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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hemorrhage-postpartum_research-protocol.pdf
June 11, 2014 - considered the following factors in this decision:
• Comparative effectiveness studies could include preventive
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysis-near-misses-identified-anesthesia-providers-intensive-care-unit
August 17, 2017 - Study
An analysis of near misses identified by anesthesia providers in the intensive care unit.
Citation Text:
Lipshutz AKM, Caldwell JE, Robinowitz DL, et al. An analysis of near misses identified by anesthesia providers in the intensive care unit. BMC Anesthesiol. 2015;15:93. doi:10.11…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fostering-patient-safety-competencies-using-multiple-patient-simulation-experiences
January 12, 2022 - Study
Fostering patient safety competencies using multiple-patient simulation experiences.
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Ironside PM, Jeffries PR, Martin A. Fostering patient safety competencies using multiple-patient simulation experiences. Nurs Outlook. 2009;57(6):332-7. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2009.0…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/stop-noise-quality-improvement-project-decrease-electrocardiographic-nuisance-alarms
June 15, 2011 - Commentary
Stop the noise: a quality improvement project to decrease electrocardiographic nuisance alarms.
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Sendelbach S, Wahl S, Anthony A, et al. Stop the Noise: A Quality Improvement Project to Decrease Electrocardiographic Nuisance Alarms. Crit Care Nurse. 2015;35(4):15…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/beyond-prescription-medication-monitoring-and-adverse-drug-events-older-adults
August 04, 2021 - Commentary
Beyond the prescription: medication monitoring and adverse drug events in older adults.
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Steinman MA, Handler S, Gurwitz JH, et al. Beyond the prescription: medication monitoring and adverse drug events in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011;59(8):1513-1520. d…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/functional-safety-health-information-technology
February 14, 2024 - Commentary
Functional safety of health information technology.
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Chadwick L, Fallon EF, van der Putten WJ, et al. Functional safety of health information technology. Health Informatics J. 2012;18(1):36-49. doi:10.1177/1460458211432587.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-clinical-decision-support-medication-prescribing-and-utilization-pediatrics
July 16, 2015 - Study
Computerized clinical decision support for medication prescribing and utilization in pediatrics.
Citation Text:
Stultz JS, Nahata MC. Computerized clinical decision support for medication prescribing and utilization in pediatrics. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2012;19(6):942-53. doi:10.11…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/confirming-delivery-understanding-role-hospitalized-patient-medication-administration-safety
March 02, 2016 - Study
Confirming delivery: understanding the role of the hospitalized patient in medication administration safety.
Citation Text:
Macdonald M, Heilemann MS, MacKinnon NJ, et al. Confirming delivery: understanding the role of the hospitalized patient in medication administration safety. Q…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/8.html
December 01, 2017 - AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Functional Specifications
3. Specifications for Each Pressure Ulcer Prevention Report (continued)
3.8. Completeness Report
3.8.1. Report Description
The Completeness Report is a check of CNA documentation to determine how much of…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/037-ss-bed-bathing-chg-cloths-protocol.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Pre-Op Surgical Decolonization Protocol for Staff: Bathing With 2 Percent Chlorhexidine No-Rinse Cloths
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
The following protocol details the process for performing skin decol…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T2b-SBAR_LRI_Final.pdf
June 01, 2014 - Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/066-dec-staff-faqs-safety-side-effects.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Decolonization:
Staff Frequently Asked Questions
Safety & Side Effects
This document provides questions and answers to commonly asked questions. Some questions and answers may not be relevant to your unit. You should remove or edit information to match your unit’s protocols.
The…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202501.html
January 01, 2025 - Henry Ford Hospital Unit Lowers C. diff Infections by 90 Percent Using AHRQ Safety Program
Search All Impact Case Studies
January 2025
Using AHRQ’s Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP ), Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit reduced the incidence of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections in its…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/128-what-are-4es-one-pager.docx
April 01, 2025 - The 4 Es framework identifies four important elements when implementing patient safety interventions: Engage, Educate, Execute, and Evaluate. This framework integrates well with the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) and addresses both the technical objectives of improving practices and the adaptive objecti…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi2.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Methods
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Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Executive Summary
Introduction & Objectives
Methods
Data Collection and …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/workforce-planning-and-safe-workload-sterile-compounding-hospital-pharmacy-services
October 19, 2022 - Study
Workforce planning and safe workload in sterile compounding hospital pharmacy services.
Citation Text:
Chaker A, Omair I, Mohamed WH, et al. Workforce planning and safe workload in sterile compounding hospital pharmacy services. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022;79(3):187–192. doi:10.10…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/recognition-and-management-potential-drug-drug-interactions-patients-internal-medicine-wards
October 21, 2015 - Study
Recognition and management of potential drug-drug interactions in patients on internal medicine wards.
Citation Text:
Vonbach P, Dubied A, Beer JH, et al. Recognition and management of potential drug-drug interactions in patients on internal medicine wards. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-respiratory-events-anesthesia-closed-claims-analysis
February 10, 2011 - Study
Classic
Adverse respiratory events in anesthesia: a closed claims analysis.
Citation Text:
Caplan RA, Posner KL, Ward RJ, et al. Adverse respiratory events in anesthesia: a closed claims analysis. Anesthesiology. 1990;72(5):828-33.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/higher-rates-misdiagnosis-pediatric-patients-versus-adults-hospitalized-imported-malaria
March 14, 2022 - Study
Higher rates of misdiagnosis in pediatric patients versus adults hospitalized with imported malaria.
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Goldman-Yassen AE, Mony VK, Arguin PM, et al. Higher Rates of Misdiagnosis in Pediatric Patients Versus Adults Hospitalized With Imported Malaria. Pediatr Emerg Care.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effects-cpoe-provider-cognitive-workload-randomized-crossover-trial
March 14, 2022 - Study
Effects of CPOE on provider cognitive workload: a randomized crossover trial.
Citation Text:
Avansino J, Leu MG. Effects of CPOE on provider cognitive workload: a randomized crossover trial. Pediatrics. 2012;130(3):e547-52. doi:10.1542/peds.2011-3408.
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