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3921. Graphics for Section 8, Feasibility (pdf file)
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      November 26, 2013 - Graphics for Section 8, Feasibility                                                                                         Q‐METRIC Sickle Cell Disease Measure 2: Timeliness of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children with Sickle Cell D…

3922. Assessment (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/assessment.docx
      March 01, 2017 - Appendix J. Long-Term Care CAUTI Surveillance Worksheet The purpose of the Long-Term Care CAUTI Surveillance Worksheet is to use it to streamline the surveillance process with reviewing a resident’s chart for a suspected catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). The form combines the resident’s health asses…

3923. Protection of Human Subjects in Research | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2018 - Protection of Human Subjects in Research Tips for Applicants This guide provides a step-by-step approach to planning, implementing, and sustaining a health services research infrastructure. Tips for Applicants: Review the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) Web site. OHRP provides leadership an…

3924. New Study Shows Reductions in Antibiotic Use at Ambulatory Care Clinics Participating in HHS-funded Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2022 - New Study Shows Reductions in Antibiotic Use at Ambulatory Care Clinics Participating in HHS-funded Program Press Release Date: July 6, 2022 Antibiotic prescribing at ambulatory care clinics was cut almost in half in clinics that participated in a safety program funded by the Department of Health and Human Servic…

3925. Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2018 - Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care Next Page Table of Contents Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care Acknowledgments Health Care For Hispanics National Quality Strategy Priorities: Patient Safety National Quality Strategy Priority: Healthy Living Part 1: Overviews of the Report and the Hispanic…

3926. Tools To Improve Diagnostic Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      June 01, 2025 - Tools To Improve Diagnostic Safety AHRQ tools to reduce diagnostic errors include: Calibrate Dx is a self-evaluation tool for clinicians to improve their diagnostic decision making. This resource provides structured exercises and tools to help clinicians learn from reviewing their clinical practice. Anyone who…

3927. Making Patients Part of Conversations About Their Care: Integrating Patient-Generated Health Data into Electronic Health Records | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2022 - AHRQ Views: Blog posts from AHRQ leaders Making Patients Part of Conversations About Their Care: Integrating Patient-Generated Health Data into Electronic Health Records FEB 15 2022 By Chun-Ju (Janey) Hsiao, Ph.D., and Chris Dymek, Ed.D. Janey Hsiao, Ph.D. The 63-yea…

3928. Exhibits 56 to 58 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Exhibits 56 to 58 Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary Chapter 1. Administration Chapter …

3929. Exhibit 23. Data sources for the SSI common risk factors | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Exhibit 23. Data sources for the SSI common risk factors Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Executive Summary…

3930. Evaluation of Diagnostic Stewardship Implementation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-dx-stewardship7.html
      August 01, 2024 - Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis Evaluation of Diagnostic Stewardship Implementation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Diagnostic Stewardship as a Model To Improve the Quality and Safety of Diagnosis Introduction Background Diagnostic E…

3931. Methods | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide Methods Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide Preface Methods Participation Outcomes Adult Non-ICUs Pediatric …

3932. Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Iodophor
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      March 01, 2022 - Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Iodophor Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices Section 11-8 Nursing Protocol Training Nasal Iodophor (10% Povidone-Iodine) AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036 March 2022 1 Targeted Decolonization Introduction Our hospital is adopting a targeted decolonization protocol for …

3933. Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Mupirocin
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      March 01, 2022 - Computer-Based Training Modules: Nasal Mupirocin AHRQ Pub. No. 20(22)-0036 March 2022 Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices Section 11-7 Nursing Protocol Training Nasal Mupirocin 1 Targeted Decolonization Introduction Our hospital is adopting a targeted decolonization protocol for adult non-intensive …

3934. Person- and Family-Centered Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Person- and Family-Centered Care Person- and Family-Centered Care Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Chartbook on Person- and Family-Centered Care Acknowledgments Person- and Family-Centered Care Summary of Trends Measures of Person- and Family- Centered Care Communicat…

3935. Daily Goals Checklist | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2012 - Daily Goals Checklist CUSP Toolkit Effective communication is particularly important in the unit if complicated care plans are to be effectively managed by the care team Problem statement: Clear communication among health care providers is paramount. Communication failures lead to patient harm, increased l…

3936. Dailygoals (doc file)
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      January 01, 2003 - Daily Goals Checklist Problem statement: Clear communication among health care providers is paramount. Communication failures lead to patient harm, increased length of stay, provider dissatisfaction, and staff turnover. Effective communication is particularly important in the unit if complicated care plans are to be …

3937. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (doc file)
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      November 01, 2019 - Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Diagnosis · Clinical symptoms of pneumonia (e.g., fever, cough, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain) PLUS hypoxia PLUS a new radiographic infiltrate that develops at least 48 hours after hospitalization · Microbiology: either community-associated (e.g., Stre…

3938. D. Subcommittee Member and Staff Biographies | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement D. Subcommittee Member and Staff Biographies Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement Summary Reviewers 1. Introducti…

3939. Safemed Facguide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/safemed_facguide.docx
      May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care Safe Medication Administration Safe Medication Administration SAY: The Safe Medication Administration bundle provides information on high-alert medications commonly used in labor and delivery (L&D) units, and discusses the importance of implementing safeguards for their administ…

3940. Safe Medication Administration: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2023 - Safe Medication Administration: Facilitator Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care Slide 1: Safe Medication Administration Say: The Safe Medication Administration bundle provides information on high-alert medications commonly used in labor and delivery (L&D) units, and discusses the importance of …