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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-232-section-5-table-6.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Section 5, Table 6
1
Table 6: Evidence for Timely Fluid Bolus for Treatment of Children with Severe Sepsis or Septic
Shock
Type of
Evidence
Key Findings Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking)
Citations
Clinical
guidelines
Pediatric considerations in severe sepsis:
In children, definitions of sepsis are…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/nursing-home-items-composite-measures-english-2.0.pdf
June 05, 2025 - SOPS Nursing Home Survey Version 2.0 Items and Composite Measures
SOPS® Nursing Home Survey Items and
Composite Measures
Version: 2.0
Language: English
Note
• For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods,
establishing data collection procedures, administerin…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/pre.html
December 01, 2023 - Pre-Implementation Activities
Guidance for Teaching Section 4: Implementation
Who Should Teach and Learn These Topics
Only instructors with substantial experience teaching and implementing TeamSTEPPS across an organization or units should use the material in section 4: Implementation. Ideally, multiple trai…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-driscoll.pdf
April 01, 2015 - Transforming Primary Care Practice
Transforming Primary Care Practice
Principal Investigator: David L. Driscoll, PhD, MPH, MA
Institution: University of Alaska, Anchorage
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019154
Overview of Transformation Efforts
In 1998, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) assumed responsibility for
p…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-19-vaccination-education-toolkit.html
May 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Education Toolkit
Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Education Toolkit
This toolkit provides a variety of educational resources and promotional materials related to COVID-19 vaccination.
Source: AMDA
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention; Vaccination; Leadership & Management
Audi…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/qapi-glance.html
February 01, 2021 - QAPI at a Glance
Resource: QAPI at a Glance (PDF, 1.5 MB)
This guide explains the principles of quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) and provides step-by-step guidance to help staff implement QAPI in nursing homes.
Source: CMS
Topic(s): Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Manager…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/return-to-work.html
May 01, 2021 - Return to Work Criteria for HCP with SARS-CoV2 Infection (Interim Guidance)
Resource: Return to Work Criteria for HCP with SARS-CoV2 Infection (Interim Guidance)
The CDC shares information, recommendations, and national guidance for health care providers on workforce considerations.
Source: CDC
Topic(s…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/tip-57.html
May 01, 2021 - TIP 57 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services
Resource: TIP 57 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services (PDF, 3.8 MB)
This comprehensive resource assists in creating a trauma-informed organization and workforce.
Source: SAMHSA
Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being; Leadership …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/gastro-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - PowerPoint Presentation
Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cdc-project.html
May 01, 2021 - CDC Project First Line Facilitator Toolkit
Resource: CDC Project First Line Facilitator Toolkit
This toolkit has resources and strategies designed to support leaders as they deliver training sessions and help to build a culture of providing safer, higher quality of care.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Safe Ope…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/faq-covid-vaccination.html
May 01, 2022 - Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Resource: Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
This webpage provides answers to some commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Infection Control & Prevention; Vaccination; Leadership & Managemen…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/scd-ed-pain-management.html
August 01, 2021 - Appropriate emergency department pain management for children with sickle cell disease
Measure Domain: Management of Chronic Conditions
Measure Sub-Domain: Sickle Cell Treatment
PQMP COE: Q-METRIC
Associated NQF # and Name: None
Products:
Full Report: In preparation for posting—available upon reque…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/scd-guidance-pain-management.html
August 01, 2021 - Anticipatory guidance for pain management for children with sickle cell disease
Measure Domain: Management of Chronic Conditions
Measure Sub-Domain: Sickle Cell Treatment
PQMP COE: Q-METRIC
Associated NQF # and Name: None
Products:
Full Report: In preparation for posting—available upon request
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4j_combo_psi13-sepsis-bestpractices.pdf
May 20, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
1 Tool D.4j
Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement
PSI 13: Postoperative Sepsis
Why Focus on Sepsis?
• More than 750,000 cases of sepsis are…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/statesummaries/chipra-750-georgia-state-snapshot.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Spotlight on Georgia -- National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
This brief highlights the major strategies, lessons learned,
and outcomes from Georgia’s experience from February
2010 to February 2016 with the quality demonstration
funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Service…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-lit-review.html
January 01, 2017 - Spontaneous Awakening Trials and Spontaneous Breathing Trials Literature Review
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Summary
Spontaneous awakening trials (SAT) and spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) reduce the length of mechanical ventilation, thereby reducing the risk for de…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-litreview.docx
January 01, 2017 - Tool: SSA
Summary
Spontaneous awakening trials (SAT) and spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) reduce the length of mechanical ventilation, thereby reducing the risk for developing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Since the guidelines were written in 2007, a groundbreaking article by Girard in 20081 showed that SA…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/motivated.html
May 01, 2021 - University of Idaho: Motivated Disagreements and Vaccination Decisions
Resource: University of Idaho: Motivated Disagreements and Vaccination Decisions
This video of Associate Professor of Philosophy Bert Baumgaertner discusses his research about vaccination decision-making, strategies for resolving disagre…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/scd-guidance-splenic-complications.html
August 01, 2021 - Anticipatory guidance for prevention and management of splenic complications in children with sickle cell disease
Measure Domain: Management of Chronic Conditions
Measure Sub-Domain: Sickle Cell Treatment
PQMP COE: Q-METRIC
Associated NQF # and Name: None
Products:
Full Report: In preparation for p…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/asthma-distribution-ed-visit.html
August 01, 2021 - Distribution of Emergency Department Visit Use for Children Managed for Persistent Asthma
Measure Domain: Management of Chronic Conditions
Measure Sub-Domain: Emergency Room Use by Children with Asthma
PQMP COE: CAPQuaM
Associated NQF # and Name: None
Products:
Full Report: In preparation for posti…