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7681. Surgical Skin Preparation Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/surgical-skinprep-audit.html
      September 01, 2024 - Surgical Skin Preparation Audit Tool AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery Introduction Problem Statement Surgical skin preparation is an important strategy to prevent surgical site infection. Adequate surgical skin preparation reduces the burden of skin microorganisms prior to incision. Though it seems…

7682. In conclusion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary8.html
      September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program In conclusion Previous Page   Table of Contents Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program Introduction Reporting and using the Child Core Set of quality mea…

7683. Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Table 8 (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0206-table8.pdf
      April 21, 2015 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Table 8 Table 8: Evidence Regarding Overuse of Computed Tomography Imaging for Atraumatic Headache in Children TYPE OF EVIDENCE KEY FINDINGS LEVEL OF EVIDENCE (USPSTF RANKING*) CITATION(S) Appropria…

7684. Management Practices for Sustainability - Module 1: Overview | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/overview-slides.html
      June 01, 2017 - Management Practices for Sustainability - Module 1: Overview Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 1: Overview Slide 2: Ensuring Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Surgery volume in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) has increased rapidly 1 The complexity of procedures continues to increa…

7685. Visual Management Board Component Kit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/visual-comp-kit.html
      June 01, 2017 - Visual Management Board Component Kit Contents 1. Why Have a Visual Management Board? 2. Tips for Using a Visual Management Board 3. Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) “Ramp”: Learn To Use a Visual Management Board 4. Visual Management Board Example: Elements You Can Use 5. Connections to Other Components 6. …

7686. One-Pager-Aspiration-Pneumonia (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-aspiration-pneumonia.docx
      June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisAspiration Pneumonitis and Aspiration Pneumonia · Aspiration pneumonitis is an abrupt chemical injury caused by inhalation of sterile gastric contents. It generally causes fever, increased oxygen requirements, and an elevated white blood cell count, and this typically resolves…

7687. Asthma 1 Measure Calculation Steps (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/flow-diagrams.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Asthma 1 Measure Calculation Steps Medicaid/APCD claims data Eligibility Table (summary of continuous enrollment periods by payer and member) Transformation of location specific data to input file specifications1 Comorbidity Claims (all medical claims during time frame) Pharmacy Claims Data HEDIS …

7688. National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement--Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-150-section-2-tech-specs.pdf
      November 01, 2014 - National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement--Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics 1 National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics Administrative Specification for Sta…

7689. Pledge (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.pdf
      March 01, 2017 - ...to practice all infection prevention skills! I pledge to keep the residents’ environment and equipment clean to help stop the spread of germs from one person to another. I will clean my hands before and after resident contact and after certain procedures according to my facility’s policies, including: •…

7690. Take the Pledge... | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.html
      March 01, 2017 - Take the Pledge... AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI ...to practice all infection prevention skills! I pledge to keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies to help stop the spread of germs. I will clean my hands before and after resid…

7691. Module 4: Teamwork and Communication: Material Use Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module4/guide.html
      March 01, 2017 - Module 4: Teamwork and Communication: Material Use Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Learning Objectives: Describe effective communication and teamwork. Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety. List barriers, tools, and str…

7692. Guide (doc file)
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      March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Long-Term Care Safety Modules Module 4: Teamwork and Communication Material Use Guide Learning Objectives: · Describe effective communication and teamwork · Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety · List barriers, tools…

7693. Understanding CAHPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users - Shaller (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/webinar-012220-shaller.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Understanding CAHPS® Surveys: A Primer for New Users - Shaller HOW ARE SURVEY RESULTS USED? Dale Shaller, M.P.A. Principal Shaller Consulting Group How Are Survey Results Used? • Quality improvement • Public reporting • Value-based payment • Recognition and certification • Research 30 Using CAHPS Surve…

7694. Quality Improvement Study Framework (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
      June 02, 2025 - Quality Improvement Study Framework Element Definition Things To Keep in Mind The Purpose Define the problem and why it is important. · Avoid suggesting causes in the purpose statement. Cause determination will come later after the data have been analyzed. · Speculating about the cause of a problem before a th…

7695. Table 7: Health and Welfare of the Home and Community-Based Services Population as Measured by 13 Outcome Indicators, 2005 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab7.html
      December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population Table 7: Health and Welfare of the Home and Community-Based Services Population as Measured by 13 Outcome Indicators, 2005 Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population Introduction HCBS P…

7696. Table 1-1. Categories and Definitions Promulgated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Bureau of the Census | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldata1tab1-1.html
      May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement Table 1-1. Categories and Definitions Promulgated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Bureau of the Census Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Stand…

7697. Table H-1: Language Assistance Data Base (LADB), based on CDC Race/Ethnicity Codes and ISO Language Codes (by Otilia Tiutin, Manager of Cultural & Linguistic Services) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/iomracereport/reldataaph1.html
      May 01, 2018 - Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data: Standardization for Health Care Quality Improvement Table H-1: Language Assistance Data Base (LADB), based on CDC Race/Ethnicity Codes and ISO Language Codes (by Otilia Tiutin, Manager of Cultural & Linguistic Services) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Ra…

7698. Protection of Human Subjects | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      June 01, 2022 - Protection of Human Subjects Revised Common Rule The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and fifteen other Federal Departments and Agencies have issued final revisions to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (the Common Rule). A final rule was published in the Federal Register (F…

7699. Warm Handoff (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-webinar-slides.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - Warm Handoff 1 Warm Handoff AHRQ Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Speaker Kelly Smith, PhD Scientific Director, Quality & Safety Co-PI, AHRQ Guide to Improve Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families kel…

7700. Half-Day Training Content | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/teach/half-day.html
      July 01, 2023 - Half-Day Training Content In a half-day training, Module 3 activities should take about 30 minutes (as noted below). Components to include in the Situation Monitoring Module for a half-day training include: Introductory Teamwork Exercise #2 : 5 minutes Objectives and Introduction to Situation Monitoring : 2…