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981. Federal Interagency Workgroup: Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality in Healthcare, April 18, 2025 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/diagnostic/dx-safety-workgroup-meeting-notes-apr2025.pdf
     August 01, 2025 - Testing practices that are not FDA-approved CDC has noted that providers, including those at nursing … homes, have been using urine multiplex molecular tests to diagnosis UTI.

982. Antibiotic-Patient-Safety-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-patient-safety-facilitator-guide.docx
     June 01, 2021 - An estimated 4.1 million Americans are admitted to nursing homes every year. … Seventy percent of nursing home residents will receive at least one course of antibiotics annually. … For nursing home residents, this means they may also become a reservoir for spreading C. difficile or … A study of 4 million nursing home residents found that 4 percent of residents developed an infection

983. Improving Safety Using Teamwork and Patient Safety Norms (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/action-alliance/teamwork-ptsafety-norms-slides.pdf
     August 01, 2025 - ICUs Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) • 32% ↓ in >500 non-ICUs • 48% ↓ in >400 nursing … homes Surgical site infections (SSI) • 25-40% ↓ among >200 surgical teams Antibiotic use • Significant

984. Final Progress Report: Job Retention Among Home Healthcare Nurses (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/ellenbecker-boylan-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - On Becoming a Home Health Nurse: Practices Meets Theory in Home Care Nursing. … Home care University & Home Healthcare Nurses Association Washington DC.

985. Tracking and Measuring Antibiotic Use | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/track-measure.html
     April 01, 2023 - Tracking and Measuring Antibiotic Use After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Learn how to collect and track antibiotic use in your long-term care setting​. Become familiar with forms for monthly data collection​. Consider ways to use these data to monitor outcomes from…

986. Collecting Microbiologial Specimens | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/specimens.html
     June 01, 2021 - Collecting Microbiologial Specimens Knowing when to collect a microbiological sample and how to collect good quality samples, are key components to the appropriate diagnosis and, when indicated, treatment of residents with a potential infection. The materials below are primarily intended for nursing staff. …

987. Conclusion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mod1concl.html
     October 01, 2014 - Module 1: Detecting Change in a Resident's Condition Conclusion Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Module 1: Detecting Change in a Resident's Condition Learning and Performance Objectives Session 1 Session 2 Conclusion Additional Tools and Resources In Summary The …

988. Appendix B. Forms and Training Materials (Appendix Contents) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb.html
     December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix B. Forms and Training Materials (Appendix Contents) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction…

989. Sustaining Pressure Ulcer Prevention Practices at Your Hospital (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/webinars/webinar8_pu_sustainingpractices.pdf
     April 01, 2011 - This is true for hospitals and nursing homes. 11 Who Will Sustain Practices?

990. AHRQ Views: Continuing a 35-Year History, AHRQ Pursues Vital Pathways To Improve Patient Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/914.html
     May 01, 2024 - Leading quality and safety on the frontline—a case study of department leaders in nursing homes .

991. New Dashboard Tracks Progress Toward 50 Percent Reduction in Patient and Workforce Harm | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/941.html
     December 01, 2024 - dashboard expansions will include data on other healthcare settings, such as ambulatory clinics and nursing … homes.

992. Learning and Performance Objectives | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mod3obj.html
     October 01, 2014 - Module 3: Falls Prevention and Management Learning and Performance Objectives Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Module 3: Falls Prevention and Management Learning and Performance Objectives Session 1 Session 2 Conclusion Appendix. Additional Tools and Resources Know…

993. Partnering with a Senior Executive | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/partner.html
     June 01, 2021 - Partnering with a Senior Executive After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Identify the qualities a senior executive brings to a team and recognize how they can help improve patient safety. Describe the responsibilities of the senior executive. Identify strategies for e…

994. AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use: Final Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/overall-antibiotic-stewardship-project-final-report.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - Facilities included in the cohort included nursing homes, dementia care facilities, and residential … Home Survey on Patient Safety (NHSOPS) and began monthly reporting of antibiotic use and urine cultures … homes to have ASPs by 2019. … homes. … The Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes.

995. 5 Tk2 P4T3-Prescribing Clinician Feedback Survey Phase 4 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4T3-Prescribing_Clinician_Feedback_Survey_Phase_4.doc
     May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 4 Prescribing Clinician Feedback Survey [NURSING HOME NAME] … home? … 1 2 3 4 5 Have you used the antibiogram that the nursing home provided? … Yes No On a scale of 1–5 with “5” indicating “very useful”, how useful has the nursing home antibiogram … Yes No Antibiogram Communication If you are currently using the nursing home antibiogram, please

996. Appendix B24: Letter to Primary Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb24.html
     December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix B24: Letter to Primary Care Providers Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program O…

997. Appendix B28: Nursing Inspection List | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb9.html
     December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Appendix B28: Nursing Inspection List Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview …

998. Nursing Protocol Training_Bed Bathing With 2% No-Rinse Chlorhexidine (CHG) Cloths and Showering With 4% Rinse-Off CHG Liquid Soap (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pdf
     March 01, 2022 -  Body bacteria can cause infection in hospitals and nursing homes due to wounds, devices, and poor

999. Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/program.html
     June 01, 2021 - Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Name the goals of antibiotic stewardship and why it is important in long-term care (LTC)​. Describe the team members to include in an antibiotic stewardship program. Discuss the potenti…

1000. Changing the System To Improve Antibiotic Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/system-change.html
      June 01, 2021 - Changing the System To Improve Antibiotic Safety After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to— Use barriers as opportunities to improve systems and prevent problems from recurring​. List factors that may compromise patient safety. Develop an intervention to reduce barriers and…