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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
13
Hand Hygiene6
Aseptic technique … ICU & Non-ICU
Blood Culture Practices
and Stewardship
17
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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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37689/psn-pdf
April 16, 2008 - resident-uncertainty-clinical-decision-making-and-impact-patient-care-qualitative-study
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/critical-incident-technique
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs024100-rao-final-report-2018.pdf
January 01, 2018 - for understanding
the problem of under-diagnosis includes three categories:
(1) Poor Measurement Technique … However,
evidence from adults indicates generally poor technique. … Nurses and medical assistants in all practices received training in appropriate measurement
technique … phase of the project are described below:
RESULTS:
Findings from Observations of BP Measurement Technique … Nurses’ knowledge of error in BP measurement technique. Int J.
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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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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35174/psn-pdf
June 23, 2009 - They suggest systems-oriented improvements to both the technique and catheter kit used.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40009/psn-pdf
November 26, 2014 - measuring-faculty-reflection-adverse-patient-events-development-and-initial-
validation-case
Reflection, or thinking about thinking, is often used as a technique
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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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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49437/psn-pdf
March 01, 2004 - The ideal technique should be quick, easy to perform, and inexpensive. … The most definitive
technique is to attach a pressure transducer to the needle and inspect the waveform … Simultaneous analysis of radial artery blood improves the accuracy of this
technique. … A sonographically guided technique for central venous
access. … A
prospective comparison to the external landmark-guided technique.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-235-pharma-nonpharm-ptsd-update-appendix-g-1.xlsx
October 08, 2025 - Concerned with care provider, not investigator
Yes:
• Blinding methods appear adequate (e.g., double-dummy technique … double-blinded" with no additional details) Yes:
• Blinding methods appear adequate (e.g., double-dummy technique … double-blinded" with no additional details) Yes:
• Blinding methods appear adequate (e.g., double-dummy technique
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45609/psn-pdf
November 16, 2016 - review discusses how HFMEA can be used in
radiotherapy to uncover risks and suggests limitations in the technique
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39710/psn-pdf
July 28, 2010 - repeat-medication-errors-nursing-homes-contributing-factors-and-their-association-patient
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-involving-wrong-administration-technique