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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/how-to-make-chlorine-solution.html
May 01, 2022 - How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster
Resource: How To Make 0.1% Chlorine Solution To Disinfect Surfaces in Healthcare Settings Poster
This poster provides step-by-step instructions for healthcare workers on how to make a 0.1% chlorine mixture for disinfect…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/is-covid-vaccine-safe.html
August 01, 2022 - Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe?
Resource: Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe?
Written by two physicians, this article provides answers to common questions related to COVID-19 vaccine safety including testing, allergic reactions, side effects, the types of vaccines, and the effectiveness.
Source: Johns Hopkins Me…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/wearing-masks.html
May 01, 2022 - Considerations for Wearing Masks—Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Resource: Considerations for Wearing Masks—Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
This webpage provides information on how to properly wear a mask and contains images showing how masks are a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/emergency-temporary-standard.html
June 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
Resource: COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
This statement provides an update on the status of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard related to COVID-19.
Source: OSHA
Topic(s…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-booster-fact-sheet.html
July 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet
Resource: COVID-19 Booster Shot Fact Sheet
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides answers to a variety of frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vaccination
Audience(s): Managers, Clinical …
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/hospitals-clinics/index.html
December 01, 2017 - Using Hospitals & Clinics
Learn how to make the most out of using hospitals and clinics
20 Tips To Help Prevent Medical Errors
Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital
(en español) Cómo cuidarme: Guía para cuando salga del hospital
Getting Ready for Your Ambulatory Surgery
Hospi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-234-table-4.pdf
January 01, 2012 - CHIPRA 234: Section 6, Table 4: Source of Physician Specialty Identification
Table 4. Source of Physician Specialty Identification
Year of
Analysis
Number Unique
Dental Providers
Identified
Number (%) Identified in
both NPPES and State
Taxonomy Codes
Number (%)
Identified in
NPPES Only
Number (%) I…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/taking-care-residents.html
May 01, 2021 - Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
Resource: Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF, 165 KB)
This resource for residents of long-term care facilities provides tips for self-care, dealing with stress, caring for others, and who to contact if…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/symptoms-covid-fact-sheet.html
August 01, 2022 - Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet
Resource: Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides COVID-19 symptoms, how soon they appear after exposure, and when to seek medical care.
Source: CDC
Topic(s): Vaccination, Testing, Staff and Resident Well-being
Audience(s)…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/optimizing-ppe-supply.html
March 01, 2021 - Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages
Resource: Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages
This quick reference summarizes CDC’s strategies to optimize personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies in healthcare settings and provides links to CDC’s full guidance do…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/safety-checklist.html
December 01, 2012 - Safety Issues Worksheet for Senior Executive Partnership
CUSP Toolkit
Safety Tool
Who should use this tool? Health care providers and the senior leader.
Date of safety rounds:___________
Unit:______________________
Attendees:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Identified Issues
Potential/R…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-insertion-notes.docx
April 01, 2022 - Central Venous Catheter Insertion Bundle Facilitator Notes
CLABSI Module:
Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Facilitator Guide
Slide Number and Image
This module, titled Central Venous Catheter Insertion, is part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Safety Program for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) t…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb2.html
January 01, 2020 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
C…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/156-what-are-4es.pptx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
What Are the 4 Es?
ICU/Non-ICU
AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007
October 2024
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU
What Are The Four Es
1
Educational Objectives
Define the 4 Es framework—Engage, Educate, Execute, Evaluate—and ex…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/bates2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Improving Quality With Outpatient Decision Support
Title: Improving Quality With Outpatient Decision Support
Principal Investigator: David W. Bates, MD
Organization: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Federal Project Officer: Stanley Edinger
Grant Number: 5 U18 HS011046
Grant S…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb2.html
January 01, 2020 - Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism
Preface
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement
C…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/huck-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Rural Healthcare Quality Network (RHQN) – AHRQ Grant Pre-Intervention Study Results
Rural Healthcare Quality Network (RHQN) – Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality Grant
FINAL REPORT
BACKGROUND
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of the study was to examine clinician’s attitudes and p…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/opt-briefings-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Optimize Briefings and Debriefings: Slide Presentation
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery—Implementation
Optimize Briefings and Debriefings
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Describe characteristics of effective briefings and debriefings.
Present the evidence bas…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_build_ssibundle_facnotes.docx
December 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Building Your Surgical Site Infection Prevention Bundle
SAY:
In this module, you’ll learn about using building a local bundle to reduce surgical site infections.
Slide 1
Learning Objectives
SA…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/build-ssi-bundle-fac-notes.html
December 01, 2017 - Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle: Facilitator Notes
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Say:
In this module, you’ll learn about using building a local bundle to reduce surgical site infections.
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Say:
After reviewing this mod…