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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/020-perioperative-infection-prevention-strategies-slides.pptx
April 01, 2025 - Hair removal of chest and legs was common practice for cardiac surgery patients
Hair removal not documented … Staff feedback revealed that all cardiac surgery patients underwent hair removal of chest and legs before
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/mosaly-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - quick assessment of postural stressors by
evaluating postures on 6 anatomical regions (neck, trunk, legs … Then, postures of the neck, trunk, and legs are
determined to obtain score B. … Workstation Ideal Workstation
Need a taller desk, more back support, possibly more
cushioning in chair
Leg … ability to stand and/or sit
"I don't like the keyboard drawer or the mouse area
(too small and hits my legs
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.docx
October 01, 2016 - Thromboembolic disease should be considered when a resident presents with an erythematous or swollen leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4i_combo_psi12-dvt-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - Signs of DVT include unilateral leg swelling, warmth, and erythema.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Thromboembolic disease should be considered when a resident presents with an
erythematous or swollen leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/169-cusp-science-safety-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - Science of Safety
20
Susan’s Story – Part 2
On post-operative day 6, Susan complains of pain in her leg
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/environ-equip-slides.html
March 01, 2017 - Microbe Entry 3
Catheter Stabilization Devices
Images: Strap- A person stabilizing a urinary leg
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-early-mobility-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - involved passive transfer to sitting, 11 percent involved sitting over the end of the bed—meaning their legs
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-early-mobility-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - involved passive transfer to sitting, 11 percent involved sitting over the end of the bed—meaning their legs
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7a.html
August 01, 2017 - Urinary catheter tubing should be positioned under the leg.
58. … Urinary catheter tubing should be positioned under the leg.
False
58.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu7a.html
August 01, 2017 - Urinary catheter tubing should be positioned under the leg.
58. … Urinary catheter tubing should be positioned under the leg.
False
58.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/leveraging-cultural-change-080814.pptx
January 01, 2013 - She arrived from her long-term care facility with fever, inflammation, swelling of the leg.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureinjury/workshop/slides3.html
October 01, 2017 - Image: Photograph shows a medical provider at a patient’s bedside, examining the patient's legs.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/fernandez-rosenman-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Universal
6 Checks pulse, left arm Universal
7 Checks pulse, right arm Universal
8 Checks pulse, left leg … Universal
9 Checks pulse, right leg Universal
10 Confirms access placed by EMS or orders initial IV … function, left arm Universal
25 Extremity function, right arm Universal
26 Extremity function, left leg … Universal
27 Extremity function, right leg Universal
28 Clothing removed from patient Universal
29
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/049-dec-implementation-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - Both shoulders, arms and hands
Abdomen, then groin/perineum
Right leg and foot
Left leg and foot
Back
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/implementing-guide.pdf
March 01, 2017 - available as Appendix H, includes common questions and answers to the care and maintenance of
catheters, leg … , see the educational bundle on indwelling urinary catheter use and care
available in Appendix E, “Leg … professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/leg-bags-faqs.html
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/morse-merryweather-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - risk.
4
Table 2 Definitions with abbreviations
Terminology
Term Abbreviation Definition
Lower Leg … Preparation Phase to assist in rising from the bed, including adjusting using hands to push off the
bed, legs … (10.5)
Morse Fall Scale 46.77 (20.7) 55.26 (19.0)
Timed Up and Go (sec) 13.94 (6.4) 20.48 (7.5)***
Leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - disease
Can present with dependent rubor—erythema that can be bright or dusky red—that goes away when the leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Mimics
Peripheral arterial disease4
Can present with dependent rubor
Erythema that goes away when the leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - present with dependent rubor, defined as erythema that can be bright or dusky red that goes away when the leg