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June 12, 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions
Check to find the answers to your questions about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
programs and activities. You can search by category or key words. You can also send us your questions or website
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/ena-slides/part1a.html
October 01, 2015 - The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript
Part One: Traditional Practice and Recommendations for Change (continued)
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The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript
Opening Materials: Attribution, Objectives…
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March 01, 2017 - Module 4: Teamwork and Communication
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Slide 1: Module 4: Teamwork and Communication
Slide 2: Objectives
Describe effective communication and teamwork.
Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety.
List barri…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/funding/tips-obtaining.html
May 01, 2025 - Tips for Obtaining Funding for Primary Care Research
Primary care research is critical to strengthening the nation’s primary care system. Thus, sustainable funding to support primary care research is needed to continue to make improvements in the delivery of primary care. AHRQ’s National Center for Excellence …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/breaking-down-barriers-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Breaking Down Barriers to Aseptic Catheter Insertion
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
Breaking Down Barriers to Aseptic Catheter Insertion
Milisa Manojlovich, PhD, RN, CCRN
Associate Professor
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Stacy Martin, RN, BSN, CIC
Manager, Infection Prevention
Moffitt Cance…
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January 01, 2023 - This information is for reference purposes only. It was current when produced and may now be outdated. Archive material is no longer maintained, and some links may not work. Persons with disabilities having difficulty accessing this information should contact us at: https://digital.ahrq.gov/contact-us . Let us know th…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/050-dec-implementation-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - Training, assessments, and reminders are critical for maintaining best practices.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/pocket-card.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix I. National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Definition CAUTI Criteria Pocket Card
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Slide 1: Appendix I.
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Definition CAUTI Criteria Pocket Card
The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Definition CAU…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/sustainability-tool.docx
May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Module 4: Sustainability
Sustainability Tool
Background: This tool can be used to identify sustainability issues in planning and implementing your improvement efforts.
How to use this tool: The Implementation Team leader (or individual designated by the leader) should comple…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/131-what-are-the-4-es-one-pager.docx
May 24, 2024 - The aim is to Engage hearts and minds and thus, change attitudes and behaviors.1-6
Raise awareness of the problem, communicate benefits of the solution, and lay out the goals for the intervention.
· Use unit data, published literature, and national benchmarks. Storytelling is an underrated tool.
Engagement is not a on…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/recruitment-flyer-va.pdf
June 02, 2025 - RecruitmentFlyer_FAQs_VA
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should my practice participate in the Heart of Virginia Healthcare (HVH) initiative?
Your practice will receive personalized coaching on optimizing your practice model and culture; helping you
improve cardiovascular care for your patients. Improving func…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/114-fvc-aspects-steps-one-pager.docx
April 01, 2025 - When starting or improving an environmental cleaning (EVC) monitoring program, there are five essential steps to address, which are outlined below. This document focuses on the implementation of fluorescent gel (FG) monitoring, which is generally easier to use and implement, especially when starting a new monitoring pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-m.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix M. Endoscopy Infographic - Implementation Guide
Preventing Infections in Endoscopic Procedures
More than 20 million gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures are performed annually in the United States. While rare, patients have acquired infections from these procedures due to:
Poor…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/aseptic-catheter-insertion-practices-ed.pptx
June 02, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation
Aseptic catheter insertion practices in the ED: A Focus on Engagement
Milisa Manojlovich PhD, RN, CCRN
Associate Professor
University of Michigan, School of Nursing
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Learning Objectives
Discuss barriers to ED staff engagement
Describe strategies to engage ED staff in aseptic ins…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/aseptic-catheter-insertion-practices-ed-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Aseptic Catheter Insertion Practices in the ED: A Focus on Engagement
Slide Presentation
Slide 1
Aseptic Catheter Insertion Practices in the ED: A Focus on Engagement
Milisa Manojlovich PhD, RN, CCRN
Associate Professor
University of Michigan, School of Nursing
Slide 2
Learning Objectives
Di…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/environmental-cleaning.html
April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
Optimizing Environmental Cleaning
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MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI
The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases
Importance of MRSA and SSI Prevention
MRSA Survei…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/primary-care-research/summary.html
January 01, 2024 - Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020)
Summary
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Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020)
Introduction
Methods
Results
Summary
References
Appendix A. Grants Database Search Terms & Analy…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-we-cut-drug-errors
August 19, 2020 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
How we cut drug errors.
Citation Text:
Nicol N, Huminski L. How we cut drug errors. At one hospital, IT and changed culture saves lives. Modern healthcare. 2006;36(34):38.
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December 31, 2014 - Study
Orienting frames and private routines: the role of cultural process in critical care safety.
Citation Text:
Hazlehurst B, McMullen C. Orienting frames and private routines: the role of cultural process in critical care safety. Int J Med Inform. 2007;76 Suppl 1:S129-35.
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April 30, 2014 - Study
Are the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality obstetric trauma indicators valid measures of hospital safety?
Citation Text:
Grobman WA, Feinglass J, Murthy S. Are the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality obstetric trauma indicators valid measures of hospital safety? Am…