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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-intro-qi.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Job Aid: Introduction to Quality Improvement
Primary Care Practice Facilitator
Training Series
1
Job Aid: Introduction to Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement (QI) Basics
The QI Process
You will be helping practices to:
Identify areas for improvement.
Set goals.
Develop a plan that…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-model-pdsa.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Job Aid: Model for Improvement and PDSA Cycles
Primary Care Practice Facilitator
Training Series
1
Job Aid: Model for Improvement and PDSA Cycles
Using the Model for Improvement
The Model for Improvement (MFI) is a simple framework that many primary care practices use
to help them organize their i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/echo/about/209_echo-reporting-measures.pdf
January 01, 2004 - Reporting Measures for the ECHO Survey 3.0 Page 1 of 3
Document No. 209 – 8/31/06
For additional guidance, please email cahps1@ahrq.gov or call the CAHPS Help Line at (800) 492-9261.
ECHO® Survey and Reporting Kit 2004
Reporting Measures for the ECHO® Survey
3.0
Items Included in the Measure Reportin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d2_combo_projectcharter.pdf
December 23, 2009 - Project Charter
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool D.2
Project Charter
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project charter is to describe the performance
improvement rationale, goals, barriers, and anticipated resources to which the…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/primary-care-research/summary.html
January 01, 2024 - Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020)
Summary
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020)
Introduction
Methods
Results
Summary
References
Appendix A. Grants Database Search Terms & Analy…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d2_combo_projectcharter.docx
December 23, 2009 - Project Charter
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the project charter is to describe the performance improvement rationale, goals, barriers, and anticipated resources to which the team will commit.
Who are the target audiences? Staff members directly involved in the improvement project. Consider adding …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/saworksheet.docx
June 02, 2025 - On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Self-Assessment Worksheet for Pressure Ulcer
The Self-Assessment Worksheet is designed to help staff review how they currently identify residents who have experienced a change in pressure ulcer risk, how they determine if new clinical interventions are needed, and how they determine w…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-RTI-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Management of a Resident With a Suspected Respiratory Tract Infection
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Management RTI
1
Objectives
Review testing and empiric treatment options for pneumonia
Discuss opportunities for de-escal…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/best-practices-managing-deconditioning.pdf
May 01, 2022 - Best Practices for Identifying and Managing Deconditioning in Nursing Home Residents
Best Practices for Identifying and Managing
Deconditioning in Nursing Home Residents
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many nursing home residents had less physical and social activity
than recommended, resulting in d…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/TK2_T4_Common_Suspected_Infections_Tools_To_Improve_Communication_and_Decisionmaking.docx
October 01, 2016 - Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Toolkit 2. Common Suspected Infections: Communication and Decision Making for Four Infections
Tool 4. Tools To Improve Communication and Decision Making
SAY:
Today we are introducing you to new tools to help improve communication and help prescribing clin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/cusp-icu-slides.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Engage the Team and Applying CUSP in the ICU Setting Facilitator Guide
Engaging the Team and Applying CUSP in the ICU Setting
AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units:
Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019
April 2022
Objectives
Define key aspects of safety culture and why it is important
Recall…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/visual-fac-notes.html
June 01, 2017 - Module 5: Visual Management - Facilitator Notes
Slide 1: Management Practices for Sustainability Module 5: Visual Management
Say:
As mentioned in the module on huddles, the frontline management system used to promote sustained, controlled standard work that ensures patient safety relies on several interlo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - The Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
1
The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses:
Sinusitis
Ambulatory Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis
Ambulatory Care
SAY:
Wel…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module2/module-2-slides.pptx
March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program For Long-Term Care: CAUTI
Module 2: Senior Leader Engagement
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0003-03-EF
March 2017
Senior Leader Engagement | ‹#›
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Objectives
Identify characteristics of successful senior leaders
List fiv…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module3/module-3-slides.pptx
March 01, 2017 - PowerPoint Presentation
Module 3: Staff Empowerment
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0003-03-EF
March 2017
1
Objectives
Cite staff empowerment concepts
Discuss how staff empowerment contributes to a culture of resident safety, leading to improved…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/162-example-completed-learning-defects-tool.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Learning From Defects Tool - Example
ICU & Non-ICU
Problem statement: Healthcare organizations can increase the extent to which they learn from defects. We define this learning as reducing the probability that future patients will be harmed.
What is a defect? A defect is any cli…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/strategies-slides.html
March 01, 2017 - Communication Strategies To Promote Resident Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: CAUTI
Slide 1: Communication Strategies To Promote Resident Safety
Slide 2: Objectives
After participating in the session, attendees will be able to—
I dentify possible barriers to effective communication w…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/ena-slides/part1a.html
October 01, 2015 - The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript
Part One: Traditional Practice and Recommendations for Change (continued)
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
The Emergency Nurses Association Presents CAUTI Slides and Transcript
Opening Materials: Attribution, Objectives…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/notes2.html
August 01, 2022 - Module 2: Obtaining Organizational Buy-in and Support
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Facilitator Notes
Say:
Module 2 of the CANDOR Toolkit describes the importance of obtaining organizational support for CANDOR implementation. This module focuses on the role of organizational le…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c1_pdi_prioritizationworksheetinstructions.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Prioritization Worksheet
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool C.1 i
Prioritization Worksheet
What is the purpose of this tool? In today’s health care world, hospitals are required to take on
more responsibility than ever. With many different co…