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  1. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4g_pdi09-postoprespfailure-bestpractices.pdf
    May 17, 2016 - o Decreased central nervous system input (head injury, ingestion of central nervous system depressant … o Peripheral nerve/neuromuscular junction (spinal cord injury, organophosphate/carbamate poisoning, … expansion exercises with children, such as incentive spirometry, deep breathing, intermittent positive-pressure … breathing, and continuous positive airway pressure. … Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for acute respiratory failure in children: a concise review

  2. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4u_combo_pdi09-postoprespfailure-bestpractices.pdf
    May 17, 2016 - o Decreased central nervous system input (head injury, ingestion of central nervous system depressant … o Peripheral nerve/neuromuscular junction (spinal cord injury, organophosphate/carbamate poisoning, … expansion exercises with children, such as incentive spirometry, deep breathing, intermittent positive-pressure … breathing, and continuous positive airway pressure. … Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for acute respiratory failure in children: a concise review

  3. Putoolssect7 (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressureulcertoolkit/putoolssect7.docx
    February 16, 2011 - Pressure ulcers are sterile wounds. 36. … Pressure ulcers are sterile wounds. False 36. … If a skin disruption is found, the type of skin injury will need to be identified. … For example is it a skin tear, a pressure ulcer, or moisture-associated skin damage or injury? … unit staff for pressure ulcer practice Certified Wound Care Nurse · Assesses wounds, does complex

  4. The wicked problem of patient misidentification: how could the technological revolution help address patient safety? | PSNet

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    July 10, 2024 - September 27, 2016 Towards international consensus on patient harm: perspectives on pressure … injury policy. … August 7, 2019 Medical device-related pressure ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  5. Misconnection Leading to Arterial Thrombosis | PSNet

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    January 29, 2021 - and procalcitonin levels were elevated, serum creatinine was 1.5 mg/dL (consistent with acute kidney injury … when the patient is hypotensive. 7,8,9 Arterial injection of drugs can cause ischemia by direct vessel injury … blood pressure.  … Display arterial and central venous pressures on the monitor Displaying the pressure measured at the … Injection injury of an aberrant superficial radial artery requiring surgical intervention.  

  6. Using community detection techniques to identify themes in COVID-19-related patient safety event reports. | PSNet

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    July 29, 2020 - (PSE) reports into eight clinically relevant themes, including testing delays, diagnostic errors , pressure … June 16, 2021 Learning during crisis: the impact of COVID-19 on hospital-acquired pressure … injury incidence.

  7. Reducing Unecessary Urinary catheter Use in the Emergency Department: How to Implement the Process (ppt file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/ed-catheter-insertions-091013.ppt
    January 01, 2010 - Smith (2) Because of his immobility, he develops a pressure ulcer on his sacrum. … Few days later, he develops fever and his blood pressure drops. … Incontinent with open sacral/perineal wounds Consult with wound care End of life/hospice Be sure it … Trauma) Admitting service (e.g. … Protocolized care for trauma Incontinence without open sacral or perineal wounds Pre-operative

  8. Applying HFMEA to prevent chemotherapy errors. | PSNet

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    September 27, 2017 - Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Surgeon commitment to trauma … care decreases missed injuries. … March 9, 2009 System approach to prevent common bile duct injury and enhance performance … May 22, 2013 Interactive effects of nurse-experienced time pressure and burnout on patient

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45251/psn-pdf
    August 24, 2016 - Reporting on a series of patient injuries linked to a contracted anesthesiologist at a cataract surgery … center, this news article describes how factors such as production pressure and insufficient assessment … advancing-patient-safety-cataract-surgery-betsy-lehman-center-expert-panel-report https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/production-pressures

  10. Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2010 - Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program - 2010 Project Name Evaluation … of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program Principal Investigator Hurd, Donna Organization … Substantial research has documented that prevention of pressure ulcers and falls is possible, yet these … Many initiatives to improve quality of pressure ulcer care in nursing homes have been undertaken in the … last decade, including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) funded On-Time Pressure

  11. Differences in the reporting of care-related patient injuries to existing reporting systems. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/differences-reporting-care-related-patient-injuries-existing-reporting-systems
    December 12, 2018 - Commentary Differences in the reporting of care-related patient injuries to existing … Differences in the reporting of care-related patient injuries to existing reporting systems. … Differences in the reporting of care-related patient injuries to existing reporting systems. … Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Success in hospital-acquired pressure

  12. Error reduction in trauma care: lessons from an anonymized, national, multicenter mortality reporting system. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/error-reduction-trauma-care-lessons-anonymized-national-multicenter-mortality-reporting
    March 24, 2021 - J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022;92(3):473-480. doi:10.1097/ta.0000000000003485. … J Trauma Acute Care Surg . 2022; 92 (3) :473-480 . … J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022;92(3):473-480. doi:10.1097/ta.0000000000003485. … June 30, 2021 Zero preventable deaths after traumatic injury: an achievable goal. … More Related Resources WebM&M Cases Under Pressure

