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2781. Meeting Minutes, November 2020 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2021 - Patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) compares the impact of two or more preventive, diagnostic,

2782. Meeting Minutes, July 2020 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2020 - Preventive Services Task Force produced final new recommendations in the areas of screening for bacterial

2783. Error Producing Conditions in the Intensive Care Unit (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Drews_15.pdf
      February 26, 2008 - approach that emphasizes proactive and pre-emptive error management is in accord with the concepts of preventive

2784. Public Health | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      Topic: Public Health Branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of disease and disability, and the promotion of physical and mental health of the population on the international, national, state, or municipal level. Community-Acquired Pneumonia Clinical De…

2785. Fostering a Culture of Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2014 - Fostering a Culture of Safety This video vignette shows a fictional scenario in which a positive culture of safety overcomes multiple commonly seen barriers to infection prevention in dialysis facilities. Fostering a Culture of Safety YouTube embedded video: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TLeHkU34_…

2786. Hand Hygiene Implementation Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Hand Hygiene Implementation Toolkit Resource: Hand Hygiene Implementation Toolkit ​​This hand hygiene toolkit contains many ready-to-use practical tools which been field-tested and have yielded new, interesting data on hand hygiene practices and success factors for improvement. Source: WHO Topic(s): In…

2787. Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources Resource: Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources ​This comprehensive guide reflects best practices for vaccine storage and handling from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases recommendations, product information from vaccine manufacturers, and s…

2788. Hospital Transfer Cover Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2021 - Hospital Transfer Cover Sheet Resource: Hospital Transfer Cover Sheet (PDF, 358 KB)  This form is to be used by nursing home staff prior to patient transfer to the hospital. The completed form should travel with the resident to provide Emergency Department staff with essential information. Source: Probar…

2789. Hospital Handoff to Nursing Home | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2021 - Hospital Handoff to Nursing Home Resource: Hospital Handoff to Nursing Home (PDF, 254 KB)  This information is for hospital staff to use when discharging a patient to a nursing home. The completed form provides key patient information to the nursing home and should travel with the resident. Source: Pro…

2790. COVID-19 Nursing Home Data | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Nursing Home Data Resource: COVID-19 Nursing Home Data ​​This interactive website includes data reported by nursing homes to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network. It includes a total of COVID-19 confirmed cases, suspected cases, and deaths.  Source: CM…

2791. Just the Facts: What Caused COVID-19 Outbreaks in Nursing Homes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Just the Facts: What Caused COVID-19 Outbreaks in Nursing Homes Resource: Just the Facts: What Caused COVID-19 Outbreaks in Nursing Homes This one-page document provides a roll-up of expert key findings on the causality of COVID outbreaks in nursing homes. Source: AHCA/NCAL Topic(s): Infection Control…

2792. Respirator Mask Fit Testing | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - Respirator Mask Fit Testing Resource: Respirator Mask Fit Testing The resource provides an overview on the importance of respirator fit testing from a health safety and regulatory aspect and how often you should be fit tested. Source: AHRQ Topic(s): Infection Prevention & Control; PPE Audience(s): …

2793. Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Webinar | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Webinar Resource: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Webinar This webinar will walk you through how to get ready and promote high vaccination rates in your facility. Source: AHCA/NCAL Topic(s): Vaccination, Infection Control & Prevention Audience(s): Managers, C…

2794. State Operations Manual—Guidance to Surveyors for Long-Term Care Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - State Operations Manual—Guidance to Surveyors for Long-Term Care Facilities Resource: State Operations Manual—Guidance to Surveyors for Long-Term Care Facilities These documents provide guidance on various laws pertaining to long-term care facilities.  Source: CMS Topic(s):  Infection Control & Prevent…

2795. White Paper - Redefining Primary Care for the 21st Century (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2020 - contexts, what is clear is that primary care teams are necessary to deliver the full range of recommended preventive

2796. EvidenceNOW: Measures Specifications | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/measures-specifications-sw.html
      March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Measures Specifications Southwest Cooperative Resource: Clinical Quality Measures—Southwest Cooperative (PDF, 426.25 KB, 4 pages) This document outlines measure specifications for the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention (aspirin use, blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and s…

2797. Environmental Cleaning and Disinfecting Basics for Health | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Environmental Cleaning and Disinfecting Basics for Health Resource: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfecting Basics for Health In this video, environmental product consultant Karl Seagren covers best practices for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces and high touch areas to keep residents, staff, and guest…

2798. Clinicians Care For Yourself One Small Way Each Day | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Clinicians Care For Yourself One Small Way Each Day Resource:  Clinicians Care For Yourself One Small Way Each Day This infographic includes tips for clinicians to encourage taking care of themselves one small way each day.  Source: CDC Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention; Behavioral Health Aud…

2799. Accepting Admissions from Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - Accepting Admissions from Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic Resource: Accepting Admissions from Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic ​The purpose of this resource is to provide guidance to long-term care facilities when making decisions about accepting hospital discharges. Source: AHCA/NCAL Topi…

2800. Upcoming Webinars: Hospitals Interested in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2025 - Upcoming Webinars: Hospitals Interested in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections AHRQ is seeking acute care hospitals to join a free 9-month program beginning in July to implement strategies to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections. Participants will receive free expert consult…