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  1. Getting to the Root of the Matter | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/getting-root-matter
    September 01, 2005 - misadventures that lead to fatal overdoses—rather than common patient safety problems (e.g., hospital-acquired infection … Hospital-onset infections: a patient safety issue. … April 14, 2021 Clostridium Difficile infection in the United States: a national study … influence of hospital leadership support on burnout, psychological safety, and safety climate for US infection

  2. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/thromboembolism-update-executive-170622.pdf
    June 01, 2017 - strategies also has important potential harms (risks) including major bleeding, prosthetic joint infections … and hematoma formation are considered direct risk factors for the development of prosthetic joint infections … � As defined by authors – Surgical site/wound-related infections – Surgical site/wound complications … (other than bleeding, infection) – Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia – Adverse events due to mechanical … Predictors of wound infection in hip and knee joint replacement: results from a 20 year surveillance

  3. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/thromboembolism-update-executive-170622.pdf
    June 01, 2017 - strategies also has important potential harms (risks) including major bleeding, prosthetic joint infections … and hematoma formation are considered direct risk factors for the development of prosthetic joint infections … � As defined by authors – Surgical site/wound-related infections – Surgical site/wound complications … (other than bleeding, infection) – Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia – Adverse events due to mechanical … Predictors of wound infection in hip and knee joint replacement: results from a 20 year surveillance

  4. Statistical Brief #126

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb126.jsp
    February 01, 2012 - potential health benefits associated with circumcisions, including reductions in infant urinary tract infections … men, circumcision has been linked to decreased acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted infections … Prevalence of circumcision and herpes simplex virus type 2 infection in men in the United States: The … Male circumcision for the prevention of acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted infections … Randomized, controlled intervention trial of male circumcision for reduction of HIV infection risk: the

  5. The National Hospital Bill: Growth Trends and 2005 Update on the Most Expensive Conditions by Payer (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb42.pdf
    December 01, 2007 - Hospitalizations for cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies ($2.2 billion) and for HIV infection … with complications $5,745 1.4% 214 18 Heart valve disorders $5,708 1.4% 56 19 Urinary tract infections … 1.4% 89 14 Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) $1,624 1.3% 33 15 Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections … 1.1% 130 18 Gall bladder disease $1,326 1.1% 54 19 Intracranial injury $1,320 1.1% 21 20 HIV infection … $998 2.6% 53 6 Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) $997 2.6% 25 7 Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections

  6. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0002_03-04-2008.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - hospitalized for non-diabetes related problems (e.g., myocardial infarction, surgery, non-cardiac disease, infection

  7. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0068_01-30-2009.pdf
    January 01, 2009 - high likelihood of inflammatory musculoskeletal illness and may exclude worrisome diagnoses such as infection

  8. AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting: An Opportunity to Connect, Engage, and Inspire | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/academy-health-2022-meeting.html
    May 01, 2022 - One final thought: even though it appears that COVID-19 infection rates are on the rise again, at this

  9. Aseptic Catheter Insertion Practices in the ED: A Focus on Engagement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/aseptic-catheter-insertion-practices-ed-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Implementation of Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

  10. PowerPoint Presentation

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/aseptic-catheter-insertion-practices-ed.pptx
    June 02, 2025 - Implementation of Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

  11. Final Research Plan: Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/ocular-prophylaxis-for-gonococcal-ophthalmia-neonatorum-preventive-medication
    February 08, 2018 - suggested including an additional contextual question to examine whether increased risk of gonococcal infection

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41168/psn-pdf
    February 29, 2012 - Evaluation of organizational culture among different levels of healthcare staff participating in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 100,000 Lives Campaign. February 29, 2012 Sinkowitz-Cochran R, Garcia-Williams A, Hackbarth AD, et al. Evaluation of organizational culture among different levels of healthcar…

  13. Study Reveals Sharp Decline in Mothers’ Mental Health | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/960.html
    June 01, 2025 - Program for HAI Prevention: CLABSI—Webinar Recording Available Central-line associated bloodstream infections … To address this serious threat, the AHRQ Safety Program for Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention

  14. Executive Summary: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 256_Effectiveness of Telehealth for Women's Preventive Services (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-256-telehealth-women-preventive-services-executive-summary.pdf
    June 01, 2022 - contraception, condoms, or long-acting reversible contraception) at 6 months, sexually transmitted infection … applicable; OCPs=oral contraceptive pills; PTSD=post-traumatic stress disorder; STI=sexually transmitted infection

  15. Patient and Family-Centered Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/patient-family-centered-care-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - CUSP Team Establish unit team with direct care providers, nurses, nurse manager or charge nurse, infection … Implementation of Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

  16. AHRQ Safety Program For Long-Term Care: CAUTI

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/module-2-slides.pptx
    March 01, 2017 - for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Long-Term Care Safety Modules PLAY VIDEO: Video 2.1: Importance of Infection … Prevention - https://youtu.be/RblXySGGKG8 Senior Leader Engagement | ‹#› Video 2.1: Importance of Infection

  17. AHRQ Views: A Unique Effort To Advance Care for People Living With Long COVID | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/905.html
    March 01, 2024 - of patient safety culture and the impacts of COVID-19, as well as links to tools to reduce hospital infections

  18. Module 2: How To Manage Change | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/workshop/slides2.html
    October 01, 2017 - Catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

  19. Supportive and Palliative Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/healthyliving/supportive.html
    June 01, 2018 - Weight loss also may lead to muscle wasting, infections, and increased risk of pressure ulcers.

  20. Preventing-Cauti-Icu-Setting-Module 3-Speaker-Notes (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module_3-speaker-notes.docx
    September 01, 2015 - the indications for an indwelling urinary catheter, the causes of catheter-associated urinary tract infections
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