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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/implement-monitor-sustain-program/toolkit2-monitor-sustain-program.html
October 01, 2016 - Toolkit 2: Monitor and Sustain Stewardship
Toolkit Effectiveness
This toolkit is based on similar toolkits used in hospitals and nursing homes, but it has not been tested.
One of the tools, the Quarterly Prescribing Profile, is based on a tool used in a randomized controlled trial in eight long-term care fa…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/teach/index.html
December 01, 2023 - Section 3: Teaching the Key Concepts and Tools
TeamSTEPPS 3.0 has been taught in a 2-day format, is often taught in a half-day format, and is also frequently taught in smaller segments that are only 15–30 minutes long. While in-person trainings have been the norm, virtual trainings using an online platform are…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/state-of-science-3.html
June 01, 2020 - Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
Getting Ready for Measurement: Overcoming Barriers and Taking Next Steps
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Table of Contents
Operational Measurement of Diagnostic Safety: State of the Science
Introduction
Special Considerations for Measure…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/education-dx-outcomes-5.html
March 01, 2022 - Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Next Steps and Barriers
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Table of Contents
Improving Education—A Key to Better Diagnostic Outcomes
Introduction
Foundations of Diagnosis Education
Current State of Diagnosis Education
Competencies To Improve Diagn…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/hospitalsurvey2-items.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Version 2.0: Composites and Items
SOPSTM Hospital Survey
Items and Composite Measures
Version: 2.0
Language: English
Notes
• For more information on getting started, selecting a sample, determining data collection
methods, establishing data collection procedures, co…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/cultural-competence/oralling.html
July 01, 2019 - Providing Oral Linguistic Services
To address shifting demographic trends in health
care, this guide offers an approach to defining the needs of members with
limited English proficiency and developing strategies to meet their
communication needs.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) com…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/web/index.html
May 01, 2019 - Taking Advantage of Web Functionalities in a Quality Report
The vast majority of health care quality reports are available on the internet. This section discusses how you can use web functionalities to improve your displays of quality scores and help readers get to the data they want quickly and easily.
Whi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-b.docx
April 24, 2015 - URINARY CATHETERIZATION – Sample Policy
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix B. Urinary Catheterization – Sample Policy
Purpose
The purpose of urinary catheterization is to facilitate urinary drainage when medically necessary. Urinary catheters should be evaluated every day for need and remo…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/science-of-safety-slides.pptx
January 01, 2017 - Presentation: Program Overview
Science of Safety and Identifying Defects in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0018-29-EF
January 2017
Science of Safety ‹#›
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
1
Learning Ob…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/access/elements2.html
June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Access to Health Care
Elements of Access to Health Care: Services
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Table of Contents
Chartbook on Access to Health Care
Acknowledgments
Access to Health Care
Elements of Access to Health Care
Elements of Access to Health Care: Services
Elements of Access…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/access/elements.html
June 01, 2018 - Chartbook on Access to Health Care
Elements of Access to Health Care
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Table of Contents
Chartbook on Access to Health Care
Acknowledgments
Access to Health Care
Elements of Access to Health Care
Elements of Access to Health Care: Services
Elements of Access to Health…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/medical-office/Final-DX-Safety-items-12-15-22-SPANISH.docx
November 01, 2022 - SOPS® Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Item Set for the SOPS Medical Office Survey - Spanish
SOPS® Diagnostic Safety Supplemental Item Set for the SOPS Medical Office Survey
Language: Spanish
Purpose: This supplemental item set was designed for use with the core SOPS® Medical Office Survey to help medical offices asses…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamily3c.html
July 01, 2017 - Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Methods (continued, 4)
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Table of Contents
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methods
Findings
Implications for the Guide
Summary and Discussion
Next Steps
References
Appendix A: Draft K…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/visual/visual-mgmt-pdsa-form.docx
May 01, 2017 - Module 2: Example
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Management Practices for Sustainability
Module 5: Visual Management
Sample “Plan-Do-Study-Act”[footnoteRef:1] Form [1: “Plan-Do-Study-Act” refers to a method for testing changes in clinical practice. In the “plan” step, lay out the specifications of your…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/infection-prevention/precautions/ppe-slides.html
March 01, 2017 - Personal Protective Equipment
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Slide 1: Personal Protective Equipment
Training Module 3
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, long-term care facility staff will be able to—
Describe when to use personal protective equipme…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-o-part2.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
Appendix O. Part 2: A Clear View of Flexible Endoscope Processing:
Disinfection/Sterilization Record Keeping
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Susan Klacik B.S., CRCST, CIS, FCS
Endoscope Disinfection/Sterilization Reco…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/changing-system-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Changing the System To Improve Patient Safety
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Changing the System
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Objectives
Use barriers as opportunities to improve systems and prevent problems from recurring.
List factors that may comp…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/partnering-executive-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Partnering With a Senior Executive
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Long-Term Care
Senior Executive
1
Objectives
Identify the qualities a senior executive brings to a team a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-targets-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - PowerPoint Presentation
Identifying Targets To
Improve Antibiotic Use
Long-Term Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Identifying Targets
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Objectives
Identify opportunities to improve antibiotic prescribing
Recognize how to leverage frontline staff to guide saf…
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/casalino/paper/idkeydsrapc.html
February 01, 2014 - Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research
Appendix C: "Long List" of Delivery System Research Areas
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Table of Contents
Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research
Executive Summary
Identifying Key Areas for Delivery System Research
Conclusion
References…