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2081. Introduction | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxchecklists-1.html
      September 01, 2020 - preventing errors in the surgical process. 2 The use of checklists has also been recommended as a tool to reduce

2082. SNAC Member: Marshall H. Chin, M.D. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/nac/snac-chin.html
      December 01, 2021 - Chin and his team created the "Roadmap to Reduce Disparities," which is cited in Centers for Medicare

2083. My Action Plan | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/diabetesnetwork/actionplan.html
      October 01, 2014 - . ______ Reduce my stress. ______ Cut down on smoking. 2.

2084. Texas A&M Health Science Center Rural and Community Health Institute | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/texas-am-health-science-center-rural-and-community-health-institute.html
      January 01, 2012 - Network Founded: 2003 PBRN Mission Statement: To improve access to healthcare and reduce

2085. 62. For the Patient Willing To Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide62.html
      October 01, 2014 - "Quitting smoking may reduce the number of ear infections your child has."

2086. 77. For the Patient Who Has Recently Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide77.html
      October 01, 2014 - Smoking lapses Suggest continued use of tobacco use medications, which can reduce the likelihood

2087. 76. For the Patient Who Has Recently Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide76.html
      October 01, 2014 - withdrawal symptoms, consider extending the use of an approved medication or adding/combining medications to reduce

2088. Slide 1 (ppt file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/business_case-slides/The-Business-Case-for-CUSP-Jan-17-2012-508.ppt
      January 01, 2012 - Headlines Alt text A website screenshot showing and article on MRSA Screenings of ICU Patients Can Reduce

2089. Learn From Defects Tool Worksheet: Central Line-Assoiated Bloodstsream Infection (CLABSI) (pdf file)
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      April 01, 2022 - learn what happened, identify the factors that may have contributed to the CLABSI, and discuss how to reduce … What can we do to reduce the risk of the CLABSI happening with a different person?

2090. A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/infection-prevent.html
      March 01, 2017 - Practice Tips are actions to take to reduce the risk of infections in long-term care (LTC) facilities … result in hospitalization. 2 For these reasons, all staff in LTC facilities must work together to reduce … Good teams and a culture of safety can reduce the chance of clinical errors, reduce staff turnover, and … reduce concerns by residents and their families. … It is important that health care workers comply with all safeguards and work practices to reduce the

2091. Appendix VII: Public Comments Submitted Between March 7 and March 21, 2008 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/report/apvii.html
      June 01, 2010 - and they advise and assist persons with dementia and their family and other informal caregivers to reduce … services and supports, including information and training for family and other informal caregivers, to reduce … the negative effects of co-morbid medical conditions on the person's cognition and, conversely, to reduce … to manage, and assist family and other informal caregivers to manage, the coexisting conditions and reduce … Provision of palliative care Goal: Persons with dementia should receive palliative care to reduce suffering

2092. Accessible Facilitator Guide: Learn From Defects for Sustainability (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/sustainability_learn_from_defects_facnotes.docx
      December 01, 2017 - ASK: How will you reduce the chances of it happening again? … Slide 12 How Will You Reduce Risk of Recurrence? … Slide 15 How Will You Reduce Risk of Recurrence? … ASK: How will you reduce the chances of the risk recurring? … Post prominently the results of the defects that you’re trying to reduce.

2093. Sustainability: Learning From Defects: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/learn-from-defects-fac-notes.html
      December 01, 2017 - Ask: How will you reduce the chances of it happening again? … Slide 13: How Will You Reduce Risk of Recurrence? … Slide 16: How Will You Reduce Risk of Recurrence? … Ask: How will you reduce the chances of the risk recurring? … Post prominently the results of the defects that you’re trying to reduce.

2094. 5 Tk2 P3T2-Sample Procedures Phase 3 (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T2-Sample_Procedures_Phase_3.doc
      January 01, 1999 - The use of antibiograms can help reduce inappropriate prescribing and lead to fewer clinical failures

2095. Tips for Implementing Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/tips.html
      March 01, 2017 - Reinforce that the session focuses on ways the team can work together to improve resident safety and reduce

2096. Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/strategies.html
      April 01, 2018 - Supports handoff within the practice to reduce communication drops during transitions.

2097. Creating a Culture of Patient Safety through Innovative Hospital Design (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Reiling.pdf
      January 01, 2004 - Reduce noise. 7. Use adaptive systems that will allow function in the future. 8. … It may elevate blood pressure, increase pain, alter quality of sleep, and reduce overall perceived … single rooms and the use of special noise- absorbing ceiling tiles, structural systems designed to reduce … Other design considerations to reduce patient falls are bathrooms at the head of the bed with a handrail … from the bed to the bathroom, beds that lower to reduce the harm to patients falling and rubber flooring

2098. Technical Interventions To Prevent CAUTI | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/guides/implguide-pt3.html
      October 01, 2015 - Indwelling urinary catheters may be appropriate to reduce the need for movement in the patient with acute … confirm urinary retention before placing a catheter to address suspected urinary retention in order to reduce … Nurse-driven protocols and handheld bladder scanners have been shown to reduce the risk of CAUTI. 19 … Consider editing CAUTI education materials to reduce jargon and frame the content to reflect the patient … Repeat urine culture to document clearing of bacteriuria (no clinical benefit to patients) To reduce

2099. 3 Tk1 T5-Draft Policies And Procedures For The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Final (doc file)
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      October 01, 2016 - The use of this procedure can help reduce unnecessary prescribing and lead to fewer antibiotic failures … The purpose of this policy is optimize antibiotic use in nursing homes and reduce unnecessary use of

2100. Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-p.pptx
      January 01, 2015 - Program for Ambulatory Surgery Implementation Guide Appendix P FDA-Approved Labels “Handwash to help reduce … bacteria that potentially can cause disease” “Hand sanitizer to help reduce bacteria on the skin” “Surgical