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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/patient-family-engagement/alt-text-tab.html
September 01, 2013 - Patient Family Engagement PowerPoint Content and Alternate Text
CUSP Toolkit
The Patient and Family Engagement module of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Toolkit. The CUSP toolkit is a modular approach to patient safety, and modules presented in this toolkit are interconnected and are aimed …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/ahrq-info-quality-gdlns.html
September 01, 2019 - Guidelines for Ensuring the Quality of Information Disseminated to the Public
C. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Note: Last revised in 2006, these Guidelines also appear on the HHS Web site. AHRQ presents them here with a 2015 Update .
Contents
Agency Mission .
Scope and Applicability …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/ahrq-info-quality-gdlns-update.html
June 01, 2018 - Update to the "Guidelines for Ensuring the Quality of Information Disseminated to the Public"
In 2015, AHRQ issued an update to its Information Quality Guidelines of 2006 .
Section I, Agency Mission: The Agency's mission statement has been updated. The new mission statement is: The mission of the Ag…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf3.html
October 01, 2014 - Section 3. Appendix
Additional Prevention Materials and Resources from AHRQ
When you use The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services 2009 in the classroom or in practice, here are some additional products AHRQ developed based on the recommendations that you may find helpful. These items can be printed from yo…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf1.html
October 01, 2014 - Implementing USPSTF Recommendations into Health Professions Education
Introduction
This document was developed as part of an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) initiative to increase the use of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations and resources in campus and communit…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/references/meta/index.html
October 01, 2014 - Studies in Meta-analyses
This Clinical Practice Guideline used the references below in meta-analyses of research on treating tobacco use and dependence. They are listed by table in the guideline:
Contents
Table 6.4 | Table 6.5 | Table 6.7 | Table 6.8 | Table 6.9 | Table 6.10 | Table …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/index.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Next Page
Table of Contents
Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Administration
Chapter 2. Determining Surgical Site Infec…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/hhs-agencies/index.html
March 01, 2018 - Other HHS Agencies
Information about other U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Agencies.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' programs are administered by 10 principal HHS operating divisions in addition to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). In addition to the s…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/identify/identify.html
December 01, 2012 - Identify Defects Through Sensemaking
CUSP Toolkit
The Identify Defects Through Sensemaking module of the CUSP Toolkit will help you identify recurring negative events in your system and apply CUSP and Sensemaking tools to help reduce the risk of future harm to your patients.
Note : Slide content is presente…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/observing-rounds.html
December 01, 2012 - Observing Patient Care Rounds
CUSP Toolkit
Communication among disciplines can be improved if viewed through the eyes of an objective observer.
Problem statement: Interdisciplinary rounds are in the best interest of patients. Poor communication among staff is a root cause of many patient adverse and sentin…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/shadowing.html
December 01, 2012 - Shadowing Another Professional Tool
CUSP Toolkit
Learn about other disciplines to improve the coordination of patient care.
Problem Statement: Health care delivery is a multidisciplinary practice that requires coordination of care among different professions and provider types. However, health care provide…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/apply/sl-cusp.html
December 01, 2012 - Presentation Slides
CUSP Toolkit, Apply CUSP
The Apply CUSP module of the CUSP Toolkit introduces Just Culture principles, which emphasize shared accountability and attitudes towards risk. This module also summarizes the concepts and activities of the other six modules in the CUSP Toolkit, including TeamSTEPP…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/morning-briefing.html
December 01, 2012 - Conducting a Morning Briefing
CUSP Toolkit
Improve communication with nursing staff
Problem statement: Physicians can improve communication with nursing staff while more efficiently prioritizing patient care delivery and admissions and discharges.
What is a Morning Briefing? A morning briefing is a dial…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/02c-build-cusp-team/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Building Your CUSP Team
CUSP Toolkit
These videos reinforce the material presented in each module of the CUSP toolkit.
Building Your CUSP Team [1 min. 41 sec.]
YouTube embedded video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/BvsZWTDsgyw
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/03b-sr-exec-characters/index.html
June 01, 2018 - The Senior Executive's Characteristics
CUSP Toolkit
The CUSP toolkit includes training tools to make care safer by improving the foundation of how your physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members work together. These videos reinforce the material presented in each module of the CUSP toolkit.
Iden…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/03c-sr-exec-roles/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Senior Executive Roles and Responsibilities
CUSP Toolkit
The CUSP toolkit includes training tools to make care safer by improving the foundation of how your physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members work together. These videos reinforce the material presented in each module of the CUSP toolkit.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/bckgrnd-qi-team.html
December 01, 2012 - Background Quality Improvement Team Information Form
CUSP Toolkit
Health care provider roles
Who should use this tool? Health care providers.
Please indicate people designated as Quality Improvement Team Members. Your team may not have people who serve in all of these roles.
These in…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/engage/exec-slides.html
December 01, 2012 - Engage the Senior Executive
The Engage the Senior Executive module of the CUSP Toolkit focuses on the role and responsibilities of the senior executive within the CUSP team. Engaging a senior executive to partner with a unit will bridge the gap between senior management and frontline providers and will facilita…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/infection-checklist.html
December 01, 2012 - Infection Checklist
CUSP Toolkit
Who should use this tool? Infection preventionists.
Checklist items
Leader Responsible
Date Started
1. Meet with the CEO and hospital project leader to learn about the initiative and understand the infection prevention (IP) roles.
2. Introduce …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/01a-intro/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Introduction
The CUSP toolkit includes training tools to make care safer by improving the foundation of how your physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members work together. These videos reinforce the material presented in each module of the CUSP toolkit.
Learn About CUSP [10 min. 10 sec.]
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