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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-long-term-guide.htmlApril 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility Enrollment Guide Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility Enrollment Guide This guide assists long-term care facilities in enrolling in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Source: CDC Topic(…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/residents-engaged.htmlJanuary 01, 2021 - Tips for Keeping Residents Engaged Resource: Tips for Keeping Residents Engaged (PDF, 82.6 KB) This resource provides tips for nursing home staff to keep residents socially engaged and stimulated with meaningful activities adapted for COVID-19 prevention and control. Source: AHCA/NCAL Topic(s):…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/cholesterol-narrative.htmlMarch 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.…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/measure-handout-mw.htmlMarch 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/clostridium-difficile-infections.htmlTopic: 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. …
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/education.htmlTopic: 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/hand-hygiene-tracking-tool.htmlMay 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/shuttered/toolkitchecklist/supplancil.htmlJuly 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-training-programs.htmlAugust 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/vaccination-testing-series.htmlAugust 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/cleaning-disinfecting-facility.htmlApril 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(…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/how-to-make-chlorine-solution.htmlMay 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/caring-for-caregivers.htmlJuly 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 …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-booster-fact-sheet.htmlJuly 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 …
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/hospitals-clinics/index.htmlDecember 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/post-covid-conditions.htmlApril 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…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/optimizing-ppe-supply.htmlMarch 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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Community Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety (doc file)
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/community-pharmacy/pharmacy-survey-english.docxJune 02, 2025 - Community Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety SOPSTM Community Pharmacy Survey Version: 1.0 Language: English Note · For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection methods, establishing data collection procedures, conducting a Web-based survey, and preparing and analyzin… -
www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module1/safety-modules.pptxMarch 01, 2017 - PowerPoint Presentation Module 1: Using the Comprehensive Long-Term Care Safety Modules: Applying Safety Principles AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Long-Term Care Safety Modules AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0003-03-EF March 2017 1 Objectives Describe the purpose of the Long-Term Care Safety Modules…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/facil-guide/mod3.htmlFebruary 01, 2023 - Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide Module 3: Conversations Around Device Necessity Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Preventing CAUTI in the ICU Setting: Facilitator’s Guide Introduction Module 1: Overview Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance Module 3: Convers…
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