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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.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/appa.html
October 01, 2015 - SBAR: A communication technique that provides a standard framework for information sharing.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/communication-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - concern for infection Collect Staff Safety Assessment from frontline providers
Introduce the DESC technique … Decision Making Form
Completion Guide for the Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form
DESC 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/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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/microbiological-cultures.pdf
June 01, 2021 - bath
• In-and-out catheterization if unable to obtain midstream specimen
o This requires sterile technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/51-regional-analgesia-arthroplasty.pptx
June 01, 2023 - techniques listed in the pathways
Not every institution will have the resources to allow every regional technique
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202401.html
February 01, 2024 - practitioners to test and improve new clinical processes and enhance individual and team skills in a given technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/168-central-line-maintenance-infographic.docx
October 01, 2024 - Scrub the hub for at least 10 seconds and allow to air dry EACH time you access the line
· Sterile technique
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-i.html
October 01, 2015 - Use aseptic insertion technique with appropriate hand hygiene and gloves.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptmgmt/ptmgmttab4.html
July 01, 2018 - Demonstration of technique.
Solving problems
Blood glucose testing.
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/officebasedcare/module3/office_comm.html
September 01, 2015 - 7: Handoff Slide 8: Handoff Slide 9: Handoff Exercise Slide 10: Check-Back is… Slide 11: Check-Back Technique … Return to Contents
Slide 11: Check-Back Technique Example
A team member was asked by a provider
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-trache.pdf
December 13, 2013 - – 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/hai/tools/mrsa/028-randomly-order-rooms-surfaces.docx
October 01, 2024 - re-randomize the list of HTS each day you choose to evaluate cleaning using the room randomization 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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chain/practice-tools/suggested-training-format.pdf
March 19, 2017 - you will find posters that some facilities found useful to help remind their
staff to use the SBAR technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap5.doc
December 11, 2012 - Sterilize procedure site (chlorhexidine)
Allow site to dry
Use sterile technique
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201529.html
October 01, 2015 - "We found that the TeamSTEPPS communication technique of stating 'I am concerned regarding the well-being
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/keydriver-sfcollaborative.pdf
January 24, 2018 - term control therapy
I – Encourage patients to bring medications to every visit and review device technique
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/shared-decision/tool/resource-5.html
September 01, 2020 - Use the teach-back technique. … Refer to Using the Teach-Back Technique: A Reference Guide for Health Care Providers ( Tool 6 ).