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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/111-cusp-program-sustainability.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
CUSP Program: Sustainability
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Program Sustainability
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on optimizing CUSP Program sustainability as part of the overall approach to preventing MRSA in ICU and non-ICU settings.
Sl…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/cbprbrief.pdf
January 01, 2014 - AHRQ Activities Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Health Care Disparities
Introduction
Community-based participatory
research (CBPR) is an approach to
health and environmental research
meant to increase the value of studies
for both researchers and the
communities participating in a study.
In 2…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T4-Quarterly_or_Monthly_Prescribing_Profile_Final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 4. Quarterly or Monthly Prescribing Profile
[Date]
From: [Nursing Home Name]
Dear Dr./Mr./Ms. [insert last name of prescribing clinician]
This [quarterly / monthly] report is provided for your reference as we continue to monitor antibiotic use in our nursing home.
Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotics a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T4-Quarterly_or_Monthly_Prescribing_Profile_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Implement, Monitor, & Sustain a Program
Toolkit 2. Monitor and Sustain Stewardship
Tool 4. Quarterly or Monthly Prescribing Profile
[Date]
From: [Nursing Home Name]
Dear Dr./Mr./Ms. [insert last name of prescribing clinician]
This [quarterly / monthly] repo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/events/webinars/sops-data-entry-analysis-tool.html
February 01, 2024 - Tutorial on the SOPS® Data Entry and Analysis Tool (Webcast)
December 3, 2020
Summary
Speakers and Presentation Slides
Recording
Summary
This webcast provided a tutorial on the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS ® ) Data Entry and Analysis Tool. Speakers demonstrated how you can enter y…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/senior-checklist.html
July 01, 2023 - CEO/Senior Leader Checklist
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Who should use this tool: Senior leaders
Checklist Items
Leader Responsible
Date Initiated
1. Ensure all current and new employees receive Science of Safety training.
2. Assign a senior executive (C…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section6.html
October 01, 2015 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Sustainability
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Preamble and Summary
Epidemiology of Invasive Devices and Complications
Examples of P…
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www.ahrq.gov/pcor/healthcare-extension-services/coordinating-center.html
February 01, 2025 - National Coordinating Center for AHRQ's Healthcare Extension Service: State-based Solutions to Healthcare Improvements
Applications have closed and are currently being reviewed for those wishing to establish a National Coordinating Center for AHRQ’s Healthcare Extension Service: State-based Solutions to Healthc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/sops-action-planning-tool-template.docx
June 02, 2025 - SOPS Action Planning Tool Template
Facility name: Date last updated:
Action Plan for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture
1. Identifying Areas to Improve
1a. What areas do you want to focus on for improvement?
1b. What are your “SMART” goals?
Notes or Comments
Facility name: Date last…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/quality-improvement-initiatives-toolkit.html
January 01, 2021 - Back to MUI Resources
Recruitment and Retention of Primary Care Practices in Quality Improvement Initiatives: A Toolkit
Resource
Available on the AHRQ website (PDF, 832 KB)
Summary
Effectively engaging practices in a primary care quality improvement (QI) initiative, including…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/King.pdf
January 01, 2002 - Systemwide Deployment of Medical Team Training: Lessons Learned in the Department of Defense
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Systemwide Deployment of Medical
Team Training: Lessons Learned
in the Department of Defense
Heidi B. King, Beth Kohsin, Mary Salisbury
Abstract
Advancing to a culture of safety requires a systems change. Teamw…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/infusion-pumps-1.pdf
March 01, 2020 - on
rounds increased,
resulting in greater
collaboration among
pharmacists,
dieticians, and the
providers
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_3_Application_508.docx
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 3)
Patient and Family Advisor Application Form
Name (First and Last):
Street Address:
City: State: ZIP Code:
Home phone: Cell phone: Email address:
Preferred contact (circle one): Home phone Cell phone Email
The following questions will help u…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_3_Application_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Working with Patients & Families as Advisors (Tool 3)
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement :: 1
Patient and Family Advisor Application Form
Name (First and Last): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: __…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/dxsafety-facilitator-roadmap.pdf
February 01, 2022 - Facilitator’s Implementation Roadmap: TeamSTEPPS® Diagnosis Improvement
Facilitator’s Implementation Roadmap:
TeamSTEPPS® Diagnosis Improvement
This implementation roadmap provides an overview of the steps a course facilitator should follow
for implementing the TeamSTEPPS® for Diagnosis Improvement Course and the …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/planning/RES_PM_1aDivision-of-Resp.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Responsibilities of Sponsors, Vendors, and Consultants
Responsibilities of Sponsors, Vendors, and Consultants
Activity Role of sponsor Role of vendor(s) Role of consultant
Planning and
project design
• Designate a project director.
• Define the project goals.
• Issue the request for
proposal (RFP) and sel…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0242-technicalspecs.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Follow-up Visits for Children Who Are Obese or Overweight with a Weight-Related Comorbidity: Technical Specifications
The percentage of children, ages 2 through 17 years, with either a BMI >95th percentile or a BMI ≥85th
percentile with weight-related comorbidities, and an outpatient visit, who had at least one sub…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/prevention/observational-audits.html
July 01, 2021 - Auditing Strategies to Improve Infection Prevention Processes in Nursing Homes
Nursing homes can conduct observational audits to support increased compliance with infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment.
Observational Audits
Observational audits occur …
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www.ahrq.gov/pcor/healthcare-extension-services/index.html
February 01, 2025 - AHRQ's Healthcare Extension Service: State-Based Solutions to Healthcare Improvement
Applications Currently Being Reviewed for Healthcare Extension Cooperatives, National Coordinating Center, and National Evaluation Center Applications have closed and are currently being reviewed for applicants seeking to join …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cap-toolkit/ed-workflowdiagrams.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Emergency Department Workflow Diagrams
Emergency Department
Workflow Diagrams
Ambulatory patient
arrives.
Provider assigns
patient to self and
evaluates patient.
Diagnostic testing
including labwork and
chest x-ray. Diagnosis
CAP?
Pursue other
diagnoses.
Inpatient treatment
warranted? Based on
clin…