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41. Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/guides/resphys-champions.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - The use of proper insertion technique and maintenance can reduce the risk. … The device (PVC, CVC, UC, ventilator) placement should follow proper insertion technique. … Examples include appropriate indications for devices, proper placement techniques, maintenance, and … Compliance with proper insertion technique is important to reduce the risk. 5. … RPs in the ED can ensure both device appropriateness and proper insertion.

42. Potential Measures for Clinical-Community Relationships | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/index.html
    October 01, 2013 - Measure 6: Clinician confidence in ability to instruct patient/family in proper use of local agency referral … Measure 6: Clinician confidence in ability to instruct patient/family in proper use of local agency referral

43. 133-Clabsi-Prevention-Central-Line-Insertion (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/133-clabsi-prevention-central-line-insertion.docx
    October 01, 2024 - Proper Hand Hygiene13-14 Providers must perform proper hand hygiene multiple times throughout the process

44. Practice General Infection Prevention Skills | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/prevention-skills.html
    March 01, 2017 - can be a source of potential bacterial and viral infections, and how to educate and engage staff in proper

45. Modifying and Naming Your CAHPS Survey | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/modifying/index.html
    May 01, 2020 - offers the following guidelines regarding what changes you can make to a CAHPS survey and how to give proper

46. Misplaced Nasogastric Tube Resulting in Aspiration | PSNet
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    August 01, 2009 - irritation leading to gastrointestinal bleeding from gastritis or pressure necrosis. 2 Verification Methods Proper … crucial to patient safety, and handoff periods are particularly vulnerable to deficiencies in relaying proper … improve patient safety includes incorporating a low-cost, nursing-driven alternative technique to ensure proper … peripheral intravenous (IV) lines are flushed with saline and drawn back to ensure blood return to confirm proper … Take-Home Points Proper placement of an NG tube should always be confirmed prior to administration of

47. Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix D | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/apd.html
    August 01, 2022 - Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix D CANDOR Tool PROCESS QUESTIONS TO REVIEW Y/N CONTRIBUTING OR CAUSAL FACTOR Y/N FINDINGS / COMMENTS COMMUNICATION Did all caregivers have access to all pertinent information needed to make the best decisions for the patient? (e.g.,…

48. Technical Interventions To Prevent CAUTI | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/guides/implguide-pt3.html
    October 01, 2015 - Proper Catheter Insertion and Maintenance Properly Trained Clinicians Ensure that only staff members … Catheter maintenance requires knowledge of proper aseptic technique and the mechanics of drainage. … Follow standard precautions by using gloves and performing proper hand hygiene before and after handling … Consider using a train-the-trainer format for staff education around proper use and removal of urinary … Urinary Catheter Decision-Making Algorithm Use this tool to guide decision making on proper use and

49. Examples of Patient Harm Related to Invasive Devices | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section3.html
    October 01, 2015 - The use of proper insertion technique and maintenance can reduce the risk. … interventions to reduce the risk of VAP include keeping the head of the bed elevated and practicing proper

50. Designing Intelligent Systems to Support Cognitive Work of Clinical Providers in Emergency Departments | Digital Healthcare Research
    digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/designing-intelligent-systems-support-cognitive-work-clinical
    January 01, 2020 - With proper workflow and systems, these tasks can be accomplished in a matter of seconds, instead of … And if [the proper data is] up on the board, I can see whose status is changing without having to dive

51. Under Pressure: Tracheostomy Cuff Over Inflation Leading to Tissue Necrosis and Cuff Rupture | PSNet
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    March 15, 2023 - Understand how proper tracheostomy tube choice and sizing, as well knowledge of different tracheostomy … contribute to fluctuations in cuff pressures. 19 Hospital staff often have knowledge deficits about proper … teaching. 12,16 It is appropriate for ICU staff to check cuff pressures at the bedside when needed, but proper … Take-Home Points Proper tracheostomy tube choice and sizing can prevent leaks around cuffs and should

52. TELE-TOC Telehealth Education Leveraging Electronic Transitions of Care for COPD Patients | Digital Healthcare Research
    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/tele-toc-telehealth-education-leveraging-electronic-transitions-care-copd-patients
    January 01, 2023 - Valerie Press and her team at the University of Chicago showed that sometimes patients don’t know the proper … The technology has the potential to enhance proper medication use among the widely diverse patient population

53. Microsoft Word - TMS-AP_v1_FINAL.doc (pdf file)
    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/AHRQ%20NRC%20Time-Motion%20Study%20Tool%20Guide_0.pdf
    June 01, 2005 - It is important to use the drop-down menu to ensure that a proper match will be found. 3. … It is important to use the drop-down menu to ensure that a proper match will be found. 3. … Type” and “Observer” values should be selected using their respective drop-down menus to ensure proper … It is important to use the drop-down menu to ensure that a proper match will be found. 3.

54. ESRD Toolkit Modules | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/tool-module.html
    January 01, 2015 - Clinical Care The Clinical Care module of the ESRD Toolkit summarizes why proper clinical care is important

55. Using the SOPS® Name | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/sops/about/using-sops.html
    June 01, 2024 - offers the following guidelines regarding what changes you can make to a SOPS survey and how to give proper

56. Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - ................................................................................................ 9 Proper … Catheter maintenance requires knowledge of proper aseptic technique and the mechanics of drainage. … Consider using a train-the-trainer format for staff education around proper use and removal of urinary … Among patients who do need a urinary catheter, following proper guidelines for urine culturing and … Urinary Catheter Decision-Making Algorithm Use this tool to guide decision making on proper use and

57. Telemonitoring in Rural Elder Nutrition Centers: Demonstration Project of Hypertension Management - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research
    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/telemonitoring-rural-elder-nutrition-centers-demonstration-project-hypertension/annual-summary/2010
    January 01, 2010 - Proper selection of BP cuff size and proper placement of BP cuff may require extra instruction to ensure

58. How To Use the ESRD Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/tooluse.html
    October 01, 2020 - Videos (Flash): Videos provide instruction on proper clinical care and present hypothetical situations

59. Copyright-Release (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/publications/pubcomguide/copyright-release.docx
    July 01, 2024 - Contractors must verify that any AI training data did not include copyrighted material without proper

60. Blood Culture Practices and Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/blood-culture.html
    October 01, 2024 - antibiotic treatment, unnecessary testing, longer hospital stays, increased hospital costs, and delays in proper