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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/ca-mrsa-skin-infections-ounce-prevention-worth-pound-cure
March 01, 2005 - Among athletes, CA-MRSA outbreaks have occurred at the high school, college, and professional level for
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-0120-fullreport.pdf
May 01, 2018 - In New York State, 48.6 percent of deliveries in 2011 occurred in women insured
by Medicaid (New York … Our testing has
occurred using Medicaid data and is described below and in Sections 3.C, 6.A, and 6. … 27.98 percent of Class B deliveries, and 24.66 percent of
Unduplicated deliveries (combined A and B) occurred … of Class A deliveries, 12.62 percent of Class B deliveries, and 13.46
percent of Class C deliveries occurred
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guidesum.html
March 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Executive Summary
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Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chapter 2. Analyze Care Delivery
Chapter 3. Outline the…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/impmenu.html
December 01, 2017 - Menu of Implementation Strategies
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing
Menu of Implementation Strategies
The On-Time Menu of Process Improvement Strategies for using reports is a list of potential ways facility teams may choose to integrate the pressure ulcer healing repor…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/24UGzEg8G-xxaNn5AdyK7J
February 01, 2023 - Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection: Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation
Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation
Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection
February 2023
What does the USPSTF recommend?
D
Grade
For asymptomatic adolescents and adults, including pregnant persons:
Do …
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cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/Lessons%20Learned%20Summary%20Sheet%20CDS%20Connect%20Patient%20Partnering%20Panel%202021.pdf
July 18, 2023 - CDS Connect Patient and Caregiver Partnering Panel - Lessons Learned
CDS Connect Patient and Caregiver Partnering Panel
We aspire to inspire CDS developers to take one more step
to engage and partner with patients and caregivers
What is patient and caregiver partnering?
Patient partnering, patient engagement, a…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/plan-integrate-mat-for-oud
June 01, 2022 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy3/Strat3_Tool_1_BSR_Broch_508.docx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 3: Nurse Bedside Shift Report (Tool 1)
(Brochure Back)
You are invited
You are invited to take part in nurse bedside shift report. You can also invite a family member or friend to take part with you.
Nurse bedside shift report happens every day between [7 and 7:30 a.m.] and [7 and 7:30 p.m.].
Let us know if y…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guidesum.html
March 01, 2016 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Executive Summary
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
Chapter 2. Analyze Care Delivery
Chapter 3. Outline the…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-fact-sheet.html
January 01, 2017 - Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Facts
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Did You Know?
Low tidal volume ventilation (LTVV) is one of the interventions specifically designed to prevent ventilator-associated conditions (VAC).
For patients without acute respiratory distress …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/038-what-mrsa-info-sheet.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Patient Handout: What Is MRSA?
ICU & Non-ICU
What Is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Staphylococcus aureus is a germ that lives on skin that can sometimes cause infections. Most strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are easily treated using regular antibi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-impmenu.docx
June 02, 2025 - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Healing
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time
Pressure Ulcer Healing
Menu of Implementation Strategies
The On-Time Menu of Process Improvement Strategies for using reports is a list of potential ways facility teams may choo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-impmenu.pdf
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time
Pressure Ulcer Healing
Menu of Implementation Strategies
The On-Time Menu of Process Improvement Strategies for using reports is a list of potential
ways facility teams may choose to integrate the pressure ulcer healing reports into clinical
practice. A menu of…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/chlorhexidine-bathing.html
October 01, 2023 - Chlorhexidine Bathing Routine Reduces Infections in Nursing Homes
Press Release Date: October 10, 2023
A new study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that nursing homes using a chlorhexidine bathing routine to clean the skin and nose with over-the-counter antiseptic solutions pr…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-grigoryan.html
November 01, 2024 - Grantee Profile
Investigating Interventions to Reduce Unsafe Use of Antibiotics
Larissa Grigoryan, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine Baylor College of Medicine Larissa Grigoryan, M.D., Ph.D. “It is wonderful that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers funding fo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/publications/pubcomguide/location-release.docx
July 01, 2024 - AHRQ Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Location Release Form for Video Shoots
Instructions
This Location Release Form must be completed by the location’s administrative authority (herein called “Administrator”) to verify permission to conduct video recording at a particular location. It does not apply to recordi…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/tools/engaging-patients-improve.html
April 01, 2025 - Toolkit for Engaging Patients To Improve Diagnostic Safety
Diagnostic errors occur in all care settings and one in three patients will experience a diagnostic error firsthand. Research suggests that communication breakdowns during the patient-provider encounter are a leading contributor to diagnostic errors.
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cdsic.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2023-02/Real%20World%20PC%20CDS_Patient-Centered%20CDS%20for%20Postpartum%20Hypertension%20Monitoring_508_Jan26.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Patient-Centered CDS for Postpartum Hypertension Monitoring
Patient-Centered CDS for Postpartum Hypertension Monitoring
At age 42, Brittany McFarland was excited about her first pregnancy after over a year of trying to conceive. All was going well
with the pregnancy until she developed preeclampsia in her third…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Educate & Engage Residents, Family
Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members
Tool 1. Talking With Residents—short checklist version
What are antibiotics?
• Antibiotics are medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics work by
targ…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 1. Talking With Residents—short checklist version
· What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics work by targeting and killing harmful bacteria.
· How do people get bacterial infections?
Normally, your immune system helps control the bacteria you have. But, …