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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/slippery-slide-life
January 21, 2017 - Slippery Slide Into Life
Citation Text:
Halamek LP. Slippery Slide Into Life. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2005.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/patfamilyengagement/CUSP_Patient_Family_Engagement_Facilitator_Notes.docx
June 02, 2025 - SAY:
The Patient and Family Engagement module of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (or CUSP) Toolkit focuses on an important topic: Making sure patients and their family members understand what is happening during the patient’s hospital stay, are active participants in the patient’s care, and are prepared for…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/npsd-portfolios-summary-profile-2014.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Patient Safety Organizations: A Summary of 2014 Profiles
Patient Safety Organizations:
A Summary of 2014 Profiles
The safety of patients in health care settings remains
a national priority and an important challenge. The
Patient Safety Organization (PSO) program, which
was authorized by the Patient Safety and Qu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73300/psn-pdf
July 01, 2022 - Project BOOST Increases Patient Understanding of
Treatment and Follow-up Care
May 26, 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/project-boost-increases-patient-understanding-treatment-and-follow-care
Summary
The Patient Safe-D(ischarge) program used standardized tools to educate patients about their discharge
needs,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73145/psn-pdf
April 28, 2021 - In Conversation With... José A, Morfín, MD, FASN
April 28, 2021
In Conversation With.. José A, Morfín, MD, FASN. PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-jose-morfin-md-fasn
Editor’s Note: José A, Morfín, MD, FASN, is a health sciences clinical professor at the University of
Californ…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/guide.html
January 01, 2020 - Guide: Purpose and Use of CLABSI Tools
Purpose of the Tools
These tools are designed to support your efforts to implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in your unit. When used with the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Toolkit, the…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/build-ssi-bundle-fac-notes.html
December 01, 2017 - Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle: Facilitator Notes
AHRQ Safety Program for Surgery
Slide 1: Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Say:
In this module, you’ll learn about using building a local bundle to reduce surgical site infections.
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Say:
After reviewing this mod…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_build_ssibundle_facnotes.docx
December 01, 2017 - Facilitator Guide: Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Title Slide
Building Your Surgical Site Infection Prevention Bundle
SAY:
In this module, you’ll learn about using building a local bundle to reduce surgical site infections.
Slide 1
Learning Objectives
SA…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm3.html
October 01, 2014 - Designing and Implementing Medicaid Disease and Care Management Programs
Section 3: Selecting and Targeting Populations for a Care Management Program
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Designing and Implementing Medicaid Disease and Care Management Programs
Introduction
Section 1: Plannin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49765/psn-pdf
August 21, 2016 - Cognitive Overload in the ICU
August 21, 2016
Patel VL, Buchman TG. Cognitive Overload in the ICU. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/cognitive-overload-icu
Case Objectives
Identify the role of cognitive overload—especially interruptions—in compromising quality of care and
patient safety.
List…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/improve-medication-management-slides-091318.pdf
September 27, 2018 - A National Conference on the Role of Health IT to Improve Medication Management - Slides
A National Web Conference on the Role
of Health IT to Improve Medication
Management
Presented by:
Karen Farris, PhD
Jeffrey Schnipper, MD, MPH, FHM
Margie Snyder, PharmD, MPH, FCCP
Modera…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37199/psn-pdf
September 19, 2007 - For doctors, diagnosing gets a technological boost.
September 19, 2007
Donaghue E. USA Today. September 5, 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/doctors-diagnosing-gets-technological-boost
This article discusses how diagnostic decision-support systems can assist physicians in correctly
diagnosing patients.
https://p…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/antipsychotics-very-young-children.html
August 01, 2021 - Use of Antipsychotics in Very Young Children
Measure Domain: Management of Chronic Conditions
Measure Sub-Domain: Use of Antipsychotics
PQMP COE: NCINQ
Associated NQF # and Name: None
Products:
Fact Sheet (PDF, 315 KB)
Full Report In preparation for posting—available upon request
Measure Techn…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/establishment-gestational-age.html
August 01, 2021 - Establishment of Gestational Age
Measure Domain: Perinatal Care
Measure Sub-Domain: Prenatal Care
PQMP COE: PMCOE
Associated NQF # and Name: None
Products:
Full Report (PDF, 152.6 KB)
Measure Technical Specifications and Other Supporting Documents:
Specifications (PDF, 53 KB)
Additional Sp…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/prenatal-care.html
August 01, 2021 - Prenatal Care Screening
Measure Domain: Perinatal Care
Measure Sub-Domain: Prenatal Care
PQMP COE: PMCOE
Associated NQF # and Name: None
Products:
Full Report (PDF, 557.5 KB)
Measure Technical Specifications and Other Supporting Documents:
Specifications (PDF, 176 KB)
Additional Specificat…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/template-newsletter-article.html
August 01, 2022 - Template Newsletter Article
Resource: Template Newsletter Article
This template newsletter article can be used to discuss your long-term care facility's experience with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Source: AHCA/NCAL
Topic(s): Vaccination
Audience(s): Family Members; Residents; Support staff; Nursing Assistants;…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/spanish-coronavirus-testing-basics.html
June 01, 2022 - Spanish: Coronavirus Testing Basics
Resource: Spanish: Coronavirus Testing Basics
This Spanish-language factsheet is intended to educate readers about the different types of COVID-19 tests and the steps involved.
Source: FDA
Topic(s): Testing
Audience(s): Visitors; Family Members; Residents; Support s…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/template-letter-staff.html
August 01, 2022 - Template Letter for Consent - Staff
Resource: Template Letter for Consent - Staff
This template letter can be used by long-term care facilities to gain consent from staff members to administer the vaccine.
Source: AHCA/NCAL
Topic(s): Vaccination
Audience(s): Support staff; Nursing Assistants; Nursi…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/the-lancet.html
May 01, 2021 - The Lancet: More Than Mistrust
Resource: The Lancet: More Than Mistrust
This personal essay by a Black physician discusses her decision to participate in a vaccine trial and how that decision was complicated by histories of medical abuse and neglect of Black patients.
Source: The Lancet
Topic(s): Vacc…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/trouble.html
May 01, 2021 - The Trouble with Mourning
Resource: The Trouble with Mourning
This blog post by Sarah Peyton on The Fearless Heart website talks about the practice of mourning and how it is an essential part of humanity.
Source: The Fearless Heart
Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being
Audience(s): Nursing Assist…