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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/diagnosis/sepsis.html
November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Review approaches to the diagnosis of sepsis
Describe approaches to empiric treatment of sepsis
Recognize when to stop and narrow antibiotic therapy in patients with suspected…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/notes6.html
August 01, 2022 - Module 6: Care for the Caregiver
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Facilitator Notes
Say:
Module 6 includes information on the Care for the Caregiver component of the CANDOR process, which focuses on providing emotional support to caregivers following a CANDOR event. This module …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/learning-modules/nh-learning-module-guide.pdf
November 01, 2021 - Nursing Home Learning Module Guide
Nursing Home Learning Module Guide
• The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed short learning modules for nursing home staff
who provide direct care to or interact with residents and their families. These brief modules address issues
many nursing homes are facing …
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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/module6/facilitator-notes.docx
March 01, 2017 - One of the more recognized models is John Kotter’s 8 Steps of Change.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pcor/pcortf-strategic-framework.pdf
June 01, 2023 - producing systematic, rigorous, and unbiased synthesis of evidence for more than 25
years and is well recognized … services (having a usual source of care), timeliness (ability to provide
healthcare when the need is recognized
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/partner.html
June 01, 2021 - Partnering with a Senior Executive
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Identify the qualities a senior executive brings to a team and recognize how they can help improve patient safety.
Describe the responsibilities of the senior executive.
Identify strategies for e…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/engagement.html
December 01, 2014 - Patient and Family Engagement
ESRD Toolkit
The Patient and Family Engagement module of the ESRD Toolkit defines patient engagement in the context of end-stage renal disease facilities, discusses how to recognize and overcome obstacles to patient engagement, explains how to engage patients and their families i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/promoting-emotional-wellbeing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Best Practices for Promoting Emotional Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents
Best Practices for Promoting Emotional Well-Being
in Nursing Home Residents
Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes have left many residents socially isolated. Isolation can contribute to anxiety,
…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/tools/step.html
June 01, 2023 - Tool: STEP
STEP is a mnemonic tool that can help individuals monitor critical elements of a situation and the overall environment. It is suitable for use by teams supporting acutely ill patients in a hospital (e.g., an ICU patient the team hopes to wean off a ventilator as quickly as possible), for teams in lon…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/sustain.html
June 01, 2021 - Sustaining Your Antibiotic Stewardship Program
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Recognize that stewardship interventions must be sustained to have a continued effect.
Discuss approaches for identifying new stewardship targets.
Discuss personnel and resources nec…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/penicillin.html
May 01, 2022 - Penicillin Allergies and Other Side Effects of Antibiotic Use
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Discuss the diagnostic approach to a resident with a penicillin allergy.
Recognize how to conduct a detailed medication allergy history.
Review cross-reactivity between…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-removal-notes.docx
April 01, 2022 - So, as you may expect, many hours and sometimes days pass between when the catheter is recognized as
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module3/mod3-facguide.html
March 01, 2017 - Sharon was able to bring her mistake to the nurse manager and the director of nursing, who recognized
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www.ahrq.gov/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/improve/pbrn/index.html
July 01, 2013 - Primary Care Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRN)
Primary care practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are groups of primary care clinicians and practices working together to answer community-based health care questions and translate research findings into practice. PBRNs engage clinicians in quality improv…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/learning-modules/learning-module-flyer.pdf
November 01, 2021 - 5-Minute COVID-19 Learning Modules
5-Minute COVID-19 Learning Modules
5 minutes is all it takes to complete online modules that give tips on how
to take care of yoursel, your coworkers, and your residents.
Each module is:
✓ Short
✓ Interactive
✓ Information
✓ Timely
Topics include:
• Recognizing and managing…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/fac-notes.html
October 01, 2020 - Among the more recognized of these models is John Kotter’s 8 Steps of Change.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_sustspreading.pptx
December 01, 2017 - Presentation: Sustaining and Spreading Surgical Improvments
Sustaining and Spreading Surgical Safety Improvements
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Sustainability
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(18)-0004-15-EF
December 2017
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery – Sustainability
SAY:
This module will cover Sustaining and Spreading Surgic…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/communicate-prescribers.html
June 01, 2021 - Communicating Infectious Concerns With Antibiotic Prescribers
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe the components of, and when to use SBAR:
S ituation
B ackground
A ssessment
R ecommendation
Implement SBAR to improve communication between…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/collection.html
June 01, 2021 - Appropriate Collection of Microbiological Specimens
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Recognize that collecting a good specimen is important to making treatment decisions.
Detail procedures for collecting urine and respiratory samples from nursing home residents.
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/tools/keydrivers/engage-patients-families.html
November 01, 2018 - Key Driver 5: Engage with Patients and Families in Evidence-Based Care and Quality Improvement
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The best evidence will not result in improved clinical outcomes unless it is put into practice. One often overlooked aspect of making care evidence-based is engaging patients and their familie…