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501. 014-Bcx-Algorithm-Decision-Support-Tool (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/014-bcx-algorithm-decision-support-tool.docx
     October 01, 2024 - Blood Culture Algorithm Decision Support Tool Originally published in “Does This Patient Need Blood Cultures? A Scoping Review of Indications for Blood Cultures in Adult Nonneutropenic Patients” by Fabre et al in Clinical Infectious Diseases, September 2020. Used with permission. Image is adapted. AHRQ Safet…

502. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/surgery/antimicrobial-prophylaxis.html
     April 01, 2025 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: Targeting SSI The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI MRSA and SSI Prevention Phases The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization Nasal Decolonization…

503. Final Progress Report: Assessing Barriers to ADA Guideline Adherence (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/kaminski-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - ADA guidelines recommend two HbA1c tests per year per patient. … ADA guidelines recommend one microalbumin assessment per year for those with diabetes (DM). … ADA guidelines recommend one LDL assessment per year for those with DM.

504. Smoking Cessation Evidence and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/smoking.html
     March 01, 2021 - Smoking Cessation Evidence and Resources About 42 million people in the United States (nearly 18 percent of the population) currently smoke. Tobacco use is a leading cause of illness, disability, and death in the United States. Cigarette smoking accounts for one out of every five deaths and is estimated to incr…

505. Cholesterol Management Evidence and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/cholesterol.html
     March 01, 2021 - Cholesterol Management Evidence and Resources People with elevated levels of cholesterol are at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Substantial evidence shows that taking a statin medication each day to manage blood cholesterol can reduce the chance of having a heart attack for people at increase…

506. Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/references/quickref/index.html
     October 01, 2014 - Recommend the use of approved medication, except when contraindicated or with specific populations for … There is insufficient evidence to recommend medication for pregnant women, adolescents, smokeless tobacco … Recommend that the patient start or increase physical activity. … Weight gain Recommend starting or increasing physical activity.

507. From Public Testimony to Vehicle for Statewide Action: Experience of the Michigan State Commission on Patient Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Valade_46.pdf
     May 05, 2008 - From Public Testimony to Vehicle for Statewide Action: Experience of the Michigan State Commission on Patient Safety From Public Testimony to Vehicle for Statewide Action: Experience of the Michigan State Commission on Patient Safety Diane Valade, MS; A.B. Orlik; Ruth Mohr, RN, MPH, PhD; Vicky Debold, RN, PhD; …

508. Proposed Changes to the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/cg/about/proposed-changes-cahps-c&g-survey2015.pdf
     March 01, 2015 - Proposed Changes to the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey Proposed Changes to the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) CAHPS Consortium is recommending changes to the CAHPS Clinician & Group (CG-CAHPS) Survey and the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Item Set. The…

509. Section 3. Appendix | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf3.html
     October 01, 2014 - Section 3. Appendix Additional Prevention Materials and Resources from AHRQ When you use The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services 2009 in the classroom or in practice, here are some additional products AHRQ developed based on the recommendations that you may find helpful. These items can be printed from yo…

510. Strategies to Better Manage Lipids – Statin Pearls
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/strategies-to-better-manage-lipids.pptx
     November 01, 2016 - Strategies to Better Manage Lipids – Statin Pearls Strategies to Better Manage Lipids – Statin Pearls Alex Krist MD MPH Family Physician Virginia Commonwealth University Member, US Preventive Services Task Force ahkrist@vcu.edu ‹#› 5/24/2018 1 Disclaimer Although I am a member of the U.S. Preventive Services Tas…

511. Using a Computerized Fall Risk Assessment Process to Tailor Interventions in Acute Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances2/vol1/advances-hook_25.pdf
     February 26, 2008 - Using a Computerized Fall Risk Assessment Process to Tailor Interventions in Acute Care Using a Computerized Fall Risk Assessment Process to Tailor Interventions in Acute Care Mary L. Hook, PhD, APRN, BC; Elizabeth C. Devine, PhD, RN, FAAN; Norma M. Lang, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCN Abstract Patient falls account …

512. Using a Computerized Fall Risk Assessment Process to Tailor Interventions in Acute Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol1/Advances-Hook_25.pdf
     February 26, 2008 - Using a Computerized Fall Risk Assessment Process to Tailor Interventions in Acute Care Using a Computerized Fall Risk Assessment Process to Tailor Interventions in Acute Care Mary L. Hook, PhD, APRN, BC; Elizabeth C. Devine, PhD, RN, FAAN; Norma M. Lang, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCN Abstract Patient falls account …

513. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4e_pdi06-heartsurgery-bestpractices.pdf
     May 16, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety 1 Tool D.4e Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement PDI 06: RACHS-1 Pediatric Heart Surgery Mortality Why focus on pediatric heart surger…

514. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4s_combo_pdi06-heartsurgery-bestpractices.pdf
     May 16, 2016 - Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety 1 Tool D.4s Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement PDI 06: RACHS-1 Pediatric Heart Surgery Mortality Why focus on pediatric heart surgery morta…

515. Blood Pressure Control Evidence and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/blood-pressure.html
     March 01, 2021 - Blood Pressure Control Evidence and Resources High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, stroke and chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure is very common, affecting about 30 percent of adults in the United States. In 2013, high blood pressure was the main or a contributing…

516. Section 6, Appendix 1, Tables 1 to 4 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-177-section-6-appendix-1.pdf
     September 01, 2011 - Section 6, Appendix 1, Tables 1 to 4 Appendix 1. Guidelines and Measure-Specific Testing Results Use of Higher-than-Recommended Doses of …

517. Executive Summary of SNAC Healthcare Quality Measurement Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/about/organization/nac/snac-hqm-report-exec-summary.pdf
     November 17, 2021 - Executive Summary of SNAC Healthcare Quality Measurement Report - 1 - AHRQ NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (NAC) DISCUSSION ON THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SNAC) HEALTHCARE QUALITY MEASUREMENT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - 2 - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On Nov…

518. Methodological Challenges in Describing Medication Dosing Errors in Children (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/McPhillips.pdf
     January 01, 2004 - However, other sources may recommend weight-based dosing for these same medications.

519. Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/UTI-one-page.docx
     November 01, 2019 - Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Diagnosis · First, ask about SYMPTOMS · Acute cystitis: dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain · Pyelonephritis: fever, flank pain · Catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI): subrapubic pain and fever; patients with catheters may not report dysuria, frequenc…

520. Abstract | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/measure_retirement/measure_retirement1.html
     February 01, 2014 - Background Report on 2013 Retirement of Measures from the Child Core Set Abstract Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Background Report on 2013 Retirement of Measures from the Child Core Set Abstract Background Methods Results Conclusions References Appendix A. Appendix B. …