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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/funding/training-grants/eric-roberts-draft-application.pdf
May 19, 2021 - This course introduces
methodological aspects of research in aging, focusing on: study design, sampling … limits) across states.19 I will adjust
estimates for survey weights and standard errors for the complex sampling … restrictive criteria in ‘209(b) states’)19
weights and standard errors to account for the complex HRS sampling
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/funding/training-grants/rachel-hogg-graham-application.pdf
May 19, 2021 - Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling, Data Collection, and Analysis
Techniques in Mixed-Method … caregivers, providers, and community organization
representatives will be identified using purposive sampling
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/067-dec-staff-sample-adherence-report.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Decolonization:
Sample Adherence Report
ICU & Non-ICU
Use this document to build a useful report that allows tracking of daily adherence and for drilling down as needed to identify shifts or personnel who have the lowest adherence and therefore may need reinforcement or …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/measures/measure-4.html
November 01, 2017 - Development of precise and detailed measurement specifications, including instructions on sampling.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 1. Sample Policy
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
Protocol for Three Common Infections
[DATE]
Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotic prescriptions in nursing homes do not meet clinical guidelines for prescribing. Unnecessary antibiotics can result in side effects and drugresistant bacteria. Unnecessary prescribing…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Determine Whether To Treat
Toolkit 3. Minimum Criteria for Common Infections Toolkit
Tool 1. Sample Policy
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
Protocol for Three Common Infections
[DATE]
Between 25 percent and 75 percent of antibiotic prescriptions in nursing homes do…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/011-blood-culture-webinar-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - Blood culture sampling practices among internal medicine inpatients. … Proposing an empirically justified reference threshold for blood culture sampling rates in intensive
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/natlhacratereport-rebaselining2014-2016_0.pdf
January 01, 2016 - It had to be
reconstructed by sampling hospitals reimbursed under IPPS and requesting charts from available … four conditions in 2015 (CHF, PN, and SCIP) and 2016
(AMI).15 Thus, from 2015 onward, after randomly sampling … www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/methods.html.
13 See “Section 4, Population and Sampling
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/liquid-biopsy-topicrefinement.pdf
July 29, 2021 - text mentions that one key reason for use of liquid biopsy is that it might
overcome limitations of sampling … Sampling the blood is minimally invasive and avoids
the complications of biopsies. … Natera
has addressed unmet medical needs by enhancing relevant information delivered by simple
blood sampling … But blood
sampling may prove to have utility for the purpose of identifying individuals at average or … study, it should understand the
value historically of traditional biopsy, what ways newer methods of sampling
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/audit-briefing-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Create a sampling strategy:
Given the boundaries you set and the resources you have, what number
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/survey-methods-research/sample-frame-elements.html
February 01, 2025 - Examples of Sample Frame Elements
The sample frame that a CAHPS survey sponsor provides to a vendor would ideally include the following information (data elements). Elements for an Adult Survey Unique patient ID (typically provided by provider or insurer). Name of person (first and last names in separate fields…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/haccost2017-discuss.html
November 01, 2017 - data have appeal in that they are well validated, centrally collected and curated, and collected using sampling
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/survey-methods-research/preparing-sample-files.html
August 01, 2024 - Preparing Sample Files Before Collecting CAHPS Survey Data
Before a CAHPS survey goes into the field, survey sponsors should confirm that their vendors have taken the following steps to prepare the sample files. Remove duplicate names: While the sample frame can include multiple individuals from the same house…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part1.html
December 01, 2018 - For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, go
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P1T5-Sample_Timeline_Phase_1.doc
May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1
Sample Timeline
Task complete
Year
Months
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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12
Task 1: Assessment and Planning
Complete the Nursing Home Readiness and Resources Assessment
Distribute the Prescribing Clinici…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T5-Sample_Policy_Letter_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home
Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic
Toolkit 1. Working With a Lab To Improve Antibiotic Prescribing
[DATE]
Tool 5. Sample Policy Letter
[NAME OF NURSING HOME]
RE: Antibiogram Policy
[DATE]
Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed pharmaceuti…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T2-Sample_Procedures_Phase_3.doc
January 01, 1999 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3
Sample Procedures
[NURSING HOME NAME]
[DATE]
Purpose and Scope
This procedure covers the use of an antibiogram at [NURSING HOME NAME]. Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals in long-term-care settings, yet reports indicate that a high proportion …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T8-Sample_Antibiogram_Phase_2.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Phase 3 Implementation
w
Advancing Excellence in Health Care www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
PREVENT
Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 2
Sample Antibiogram
Nursing Home Name/Clinical Laboratory Name
Antibiogram for dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yy…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T8-Sample_Antibiogram_Phase_2.doc
May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 2
Sample Antibiogram
Nursing Home Name/Clinical Laboratory Name
Antibiogram for dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy
Gram Negative
Gram Positive
Antibiotic Tested
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Proteus mirabilis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus
Non…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T3-Sample_Letter_of_Agreement_final.docx
October 01, 2016 - Tool 3. Sample Letter of Agreement With a Laboratory
[DATE]
[NAME OF LABORATORY]
[ADDRESS OF LABORATORY]
RE: Preparing an Annual Antibiogram for [NURSING HOME NAME]
Dear [INSERT NAME]:
The [NURSING HOME NAME] is planning to use an annual antibiogram report as part of a quality initiative to improve the appropriate pre…