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401. Final Progress Report: Creating Learning Cultures Around Mistakes for Residents (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/hoff-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - In the surgical culture, appropriate learning best practices around errors and near misses committed … resident, a senior surgical resident, one surgical intern, and two fourth-year medical students (n= … We observed 25 surgical procedures of varying complexity performed by members of the team. … Common surgical resident errors included executing specific technical steps of a surgical procedure … Creating a learning environment for surgical residents: The roles of culture and context.

402. Final Progress Report: Weekend Effects and the July Phenomenon in Patient Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/weissman-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - In a subgroup analysis of surgical complications, we restricted the population to patients who underwent … Among patients undergoing vascular procedures, surgical complications occurred more frequently on weekends … Using ICD-9 codes, we selected the most frequent vascular surgical procedures (ICD-9 codes 38.7 surgical PSIs. … patients Date of principal procedure 3 Postoperative Hemorrhage (S) Inc: surgical patients Exc:

403. Presentation: Engaging Senior Executives
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_sr-execs.pptx
     December 01, 2017 - After reviewing this module, you will be able to: Explain the difference between work on the Surgical … the hair as opposed to shaving the skin prior to a surgical incision as part of SCIP. … Is the quality of skin prep appropriate to prevent surgical site infections? … The colorectal data was based on the NSQIP definitions for surgical site infections, or SSIs. … and efficiencies, some not directly related to surgical site infections.

404. 027-Cusp-Program-Sustainability-Fg (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/027-cusp-program-sustainability-fg.docx
     April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI CUSP Program Sustainability Surgical Services … QI project sustainability is part of the overall approach to preventing MRSA and other surgical site … · If hair removal is needed, are surgical clippers being used? … · If needed, are surgical clippers used for hair removal? … or physician assistants as surgical patients are cared for by multiple provider types.

405. 054-Sample-Adherence-Report (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/054-sample-adherence-report.docx
     April 01, 2025 - Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI Preoperative Decolonization Sample Adherence Report Surgical … down, as needed, to identify gaps for reinforcement or retraining in the use of decolonization for surgical … Adherence of Surgical Patients to Presurgical Decolonization at Home Dept Jan Feb Mar Apr May … hai/tools/abate/index.html | 1 Sample Adherence Report AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgical

406. FAQs (Staff): Wound Cleaning (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/faqs/faq-wound-cleaning.docx
     March 01, 2022 - Can I use CHG cloths over a closed surgical incision? Yes. … CHG is beneficial and should be applied over a closed surgical incision to kill bacteria and reduce risk … What if my surgical patient has a wound vacuum-assisted closure (VAC), dressing, or closed wound? … dressing and clean the portion of any device that is within 6 inches of the body, including wound VACs and surgical

407. Development of the AHRQ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture: Slide Presentation (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/asc/ascwebinar/smith2slides.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - CHCQM, CHPRM, LHRM, CASC Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Ann Shimek, MSN, RN, CASC United Surgical … Affiliated 25% Not Hospital Affiliated 75% 18 ASC Survey Pilot Test ASC Type Mixed (Surgical … and Non- surgical) 69% Single Specialty - Surgical 7% Single Specialty - Non-Surgical

408. Final Progress Report: Occult Uterine Cancer and Power Morcellation in Hysterectomy and Myomectomy (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/xu-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - Risk of occult cancer varied by patient age, surgical indication, and comorbidities. … SCOPE Background/Context Hysterectomy refers to surgical removal of the uterus. … Surgical Endoscopy. 2013;27(7):2253-2257. 2. Pitkin RM, Parker WH. … Surgical approach to hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease. … Minimally invasive surgical techniques versus open myomectomy for uterine fibroids.

409. 13-Identifying-Stakeholders-Analysis (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/13-identifying-stakeholders-analysis.docx
     June 01, 2023 - Stakeholder Analysis ToolAHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery What is this tool … The AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) Stakeholder Analysis tool is … Multidisciplinary teams are an important part of improving surgical care. … Senior Leader Checklist Patient and Family Engagement module AHRQ AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical … No. 23-0052 June 2023 AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery Stakeholder Analysis

410. Diverticulitis (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/diverticulitis-one-page.docx
     November 01, 2019 - –72 hours) and/or source control is achieved · Oral therapy: [Place local recommendations here] · Surgical … management · Obtain immediate surgical consultation for presence of perforation, peritonitis, obstruction … · Obtain surgical consultation during admission for failure of medical therapy, abscess (generally ≥ … The Surgical Infection Society revised guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal infection.

