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  1. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/gap_analysis_tool.docx
    November 01, 2019 - Gap Analysis for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use Gap Analysis for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs Instructions: Complete this document to assess your antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) on an annual basis. The ASP areas addressed in this document are those that are d…
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module6/sustainability-slides-spanish.pptx
    January 01, 2005 - Módulo 6: Sostenibilidad Módulo 6: Sostenibilidad Programa de seguridad de la AHRQ para cuidados a largo plazo: HAI/CAUTI Kit de herramientas de seguridad para cuidados a largo plazo AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0003-03-EF Marzo de 2017 Sostenibilidad | ‹#› 1 Objetivos Definir la sostenibilidad y comprender la importanc…
  3. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/health-literacy-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Health Literacy and Patient and Family Engagement: Strategic Tools to Prevent CAUTI Slide Presentation Slide 1 Health Literacy and Patient and Family Engagement: Strategic Tools to Prevent CAUTI Barbara Meyer Lucas, MD, MHSA Project Consultant Michigan Health & Hospital Association Keystone Center fo…
  4. www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-proc-related-catheter-use-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Preventing CAUTI in Special Populations: Focus on Procedure-Related Catheter Use Slide presentation Slide 1 Preventing CAUTI in Special Populations: Focus on Procedure-Related Catheter Use David A. Pegues, MD Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Medical Director, Healthcare Epidemiol…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/098-cusp-why-choose-cusp-approach.pptx
    October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Why Choose a CUSP Approach? ICU & Non-ICU AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007 October 2024 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU Why Choose a CUSP Approach? 1 Educational Obje…
  6. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/nursing-home-survey-items-composite-spanish.pdf
    September 01, 2024 - SOPS® Nursing Home Survey Items and Composite Measures (Spanish) SOPS® Nursing Home Survey Items and Composite Measures Version: 1.0 Language: Spanish Notes • For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods, establishing data collection procedures, conduct…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/034-importance-mrsa-prevention-slides.pptx
    October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention The Importance of MRSA Prevention ICU & Non-ICU AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007 October 2024 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU The Importance of MRSA Prevention 1 Educ…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Miller_93.pdf
    March 12, 2008 - Evaluation of Medications Removed from Automated Dispensing Machines Using the Override Function Leading to Multiple System Changes Evaluation of Medications Removed from Automated Dispensing Machines Using the Override Function Leading to Multiple System Changes Karla Miller, PharmD; Manisha Shah, MBA, RT; Lau…
  9. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/smith2-report.pdf
    January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: A Study of Narrative as the Cognitive Process Underlying Diagnostic Reasoning A Study of Narrative as the Cognitive Process Underlying Diagnostic Reasoning PI: Curtis Scott Smith, MD Team: Chris Francovich, EdD Magdalena Morris, RN, MSN Andrew Turner, PhD Bruce Robbins, PhD Lynne Robins, …
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/diagnostic-error-reduction.pdf
    September 04, 2020 - Evidence in Use of Clinical Reasoning Checklists for Diagnostic Error Reduction PATIENT SAFETY e Issue Brief 3 Evidence on Use of Clinical Reasoning Checklists for Diagnostic Error Reduction e Issue Brief Evidence on Use of Clinical Reasoning Checklists for Diagnostic Error Reduction Prepared for: …
  11. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide5.html
    October 01, 2022 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Chapter 5. Implement the VTE Prevention Protocol Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Preface Executive Summary Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement Chapter 2. Analyze Care De…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6o.html
    June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 16) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination? Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework Chapte…
  13. www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide5.html
    October 01, 2022 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Chapter 5. Implement the VTE Prevention Protocol Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Preface Executive Summary Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement Chapter 2. Analyze Care De…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections – Slides Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections Ambulatory Care AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0030 Sep…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-removal-notes.docx
    April 01, 2022 - Prompting Removal of Unnecessary Indwelling Urinary Catheters Facilitator Notes CAUTI Module: Indwelling Urinary Catheter Removal Facilitator Guide Slide Number and Image This module, titled “Indwelling Urinary Catheter Removal,” is part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Safety Program for In…
  16. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses – Slides Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses Ambulatory Care AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0030 September 2022 Celluli…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-daily-care-facguide.html
    February 01, 2017 - Introduction to Daily Care Processes: Evidence Behind Spontaneous Awakening Trials, Spontaneous Breathing Trials, and Head of Bed Elevation: Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Slide 1: Introduction to Daily Care Processes: Evidence Behind Spontaneous Awakening Trials, S…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/subglottic-slides.html
    February 01, 2017 - Monitoring Ventilator-Associated Events: Slide Presentation AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Monitoring Ventilator-Associated Events Slide 2: Learning Objectives After this session, you will be able to— Des…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/pain-mgmt-slides.html
    January 01, 2017 - Evidence Behind Pain, Agitation, and Delirium: Assessments and Sedation Management: Slide Presentation AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Evidence Behind Pain, Agitation, and Delirium: Assessments and Sedation Manageme…
  20. www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/mission/arra/index.html
    December 01, 2014 - Results of ARRA-Funded CER Dissemination Activities Text version of a slide presentation by Sari Siegel, Ph.D., representing the final report from the ARRA-funded evaluation contract with IMPAQ. Contents Slide 1. High-Level Data Analysis Presentation Slide Deck Slide 2. Overview Slide 3. Quarterly Met…

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