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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38790/psn-pdf
July 15, 2009 - The SBAR communication technique: teaching nursing
students professional communication skills. … The SBAR communication technique: teaching nursing students
professional communication skills. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sbar-communication-technique-teaching-nursing-students-professional-
communication-skills … This article describes the use of a communication technique to better prepare nursing school graduates … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/sbar-communication-technique-teaching-nursing-students-professional-communication-skills
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73418/psn-pdf
June 23, 2021 - Evaluation of older persons' medications: a critical
incident technique study exploring healthcare … Evaluation of older persons’ medications: a critical incident technique
study exploring healthcare professionals … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-older-persons-medications-critical-incident-technique-study- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-older-persons-medications-critical-incident-technique-study-exploring-healthcare … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-older-persons-medications-critical-incident-technique-study-exploring-healthcare
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-stand-down-technique-improving-and-sustaining-hand-hygiene-compliance-among-health
August 01, 2018 - Study
The safety stand-down: a technique for improving and sustaining hand hygiene … The Safety Stand-down: A Technique for Improving and Sustaining Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Health … This study suggests that using a safety stand-down may be an effective technique for improving hand hygiene … The Safety Stand-down: A Technique for Improving and Sustaining Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Health
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46430/psn-pdf
September 27, 2017 - Can residents detect errors in technique while observing
central line insertions? … Can residents detect errors in technique while observing central line
insertions? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-residents-detect-errors-technique-while-observing-central-line-insertions … were better
able to identify errors associated with improper technique compared to those who did not … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/can-residents-detect-errors-technique-while-observing-central-line-insertions
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47171/psn-pdf
June 27, 2018 - The safety stand-down: a technique for improving and
sustaining hand hygiene compliance among health … The Safety Stand-down: A Technique for Improving and
Sustaining Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Health … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-stand-down-technique-improving-and-sustaining-hand-hygiene-
compliance-among-health … This study
suggests that using a safety stand-down may be an effective technique for improving hand … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-stand-down-technique-improving-and-sustaining-hand-hygiene-compliance-among-health
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/precision-emergency-medicine-setting-research-agenda/citation/precision
January 01, 2024 - professions education: Defining a research agenda for emergency medicine using a foresight and strategy technique … professions education: Defining a research agenda for emergency medicine using a foresight and strategy technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/empower-staff-transcript.pdf
April 01, 2022 - : How To Empower Staff To Speak Up To Stop a Central Line Insertion if They See a Breach in Aseptic Technique … How To Empower Staff To Speak Up To Stop a Central Line Insertion if
They See a Breach in Aseptic Technique … how to empower staff to speak up to stop a central line
insertion if they see a breach in aseptic technique … And they might be the person who notices a breach in aseptic technique, even
when no one else does. … Anne: We all are aware of how important aseptic technique and sterile fields are when
placing central
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/aseptic-catheter-insertion-practices-ed-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Discuss barriers to ED staff engagement
Describe strategies to engage ED staff in aseptic insertion technique … Healthcare providers who insert catheters say they use aseptic technique. … In multiple observation studies, at least half of the time there are significant breaks in aseptic technique … They may observe peers inserting catheters and notice that aseptic technique is not used. … Review catheter insertion technique during annual competency testing.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867845/psn-pdf
February 26, 2025 - Combined Proactive Risk Assessment (CPRA) – 4-Step
Technique Innovation Summary
February 26, 2025 … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/combined-proactive-risk-assessment-cpra-4-step-technique-innovation … the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) National Center for Patient Safety
(NCPS) development of a technique … Bender and Kulju note that CPRA was designed to be an approachable, scalable, and generalizable
technique … CPRA is a repeatable technique;
it can be used with an indefinite type of datasets spanning across a
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/insertion-checklist.html
March 01, 2017 - catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) due to urinary catheter insertion depends on aseptic technique … Poor insertion technique can lead to the risk of cross transmission of microorganisms from the health … Technique Reviewer. … Use the comment section to list breaks in technique, if applicable, and corrective actions. … Open the sterile catheterization kit on a clean bedside table, using sterile technique.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33892/psn-pdf
May 03, 2016 - Critical Incident Technique Bibliography—2001. … May 3, 2016
Fivars G; Fitzpatrick R
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/critical-incident-technique-bibliography … This technique, used in anesthesia to understand failures (see also Cooper et al. 1978
and Flanagan … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/critical-incident-technique-bibliography-2001
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue … /preventable-anesthesia-mishaps-study-human-factors
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/critical-incident-technique
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/insertion-checklist.docx
March 01, 2017 - catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) due to urinary catheter insertion depends on aseptic technique … Poor insertion technique can lead to the risk of cross transmission of microorganisms from the health … Complete fields for inserting clinician’s name, full signature, and title.
