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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/just-the-facts.html
April 01, 2022 - Just the Facts: What Caused COVID-19 Outbreaks in Nursing Homes
Resource: Just the Facts: What Caused COVID-19 Outbreaks in Nursing Homes
This one-page document provides a roll-up of expert key findings on the causality of COVID outbreaks in nursing homes.
Source: AHCA/NCAL
Topic(s): Infection Control…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/compassionate-care-visits.html
February 01, 2021 - Making the Case for Compassionate Care
Resource: Making the Case for Compassionate Care (PDF, 263 KB)
This document describes the difference between compassionate care visits and general visits. It also provides guidance and examples of situations when compassionate care visits should be permitted during C…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/team/index.html
July 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS 3.0 Module 2: Team Leadership
Module 2 covers the team structure and leadership concepts and tools included in TeamSTEPPS 3.0. This module includes a high-level overview (section 1) , an explanation of the team structure and leadership concepts and tools (section 2) , and guidance and slides for t…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/respirator-mask-fit-training.html
May 01, 2022 - Respirator Mask Fit Testing
Resource: Respirator Mask Fit Testing
The resource provides an overview on the importance of respirator fit testing from a health safety and regulatory aspect and how often you should be fit tested.
Source: AHRQ
Topic(s): Infection Prevention & Control; PPE
Audience(s): …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/scenario-planning-toolbox.html
May 01, 2022 - Scenario Planning Toolbox
Resource: Scenario Planning Toolbox
This tool explores the future need for and delivery of aging services in the context of expectable, challenging and visionary futures. It includes a detailed presentation describing the four scenarios that will impact aging services as well as a …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/videos/compensation.html
August 01, 2022 - Offer of Compensation—6 Months Later: Video
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) is a process that health care institutions and practitioners can use to respond in a timely, thorough, and just way when unexpected events cause patient harm. This video …
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/clinician-urinary-incontinence.html
January 01, 2023 - Back to MUI Resources
Primary Care Clinician Education Module on Urinary Incontinence
Resource
This document is available on the AHRQ website (PDF, 789 KB)
Summary
Using 5 case studies, this educational module guides clinicians on how to screen, identify, and treat urinary i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/CHSP-bibliography-update-091223.pdf
September 01, 2023 - Can Vertically Integrated Health
Systems Provide Greater Value: The Case of Hospitals Under the Comprehensive
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/chart-abstraction-instructions-aspirin.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Chart Abstraction Instructions—Aspirin
Oklahoma Cooperative
Resource: Chart Abstraction Instructions—Aspirin (PDF, 384.7 KB, 4 pages)
This document provides an example of how an EvidenceNOW Cooperative conducted chart abstractions for aspirin use in ischemic vascular disease.
Institution of…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/recruitment-letter-nw.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Recruitment Letter
Northwest Cooperative
Resource: Recruitment Letter, Healthy Hearts Northwest (PDF, 125 KB, 1 page)
This document provides an example of an EvidenceNOW Cooperative's recruitment letter.
Institution of Origin: Group Health Cooperative
Permissions: Used with the permis…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/recruitment-flyer-va.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Recruitment FAQ
Virginia Cooperative
Resource: Recruitment FAQ, Heart of Virginia Healthcare (PDF, 169.3 KB, 1 page)
This document provides an example of an EvidenceNOW Cooperative's recruitment materials including frequently-asked questions.
Institution of origin: Virginia Commonwealth Un…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/aspirin-flowchart.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Aspirin Measure Flow Chart, National Evaluator
Minnesota Cooperative
Resource: IVD Aspirin Use Measure Flow Chart (PDF, 195.8 KB, 1 page)
This document provides a process flow diagram for the Aspirin measure used in the EvidenceNOW initiative.
Institution of origin: Minnesota Community Mea…
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/tobacco-use.html
Topic: Tobacco Use
AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians to help counsel their patients on tobacco cessation.
First-of-its-Kind Study Examines Disparities in Healthcare Costs and Outcomes of Cigarette Smoking in the United States
Five Major Steps to …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/implement-staff-vaccination-program.html
April 01, 2022 - Implementing a Staff Vaccination Program in Your Nursing Home
This resource provides nursing home leadership with important factors to consider when developing and implementing a staff vaccination program.
Implementing a Staff Vaccination Program in Your Nursing Home (PDF, 315 KB)
This guide outlines th…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/managing-anxiety-admin.html
May 01, 2021 - Managing Anxiety and Grief in the Time of COVID-19 - Administrators
Resource: Managing Anxiety and Grief in the Time of COVID-19 - Administrators
This session for administrators provides tips to effectively manage stress and suggestions for coping with grief.
Source: National Long-Term Care Ombudsman R…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-testing-basics.html
June 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Testing Basics
Resource: COVID-19 Testing Basics
This webpage provides some basic information regarding COVID-19 testing, including the different types of tests, their uses, and the types of samples needed.
Source: FDA
Topic(s): Testing
Audience(s): Managers; Clinical Leaders; Clinicians; …
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/individual.html
December 01, 2022 - Research Training and Career Development Programs for Individuals
AHRQ provides an array of pre-doctoral and postdoctoral educational and career development grants and opportunities in health services research training. Research Training and Career Development activities are administered by the Division of Rese…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/survey-codebook-summaries.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Survey Codebook Summaries, National Evaluator
Oregon Cooperative
Resource: Survey Codebook Summaries (PDF, 211.4 KB, 15 pages)
This document, prepared by the National Evaluation team, provides the citation for each item on the EvidenceNOW survey instruments.
Institution of origin: Oregon H…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/residents-engaged.html
January 01, 2021 - Tips for Keeping Residents Engaged
Resource: Tips for Keeping Residents Engaged (PDF, 82.6 KB)
This resource provides tips for nursing home staff to keep residents socially engaged and stimulated with meaningful activities adapted for COVID-19 prevention and control.
Source: AHCA/NCAL
Topic(s):…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/videos/physicians.html
August 01, 2022 - Peer Support Interaction—Physician: Video
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) is a process that health care institutions and practitioners can use to respond in a timely, thorough, and just way when unexpected events cause patient harm. This video de…