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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-trache.pdf
June 02, 2025 - – Deep suctioning: Insert catheter until resistance met, apply suction on withdrawal
– This technique … – Use clean technique (reuse catheters cleaned with alcohol and soapy water) at home.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d7_pdi_implementationmeasurement.docx
January 01, 2016 - assisting in inserting the line
|_| Full body drape to cover the patient
|_| Use of sterile precautions/technique … Indicate which sterile technique precautions were used by the provider inserting the catheter and the … but a general statement indicates that precautions were used, then check “Use of sterile precautions/technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d7_pdi_implementationmeasurement.pdf
January 01, 2016 - assisting in inserting the line
Full body drape to cover the patient
Use of sterile precautions/technique … Indicate which
sterile technique precautions were used by the provider inserting the catheter and the … but a general statement
indicates that precautions were used, then check “Use of sterile precautions/technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d7_combo_implementationmeasurement.pdf
January 01, 2016 - assisting in inserting the line
Full body drape to cover the patient
Use of sterile precautions/technique … Indicate which
sterile technique precautions were used by the provider inserting the catheter and the … but a general statement
indicates that precautions were used, then check “Use of sterile precautions/technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/011-blood-culture-webinar-slides.pptx
October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU
Blood Culture Practices
and Stewardship
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Hand Hygiene6
Aseptic technique … ICU & Non-ICU
Blood Culture Practices
and Stewardship
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Phlebotomy Teams and Education on Proper Technique … Manual initial specimen diversion technique (IDST) is demonstrated in the first image on the right. … Innovation for reducing blood culture contamination: initial specimen diversion technique. … Innovation for reducing blood culture contamination: initial specimen diversion technique.
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity-kit/obtoolkit-tool12.html
March 01, 2014 - One of the main purposes of the technique is to have a conversation that stimulates a patient's desire … be foolish to think that a simple handout can effectively teach the many nuances of this therapeutic technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4a_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
May 31, 2016 - • Adopt a hands-free technique of passing suture needles and sharps between perioperative
team members … .5,8
• Use a one-handed or instrument-assisted suturing technique to avoid finger contact with
needles
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/sustaining-change-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - CAUTI
Slide 30
Flow
Skin care
Bladder scanner
Condom cath
Female urinals
Aseptic Insertion Technique … Maintenance Technique
Closed System
Slide 31
CAUTI definition changes 2015?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4o_combo_pdi01-lacerationpuncture-bestpractices.pdf
May 31, 2016 - • Adopt a hands-free technique of passing suture needles and sharps between perioperative
team members … .5,8
• Use a one-handed or instrument-assisted suturing technique to avoid finger contact with
needles
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumcoch.html
October 01, 2014 - Cochran will visit the participating hospitals and create process maps using the same technique developed
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-212-table-4.pdf
May 24, 2016 - ICS therapy before discharge gives the
patient additional time to learn and
demonstrate appropriate technique
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/pocketguide.html
December 01, 2017 - urinary output in critically ill patients (ICU only)
Placement and Maintenance
Use aseptic technique
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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 - comfortable in a supine position and assist the nurse as needed
Catheter insertion is done as a sterile technique … includes
Performing hand hygiene and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
Adhering to aseptic technique … You give the daily care to residents with catheters and your proper technique in catheter maintenance
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-maintenance.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
IUC Maintenance ׀ 6
6
Maintain a Closed System6
If breaks in aseptic technique … , disconnection, or leakage occur, replace the catheter using aseptic technique and sterile equipment
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/016-ss-hand-hygiene-periop.pptx
April 01, 2025 - Evidence-Based Infection Prevention3,6,12,13
Performing hand hygiene at key moments using appropriate technique … In the operating room or procedure room, dry hands and arms with a sterile towel using sterile technique … Allow hands and arms to dry completely before using sterile technique to don a surgical gown and gloves … Efficacy of the World Health Organization-recommended handwashing technique and a modified washing technique
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-n.html
October 01, 2015 - Good skin care technique will prevent skin breakdown.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/overcome/culture.html
April 01, 2022 - – How To Empower Staff To Speak Up To Stop a Central Line Insertion if They See a Breach in Aseptic Technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap5.doc
June 02, 2025 - Sterilize procedure site (chlorhexidine)
Allow site to dry
Use sterile technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/clinical-care/clinicalcare_slides.pptx
September 03, 2014 - Access Site (Preparation/Cleansing)
Reduce and Remove Catheters
Great Connection/Disconnection Technique … Aseptic technique is a set of specific practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled … Teach proper techniques to cleanse access sites to staff including the “scrub the hub” technique for … A great connection and disconnection technique can reduce this risk.
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Proper Protocol … Reinforce proper technique—if you see someone conduct a great connection or disconnection, let them know
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/infographic.html
March 01, 2017 - Use hand hygiene, and insert using aseptic technique.