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2761. Patient And Family Engagement In The Ed Transcript (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/Patient_and_Family_Engagement_in_the_ED_transcript.docx
      July 07, 2015 - On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI in the ED ED Mini-Presentation to Accompany July 7, 2015 ED Coaching Call Sarah: Hello everyone, and thank you for listening today. My name is Sarah Dalton, and I am a Program Specialist at the Health Research and Educational Trust. Welcome to the fifth mini-presentation in the CAUTI ED cohort …

2762. Facilitator Guide: Science of Safety Training & Identifying Defects (doc file)
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      December 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Science of Safety Training & Identifying Defects Science of Improving Safety and Identifying Defects – Facilitator Notes Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Title Slide The Science of Improving Patient Safety and Identifying Defects SAY: The topic of this module is the science of …

2763. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
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      July 01, 2015 - Importance: The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adults for … The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening of adolescents ages 12

2764. EvidenceNOW: Cholesterol Measure Narrative, National Evaluator | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Cholesterol Measure Narrative, National Evaluator Minnesota Cooperative Resource: Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease Measure Narrative (PDF, 130.7 KB, 2 pages) This document provides the measure narrative for the cholesterol measure used in EvidenceNOW.…

2765. EvidenceNOW: Measure Handout | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Measure Handout Midwest Cooperative Resource: Measure Handout—Midwest Cooperative (PDF, 515.8 KB, 2 pages) This document outlines the primary care research measure specifications for the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention: aspirin use, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, an…

2766. Clostridium difficile Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      Topic: Clostridium difficile Infections AHRQ has research, tools, and resources for preventing or reducing Clostridium difficile , a healthcare-associated infection. Healthcare-associated infections are among the leading threats to patient safety, affecting one out of every 31 hospital patients at any one time. …

2767. Education | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      Topic: Education AHRQ offers educational tools and resources as well as free continuing education events in the areas of comparative effectiveness, quality and patient safety, and prevention/care management. Curriculum Tools Health Assessment Recertification Project f…

2768. Hand Hygiene Tracking Tool and User Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - Hand Hygiene Tracking Tool and User Guide Resource: Hand Hygiene Tracking Tool and User Guide The Hand Hygiene Observational Audit Tracking Tool and companion User Guide provide skilled nursing facilities an analytic tool to compile hand hygiene observational audit data to identify performance patterns and t…

2769. Supplies/Ancillary Services | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2018 - Supplies/Ancillary Services Availability of supplies and equipment for ancillary services and possibility of operation when surge facility opens. Date: ____________  Location: _______________________  Team member: __________________________ General Lock-up/Control of Equipment/Valuables Prevention of va…

2770. COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals Resource: COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programs and Reference Materials for Healthcare Professionals This document contains a list of immunization training and educational materials, including basic and COVID-19-vacc…

2771. Vaccination and Testing Series | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - Vaccination and Testing Series Resource: Vaccination and Testing Series This series of two learning modules focuses on considerations for when to test residents for COVID-19 and how the COVID-19 vaccine can protect nursing home staff and residents. The modules are about 5 minutes long. Source: AHRQ Top…

2772. Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility Poster | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility Poster Resource:  Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility Poster This brief document describes steps to clean and disinfect a nursing home or other healthcare facility, what to do when someone is sick, and additional considerations for employers. Source: CDC Topic(…

2773. How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster Resource: How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster ​​This poster provides step-by-step instructions for healthcare workers on how to make a 0.1% chlorine mixture for disinfect…

2774. Caring for Caregivers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2021 - Caring for Caregivers Resource:   Caring for Caregivers   This Caring for Caregivers Institute for Healthcare Improvement Virtual Learning Hour special series, presented in partnership with Well Being Trust, featured topics related to the prevention, prediction, and mitigation of poor caregiver mental health …

2775. COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet Resource: COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet ​The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides answers to a variety of frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Source: CDC Topic(s): Vaccination Audience(s): Managers, Clinical …

2776. Using Hospitals & Clinics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - Using Hospitals & Clinics Learn how to make the most out of using hospitals and clinics 20 Tips To Help Prevent Medical Errors Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital (en español)  Cómo cuidarme: Guía para cuando salga del hospital Getting Ready for Your Ambulatory Surgery Hospi…

2777. Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers Resource: Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers This webpage provides an overview of the causes and frequency of post-COVID conditions for healthcare providers. Source: CDC Topic(s): Cleaning & Disinfection; Infection Con…

2778. Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      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…

2779. Chapter 2. ST-PRA Development | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Chapter 2. ST-PRA Development Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Executive Summary Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. ST-…

2780. Final Progress Report: RCT to Reduce Prescribing Errors in Hypertension (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: RCT to Reduce Prescribing Errors in Hypertension Principal Investigator: Soumerai, Stephen B. AHRQ GRANT FINAL PROGRESS REPORT RCT TO REDUCE PRESCRIBING ERRORS IN HYPERTENSION Principal Investigator: Stephen B. Soumerai, ScD Team Members: Ken Kleinman, ScD Sumit R. Majumdar, MD, MPH I…