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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/improve.html
March 01, 2017 - Comprises six modules (available in English and Spanish) that describe how to apply CUSP for long-term care resident … culture in a long-term care facility, and provides tools and strategies to improve communication and resident … Safety Culture
A survey available for nursing homes that helps facilities assess staff perceptions of resident … It is designed to assist you in developing skills and strategies to improve all aspects of resident safety
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheteruse/catheter-insertion/unlicensed-staff/unlicensed-catheter.pptx
March 01, 2017 - Additional Facilitator Notes
Why might a resident have a catheter? … Used intermittently it may be a scheduled procedure, or used as needed, when the resident cannot void … This type of catheter collects urine that the resident IS able to void, so it cannot be used to treat … Don gloves and gown
Help the resident to get comfortable in a supine position and assist the nurse as … The container is for that resident only, so be sure to label it with his or her name.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/changing-system-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - A problem that almost led to patient or resident harm is called a “near-miss.” … The resident not only had a heart attack but has developed a rash and acute kidney injury. … The resident likely did not need any antibiotics. … SAY:
Let’s first consider what happened to our resident. … The resident was transferred to long-term care on oral, not intravenous, antibiotics.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/pruprev-menu.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Other
Pressure Ulcer Trigger Summary Report: Resident Level
1. Wound rounds
2. … Pressure Ulcer Prevention Menu of Implementation Strategies
Existing New
Risk Change Report: Resident … Internal review to confirm awareness of resident behavior
changes
8. … Other
Resident Clinical, Functional, and Intervention Profile Report –
4-Week View
1. … Resident change in condition reviews
2. Weekly nutrition-at-risk meetings
3.
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www.ahrq.gov/sops/surveys/nursing-home/nursing-home-2/index.html
November 01, 2024 - Management Support for Resident Safety. Organizational Learning. Response to Mistakes. Speaking Up. … Supervisor Support for Resident Safety. Teamwork. Training. Overall Rating on Resident Safety.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/bath-basin-faqs.docx
March 01, 2017 - Due to the lack of evidence-based literature[endnoteRef:1], an optimal bathing method for resident hygiene … [1: The literature primarily addresses resident bathing in acute care, with very few studies focused … While some studies found gram-positive and gram-negative organisms on bath basins after resident use, … first want to conduct a risk assessment to determine ideal placement of the germicidal wipes within the resident … A resident identifier (i.e., name, room number and basin date) should be clearly displayed.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module3/mod3-facguide.html
March 01, 2017 - Discuss how staff empowerment contributes to a culture of resident safety, leading to improved outcomes … shows a positive relationship between staff empowerment and resident quality of life. … This leads to happier staff, which increases resident satisfaction and perception of care. … advocates and can recognize and respond to resident needs in real time. … satisfaction and resident safety.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/review-form.docx
March 01, 2017 - performance improvement look-back tool that assists long-term care (LTC) facilities with identifying possible resident … Results can also be discussed at the Infection Prevention and Control, Resident Safety, and Performance … leadership, quality assurance/performance improvement, infection prevention, bedside caregivers, and the resident … ☐ ☐
Is the urine collection device dated, with a resident identifier? … Using the responses to contributing factors above, what contributed to the resident developing a CAUTI
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/man5.html
December 01, 2017 - This can be easily accomplished by naming a specific room or bathroom, wheelchair, or resident with risk … In reviewing this material, the trainer should emphasize the importance of prompt and thorough resident … The nurse should rely upon direct care staff's knowledge and experience with the resident to completely … care provider communicating the total number of falls for this resident during the past 180 days and … Distinguish between safe and unsafe footwear for the resident.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-erepguide.pdf
February 10, 2014 - IHA IM 2
Resident
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Resident S 221 01/20/14 SACR 22 3 POA* 4 3 5.2 6.7 6.2 5.5 45 29 29 W H
Resident V 222 02 … On-Time Weekly Pressure Ulcer Treatment Summary Report
Report Date: 02/10/14
Resident Name: Resident … ulcers the resident has. … pressure ulcers the resident has.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/tracking-measuring-data-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - Antibiotic days should be presented as a rate with the denominator being 1,000 resident days of care … These can also be measured as the number of antibiotic starts per 1,000 resident days of care or as the … Antibiotic starts are the number of new antibiotic prescriptions started in a resident. … If a resident receives two different antibiotics, count each as a start. … If a resident started amoxicillin on the first of the month for 5 days and then had a new prescription
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/apcfigtxt3.html
December 01, 2017 - Resident:_____Mrs. … : Physical need to urinate, misses usual environment
Step 4
Past staff approaches and resident
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.pdf
March 01, 2017 - I will clean my hands before and after resident contact
and after certain procedures according to my … Step 2: I will disinfect surfaces and equipment to kill germs
before and after using it on a resident … • Keep surfaces and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Tell my supervisor if I think a resident or staff … • Use the resident’s insulin pen for only that resident. … If a resident needs to be started on additional infection prevention
precautions, I will explain these
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/appa.html
October 01, 2015 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Appendix A. … Teamwork and Communication Definitions and Tools
Previous Page
Table of Contents
Resident … Examples of Patient Harm Related to Invasive Devices
Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Resident … Stewardship
Tools To Help Mitigate Device Risk
Plan To Help Incorporate the Role of Champions for Resident
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/environment-equipment.pptx
March 01, 2017 - PowerPoint Presentation
Clean Equipment and Environment
Promotes Safe Resident Care
Training Module … HAIs/CAUTI
Welcome to training module two titled, “Clean Equipment and Environment Promotes Safe Resident … (Portal of Exit)
Mode of Transmission
Entry of New Resident
(Entry Portal)
Resident
(Reservoirs … (Portal of Exit)
Mode of Transmission
Entry of New Resident
(Entry Portal)
Resident
(Reservoirs … The takeaway here is to dedicate one urine measuring device to each resident.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/imp-handouts.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Our ability to intervene earlier to prevent resident decline and the need for resident
transfer is … The resident
was more confused than usual, lethargic, and not eating or drinking. … Facilitator: Where do you find the information that you need to send with the resident? … Is it something that you use with every
resident? That sounds like a lot of work. … We don’t
investigate what led to the resident getting short of breath.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ltcinstructor.pdf
June 01, 2012 - Talking with the resident about things that are important to the resident.
b. … You notice that another nurse’s resident, who is in the room near where you
are to see to your resident … Talking with the resident about things that are important to the resident.
b. … new about [resident name]?” … When you help your team member with a resident who is not assigned to
you, leave your resident in a
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ltcmodule2.pdf
June 01, 2012 - Reporting changes is necessary for quality resident care, and that means working
with others. … But, you must report
the change, since the resident cannot be helped if no one knows there might be … • Working with the care team to take action to make sure
the resident is safe. … But, you must report
the change, since the resident cannot be helped if no one knows there might be … Say what is going on with the resident that is a cause for
concern.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/part-1-slides.html
February 01, 2019 - If you suspect that a resident has a CAUTI, ask yourself two easy questions:
Does the resident have … Reason 1
IT'S BAD FOR THE RESIDENT! … Then escilates to "This makes me uncomfortable..." and finally "This is a resident safety issue!" … Slide 10: Avoid Knee-Jerk Antibiotics
Remember, unnecessary antibiotic use can lead to—
Resident … harms
An increase in antibiotic resistant organisms
Be aware of overuse if the resident has
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-unnecessary-urinary-catheter-use-ed.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Final UC guidelines are placed on pocket cards and posters and discussed at department meetings and at (resident … Resident champion identified for resident buy-in
Revise: alter guidelines PRN
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