  13. On-Time Preventable Hospital and ED Visits Functional Specs (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/prevhospitalvisits-funcspecs_0.pdf
    August 01, 2017 - Ulcer Vendor determined or Wound Assessment Pressure ulcer Stage II, III, IV, or unstageable. … IF wound assessment date ≤7 days of report date AND at least one pressure ulcer with ulcer stage = … then display X in Wound • Infected wound or decubitus ulcer • Jaundice • Rash 10 Injury: Fall … X in Injury: 11 Injury: Non- Fall Related Transfer Note • • Major injury Minor injury IF …  Chest pain/angina  Dizzy/lightheaded Non-Fall-Related Injury  Major injury  Minor injury

  14. Puh-Electronic-Reports (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-electronic-reports.pdf
    February 10, 2014 - This report is helpful for nursing home staff and wound nurses to promote early identification of pressure … These details are available at the time the pressure ulcer is being assessed during wound rounds or … For example, the Pressure Ulcers At Risk for Delayed Healing Report; Weekly Wound Rounds Report; … DON or ADON, Nurse Manager, Wound Nurse, QI Director Root Cause Analysis for New Pressure Ulcers … Ulcer Advisory Panel, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance

  15. Interim Update on 2013 Annual Hospital-Acquired Condition Rate (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/interimhacrate2013_0.pdf
    October 27, 2014 - MPSMS (2013) In-Hospital Patient Falls 240,000 7.2 Obstetric Adverse Events PSI (2012) OB Trauma … Fall and injury prevention (Chapter 10). In: Hughes RG, ed. … Preventing falls and eliminating injury at Ascension Health. … The road to zero preventable birth injuries. … Eliminating birth trauma at Ascencion Health.

  16. Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/evaluation-ahrqs-time-pressure-ulcer-program
    January 01, 2023 - Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure Ulcer Program Project Description … In response to this need, AHRQ funded a rigorous evaluation of the On-Time Pressure Ulcer program.   … The objects of the project were to: Evaluate the effect of the On-Time Pressure Ulcer program by … A training curriculum for the On-Time Pressure Ulcer program was developed and tested. … Evaluation of AHRQ’s On-Time Pressure Ulcer Program - 2012 Evaluation of AHRQ's On-time Pressure

  17. Table 14B: Outcome Indicators by State Supply of Health Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab14b.html
    February 01, 2023 - 8,183 6,565 8,085 6,602 Composite: ACSC Overall 21,956 16,765 21,455 17,068 Pressure … 9,399 7,435 9,300 7,477 Composite: ACSC Overall 24,337 18,495 23,801 18,856 Pressure … 4,604 4,083 4,637 4,018 Composite: ACSC Overall 14,949 11,832 14,796 11,790 Pressure … 3,512 3,245 3,653 3,037 Composite: ACSC Overall 5,797 5,112 5,808 5,048 Pressure … 7,096 6,863 7,055 6,912 Composite: ACSC Overall 19,429 17,580 19,054 18,048 Pressure

  18. Table 16B: Outcome Indicators by State Socioeconomic Status | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    February 01, 2023 - 6,179 9,131 7,304 7,421 Composite: ACSC Overall 16,590 23,347 19,328 18,994 Pressure … 6,990 10,438 8,363 8,406 Composite: ACSC Overall 18,160 25,955 21,393 21,016 Pressure … 3,968 4,959 4,286 4,448 Composite: ACSC Overall 12,312 15,022 13,443 12,894 Pressure … 3,146 3,780 3,577 3,068 Composite: ACSC Overall 5,039 6,194 5,874 4,811 Pressure … 13,732 10,164 12,022 Composite: ACSC Overall 22,116 33,392 25,404 30,079 Pressure

  19. Table 15B: Outcome Indicators by State Demographics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    February 01, 2023 - 8,040 6,786 7,702 6,976 Composite: ACSC Overall 21,669 17,341 20,812 17,696 Pressure … 9,170 7,724 8,821 7,929 Composite: ACSC Overall 23,918 19,140 23,031 19,550 Pressure … 4,402 4,279 4,338 4,320 Composite: ACSC Overall 14,429 12,531 14,135 12,525 Pressure … 3,398 3,382 3,385 3,397 Composite: ACSC Overall 5,517 5,450 5,449 5,532 Pressure … 7,202 6,782 7,004 6,990 Composite: ACSC Overall 19,879 17,354 19,092 18,022 Pressure

  20. Complications of ECMO During Transport | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/complications-ecmo-during-transport
    January 27, 2021 - The most common complications of ECMO are bleeding from cannulation sites (15-20%) or surgical wounds … Brain injury during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. … Pressures – does the pump produce a pressure adequate for flow? What are the pressure trends? … Pressures are monitored before (pre-pump pressure), between pump and oxygenator (pre-oxygenator), and … January 11, 2017 Evaluation of wound photography for remote postoperative assessment
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