Results

Total Results: over 10,000 records

Showing results for "initiatives".

6361. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Poster (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-poster.pdf
      June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Poster Does the resident have symptoms that suggest an infection? What type of infection is it? Have we collected appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? What empiric therapy should be initiated? 1 What duration of antibiotic therapy is needed for the resident’…

6362. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41673/psn-pdf
      September 12, 2012 - A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. September 12, 2012 Schafer JJ. A root cause analysis project in a medication safety course. Am J Pharm Educ. 2012;76(6):116. doi:10.5688/ajpe766116. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-project-medication-safety-course This commentary descri…

6363. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36452/psn-pdf
      December 22, 2010 - Transfer of accountability: transforming shift handover to enhance patient safety. December 22, 2010 Alvarado K, Lee R, Christoffersen E, et al. Transfer of accountability: transforming shift handover to enhance patient safety. Healthc Q. 2006;9 Spec No:75-79. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/transfer-accountability-t…

6364. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37173/psn-pdf
      January 02, 2017 - Eliminating adverse drug events at Ascension Health. January 2, 2017 Butler K, Mollo P, Gale JL, et al. Eliminating adverse drug events at Ascension Health. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(9):527-36. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/eliminating-adverse-drug-events-ascension-health The authors describe an initiativ…

6365. Cholesterol Management Treatment Algorithm | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol/algorithm.html
      September 01, 2018 - Cholesterol Management Treatment Algorithm Resource title: Heart Health NOW! Lipid Algorithm Resource description: This decision tree summarizes recommendations for prescribing statins in primary and secondary treatment of cardiovascular disease. Document author(s)/institution of origin: University of No…

6366. Tobacco Use Self-Management Tool for Patients | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking/self-management.html
      August 01, 2018 - Tobacco Use Self-Management Tool for Patients Resource title: Tobacco Use Self-Management Tool Resource description: This fact sheet for patients reviews reasons to manage and/or quit tobacco use as well as steps, tips, and resources for increasing chances of success. Document author(s)/institution of or…

6367. Tip Sheet: Improving Hypertension Medication Adherence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol/medication.html
      September 01, 2018 - Tip Sheet: Improving Hypertension Medication Adherence Resource title: Improving Medication Adherence Among Patients with Hypertension: A Tip Sheet for Health Care Professionals Resource description: This tip sheet for health care professionals outlines predictors of medication non-adherence and how to use …

6368. Aspirin Use Treatment Algorithm Decision Tree | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin/algorithm.html
      August 01, 2018 - Aspirin Use Treatment Algorithm Decision Tree Resource title: Heart Health NOW Aspirin Algorithm Resource description: This decision tree for aspirin treatment for heart disease prevention is for use by clinicians. Document author(s)/institution of origin: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill F…

6369. FRN 22: Future Research Needs for Strategies To Reduce Cesarean Birth in Low-Risk Women (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cesarean-birth_research.pdf
      January 01, 2020 - FRN 22: Future Research Needs for Strategies To Reduce Cesarean Birth in Low-Risk Women Future Research Needs Paper Number 22 Future Research Needs for Strategies To Reduce Cesarean Birth in Low- Risk Women Future Research Needs Paper Number 22 Future Research Needs for Strategies To Reduce Cesarean Birth …

6370. EvidenceNOW Supplement in Annals of Family Medicine | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/evaluation/publications/supplement.html
      August 01, 2018 - EvidenceNOW Supplement in Annals of Family Medicine Early findings from the EvidenceNOW initiative are now available in a special Annals of Family Medicine journal supplement. Brief summaries of each paper are provided below. Early findings from the EvidenceNOW initiative are now available in a special Anna…

6371. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49499/psn-pdf
      December 02, 2020 - An Outpatient 'Zebra' January 1, 2006 Berkowitz L. An Outpatient 'Zebra'. PSNet [internet]. 2006. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/outpatient-zebra The Case A 64-year-old man presented to the outpatient clinic with a chief complaint of left foot pain and numbness. His past medical history included lumbar disc diseas…

6372. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.25_slideshow.ppt
      July 01, 2003 - PowerPoint Presentation Spotlight Case July 2003 Code Status Confusion webmm.ahrq.gov Source and Credits This presentation is based on the July 2003 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov CME credit is available through the Web site Commentary by: Bernard Lo, MD, Univers…

6373. Urinary Incontinence EHR Screening Tools Tip Sheets (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/epic-tipsheets-ui-screening.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Urinary Incontinence EHR Screening Tools Tip Sheets ``` Urinary Incontinence EHR Screening Tools Tip Sheets IT2 Team – Northwestern Medicine This project was funded under grant number U18HS028744 from the Ag…

6374. Planning Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/cultural-competence/planclas.html
      July 01, 2019 - Planning Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Guide for Managed Care Plans To address shifting demographic trends in health care, this guide offers health plans an approach to defining the needs of multi-ethnic members and developing culturally and linguistically appropriate services fo…

6375. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/legbags-faqs.docx
      March 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of and Care for Leg Bags in the Long-Term Care Setting Disclaimer: Answers to the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) are based…

6376. Table 4. Meaningful Use Measures that Assess Care Coordination* | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter4tab4.html
      June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Table 4. Meaningful Use Measures that Assess Care Coordination* 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 Framewo…

6377. Module 4: Component Kit (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/observation/observation-component-kit.docx
      May 01, 2017 - Module 4: Component Kit Standard Work Observation Component Kit Contents 1. Why Standard Work Observation? 2 Connections to Other Components 3 2. Tips 3 3. Plan-Do-Study-Act “Ramp”: Observe Checklist Use Regularly 5 4. Example 6 Using the Observations 6 1. Why Standard Work Observation? As you’ve adapted a surgi…

6378. Identifying Targets for Improving Antibiotic Use
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/improvement-slides.pptx
      November 01, 2019 - Identifying Targets for Improving Antibiotic Use Identifying Targets for Improvement in Antibiotic Decision Making Acute Care AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF November 2019 Identifying Targets AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care 1 Objectives R…

6379. Module 1: An Overview of the CANDOR Process | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/notes1.html
      August 01, 2022 - Module 1: An Overview of the CANDOR Process AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit Facilitator Notes Say: The CANDOR Toolkit is composed of eight distinct modules that can be used to teach users about the CANDOR process. Module 1 provides an overview of the steps to implement the CANDOR…

6380. Staff Presentation Template PowerPoint- Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c3_pdi_staffpresentation.pdf
      July 01, 2004 - Staff Presentation Template PowerPoint- Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety Tool C.3 Slide 1 • Use this PowerPoint presentation as a template for your presentation to hospital staff. • Replace …