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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/testing-vendors-covid.html
July 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Testing Vendors for Long-Term Care
Resource: COVID-19 Testing Vendors for Long-Term Care
This document provides a list of COVID-19 testing vendors for long term care. The list contains the vendor's name, company details, testing process description, turnaround time, test and billing information, s…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/managing-stress-resources.html
June 01, 2021 - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for Managing Stress
Resource: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for Managing Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic can take an emotional as well as a physical toll. There are strategies that can help with the stress, grief, and anxiety that many people are feeling. This webpage links…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/communication-strategies.html
May 01, 2021 - Communication Strategies for Keeping Families Up to Date
Resource: Communication Strategies for Keeping Families Up to Date (PDF, 75.2 KB)
This document provides ideas for communicating with family members of residents during COVID-19. It offers a list of tactics to ensure important communication is sha…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/recruitment-packet-va.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Recruitment Packet
Virginia Cooperative
Resource: Recruitment Packet, Heart of Virginia Healthcare (PDF, 7.3 MB, 4 pages)
This document provides an example of an EvidenceNOW Cooperative's recruitment packet.
Institution of origin: Virginia Commonwealth University
Permissions: Used wi…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking/pcor.html
August 01, 2018 - EvidenceNOW PCOR Fact Sheet: Smoking Cessation
Resource title: EvidenceNOW PCOR Smoking Cessation Fact Sheet
Resource description: This EvidenceNOW fact sheet provides an overview of PCOR findings about the risks of smoking, health benefits of quitting smoking, and the effectiveness of behavioral counselin…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/erepguide.html
April 01, 2016 - AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Facilitator Training Instructor Guide
Slide 1: Introduction to Pressure Ulcer Prevention Reports
Say:
In this session we will introduce you to the pressure ulcer prevention electronic reports.
Slide 2: Pressure Ulcer Preventi…
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www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/prevent/pdfser/chdser.pdf
December 08, 2003 - The USPSTF systematically reviews the evidence on the effectiveness of providing clinical
preventive
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressureulcertoolkit/putoolssect7.docx
February 16, 2011 - Section 7. Tools and Resources
0A: Introductory Executive Summary for Stakeholders
1A: Clinical Staff Attitudes Towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention
1B: Stakeholder Analysis
1C: Leadership Support Assessment
1D: Business Case Form
1E: Resource Needs Assessment
2A: Multidisciplinary Team
2B: Quality Improvement Process
2C…
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/research-results/research/recruitment-brochure-nc.html
March 01, 2021 - EvidenceNOW: Recruitment Brochure
North Carolina Cooperative
Resource: This Is Our Time! Are You Ready? Heart Health Now! (PDF, 881.5 KB, 2 pages)
This document provides an example of an EvidenceNOW Cooperative's recruitment brochure.
Institution of origin: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/all-cause-harm-prevention.html
April 01, 2022 - All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Home—Events Related to Infections
Resource: All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Home—Events Related to Infections
This document is a section of the All Cause Harm Prevention in Nursing Homes Change Package. It provides a description and list of successful practices of…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/healthcare-workforce-well-being.html
July 01, 2021 - A Guide to Promoting Healthcare Workforce Well-Being During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resource: A Guide to Promoting Healthcare Workforce Well-Being During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
This guide provides ideas and lessons learned to improve the well-being of the healthcare workforce, including act…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/help-people-pandemic.html
May 01, 2022 - Are You Working to Help People Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Resource: Are You Working to Help People Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic?
This flyer highlights key Psychological First Aid concepts and resources disaster responders and outreach workers may use when assisting individuals affected by the p…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/samhsa-disaster-distress-helpline.html
June 01, 2022 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline
Resource: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 2…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/teamstepps-2.html
February 01, 2021 - TeamSTEPPS 2.0 for LTC - Team Strategies & Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety
Resource: TeamSTEPPS 2.0 for LTC - Team Strategies & Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety
This website provides an evidence-based set of teamwork tools aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/tips-managing-stress.html
May 01, 2022 - Tips for Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic Wallet Card
Resource: Tips for Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic Wallet Card
The wallet card provides stress reduction tips and techniques as well as lists sources for additional assistance.
Source: SAMHSA
Topic(s): Leadership & Manage…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/point-of-care-testing.html
May 01, 2022 - Long-Term Care Facility COVID-19 Point of Care Testing Reporting Tool Frequently Asked Questions
Resource: Long-Term Care Facility COVID-19 Point of Care Testing Reporting Tool Frequently Asked Questions
This document provides answers and visual guides to Frequently Asked Questions concerning the National H…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/clinical-management.html
July 01, 2022 - Clinical Management of COVID-19
Resource: Clinical Management of COVID-19
This document provides guidance to clinicians caring for COVID-19 patients during all phases of their disease (i.e. screening to discharge). It has been expanded from previous versions to meet the needs of frontline clinicians and pro…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/best-practices-guide.html
May 01, 2022 - Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes
Resource: Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes
This resource addresses infection control and prevention in nursing homes, highlighting screening and monitoring, testing and resp…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/supporting-loved-ones.html
February 01, 2021 - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Supporting Your Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility
Resource: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Supporting Your Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility (PDF, 440 KB)
This document provides ideas for keeping in touch with loved ones living in long-term care faciliti…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/nhsn-weekly-vaccination.html
August 01, 2022 - National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Weekly Healthcare Personnel & Resident COVID-19 Vaccination
Resource: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Weekly Healthcare Personnel & Resident COVID-19 Vaccination
This website provides training, data collection forms and instructions, and materials to suppo…