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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/integrating-teamwork-tools-cusp-efforts-video.html
December 01, 2017 - Integrating Teamwork Tools into CUSP Efforts
Video Presentation
Return to CAUTI Toolkit Information for Specialty Audiences
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/getting-ready.html
August 01, 2017 - Getting Ready for Your Ambulatory Surgery
Whether you call it outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgery * , office surgery, or same-day surgery, it means the same thing: surgical procedures that don't require an overnight hospital stay.
Patients and their family members or friends are important membe…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/resources.html
June 01, 2017 - Resources
Additional resources that ambulatory surgery centers can use for surgical site infection prevention and safety culture improvement are provided below.
Infection Prevention Tools
Hand Hygiene Webinar
Infection Prevention Infographic Poster
Endoscopy Infographic Poster
Endoscope Reprocessing…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability.html
June 01, 2017 - Sustainability
Toolkit To Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
It is important to build in plans for sustainment when starting an implementation project. The resources below can help your ambulatory surgery center integrate sustainment activities into the project.
Training and Tools for Sustaining I…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools.html
July 01, 2017 - Training and Tools for Implementation
Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
PowerPoint Slide Set ( PPTX , 8 MB; Text Version )
Facilitator Notes ( Word File , 5 MB; Text Version )
Material Use Guide ( Word File , 1 MB; Text Version )
Tools
Learn From Defects Tool …
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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/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/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/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/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-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/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-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/implementation-guide/app-c.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix C. Addressing Physician Concerns With the Checklist - Implementation Guide
Common Concern
Response
Explanation
“I'm already safe, and I don't need to use a tool like the checklist.”
“You are safe, but we think that something like this tool can help make the entire center better. I…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-f.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix F. Does Our Checklist Meet the Goals of the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist? - Implementation Guide
How To Use This Document - When you make modifications to your checklist, review this document with your checklist implementation team to ensure your checklist meets the goals of t…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-k-material-guide.html
May 01, 2017 - Material Use Guide - Implementation Guide
Overview of Quality Improvement Study Components
A systematic approach to quality improvement work greatly increases the odds of achieving the desired outcomes of a given project. Adherence to a standardized framework ensures that all essential elements of a project a…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-n.html
May 01, 2017 - Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning - Implementation Guide
Slide 1: Appendix N. Part 1: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing: Transport, Leak Testing, Cleaning
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Slide 2: Objectives
After this v…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/huddles-slides.html
June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability - Module 2: Daily Huddles
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 2: Daily Huddles
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 2: Daily Huddles
Slide 2: A Frontline Management System To Promote Safety Standard Work
Image: This image shows th…