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8141. Module 2—The Infection Preventionist—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - Module 2—The Infection Preventionist—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course Resource: Module 2—The Infection Preventionist—The Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course This module describes the role of an infection preventionist, who serves as the lead of a infection prevention…

8142. 052-Dec-Guide-Action-Chart-Implementing-Decolonization (doc file)
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      October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Action Chart for Implementing Decolonization Adapted from “Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol” https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/universal-icu-decolonization/index.html and “Toolkit for Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices” https://www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ab…

8143. Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2021 - Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes Resource: Preparing for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes   This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage provides general guidance on COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts of nursing homes and other long-term care settings, as well as links to additional resour…

8144. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      Topic: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI). HAIs are among the leading threats to patient safety, affecting one out of every 31 hospital patients at any one time. AHRQ has research, tools, programs and reso…

8145. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      July 03, 2013 - Rx for medication errors. July 3, 2013 Friedley NJC. Rx for medication errors. A patient medication safety plan can help prevent the cascade of devastating and preventable complications from adverse drug events. Medical economics. 2008;85(20):34- 8. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/rx-medication-errors This continuin…

8146. Infection Preventionist Specialized Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Infection Preventionist Specialized Training Resource: Infection Preventionist Specialized Training The American Health Care Association ​Infection Preventionist Specialized Training is a specialized course of study for healthcare professionals who desire to serve as infection preventionists. Through this p…

8147. National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Infection Surveillance in Long-term Care: A National Perspective | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Infection Surveillance in Long-term Care: A National Perspective Resource:  National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Infection Surveillance in Long-term Care: A National Perspective This presentation provides information about the changing landscape in infection prev…

8148. Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes: Interim SARS-CoV-2 Testing Guidelines for Nursing Home Residents and Healthcare Personnel | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      February 01, 2021 - Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes: Interim SARS-CoV-2 Testing Guidelines for Nursing Home Residents and Healthcare Personnel Resource: Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes: Interim SARS-CoV-2 Testing Guidelines for Nursing Home Residents and Healthcare Personnel    The Centers for Disease Control and Prev…

8149. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      August 03, 2012 - Hospital Medication Errors Commonplace. August 3, 2012 Berwick D; Lassman S; Bates D. National Public Radio. July 28, 2006. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-medication-errors-commonplace This segment features Donald Berwick, David Bates, and other experts discussing the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report Prev…

8150. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 18, 2012 - Health Care–Associated Infections (HAI) Portal. April 18, 2012 Joint Commission. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-care-associated-infections-hai-portal This Web site provides resources on infection prevention and control, including standards, strategies, educational tools, and setting-based information. https:…

8151. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 11, 2014 - The PROTECT Initiative: Advancing Children's Medication Safety. June 11, 2014 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/protect-initiative-advancing-childrens-medication-safety This Web site offers resources related to a collaborative involving public health agencies, private org…

8152. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      February 28, 2024 - Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings. February 28, 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-healthcare-settings The hand hygiene guidelines represent part of a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strategy to promote patient safety by reducing infect…

8153. Pressure-Ulcer-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2013 - Preventive Services Task Force.12,13 We rated the quality of each controlled trial based on the methods … Current methods of the US Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process. … Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. Section 4: Evidence Report Development.

8154. Clinical-Care-Rapid-Review-Appendix-C (xls file)
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      January 01, 2018 - List of Evidence Tables Category Evidence Table Characteristics Evidence Table C-1. Study characteristics of included primary studies Evidence Table C-2. Intervention characteristics of included primary studies Evidence Table C-3. Population characteristics of included primary studies Event reporting Evidence Ta…

8155. Project Firstline Factsheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2022 - Project Firstline Factsheet Resource: Project Firstline Factsheet This fact sheet provides foundational knowledge of infection control protocols and procedures to prevent  the spread of infectious disease threats—including COVID-19.​ It also provides information on how  to implement infection control protoco…

8156. Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2022 - Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes Resource: Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes ​This guidance is intended to assist nursing homes and public health authorities with response and cohorting decisions in nursing homes.  This guidance supplements but does not replace recom…

8157. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 20, 2015 - Healthcare–Associated Infections (HAI). May 20, 2015 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; CDC. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/healthcare-associated-infections-hai This Web site provides information about government initiatives to research and prevent health care–associated infections. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/…

8158. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 28, 2010 - Surgical fires, a clear and present danger. April 28, 2010 Yardley IE, Donaldson LJ. Surgical fires, a clear and present danger. Surgeon. 2010;8(2):87-92. doi:10.1016/j.surge.2010.01.005. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgical-fires-clear-and-present-danger This article reviews the literature on surgical fires and …

8159. Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2013 - Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol Universal ICU Decolonization Toolkit: An Enhanced Protocol HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov PREVENT Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol …

8160. Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
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      June 02, 2025 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery Implementation Guide Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS Endoscope Disinfection/Sterilization Reco…