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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/056-nursing-protocol-bathing-cloths.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Nursing Decolonization Protocol: Bed Bathing With 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Pre-Impregnated Cloths
The following protocol details the process for performing skin decolonization using impregnated 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths.
Protocol Overview
· Daily CHG bathi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/057-nursing-protocol-bathing-liquid.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Nursing Decolonization Protocol:
Basin Bed Bathing With 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid (Diluted to 2%)
The following protocol details the process for performing skin decolonization with chlorhexidine (CHG) liquid diluted in a basin.
Protocol Overview
· Daily CHG bathing for …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/implementation-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-c.docx
January 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix C. Sample Bladder Scan Policy
Purpose
To provide guidelines for the use of a bladder scanner.
Definition
The bladder scan measures ultrasonic reflections within th…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/maternal-mortality-4.html
September 01, 2021 - The Contribution of Diagnostic Errors to Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During and Immediately After Childbirth: State of the Science
Research Agenda
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/about/uni-missouri-healthcare.html
February 01, 2024 - University of Missouri Health Care Decreases Pressure Injuries and Saves in Avoidable Costs
University of Missouri (MU) Health Care utilized the AHRQ toolkit Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals to decrease PSI-03 (reportable pressure injuries) by 92% and save an estimated $350,000 in avoidable costs. Impl…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T3-Resident_Information_Sheet_Antibiotic-Resistant_Bacteria_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Educate & Engage Residents, Family
Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members
Tool 3. Resident Information Sheet: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
One of your tests showed that you have a type of bacteria that cannot be treated with the
antibiotics you h…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/ssi-investigation.html
December 01, 2017 - Surgical Site Infection Investigation Tool
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Introduction
Problem Statement
Your team cannot always predict which patients will develop a surgical site infection, but you can learn from them when they occur. To improve, perioperative teams need a structured appr…
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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
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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/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/supplemental-health-literacy-cgcahps-adult-2357-3a.docx
June 02, 2025 - CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey 3.0 Supplemental Items: Health Literacy
Population Version: Adult
Supplemental Items for the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey 3.0
Topic: Health Literacy
Population Version: Adult
Language: English
Users of the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey are free to incorporate supplemental ite…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/carayon-summit2016.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Health IT and Diagnostic Safety: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Perspective
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Health IT and Diagnostic Safety:
A Human Factors and Systems
Engineering Perspective
Pascale Carayon, Ph.D.
Procter & Gamble Bascom Professor in Total Quality,
Department of Industrial and Systems
Engineering Director, Center …
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patient-role1.html
September 01, 2024 - The Patient’s Role in Diagnostic Safety and Excellence: From Passive Reception Toward Co-Design
Introduction
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Table of Contents
The Patient’s Role in Diagnostic Safety and Excellence: From Passive Reception Toward Co-Design
Introduction
The History of Patient Roles
Imp…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/mental-health-awareness-month-resources
April 26, 2024 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/prevent-diabetes-mellitus-predm-clinical-decision-support-intervention
January 01, 2023 - Prevent Diabetes Mellitus (PreDM) Clinical Decision Support Intervention in Community Health Centers
Project Final Report ( PDF , 287.12 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/randomized-clinical-trial-smartphone-virtual-reality-pain-management-during
January 01, 2024 - A Randomized Clinical Trial of Smartphone Virtual Reality for Pain Management During Burn Care Transition
Project Description
Publications
The use of a virtual reality app has the potential to be a cost-effective way to alleviate pain, reduce the need for opioids, and imp…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/technology-optimizing-population-care-resource-limited-environment/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Technology for Optimizing Population Care in a Resource-Limited Environment - 2010
Project Name
Technology for Optimizing Population Care in a Resource-Limited Environment
Principal Investigator
Atlas, Steven J.
Organization
Massachusetts General Hospital
Funding Mech…
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/siddist/sid_multi.jsp
August 01, 2025 - SID File Composition
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0648-140819.pdf
June 24, 2014 - Topic 0549 Diagnosis and Management of Gout NSD _SJ Clean
Diagnosis and Management of Gout
Nomination Summary Document
Results of Topic Selection …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-management-test-results-return-after-hospital-discharge
January 01, 2023 - Improving Management of Test Results that Return After Hospital Discharge
Project Final Report ( PDF , 311.76 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily represen…
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/flualert-influenza-vaccine-alerts-providers-electronic-health-record/annual-summary/2012
January 01, 2012 - FluAlert: Influenza Vaccine Alerts for Providers in the Electronic Health Record - 2012
Project Name
FluAlert: Influenza Vaccine Alerts for Providers in the Electronic Health Record
Principal Investigator
Stockwell, Melissa S.
Organization
Columbia University
Funding …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/bar-cohen-ii_eccs2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Bar-Cohen II_ECCS2012
Slide 1: Addressing
Tensions
When Popular Media and Evidence-‐Based Care
Collide
Annette Bar-‐Cohen, M.A., M.P.H., Discussant
Executive Director, Center for NBCC Advocacy Training
National Breast Cancer
Coalition,…