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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation-issue-brief3.html
July 01, 2024 - Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Leverage Patient Safety Infrastructure
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Simulation To Improve Patient Safety: Getting Started
Introduction
Leverage Patient Safety Infrastructure
Use Simulation To Adopt and Adapt Best Practices
Us…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/standard-protocol-iodophor.docx
March 01, 2022 - Standardized Nursing Protocol for Iodophor
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 9-4 – Standardized Nursing Protocol:
Use of Nasal Iodophor (10% Povidone-Iodine)
The following is a standing order protocol for implementing nasal decolonization in adult non-intensive care unit (ICU) patients who are m…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-current-state4.html
January 01, 2024 - Current State of Diagnostic Safety: Implications for Research, Practice, and Policy
4. Discussion
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Current State of Diagnostic Safety: Implications for Research, Practice, and Policy
1. Introduction
2. Methods
3. Results
4. Discussion
References
A…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-cognitive-load2.html
August 01, 2024 - Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cognitive Load
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Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Introduction to Diagnostic Errors
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cogniti…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-cognitive-load5.html
May 01, 2024 - Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
A Future Vision for Better Diagnostic Outcomes
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Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Introduction to Diagnostic Errors
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cognitive Load…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/team-roster.docx
April 01, 2022 - Team Roster
ICU Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Team Roster
Objective: To assemble a team of influential leaders and staff members necessary to drive successful implementation of the AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI.
Name
Team Role
Key Characteristics
Sugge…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/respiratory-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold
Diagnosis
• Upper respiratory tract infections or “the common cold” are caused by viruses and present with symptoms
such as rhinorrhea, sneezing, sinus congestion, sore throat, cough, low-grade fever, headache, and
fatigue.
• The common cold occurs…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Acute Otitis Media
• Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new-onset ear drainage (otorrhea) with signs and
symptoms of middle-ear inflammation (e.g., ear pain, fever)
• Severe symptoms include ill appearance, moderate to severe otalgia, otalgia lasting at least 2 days, or
temperature o…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appd.html
March 01, 2017 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Appendix D. Organizations and Web Sites
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Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Executive Summary
Introduc…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol-academic-detailing-guide.pdf
July 07, 2015 - Cholesterol Management in Primary Care
Healthy Hearts for Oklahoma (H20)
The Oklahoma Cooperative for AHRQ's
Evidence NOW
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Aspirin when appropriate
Blood pressure control
Cholesterol manage…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=13
January 01, 2022 - COVID-19 Resources Catalog for Nursing Homes
AHRQ provided free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country through the National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network . The Network supported the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/biases-detection-apparent-weekend-effect-outcome-administrative-coding-data-population-based
September 23, 2020 - Study
Classic
Biases in detection of apparent "weekend effect" on outcome with administrative coding data: population based study of stroke.
Citation Text:
Li L, Rothwell PM, Study OV. Biases in detection of apparent "weekend effect" on outcome with administrati…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Acute Sinusitis
Diagnosis
• The diagnosis of acute sinusitis is based on the clinical presentation: nasal discharge or
congestion, facial pain or pressure, reduced or absent sense of taste or smell, headache, ear pain
or pressure, dental pain, bad breath, fatigue, or low-grade fevers.1
• Most cases of acu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sustaining-antibiotic-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts – Slides
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Ambulatory Care
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0030
September 2022
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AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Influenza
Diagnosis
• Influenza should be suspected during influenza season in patients with new fever, sore throat, cough,
myalgias, or rhinorrhea.1
o The current prevalence of influenza can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
local health department websites.
• If there is a high p…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool1ref.html
March 01, 2025 - Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview (continued)
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Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit
Tool 1: Overview
Tool 2: How To Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation at Your Hospital
How CMS Measures the "30-Day All Cause Rehospital…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab3.html
December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Table 3A. National Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Population by Selected Characteristics, 2005
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Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS Population
Avai…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-incidence-medication-error-surgical-patients-and-after-accreditation-council
September 23, 2020 - Study
National incidence of medication error in surgical patients before and after Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education duty-hour reform.
Citation Text:
Vadera S, Griffith SD, Rosenbaum BP, et al. National Incidence of Medication Error in Surgical Patients Before and Afte…
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/about/integrated-behavioral-health/patients
June 01, 2022 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/about/initiatives/opioid
June 01, 2022 - An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services
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