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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-data-quality-webinar.html
April 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Data Quality Webinar
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Data Quality Webinar
This presentation on National Healthcare Safety Network reporting describes commonly observed reporting errors in COVID-19 counts data; provides examples o…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/what-matters-toolkit.html
February 01, 2021 - "What Matters" to Older Adults?
Resource: "What Matters" to Older Adults? (PDF, 2.17 MB)
The toolkit is intended to serve as a resource for multidisciplinary care teams, including, but not limited to physicians, nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, social workers, chaplains, nurse navigators, …
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/videos/pclandscape.html
September 01, 2021 - Navigating the Primary Care Landscape through EvidenceNOW
EvidenceNOW: Advancing Heart Health was a multi-layered initiative operating in a complex primary care environment. Teams of practice facilitators and quality improvement specialists provided practice improvement support to primary care practices partici…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/index.html
Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network
About AHRQ's Nursing Home Network
The network provides free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country.
5-Minute Learn…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/clinician-smart-set.html
June 01, 2025 - Female Urinary Incontinence Smart Set
This document contains the Smart Set—an EHR clinical decision-making tool—that the IT 2 Team – Northwestern Medicine study team provided to clinicians. Female Urinary Incontinence Smart Set (PDF, 143 KB) Copyright information: This project was funded under grant number U…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/chart-abstraction-template-hypertension.xlsx
June 02, 2025 - Hypertension Controlling Blood Pressure
Hypertension
PCP Demographics Patient ID
Demographics DOB 18-85 during reporting period Must be in Reporting Period Essential Hypertension Diagnosis BP Reading <140/90
Exemptions
Pregnancy ESRD
Palliative Care
Denominator Numerator Total Den Total Num Total Rate
Provid…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/leanprimarycarewebinar.html
December 01, 2017 - Implementation and Impacts of Lean Redesigns in Primary Care
October 28, 2016
Lean is a set of principles, practices, and problem-solving tools that aim to improve efficiency and quality. This webinar, presented on October 28, 2016, discussed implementation and impact of Lean redesign in primary care.
Con…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/continuing-ed/moc_haguide.pdf
January 14, 2016 - Health Assessment Module User Guide
Health Assessment Module User Guide
Reducing Barriers to Quality Assurance in Primary Care via
Maintenance of Certification Modules
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
540 Gaither Road
Rockville, Maryland 20780
http://www…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/assemble-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Assemble the Team and Engage Leadership for Perinatal Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Assemble the Team and Engage Leadership for Perinatal Safety
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Image: Four ascending steps show the learning objectives:
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/hospitals/red-toolkit/ptoutcsurvey.docx
June 02, 2025 - Patient Outcome Survey (mailed version)
For hospitals needing translation services, a helpful reference to a national translation service is available at: www.atanet.org/onlinedirectories/.
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SURVEY
SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS
You should fill out this survey only if you were the patient during the hospital sta…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/hospitals/red-toolkit/ptoutcsurvey.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Patient Outcome Survey (mailed version
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Patient Outcome Survey (mailed version)
For hospitals needing translation services, a helpful reference to a national translation service is
available at: www.atanet.org/onlinedirectories/.
HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SURVEY
SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS
You should fill out this survey…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/communicate-prescribers.html
June 01, 2021 - Communicating Infectious Concerns With Antibiotic Prescribers
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe the components of, and when to use SBAR:
S ituation
B ackground
A ssessment
R ecommendation
Implement SBAR to improve communication between…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/staff-safety-assessment.docx
June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Staff Safety Assessment
PURPOSE OF THIS FORM:
To discuss issues that may result in antibiotic-associated adverse events or have the potential to cause adverse events that could negatively impact patient safety. All health care providers are encouraged to complete t…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/intervention.html
June 01, 2021 - Choosing an Intervention and Measuring Change
A decision on an intervention should be informed by input from frontline staff and the antibiotic stewardship team. The Staff Safety Assessment Form and the Learning from Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events Form will help your team obtain that information. Th…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nahca-resources.html
February 01, 2021 - National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) Website
Resource: National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) website
The National Association of Health Care Assistants works to elevate the professional standing and performance of caregivers through recognition, advocacy, education and e…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-5-outbreaks.html
April 01, 2022 - Module 5—Outbreaks—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
Resource: Module 5—Outbreaks—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This module provides an overview of outbreak investigation and control in nursing homes and will define the steps and activities involved in an outbreak in…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-8-injection-safety.html
May 01, 2022 - Module 8—Injection Safety
Resource: Module 8—Injection Safety
This module provides an overview of injection safety, along with a review of recommended practices and the consequences of failure to follow safe injection practices. At the conclusion of this module, participants will be able to: 1. define injec…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/tools/ts-coaching-feedback-form.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS Coaching Feedback Form
Coaching Feedback Form
INSTRUCTIONS
While observing the scripted coaching practice exercise, use this form to document the
demonstrated competencies of the designated coach. The coach works through the designated
issue with the team member, the team member acts out the particula…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb1.html
February 01, 2023 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B1: The Falls Management Program Self-Assessment Tool
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introducti…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/finding-sustainable-funding.html
March 01, 2023 - Finding Sustainable Funding for Primary Care Extension Programs
Resource: Sustainable funding for Primary Care Extension (PDF, 7 MB, 9 pages)
Finding sustainable funding for primary care extension programs is a challenge. This resource provides guidance for existing programs that seek to become financially …