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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/nursing/index.html
July 01, 2018 - The Role of the Nurse Manager
The Role of the Nurse Manager module of the CUSP Toolkit addresses the role of nursing leaders for your quality improvement initiative.
This module explains the–
Responsibilities of the nurse manager.
Leadership and management roles of the nurse manager.
Key business an…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/spread/index.html
July 01, 2018 - Spread
The Spread module of the CUSP Toolkit helps an organization share, tailor, and implement the components of a process that have worked well at the unit level. The other CUSP Toolkit modules focus on quality improvement projects at the unit level, where culture is local. This module explores how to take th…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-l.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix L. Infection Prevention Infographic - Implementation Guide
It Takes a Team
Everyone in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) plays a role in preventing surgical site and other harmful infections.
Surgical site infections are infections that can occur after surgery in the part of the body …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Implementation Guide
The Implementation Guide discusses the importance of using the safe surgery checklist as a teamwork and communication tool to improve patient safety.
Implementation Guide ( PDF , 441 KB; Text Version )
Appendixes
Appendix A. Facility Spreadsheet for One-on-One Conversations ( Word …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/success-transcript.html
June 01, 2017 - Recognizing and Celebrating Success: Transcript - Sustainability Module
Stephanie Ziesing, R.N.
Providence Medical Center, SC
Stephanie: Well, we had some great success stories, and during our meetings we would ask if anyone had some success stories with using the checklist. And it seemed like …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/stories-transcript.html
June 01, 2017 - Engaging Staff With Stories: Transcript - Sustainability Module
Carol Culbertson, Director of Nursing
Audubon Surgery Center, CO
Carol: Well, sharing stories with not only my team but with other involved facilities, such as the conference calls that we have done, has been infinitely invaluable,…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability
Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Developed in collaboration with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, these resources provide an in-depth look at management practices for sustainability in ambulatory surgery centers. Modules contain slide set…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-d.html
April 01, 2017 - Appendix D. Ambulatory Surgery Center Checklist Template - Implementation Guide
Ambulatory Surgery Checklist - Preop
Before Patient Enters Room
Nurse, Anesthesia Professional, and Patient Review:
|___| Patient identification (name and date of birth)
|___| Surgical site
|___| Surgical …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/cus-tool.html
May 01, 2017 - CUS Tool - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module
I am C oncerned!
I am U ncomfortable!
This is a S afety Issue!
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-i.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix I. Checklist Observation Tool and FAQs - Implementation Guide
Why Should We Use This Tool?
Monitoring checklist use is an extremely important part of this project. Performing observations can often reveal weaknesses in checklist performance that may otherwise go unnoticed. This tool allows you to col…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-slides.html
May 01, 2017 - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 1: Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Learning objectives are presented in a series of steps:
Define patient and family engagement.
Explain the importance of engagin…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module
Overview
Defining Patient and Family Engagement and its Benefits
Slides 4-7
Patient and Family Expectations in the ASC
Slides 8-10
Barriers, Facilitators, and Motivators
Slides…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/communication-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment Module
Overview
Communication and Teamwork Defined
Slides 4-11
Improving Surgical Team Communication With Briefings *
Slides 12-17
Example Briefing * (2 min 14)
Improving Surgical…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/defects.html
May 01, 2017 - Learn From Defects - Implementation Guide
Purpose: To identify the types of systems that contributed to the defect (an event or situation that you do not want to happen again) and to plan the followup steps needed to improve safety.
Who should use this tool? Senior leaders, facility team leads, …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-e.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix E. Endoscopy Checklist Template - Implementation Guide
Endoscopy Safety Checklist - Preprocedure Area/Procedure Room
Before Patient Enters Room
Nurse, Anesthesia Professional, and Patient Review:
|___| Patient identification (name and date of birth)
|___| Procedure to be performed…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/coaching-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Coaching Clinical Teams Module
Overview
Coaching Defined
Slides 4-12
Providing Constructive Feedback to Teams
Slides 13-27
Three-Part Question* (1 min 24)
Putting Coaching Teams Into Action *
Slides 28-42
Setting the Stage* (51 sec)
Op…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/checklist-creating.html
May 01, 2017 - Checklist for Creating an Observation Tool - Coaching Clinical Teams Module
This checklist can help you in each step of creating your observation tool.
Development
(Before Drafting Your Tool)
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Drafting
(Before Testing Your Tool)
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Testing
(Before Using Your Tool)
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-o.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping - Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Slide 2: Objectives
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-j.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix J. Coaching Tool Instructions and Observation Tool With Coaching Section - Implementation Guide
After using the observation tool to collect information regarding the processes performed in the operating room or procedure room, use the coaching tool to coach the team on what it is doing well and how it …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/pdsa-form.html
June 01, 2017 - Sample “Plan-Do-Study-Act” Form
Use this form to help you plan your introduction of visual management. It includes sections to help you plan and manage all the tasks necessary to introduce a visual management board. You can also use it to gauge the success of your initial attempt at introducing vi…