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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/contact-droplet-precautions.html
June 01, 2022 - Contact and Droplet Precautions: Infographic
Resource: Contact and Droplet Precautions: Infographic
This infographic demonstrates how to safely put on (don) and take off (doff) COVID-19 personal protective equipment for contact and droplet precautions.
Source: WHO
Topic(s): PPE, Infection Control & Pre…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/rights-protections-nursing-home.html
June 01, 2022 - Rights & Protections in a Nursing Home
Resource: Rights & Protections in a Nursing Home
The rights and protections for nursing home residents ensure that they get the care and services they need, and have a right to be informed, make their own decisions, and keep their personal information private.
Source:…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/the-lancet.html
May 01, 2021 - The Lancet: More Than Mistrust
Resource: The Lancet: More Than Mistrust
This personal essay by a Black physician discusses her decision to participate in a vaccine trial and how that decision was complicated by histories of medical abuse and neglect of Black patients.
Source: The Lancet
Topic(s): Vacc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/research-centers/persell_cvd_disparities.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Reducing Disparities in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Research Centers for Excellence
in Clinical Preventive Services
Working to get the right services, to the right people, at the right time
Reducing Disparities in the Primary
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-n.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning - Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Slide 2: Objectives
After this v…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/sr-ldr-checklist-spanish.docx
June 02, 2025 - Programa de seguridad de la AHRQ para cuidados a largo plazo: HAI/CAUTI
Kit de herramientas de seguridad para cuidados a largo plazo
Lista de verificación para directivos
Objetivo: Brindarles a los directivos una lista de verificación para planificar e implementar proyectos de seguridad y mejora de la calidad para…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab2.html
March 01, 2023 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Table 2: Availability of Selected Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver Home and Community-Based Services, by State, 2005
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS Population
Ava…
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/electronic/plain-writing/index.html
July 01, 2025 - Plain Language at AHRQ
The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to write clear Government communication that the public can understand and use. This page explains what plain language is and how the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is implementing the Act.
What is Plain Language…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_1_Brochure_508.docx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 1)
(Brochure Back)
Is being a patient and family advisor right for you?
Being a patient and family advisor may be a good match with your skills and experiences if you can:
Speak up and share suggestions and potential solutions to help improve hospital car…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_1_Brochure_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 1)
Become a
Patient and
Family Advisor
Working Together
to Help Improve
Our Hospital
Is being a patient and family advisor
right for you?
Being a patient and family advisor may be a
good match with your skills and
experiences if…
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www.ahrq.gov/policy/lep.html
July 01, 2025 - assistance to take reasonable steps to make their programs, services, and activities accessible by eligible persons
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-case3.html
November 01, 2014 - Another nurse manager and a frontline staff person indicated that this improved communication was facilitated … and department leader) discussed process improvements with the physical therapist (a frontline staff person … This process ensured that a staff person visited each patient at least once every hour to check on the
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/action-alliance/naa-october-2024-webinar-slides.pdf
January 01, 2024 - NAA National Webinar October 2024
Workforce Safety and Well-being Webinar Series (Session 1)
Leadership Strategies that Improve
Workforce Safety and Well-being
NATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES
October 8, 2024
Housekeeping Instructions
• This webinar will be recorded and available for viewing on the NAA website
• Pleas…
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www.ahrq.gov/gam/summaries/domain-definitions/index.html
July 01, 2018 - User-Enrollee Health State: A user-enrollee health state is the health status of a group of persons … Use of Services: Use of services is the provision of a service to, on behalf of, or by a group of persons … Population Health Quality Measures
Measures applied to groups of persons identified by geographic location … Related Population Health Measures
Measures applied to groups of persons identified by geographic location
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-a.docx
January 01, 2008 - Appendix A. Checklists for Assessing Executive and Physician Champion Potential
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Implementation Guide A-2
Assessing CAUTI Executive Champion Potential for Success
The checklist in the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/communication/cahps-strategy-section-6-i.pdf
July 01, 2017 - Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Shared Decision-Making
The CAHPS Ambulatory Care
Improvement Guide
Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with
Ambulatory Care
6.I. Shared Decision-Making
Visit the AHRQ We…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-asa-measure.pptx
April 01, 2016 - Persons who are not at increased risk for bleeding, have a life expectancy of at least 10 years, and … Persons who place a higher value on the potential benefits than the potential harms may choose to use
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/optimizing-ppe-supply.html
March 01, 2021 - Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages
Resource: Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages
This quick reference summarizes CDC’s strategies to optimize personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies in healthcare settings and provides links to CDC’s full guidance do…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/practice-survey-6mon-post-intervention-sw.pdf
April 03, 2017 - (In some clinics the Practice Facilitator and CHITA may be the same
person.)
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/news-and-events/news/index.html
March 01, 2025 - CAHPS Announcements
2025 Announcements Date Announcements March 2025 CAHPS® Child Hospital Survey Database Submission Voluntary data submission to AHRQ’s Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Child Hospital Survey (Child HCAHPS) Database will be open Mar. 10 – Apr. 11, 2025. The CA…