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6281. Auditing Strategies to Improve Infection Prevention Processes in Nursing Homes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2021 - Auditing Strategies to Improve Infection Prevention Processes in Nursing Homes Nursing homes can conduct observational audits to support increased compliance with infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. Observational Audits Observational audits occur …

6282. 026-Assessing-Evc-Essential-One-Pager (doc file)
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      October 01, 2024 - When starting or improving an environmental cleaning (EVC) monitoring program, there are five essential steps to address, which are outlined below. This document focuses on the implementation of fluorescent gel (FG) monitoring, which is generally easier to use and implement, especially when starting a new monitoring pr…

6283. Actions Based on Survey Results | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-culture-survey-brazil-actions.html
      August 01, 2024 - Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study Actions Based on Survey Results Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Learning from AHRQ's Diagnostic Safety Culture Survey at a Tertiary Care Health System in Brazil: A Case Study In…

6284. Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncilref.html
      April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council References Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. CAHPS®: Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. Accessed January 3, 2007. Available at: http://www.ahrq.gov/cahps/index.html . Aspden P, Wolcott JA, Bootman L, Cron…

6285. Tutorial on the SOPS Data Entry and Analysis Tools Webcast-Theresa (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/Excel_Tool_Slides_2020-2-Theresa.pdf
      January 01, 2020 - Tutorial on the SOPS Data Entry and Analysis Tools Webcast-Theresa Overview of the SOPS Data Entry and Analysis Tools Theresa Famolaro, MPS, MS, MBA Senior Study Director User Network for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) Westat 7 What do the SOPS Data Entry and Analysis Tools do? • Allow users…

6286. Exhibit 1.2. Lakeview Healthcare | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies Exhibit 1.2. Lakeview Healthcare Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies Introduction to the Case Studies Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare Case 2. Central Hospital …

6287. Underwood Surgery Center: Slide Presentation (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2015 - Underwood Surgery Center: Slide Presentation 50 50 Underwood Surgery Center Orlando, Florida Terry Tinsley R.N., B.A. Clinical Nurse Manager 51 51 Underwood Surgery Center (USC) • Physician owned multi-specialty surgery center • Performs endoscopic procedures, surgeries involving colon and rectal, …

6288. Resident and Family Engagement: What is my role as a leader? (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2017 - Resident and Family Engagement: What is my role as a leader? • Resident and family engagement is one component of person-centered care, a philosophy that recognizes residents as individuals and as partners. • Effective resident and family partnerships are demonstrated by including the residents and family a…

6289. Appendix B23: Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix B23: Resources Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview Chapter 2. Fa…

6290. Appendix B11: Fall Interventions Plan | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2023 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix B11: Fall Interventions Plan Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview …

6291. Be Prepared. Be Engaged. (Patient Flyer) (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Be Prepared. Be Engaged. (Patient Flyer) Be Prepared. Be Engaged. Be ready Write down the most important things you want to talk about during your visit. Ask questions Write down your questions. You can find a Question Builder on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality website at https://go.us…

6292. Acknowledgements | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Executive Summary Introduction Potential Measure Development Methodology Potential Measures Clinic/C…

6293. 4 Tk1 T1-Sbar Uti Final (pdf file)
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      June 01, 2014 - Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Date/Time _________________…

6294. Clinical-Community Relationships Measures Expert Panel | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2013 - Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Clinical-Community Relationships Measures Expert Panel Previous Page   Table of Contents Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships Acknowledgements Executive Summary Introduction Potential Measure Development Methodology …

6295. Medication Management: Checklist: Creating a Medication List (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Medication Management: Checklist: Creating a Medication List Checklist: Creating a Medication List Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care Starting the Process � Thank patients for bringing in their medicines. � Use the word “medicine” instead of medication. Creating the Medication List � Co…

6296. Please bring ALL your medicines to your next appointment. (Postcard) (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 - Please bring ALL your medicines to your next appointment. (Postcard) Please bring ALL your medicines to your next appointment. You will work with your health care team to make a medicine list. Please make sure you bring (in the original container): � Prescription medicines. � Medicines you buy without a presc…

6297. Research on Diagnostic Safety and Quality | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2024 - Research on Diagnostic Safety and Quality Since 2007, AHRQ has invested in research to discover findings that advance the knowledge of diagnostic safety and to develop practical tools and resources to improve diagnostic safety. AHRQ funds research to better understand how diagnostic errors happen and what can b…

6298. Step 5: Set the Stage for Conducting the Survey | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2019 - Step 5: Set the Stage for Conducting the Survey Review all steps in the process of planning a survey project: Step 1: Form a Project Team .  Step 2: Form an Advisory Group .   Step 3: Define Your Goals . Step 4: Plan a Communications Strategy . Step 5: Set the Stage for Conducting the Survey. Step…

6299. Harborview Medical Center Uses AHRQ’s Quality Indicators To Improve Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      June 01, 2025 - Harborview Medical Center Uses AHRQ’s Quality Indicators To Improve Patient Safety Search All Impact Case Studies June 2025 Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, has improved patient safety across its facilities using AHRQ’s Quality Indicators (QIs) — standardized measures used to assess and m…

6300. Patient Safety Awareness Week 2022 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2024 - Patient Safety Awareness Week 2022 AHRQ and colleagues from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and the entire patient safety community are collaborating to observe Patient Safety Awareness Week.  While AHR…