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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraexh11.html
April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Exhibit 11. Importance measures on events in rank order of criticality
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Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Executive Summary
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/asc/asc_2020_overview_infographic-v2.pdf
January 01, 2020 - 2020 SOPS ASC Database Report Executive Summary Infographic
Surveys on Patient
Findings from the 2020 Survey on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS)
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Database
The ASC SOPS Database assesses provider and st aff percept ions of their organization's pat ient
safety cu lture. The ASC SOPS Dat…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/030-hand-hygiene-webinar-slides-notes.docx
October 01, 2024 - When these steps are followed, proper hand hygiene with ABHR takes 20 to 30 seconds. … When these steps are followed, proper hand hygiene with soap and water takes 20 to 30 seconds. … Glove Donning and Doffing Technique
SAY:
When gloves are used, it is important for staff to follow the proper … Education regarding hospital hand hygiene policies, instruction on product use, and demonstration of proper
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/005-ss-preop-chlorhexidine-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - patients, so it is important to provide them with clear information and instructions about the purpose of proper … Proper instruction has been shown to improve the concentration of CHG on the skin of patients.
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6k.html
June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 12)
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Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update
Chapter 1: Background
Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination?
Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/053-sample-script-iodophor.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
Teaching Patients How To Decolonize With Iodophor:
Key Points & Sample Script
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Properly teaching patients the importance of preoperative decolonization and how to perform it …
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/maternal-mortality-2.html
September 01, 2021 - loss at this point was >2,000 mL. c Delays in blood transfusion occurred due to the inability to find proper
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/phip-mrabstraction-tool-guidance.pdf
June 02, 2025 - P-HIP Excel Tool Guidance
P-HIP
Getting Started With the P-HIP Abstraction Tools
1. Place a copy of the Excel files in your desired directory.
2. The basic functionality of both tools is the same, so this document will focus on MH DSD.
3. If you get any warnings or confirmations about running macros, please enabl…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/environmental-scan-programs/envscan-program1.html
April 01, 2018 - Additionally, scanners held weekly meetings to discuss difficulty with scanning and ensure proper application
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap3.ppt
January 01, 2003 - C-VAD Line Cultures: Indications
The utility of catheter cultures is controversial; nonetheless, proper
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-atlas1.html
October 01, 2013 - Measure 6: Clinician confidence in ability to instruct patient/family in proper use of local agency referral
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/infection-prevent.html
March 01, 2017 - Practice Tips
Use proper technique to avoid contaminating sterile syringes and other sharps. … soiled linen (e.g., consider wrapping soiled linen in a ball at the point of collection) and place in a proper
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T2-Clinician_letter_Final_0.pdf
October 01, 2016 - As you know, UTIs are the most commonly treated infection among nursing home residents, but
proper diagnosis
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/apa.html
August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix A
Five Whys
In this example, there is only one path shown, but answers can create multiple paths and more questions.
Event Summary: The wrong concentration of potassium (K+) was used in the compounding of TPN. This was discovered almost 2 months later.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/bath-basin-faqs.html
March 01, 2017 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Bath Basin Use in Long-Term Care Facilities
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Disclaimer : FAQ answers are based on a combination of scientific evidence and clinical experience and expertise of a multidisciplinary national team.
Historically, …
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-5.html
March 01, 2018 - Appendix 5: Central Line Insertion Care Team Checklist
Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-indications.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Catheter1,2
Step 0:
AVOID INDWELLING CATHETER
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Ensure Aseptic Placement
2
Maintain Awareness and Proper … only when appropriate
Optimize use of alternatives
1
Ensure Aseptic Placement
2
Maintain Awareness and Proper
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/ich/develop-ich-survey/index.html
June 01, 2019 - Consequently, CMS asked that AHRQ provide guidance in a formal report concerning the proper balance between
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide5/ap1.html
August 01, 2022 - arrives, there are some delays in providing appropriate care as different physicians argue about the proper
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-pediatric-safety-4.html
August 01, 2023 - emergency physicians, general surgeons, and anesthesiologists may require unique methods to support proper