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2761. Antibiotic Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/antibiotic-audit.html
      December 01, 2017 - Statement Perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis is an important strategy to prevent surgical site infection

2762. The Patient’s Role in Diagnostic Safety and Excellence: From Passive Reception Toward Co-Design (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/diagnostic/resources/issue-briefs/dx-safety-patient-role.pdf
      September 01, 2024 - Toward a Common Research Agenda in Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses: Proceedings of a Workshop … Academies Press; 2024. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27462/ toward-a-common-research-agenda-in-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses … largest-study-ever-conducted-of-lyme-disease-finds-both-early-diagnosis-and-better-treatment-essential-for-patients-to-get-well-300381529.html https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27462/toward-a-common-research-agenda-in-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses … https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27462/toward-a-common-research-agenda-in-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses

2763. The Patient’s Role in Diagnostic Safety and Excellence: From Passive Reception Toward Co-Design (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/diagnostic/dx-safety-issue-brief-co-design-rev.pdf
      September 01, 2024 - Toward a Common Research Agenda in Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses: Proceedings of a Workshop … Academies Press; 2024. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27462/ toward-a-common-research-agenda-in-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses … largest-study-ever-conducted-of-lyme-disease-finds-both-early-diagnosis-and-better-treatment-essential-for-patients-to-get-well-300381529.html https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27462/toward-a-common-research-agenda-in-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses … https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27462/toward-a-common-research-agenda-in-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses

2764. Title of Presentation: (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/qde-mmd-webinar-on_quality-measure-use.pdf
      September 24, 2015 - Central line infections 15. Childhood vaccine rates 16. Use of strep test for pharyngitis 17.

2765. Putting Quality Measures to Work: Lessons from the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/qde-mmd-webinar-slides.html
      January 01, 2016 - Central line infections. Childhood vaccine rates. Use of strep test for pharyngitis.

2766. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module5/module-5-slides.pptx
      March 01, 2017 - methods to engage residents and family members in safety initiatives, especially in the area of reducing infections

2767. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part2.html
      June 01, 2018 - total HIV diagnoses made between 2008 and 2011, Blacks made up 47% of the total, 64% of women, 66% of infections

2768. Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Open Access Scheduling for Routine and Urgent Appointments (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/cahps-section-6a.pdf
      July 27, 2017 - unnecessary visits based on outdated clinical protocols, such as routine follow-up visits for urinary tract infections

2769. Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Open Access Scheduling for Routine and Urgent Appointments (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/cahps-strategy-6a.pdf
      July 27, 2017 - unnecessary visits based on outdated clinical protocols, such as routine follow-up visits for urinary tract infections

2770. Final Progress Report: Enhancing the Safety of Warfarin in the Nursing Home (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/gurwitz-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - One example is a telephone call to a covering physician about a resident with a urinary tract infection … physicians about residents on warfarin to report INR values, indicators of possible adverse events, infections … such as urinary tract infections, or medication issues.

2771. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 4)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_4_PPT_508.pptx
      April 01, 2011 - who are informed and engaged can help improve safety through “informed choices, safe medication use, infection … ¾ could be prevented Common complications post-discharge are adverse drug events, hospital-acquired infections … ameliorated.1 Common post-discharge complications include adverse drug events, healthcare-associated infections

2772. Puh-Implementation-Factraining-Guide (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-implementation-factraining-guide.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - facility’s ability to identify changes in the characteristics of pressure ulcers that indicate probable infection … the background information needed for staff to make better treatment decisions when a possible infection

2773. Technical Bundles Module | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/technical-bundles.html
      March 01, 2017 - Technical Bundles Module This module provides evidence-based recommendations, literature reviews, sample protocols, and other resources to help the team address the following topics: Daily Care Processes Early Mobility Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Overview of the AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically…

2774. Sustainability Module | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/sustainability.html
      February 01, 2017 - Sustainability Module This module’s tools and slide sets help everyone involved in performance improvement and patient safety sustain effective safety practices in the care of mechanically ventilated patients. Tools To Support Sustainability Sustainability Checklist for Hospitals ( Word , 926 KB) This t…

2775. Other Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/other-resources.html
      March 01, 2017 - Other Resources This section has links that provide additional evidence-based information and recommendations for preventing ventilator-associated events in mechanically ventilated patients. National Healthcare Safety Network Surveillance for Ventilator-Associated Events "Wake Up and Breathe" protocol from …

2776. About the Toolkit Development | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/about.html
      March 01, 2017 - About the Toolkit Development The toolkit was developed as part of a 3-year project to help staff in intensive care units use Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) principles to reduce complications from mechanical ventilation, including ventilator-associated pneumonia. It was developed through a partn…

2777. Low Tidal Volume Ventilation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/technical-bundles-ltvv.html
      March 01, 2017 - Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients ( PDF , 1 MB) This guide provides an overview of how low tidal volume ventilation can improve outcomes for all mechanically ventilated patients, how to implement the us…

2778. Early Mobility | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/technical-bundles-early-mobility.html
      March 01, 2017 - Early Mobility Early Mobility Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients ( PDF , 1 MB) This guide provides an overview of the importance of early mobility to the mechanically ventilated patient, explains how early mobility improves patient outcomes, and assists in deve…

2779. Structural Assessment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/structuralasst-tool.html
      January 01, 2017 - Structural Assessment AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Date _____________ Hospital ________________________Unit________________________   This assessment is typically performed every 6 months. Please answer the following questions regarding your intensive care unit (ICU…

2780. Daily Care Processes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/technical-bundles-daily-care.html
      March 01, 2017 - Daily Care Processes Daily Care Processes Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients ( PDF , 1.54 MB) This guide provides an overview of evidence-based recommendations for daily care processes to prevent ventilator-associated events, including guidance from the Centers…