· Technique Reviewer. … · Use the comment section to list breaks in technique, if applicable, and corrective actions.
· Check … Open the sterile catheterization kit on a clean bedside table, using sterile technique.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-201-asthma-section-5-table-3.pdf
February 19, 2016 - The Expert Panel recommends that
clinicians demonstrate, review,
evaluate, and correct inhaler
technique … Clinical
guidelines
Checking and correcting inhaler
technique using a standardized
checklist takes … A
physical demonstration is essential
to improve inhaler technique. … After training, inhaler technique falls
off with time, so checking and re-
training must be repeated
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/breaking-down-barriers-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Objectives
Discuss results of a study that identified common barriers to the use of aseptic insertion technique … Slide 8
Barriers to Aseptic Insertion Technique
Inconsistent or inconvenient locations for hand … They may observe peers inserting catheters and notice that aseptic technique is not used. … Aseptic insertion technique is strongly recommended, but multiple barriers can arise. … Correct insertion technique observed in only 1 out of 10
Assessed RN & Onc Tech
Experienced & novice
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35312/psn-pdf
January 02, 2017 - Medication errors involving wrong administration
technique. … Medication Errors Involving Wrong Administration Technique. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-involving-wrong-administration-technique
This study analyzed … Drawing from more than 7200 wrong
administration technique errors, a number of true case examples are … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-involving-wrong-administration-technique
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46132/psn-pdf
September 24, 2017 - The "Quality Minute"—a new, brief, and structured
technique for quality improvement education during … The “Quality Minute”—A New, Brief, and Structured Technique for Quality
Improvement Education During … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-minute-new-brief-and-structured-technique-quality-improvement- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-minute-new-brief-and-structured-technique-quality-improvement-education-during … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-minute-new-brief-and-structured-technique-quality-improvement-education-during
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/cus-teach-back-inpatient-medical-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - This
technique was used to ensure the patient had clearly understood the instructions. … Lessons Learned
• Use the CUS technique to raise issues around patient safety with clinical team members … • Use the Teach-Back technique to ensure patient understanding; use interpreter resources when
language
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38185/psn-pdf
October 29, 2008 - Implementation of the SBAR communication technique in
a tertiary center. … Implementation of the SBAR Communication Technique in a
Tertiary Center. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-sbar-communication-technique-tertiary-center
This article … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-sbar-communication-technique-tertiary-center
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi2.html
January 01, 2013 - dressing integrity and site cleanliness daily
No routine dressing changes, perform p.r.n. using sterile technique … 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 … Aseptic technique includes clean barrier for tubing assembly and wearing of clean gloves. … Staff empowered to stop non-emergent procedure if sterile technique not followed
As with
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/resources/additional/index.html
September 01, 2023 - See how this TeamSTEPPS technique, used in labor and delivery settings, can help improve promote better … See how this TeamSTEPPS technique, part of an evidence-based approach to safer care, can improve communication … This TeamSTEPPS technique, part of a proven teamwork system, promotes better communication and collaboration … See how teamwork, a key TeamSTEPPS technique, works in action to improve patient safety and outcomes. … Learn how this technique, one tool in the TeamSTEPPS 3.0 training program, can improve communication,