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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/036-sources-pathways-mrsa-one-pager.docx
October 01, 2024 - The Impact of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
· MRSA is one of the most invasive and deadly multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs).
· Over 2.8 million infections and over 35,000 people die in the U.S. every year.1
· MRSA infections are associated with the following:
· Prolonged length of stay in ho…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/nac/nac-meeting-agenda-july-14-2021.pdf
January 01, 2021 - Microsoft Word - NAC Meeting Agenda - July 14 2021
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
National Advisory Council (NAC) Meeting
July 14, 2021
AGENDA
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Welcome and Call…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-urinary-catheter-use-ed-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
Margarita E. Pena, MD, FACEP
Medical Director, Clinical Decision Unit
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Detroit, MI
Image: Photo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/pdsa-form.pdf
February 11, 2015 - Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) Form
PLAN DO STUDY ACT (PDSA) FORM
Cycle #:
Start Date: End Date:
Project Title:
State:
Project Lead:
Task-related; Task:
Internal Process
Objective of this Cycle:
Develop a Change Test a Change Implement a Change
Aim Statement (WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH):
Specifi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/learning-health-systems/lhstraining-summary.pdf
September 28, 2017 - Learning Health System Competencies: Training the Next Generation of Researchers
Learning Health System Competencies:
Training the Next Generation of Researchers
The Learning Health System (LHS) is a novel and rapidly evolving approach for
improving the outcomes of individuals, populations, and health care organ…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/chronic-care/decision/research-centers/index.html
October 01, 2018 - Research Centers for Excellence in Clinical Preventive Services
AHRQ has funded three Research Centers for Excellence in Clinical Preventive Services focusing on the delivery of preventive services in the clinical setting. Each center is conducting three research projects seeking solutions to the problems of un…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/gap-analysis-tool.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Gap Analysis for Antibiotic Stewardhip in Ambulatory Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Gap Analysis for Antibiotic Stewardship in Ambulatory Care
Instructions: Complete this document to evaluate the practices antibiotic stewardship activities on an annual
basis and to define areas f…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-case3.html
November 01, 2014 - Several interviewees, primarily department leads but also nurses and other frontline staff, described … Specifically, team leads collect and monitor the data on the specific metrics related to the project. … implementation, specifically in terms of staff time, nine interviewees—ranging from S&P Analysts, to department leads
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/workingforquality/2016_cdc-agencyspecificplan.pdf
January 01, 2016 - National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care 2016 Agency-Specific Plans
National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care
2016 Agency-Specific Plans
1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works 24/7 to address the following
challenging health priorities:
• Impr…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/curriculum/teamstepps-module-2-slides.pptx
February 28, 2022 - TeamSTEPPS Team Leadership Module 2
Team Leadership
Module 2
1
Understanding Teams and Team Structure
2
Objectives: Team Structure
Team Leadership
Understand the benefits of teamwork and clear team structure.
Define a “team.”
Identify the roles of patients and family caregivers within the care team.
Desc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK1_T2-Roles_and_Responsibilities_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program
Toolkit 1. Start an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Tool 2. Roles and Responsibilities for Antimicrobial Stewardship
This table provides an example role and responsibility. Each nursing home should consider what the team needs to a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/workingforquality/2016_ahrq-agencyspecificplan.pdf
January 01, 2016 - National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care
National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care
2016 Agency-Specific Plans
1
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ’s) mission is to improve the quality,
safety, efficiency, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of health …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module5/mod5-disclosure-checklist.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Purpose: To provide guidance to individuals who are conducting initial or followup disclosure conversations,
including key disclosure communication skills.
Who should use this tool? Disclosure Lead and any staff who will be engaged in disclosure conversations.
How to use this tool: Use Part I of the checklist to pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-2-slides.pdf
December 31, 2021 - needs of patients
Potential Multidisciplinary CR Team Members
13
PARTICIPANTS
CR Champion: leads
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/medical-office/hospital-efficiency-resources.pdf
May 01, 2023 - Improving Value and Efficiency in Hospitals and Medical Offices: A Resource List for Users of the AHRQ SOPS Value and Efficiency Supplemental Item Sets
SOPS Value and Efficiency Supplemental Item Sets Resource List 1
Improving Value and Efficiency in Hospitals and
Medical Offices: A Resource List for Users of the…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/events/conference/2011/bar-cohen/index.html
October 01, 2014 - Helping Patients, Policymakers, and Providers Make Health Decisions: Systematic Reviews in Action
Slide presentation from the AHRQ 2011 conference.
Slide 1 AHRQ Annual Meeting Helping Patients, Policymakers, and Providers Make Health Decisions: Systematic Reviews in Action Annette Bar-Cohen, MA, MPH Executiv…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK1_T2-Roles_and_Responsibilities_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program
Toolkit 1. Start an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
AHRQ Pub. No. 17-0006-1-EF
October 2016
Tool 2. Roles and Responsibilities for Antimicrobial Stewardship
This table provides an example role and responsibility. …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps/officebasedcare/ts-obc-online-module1.pptx
March 01, 2010 - Research by Stevenson and colleagues indicates that teamwork leads to better continuity of patient care
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit7.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 7. Interviews by Position in Organization
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. C…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-targets-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Identifying Targets To
Improve Antibiotic Use
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Identifying Targets
1
Objectives
Identify opportunities to improve antibiotic prescribing
Recognize how to leverage frontline staff to guide saf…