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181. Eliminating CLABSI, A National Patient Safety Imperative: A Progress Report on the National 'On the CUSP: Stop BSI' Project, Neonatal CLABSI Prevention (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/clabsineonatal.pdf
     October 01, 2012 - using sterile technique and chlorhexidine gluconate or povidone-iodine for skin antisepsis Tubing … Assemble and connect infusion tubing using aseptic or sterile technique. … -Sterile technique ideally includes sterile barrier for tubing assembly and wearing of face mask, hat … , sterile gloves and two staff members performing connection to central catheter -Aseptic technique … Staff empowered to stop non-emergent procedure if sterile technique not followed As with the

182. A Playbook for Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI in the ICU Setting (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/playbook.pdf
     April 01, 2022 - • Step 1, ensuring aseptic placement – outlines evidence-based practices for ensuring aseptic technique … indications and true need for device necessity, and a CVC is still necessary, ensuring an aseptic technique … Specific skills for type of employee role should be included (e.g., correct line access technique for … • Regularly monitor staff who insert central lines for competency in aseptic technique via insertion … For example, correct insertion technique for personnel who have that function within their scope of

183. A Playbook for Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI in the ICU Setting (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/playbook_revised.pdf
     April 01, 2022 - • Step 1, ensuring aseptic placement – outlines evidence-based practices for ensuring aseptic technique … indications and true need for device necessity, and a CVC is still necessary, ensuring an aseptic technique … Specific skills for type of employee role should be included (e.g., correct line access technique for … • Regularly monitor staff who insert central lines for competency in aseptic technique via insertion … For example, correct insertion technique for personnel who have that function within their scope of

184. AHRQ’s Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit a Popular Resource Among Medical Professionals in Rural Kentucky | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201408.html
     June 01, 2014 - The "teach-back" technique showed the largest overall improvement in health literacy, increasing about

185. Resident Physicians as Safety Champions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section5.html
     October 01, 2015 - maintain situation awareness during the CVC insertion, stop the procedure if there is a break in sterile technique … , and assert the proper technique to reduce risk. … Compliance with proper insertion technique is important to reduce the risk.

186. Wisconsin Dialysis Centers Use AHRQ Toolkit to Reduce Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201513.html
     June 01, 2015 - This technique requires staff to disinfect the caps and the part of the central venous catheter (CVC)

187. Tool 8: Conditions of Participation Handout (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool8_cop_handout.docx
     November 01, 2015 - customized education to patients and their caregivers; Provide oral instructions using the teach-back technique

188. ICE Checklist 1c: Access of AV Fistula or Graft for Initiation of Dialysis (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/ICEChecklist1c_access-av-fistula.pdf
     December 08, 2014 - 1 notes: Observation 2 notes: *Checklist not intended for observation of buttonhole cannulation technique

189. Coaching-Facnotes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/coaching/coaching-facnotes.docx
     May 01, 2017 - This technique begins with your observation. … In the next few slides we will dive into each one of these components so you can understand this technique … Slide 20 SAY: To use this technique effectively, put the three parts together. … Slide 35 SAY: Here is a technique to help the team find its own solutions to improve performance. … This two-part technique first requires the team to discuss what went well.

190. Warm Handoff: Intervention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/warmhandoff.html
     June 01, 2023 - for Teaching and Learning Warm Handoff Video The Warm Handoff video explains the warm handoff technique

191. Section 1: Overview of Key Concepts and Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/overview/index.html
     June 01, 2023 - each other throughout their interaction to co-create meaning. 1 Communication Tools SBAR A technique

192. 003-Clabsi-Prevention-Webinar-Fg (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/003-clabsi-prevention-webinar-fg.docx
     October 01, 2024 - This staff member needs to feel comfortable speaking up if a step is bypassed or a breach in technique … The “CUS” technique is particularly helpful to empower personnel to speak up and communicate when they … For example, if a staff member witnesses a breach in sterile technique during line insertion and their … Training staff to use this technique makes it easier for them to speak up, while also establishing a … More information on the CUS technique can be found on the AHRQ website.

193. AHRQ Announces New Challenge Competition To Develop Predictive Analytics on Hospital Inpatient Data | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/predictive-analytics.html
     March 01, 2019 - While the technique has been used extensively in fields ranging from business to manufacturing, AHRQ

194. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4l_combo_psi15-accidentalpuncturelaceration-bestpractices.pdf
     May 31, 2016 - • Adopt a hands-free technique of passing suture needles and sharps between perioperative team members … .6,9 • Use a one-handed or instrument-assisted suturing technique to avoid finger contact with needles

195. AHRQ Final Progress Report: Developing an Integrated Engineering-Based Model to Reduce Infections in the ICU (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/mastrangelo-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - It also incorporated the technique of risk analysis to generate a composite risk score for 5 types … combined these factors and suggested their composition utilizing the statistical mixture design technique … The research also enables characterization of different interventions using the DOE technique.

196. Urinary Catheter Types and Care for Residents With Catheters | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheter-use/catheter-insertion/unlicensed-staff/unlicensed-catheter-slides.html
     March 01, 2017 - Catheter insertion is done as a sterile technique. Do not touch the sterile field.

197. National Opportunity To Improve Infection Control in ESRD (NOTICE) Phase Two Final Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/finalreportphase2.pdf
     September 29, 2014 - safety • Regular education on proper techniques for hand hygiene • Regular education on proper technique … safety • Regular education on proper techniques for hand hygiene • Regular education on proper technique … The two NOTICE video vignettes on proper initiation were used to demonstrate proper technique at the … • Aseptic Connection Technique – Circle “Yes” if catheter hubs are connected aseptically. … E-2 • Aseptic Disconnection Technique – Circle “Yes” if once disinfected, staff member does not

198. Kaiser Permanente Facilities Use TeamSTEPPS To Improve Obstetrics and Other Patient Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201716.html
     April 01, 2018 - This technique facilitates prompt and effective communications among staff.

199. Tool 3E: Clinical Pathway for Safe Patient Handling | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/safe-clinical-pathway.html
     January 01, 2013 - If yes, stand-and-pivot technique using a gait/transfer belt (one caregiver) or powered stand-assist

200. Improving the Quality of In-Center Hemodialysis Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/reports-and-case-studies/Report_ICH-QI-Project.html
     March 01, 2016 - This technique emphasizes testing small-scale changes based on defined aims and then refining these changes