411. Appendix C. Data Dictionary | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapc.html
     April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection Appendix … Determining Surgical Site Infection Rates Chapter 3. … Designing and Testing Methods to Stratify Risk of Surgical Site Infections Chapter 4. … Surgeons' Acceptance of Surgical Site Infection Risk Adjustment Models Appendix T. … Surgical Infection Society Abstract Appendix U.

412. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4a_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
     May 31, 2016 - Care Introduction: Essential First Steps • Engage key nurses, physicians and other providers, and surgical … o Use blunt surgical instruments. … containers Communication • Systemwide education on protocol • Communication between surgeon and surgical … nurse/surgical technician on agreed upon neutral zone Authority/Accountability • Senior leadership … Littleton, CO: Association of Surgical Technologists; January 2013.

413. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4o_combo_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
     May 31, 2016 - Care Introduction: Essential First Steps • Engage key nurses, physicians and other providers, and surgical … o Use blunt surgical instruments. … containers Communication • Systemwide education on protocol • Communication between surgeon and surgical … nurse/surgical technician on agreed upon neutral zone Authority/Accountability • Senior leadership … Littleton, CO: Association of Surgical Technologists; January 2013.

414. Debrief Example - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-k.html
     May 01, 2017 - Improvement Study Ambulatory Surgery Center Slide 2: Problem Statement The surgical … safety checklist has been shown to reduce surgical mortality and complication rates in a variety of … surgical settings. … Who: All surgical admissions to the ASC. … Slide 8: The Goal To achieve a 100% completion rate for all elements of the debrief for all surgical

415. 067-Cusp-Monthly-Meeting-Prework (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/067-cusp-monthly-meeting-prework.docx
     April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI CUSP Monthly Meeting Prework Surgical … prework to support monthly Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) meetings and the prevention of surgical … | 1 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgical

416. Weighted Summary Statistics: PUF Medicare Inpatient File (Version 2) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/SyH-DR-PUF-Summary-Statistics-Medicare-Inpatient-Weighted.pdf
     September 26, 2023 - Cumulative Percent (Null Value) Missing/Unknown 6,688,584 45.12 6,688,584 45.12 0: Medical and Surgical … Cumulative Percent (Null Value) Missing/Unknown 9,904,143 66.81 9,904,143 66.81 0: Medical and Surgical … Cumulative Percent (Null Value) Missing/Unknown 11,663,725 78.68 11,663,725 78.68 0: Medical and Surgical … Cumulative Percent (Null Value) Missing/Unknown 12,778,723 86.20 12,778,723 86.20 0: Medical and Surgical … Cumulative Percent (Null Value) Missing/Unknown 13,492,976 91.02 13,492,976 91.02 0: Medical and Surgical

417. 053-Sample-Script-Iodophor (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/053-sample-script-iodophor.docx
     April 01, 2025 - Prevention: Targeting SSI Teaching Patients How To Decolonize With Iodophor: Key Points & Sample Script Surgical … the importance of preoperative decolonization and how to perform it at home is crucial to preventing surgical … hai/tools/abate/index.html Sample Script: Iodophor | 1 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgical

418. Chartbook on Patient Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/data/npsd-chartbook-2020.pdf
     January 01, 2020 - /Surgical Supply, Including Health Information Technology (Device or Medical/Surgical Supply) EVENT … OF DEVICES as a percentage of all Device or Medical/Surgical Supply reports. … Technical Notes ■ In CFER-H V1.2, the HIT-RELATED DEVICE in the Device or Medical/Surgical Supply … Technical Notes ■ In CFER-H V1.2, the HIT-RELATED DEVICE in the Device or Medical/Surgical Supply … Inpatient general care areas (e.g., medical/surgical unit) was the most frequently reported LOCATION

419. Chapter 3. Risk-Informed Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpra3.html
     April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Chapter 3. … Interventions Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical … Prevention of intraoperative infection transmission (e.g., surgical disinfection and antisepsis, skin … preparation, disinfection in the surgical environment). … Another important example is surgical preparation and draping, a longstanding surgical technique.

420. Auditing Your Briefings and Debriefings Process: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/audit-briefing-fac-notes.html
     December 01, 2017 - Time spent improving communication among surgical teams improves outcomes. … , and that no surgical teams discussed antibiotic redosing. … Share your audit data at safety meetings and with the surgical teams. … It was frustrating for the surgical teams. … One surgical nurse was allowed protected time to update preference cards.