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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/clinician-smart-set.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Female Urinary Incontinence Smart Set
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Female Urinary
Incontinence Smart
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IT2 Team – Northwestern Medicine
This project was funded under grant number U18HS028744
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/cus-sbar-rural-clinic-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: CUS and SBAR in Rural Community Clinic
TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: CUS and SBAR in Rural
Community Clinic
Video Objective
To demonstrate how CUS is used to ensure patient safety and showcase the SBAR communication
technique.
TeamSTEPPS Tool or Concept
CUS, SBAR.
Brief V…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/index.html
January 01, 2024 - Create a Culture of Safety Around Antibiotic Prescribing
For information on how the materials below can be integrated into institutional efforts to improve antibiotic use, read the Implementation Guide for Long-Term Care Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (PDF, 402 KB).
Presentations
Improving antibi…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncilapc.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Appendix C. Confidentiality Statement
Patient advisory council members must sign confidentiality statements as part of their membership processing. A sample follows:
A federal law called "HIPAA" (Health Insurance Portability and Accounta…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-creative-strategies-ginsberg.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Creative Strategies to Improve Patient Care Experience - Part 2 Ginsberg
AHRQ’S CAHPS® PROGRAM
Caren Ginsberg, Ph.D., CPXP,
Director, CAHPS Division
Center for Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, AHRQ
AHRQ’s Core Competencies
• Research: Invest in research and evidence to make
health care safer and improve q…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-sustainability-centers-of-excellence7.html
April 01, 2025 - Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
Conclusion
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Table of Contents
Four Pillars for Sustainable Centers of Excellence
Introduction
Center of Excellence Operations
Alignment
Integration
Leadership Support
Windows of Opportunity
Conclusion
Acknowled…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi3.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Data Collection and Analysis
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Table of Contents
Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Executive Summary
Introduction & Objectives
Methods
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi7.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Conclusion
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Executive Summary
Introduction & Objectives
Methods
Data Collection a…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/cauti-hospitals/toolkit-use.html
December 01, 2017 - How To Use the Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Toolkit for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
The toolkit consists of three modules–Implementation, Sustainability, and Resources—that a hospital unit can use to teach team members specific ways to adopt best practices regarding CAUTI prevention. Use of this to…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/pcortf-snac/sessums.html
November 01, 2022 - AHRQ Staff: Laura L. Sessums
Laura L. Sessums, J.D., M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Office of the Director
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Laura L. Sessums, J.D., M.D., is a national leader in primary care health policy and the implementation of advanced primary care. She became the Agency for Hea…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/pcortf-snac/wong.html
November 01, 2022 - Subcommittee Member: Charlene Wong
Charlene Wong, M.D.
Assistant Secretary for Children and Families
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Public Policy
Duke University
Charlene Wong, M.D., serves as the assistant secretary for children and families…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/cfact/szuvekas-bio.html
August 01, 2025 - Samuel H. Zuvekas, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends
Samuel H. Zuvekas, Ph.D., directs a staff of health economists, statisticians, social scientists, and support staff conducting analyses and supporting extramural research on issues related to health care access, costs, and financi…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/beprepared.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Be Prepared To Be Engaged
With Be Prepared to Be Engaged, “Everyone wins – patients get their questions and concerns addressed at the start of the visit, and clinicians make the visit efficient .”
What Is Be Prepa…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/simulproj11.pdf
June 30, 2014 - Improving Patient Safety Through Simulation Research: Funded Projects
Introduction
Simulation in health care creates a safe
learning environment that allows
researchers and practitioners to test new
clinical processes and enhance
individual and team skills before
encountering patients. Many simulation
applications in…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheter-use/catheter-care/slides.html
March 01, 2017 - Catheter Care and Maintenance
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: CAUTI
Slide 1: Catheter Care and Maintenance
National Content Series
Slide 2: Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar participants will be able to—
Explain best practices of indwelling urinary catheter care;
Review the do…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/changes-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Acute Care Learning From Defects
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Making Effective Changes in Antibiotic Decision Making
Acute Care
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Changes in Antibiotic Decision Making
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
1
Objectives
Id…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/pubcomguide/pcguide5.html
July 01, 2025 - Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Section 5: Marketing and Stakeholder Outreach
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Table of Contents
Publishing and Communications Guidelines
Section 1: Product Development
Audio and Video Products
Appendix 1-A. Release Forms
Appendix 1-B. Trademarks
Appendix 1-…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/a2_pdi_boardpresentation.pdf
October 01, 2015 - Board and Senior Leadership PowerPoint Presentations on the Pediatric Quality Indicators
AHRQPediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool A.2 Slide 1
Board and Senior Leadership PowerPoint Presentations on the Pediatric
Quality Indicators
What is t…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/measures/measure-4.html
November 01, 2017 - Established Child Health Care Quality Measures: HEDIS
Child Health Care Quality Toolbox
The Child Health Toolbox contains concepts, tips, and tools for evaluating the quality of health care for children.
Contents
Child Measures Included
Users
Comparisons and Trends
Benchmarking and Databases
Ser…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/guide/web2.html
December 01, 2017 - Webinar 2: Analyze Data and Patient/Caregiver Perspectives (Section 1 of the Guide): Slide Presentation
Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transitional Care: The Hospital Guide to Reducing Medicaid Readmissions
Text version of Webinar slide presentation.
Slide 1: Designing & Delivering Whole-Person Transit…