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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/index.html
November 01, 2014 - Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
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Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Introduction to the Case Studies
Case 1. Lakeview Healthcare
Case 2. Central Hospital
Case 3. Grand Hospital Center
Case 4. Suntown …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/45-iscr-pathway-audit-tool.xlsx
June 01, 2023 - Introduction
The compliance tracking sheet is located in the other tab of this Excel file AHRQ Pub. No. 23-0052
June 2023
&G
Audit Tool
Purpose of this tool: To support your hospital’s AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) implementation, your hospital should begin r…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/intro/teach.html
August 01, 2023 - Section 3: Teaching Introductory Material
TeamSTEPPS 3.0 has been taught in a two-day format, is often taught in a half-day format, and is also frequently taught in smaller segments only 15–30 minutes long. While in-person trainings have been the norm, virtual trainings using an online platform are now common a…
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www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/training/care-coordination/index.html
April 01, 2023 - Enhancing Care Coordination
This focus area will walk you through the decisions and steps needed to optimize care coordination for your cardiac rehabilitation (CR) patients.
Effective care coordination (CC) is a proven strategy for increasing patient participation. Care coordinators begin to work with patie…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicomp3.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Participation
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Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Preface
Methods
Participation
Outcomes
Adult Non-ICUs
Pedi…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/134-clabsi-prevention-central-line-maintenance.docx
October 01, 2024 - Central Line Maintenance: Maintain Awareness and Proper Care of Catheters in Place
· Once a central line is inserted, it must be maintained and cared for meticulously to prevent introduction of pathogens.
· Step 2 of CLABSI prevention is to maintain awareness and proper care of catheters in place. Best practices shoul…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/curriculum/teamstepps-module-3-slides.pptx
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS Situation Monitoring Module 3
Situation Monitoring
Module 3
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Situation Monitoring Exercise:
Rebuild Your Tower
Situation Monitoring
Rules:
Same goals and rules as the earlier tower building exercise except one BIG change:
The Color Guide cannot speak or write the name of any color.
The Length Guide…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/evidence-base/additional.html
June 01, 2023 - Additional TeamSTEPPS Resources
Castner, J., Foltz-Ramos, K., Schwartz, D. G. & Ceravolo, D. J. (2012). A leadership challenge: Staff nurse perceptions after an organizational TeamSTEPPS initiative. The Journal of Nursing Administration 42(10), 467-72. Select to access the abstract .
Frankel, A., Grillo, S…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/063-protocol-training-nasal-decolonization-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Nasal Decolonization Nursing Protocol Training
ICU & Non-ICU
AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007
October 2024
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU
Nasal Decolonization
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Educational Objectives
This PowerPoint is intended to assist…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicomp4.html
January 01, 2013 - Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Outcomes
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Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: Final Report Companion Guide
Preface
Methods
Participation
Outcomes
Adult Non-ICUs
Pediatric…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/mui-environmental-scan-brief.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Environmental Scan - Dissemination and Implementation of Nonsurgical Urinary Incontinence (UI) Treatment for Women in Primary Care
UPDATED ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN:
Dissemination and Implementation
of Nonsurgical Urinary Incontinence
(UI) Treatment for Women in
Primary Care
Background
Studies in the United States …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/worksheet2.html
August 01, 2022 - Building the Business Case for CANDOR Worksheet
AHRQ Communication and Optimal Resolution Toolkit
Purpose: To provide guidance to leaders and staff who are building a business case for implementing the Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR) process in their organization.
Who should use this tool? …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/impguide/apa.html
August 01, 2022 - Implementation Guide for the CANDOR Process: Appendix A
Building the Business Case Worksheet
Purpose: To provide guidance to leaders and staff who are building a business case for implementing the CANDOR process in their organization.
Who should use this tool? Leaders (administrators, director of nursing…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/plan/environment.html
June 01, 2016 - What Is the Environment for Reporting on Health Care Quality?
Whether working alone or in collaboration with others, report sponsors need to understand:
The circumstances in which the reporting project will take place.
The likely implications of the project for:
The sponsoring organizations,
The org…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-mupirocin.docx
March 01, 2022 - FAQs (Staff): Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA-Positive Patients With Devices
Decolonization of
Non-ICU Patients With Devices
Section 14-2 – Addressing Questions Asked by Staff:
Nasal Mupirocin for MRSA Carriers With Devices
What is mupirocin and how safe is it?
Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic ointment to prevent infe…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/sustainability/communication-strategies-slides.pptx
January 01, 2017 - Presentation: Program Overview
Communication Strategies for Sustainability
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
AHRQ Pub. No. 16(17)-0018-40-EF
January 2017
Communication ‹#›
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
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Learning Objectives
After reviewing this module, you wil…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules.html
May 01, 2017 - Long-Term Care Safety Toolkit Modules
Toolkit To Reduce CAUTI and Other HAIs in Long-Term Care Facilities
These modules (available in English and Spanish) describe how to apply the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) for long-term care resident safety. They support learning and implementation effor…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/prevehosp-trans-intakenotes.pdf
June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and ED Visits - Transfer Note and Intake Note
AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time
Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits
Transfer Note and Intake Note
Transfer Notes and Intake Notes are not required, but the elemen…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-protocol.html
January 01, 2017 - Coordinated Spontaneous Awakening and Breathing Trials Protocol
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Introduction
Reducing the number of days a patient is on mechanical ventilation has been shown to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia. 1,2,3 Strategies for wea…
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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 - Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment
Appendix P. Evaluating and Selecting Hand Hygiene Products
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation Guide
Timothy Landers, Ph.D., R.N., CNP, CIC
Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Evaluating and Selec…