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1101. 046-Ss-Faqs-Staff-Decolonization-Chg-Nasal (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/046-ss-faqs-staff-decolonization-chg-nasal.docx
      April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI Preoperative Decolonization Staff – Frequently Asked Questions Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries These are frequently asked questions for staff about skin decolonization with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) an…

1102. IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/sfmeasures.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative 11 REQUIRED MEASURES numbered 1 - 4 Measures 1 – 4 are for children/adolescents between the ages of 3-21 # Measure name Definition for Data Collection; Excl…

1103. Medication Management: Common Barriers to Medication Adherence (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-common-barriers-card-4x6.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Medication Management: Common Barriers to Medication Adherence Common Barriers to Medication Adherence What Patients Might Say Possible Solutions My medicine makes me feel sick. Prescribe a substitute medication; change the dose. I feel fine. Explain how the patient’s disease affects the body. I forget. F…

1104. 44-Sample-Pathway-Checklist (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/44-sample-pathway-checklist.docx
      June 01, 2023 - Sample Pathway Checklist for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery Purpose of tool: Successful implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway requires coordinated care from all providers who care for surgery patients. The Sample Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) Pathway Checklist can be used to track complianc…

1105. FAQs (Staff): Nasal Iodophor for MRSA-Positive Patients With Devices (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-iodophor.docx
      March 01, 2022 - FAQs (Staff): Nasal Iodophor for MRSA-Positive Patients With Devices Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices Section 14-3 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff: Nasal Iodophor for MRSA Carriers With Devices What is iodophor and how safe is it? Iodophor is another name for “povidone-iodine,” which is an o…

1106. AHRQ_Brand_NameOnly (xls file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/sustainability/sustainability-assesment-tool.xlsx
      March 01, 2017 - practices.3 1 2 3 4 5 N/A Front-line staff regulary document and communicate CAUTI signs and symptoms to prescribing … Safety Assessment Tool Front-line staff regulary document and communicate CAUTI signs and symptoms to prescribing

1107. Final Progress Report: Risk-Informed Interventions in Community Pharmacy: Implementation and Evaluation (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/cohen2-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - Thus, we adapted a series of previously developed and validated ST-PRA risk models associated with prescribing … are available in the application, each for use with a specific type of medication error, including prescribing … Factors related to errors in medication prescribing. … Effect of outpatient pharmacists’ non-dispensing roles on patient outcomes and prescribing patterns. … Effects of computer-based prescribing on pharmacist work patterns.

1108. When Do You Need An Antibiotic? (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/when-need-antibiotic.pdf
      March 01, 2017 - When Do You Need An Antibiotic? When Do You Need An Antibiotic? Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them is like leaving the lights on all the time. The lights may burn out, leaving you in the dark when you most need them. If you use antibiotics when you don’t need them, they may not work when you get s…

1109. When Do You Need An Antibiotic? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/antibiotic-brochure.html
      March 01, 2017 - When Do You Need An Antibiotic? AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Taking antibiotics when you don't need them is like leaving the lights on all the time. Don't Take Antibiotics for Granted It's easy to see why antibiotics are helpful, and now you know why sometimes you or a fam…

1110. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Slides
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-slides.pptx
      September 01, 2022 - The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Slides AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV Ambulatory Care AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0030 September 2022 Influenza and RSV AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care 1 Obje…

1111. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teach-back-slides-final508.pptx
      June 02, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation Teach-Back AHRQ Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ, funded the development of a Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families. A…

1112. Unique Challenges in Approaching Diagnostic Safety in Older Adults | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-older-adults2.html
      September 01, 2024 - and negative attitudes toward mental illness (i.e., “double stigmatization”). 60,61 Polypharmacy and prescribing … often mimic acute medical conditions in older adults, thus contributing to diagnostic errors and a “prescribing

1113. Using Home Visits to Understand Medication Errors in Children (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Walsh_74.pdf
      May 28, 2008 - 71% brought from home; 29% given sample medications in clinic); 12 medication errors detected; 5 prescribing … practices in England 14 types of misunderstandings between physicians and patients involved in prescribing … not inform their doctors. 36, 39 Britten described several misunderstandings about medication prescribing … The study nurse then contacts the prescribing physician to inform the physician of the error and ask … Misunderstandings in prescribing decisions in general practice: Qualitative study.

1114. ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-2.pdf
      November 12, 2010 - Prescribing habits:  The use of stimulant medications in the United States has risen and as a result

1115. ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-2.pdf
      November 12, 2010 - Prescribing habits:  The use of stimulant medications in the United States has risen and as a result

1116. Technology for Improving Medication Monitoring in Nursing Homes (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Lapane.pdf
      March 09, 2005 - While clinical informatics systems have focused on the reduction of medication errors at the point of prescribing … The medication use process includes prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring. … clinical informatics systems available that focus on the reduction of medication errors at the point of prescribing … Inappropriate medication prescribing in skilled- nursing facilities.

1117. View Survey (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/member-survey-nw.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - This included changes to prescribing statins. … This included changes to prescribing statins.

1118. The Integration of Hospitalists into U.S. Academic Medical Centers
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/mindfulness-061014.pptx
      March 07, 2014 - facilitators to engaging frontline providers in antibiotic stewardship Describe how to integrate antimicrobial prescribing … and no documented symptoms were present 3 (2.7) No. of patients with potential for improvement in prescribing

1119. Sustaining Stewardship Activities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/improve/sustain.html
      November 01, 2019 - Sustaining Stewardship Activities After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to— Review the goals of an antibiotic stewardship program in the first 1–2 years after its formation Discuss approaches to show the continued value of your stewardship program to both administrators and …

1120. Chapter 5. Project Findings for Goal 1 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chapter5.html
      December 01, 2017 - ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery Systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives Using Enhanced Data Infrastructure Chapter 5. Project Findings for Goal 1 Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery Systems fo…