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21. URINARY CATHETERIZATION – Sample Policy (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-b.docx
    April 24, 2015 - Application 1.3 Indwelling, straight, and suprapubic urinary catheters should be inserted using aseptic technique … Patients performing self-catheterization should utilize clean technique. 1.6.2. … should be maintained for indwelling and suprapubic catheter systems. 1.9 If there are breaks in aseptic technique … 1.20 Only persons (e.g., nursing staff, family members, or patients themselves) who know the correct technique

22. Job Aid: Running Effective Meetings (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-meetings.pdf
    May 17, 2021 -  Manage participants who dominate discussions using the "reflect and redirect" technique. … Use the "parking lot" technique to re-direct unproductive discussions. … Running a brainstorming session Brainstorming is a technique that is used to help a group think creatively

23. Education in Proper Use of New Asthma Medication Delivery Device for Children With Asthma (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-201-fullreport.pdf
    March 01, 2019 - These difficulties make correct inhalation technique vital, as decreased medication delivery to the … Technique failure occurs at both the patient and provider levels. … Inhaler devices in asthma and COPD – An assessment of inhaler technique and patient preferences. … Inhaler technique and asthma: Feasibility and acceptability of training by pharmacists. … Provider demonstration and assessment of child device technique during pediatric asthma visits.

24. Communication Strategies to Promote Resident Safety
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    September 01, 2016 - possible barriers to effective communication within a facility culture Describe how staff can use the CUS technique … In addition to defining the CUS technique and the Two-Challenge Rule later in the program, you’ll see … AHRQ SAFETY PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM CARE: HAIs/CAUTI The first TeamSTEPPS technique is called CUS. … This technique is best used when two people have different information. … Opportunity to apply TeamSTEPPS technique to improve outcome in Long-Term Care: TeamSTEPPS® Long-Term

25. Teach-Back: Intervention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/teachback.html
    June 01, 2023 - Teach-Back: Intervention Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care Teach-back is a technique … Teach-Back Method , Tool 5 of the  AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit Using the Teach-Back Technique

26. Communication-Material-Guide (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/communication-material-guide.docx
    May 01, 2017 - Materials: Slides 42-47, Example of Speaking Up audio, CUS technique Audience: All employees in operating … Use remaining time to role play, implementing the technique covered in this section.

27. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/legbags-faqs.docx
    March 01, 2017 - General Recommendations Maintaining a reusable disposable leg bag requires clean technique, and compliance … is critical to assure that staff handling these devices can demonstrate knowledge of basic aseptic technique … hygiene and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) · Step-by-step instructions to adhere to aseptic technique … and the leg straps, which have prolonged skin-to-skin contact, should be cleaned using basic aseptic technique

28. CHIPRA 207: Section 6, Tables 6 and 7 (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-207-section-6-tables-6-7.pdf
    June 14, 2019 - Reliability testing of California hospital values Loneway Technique Spearman Correlation for lagged

29. Appendix H. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Checklist | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/maintenance-checklist.html
    March 01, 2017 - catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) due to urinary catheter insertion depends on aseptic technique … the name and title of the staff member who is assuring that the correct procedural steps and aseptic technique … Use the comment section to list breaks in technique and corrective action. … Residents who are independent with catheter care are educated and competent with aseptic technique.

30. Hand Hygiene
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/hand-hygiene/hand-hygiene.pptx
    March 01, 2017 - intended for all levels of long-term care staff and will review important hand hygiene principles, basic technique … prevent the spread of infections in our facility. 4 Alcohol-Based Hand Rub (ABHR)4,5 Hand Hygiene Technique … The technique for coating your hands fully with the product, as shown in this poster, can be performed … Use the poster/graphic on the slide to demonstrate proper hand washing technique. … Challenge staff to compete to see who has the best hand-washing technique.

31. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Facilitator Notes
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-catheter-insertion.pptx
    April 01, 2022 - Ensure proper insertion technique Use a Standard Indwelling Urinary Catheter Kit8 Tier 1 interventions … Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI IUC Insertion ׀ 6 6 Ensure Proper Insertion Technique9 Aseptic insertion technique … is recommended Many nurses and other clinicians have to relearn “proper” technique Working environment … trauma center Timeframe: 1/29 – 6/30 59% of the attempts had at least 1 major break in aseptic insertion technique

32. CHIPRA 209: Section 6, Tables 6 and 7 (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-209-section-6-table-6-7.pdf
    June 14, 2019 - Reliability testing of California hospital values Loneway Technique Spearman Correlation for lagged

33. Tool: Teach-Back | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/tools/teachback.html
    May 01, 2023 - This technique is also useful for interpreters, who can use the teach-back to correct any missed communication … The nurse shows the patient and family caregiver the process and technique for changing the dressing.

34. PowerPoint Presentation
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/49-multimodal-analgesia.pptx
    June 01, 2023 - Techniques Provide superior analgesia while minimizing opioid use May prolong analgesic action of regional technique … analgesia while minimizing opioid-related side effects and can facilitate patient recovery Each agent/technique

35. Download Files: Long-Term Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/longtermcare/downloads.html
    April 01, 2013 - MB) Team Structure All Team Failure Videos (Zip file, 132 MB) Opportunity to Apply TeamSTEPPS Technique … to Improve Outcome in Long-Term Care (Zip file, 103 MB) Opportunity to Apply TeamSTEPPS Technique

36. Appendix K. Infographic Poster on CAUTI Prevention (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-k.pdf
    October 05, 2015 - If necessary to maintain aseptic technique, a second staff member may be needed to assist the person … Aseptic technique is required during the insertion of a urinary catheter.

37. Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of and Care for Leg Bags in the Long-Term Care Setting | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/leg-bags-faqs.html
    July 01, 2017 - General Recommendations Maintaining a reusable disposable leg bag requires clean technique, and compliance … is critical to assure that staff handling these devices can demonstrate knowledge of basic aseptic technique … hygiene and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) Step-by-step instructions to adhere to aseptic technique … and the leg straps, which have prolonged skin-to-skin contact, should be cleaned using basic aseptic technique

38. AHRQ Challenge on Innovative Solutions to Update or Re-Create TeamSTEPPS Videos | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/challenges/past/teamstepps-video/index.html
    September 01, 2023 - Winners AHRQ awarded $16,500 for each winning video: Adena Health System, Chillicothe, OH:  SBAR Technique … demonstrates how to speak up as a health care provider using the CUS (Concerned, Uncomfortable, and Safety) technique

39. Implementation-Guide-Appendix-I (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-i.docx
    August 07, 2015 - prevent infection: · Use indwelling catheters only when medically necessary · Use aseptic insertion technique

40. Research Medical Center Develops Video to Encourage Continued Use of TeamSTEPPS® | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201530.html
    November 01, 2015 - The video highlights nine important TeamSTEPPS elements, such as the communication technique known as … Another technique, "CUS" (I am concerned! I am uncomfortable! This is a safety issue!)