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201. Using a Tiered Approach With CUSP Principles Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/tiered-approach-notes.docx
     April 01, 2022 - The second CLABSI tier 1 intervention is ensure proper aseptic insertion techniques. … This intervention also focuses on how to ensure proper aseptic insertion techniques and maintenance of

202. Hand Hygiene Promotion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/hand-hygiene.html
     October 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs Hand Hygiene Promotion Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention The Importance of MRSA Prevention Decolonization Tools & Resources for Decolonization Tools & Resour…

203. 013-Strategies-Prevent-Bcc (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/013-strategies-prevent-bcc.docx
     October 01, 2024 - ICU & Non-ICU Optimize Patient Selection for Blood Cultures.1 Use a Blood Culture Decision Support Tool to guide ordering of blood cultures to limit inappropriate cultures. Optimizing patient selection for testing reduces false positives, facilitates accurate diagnosis, promotes antimicrobial stewardship, and reduces a…

204. Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/index.html
     April 01, 2018 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commissioned a study in 2009 with the objective of developing techniques

205. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/maintenance-checklist.docx
     March 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Appendix H. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Checklist Instructions for Use Purpose Use of a standardized indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) maintenance checklist can ensur…

206. 030-Hand-Hygiene-Webinar-Slides-Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/030-hand-hygiene-webinar-slides-notes.docx
     October 01, 2024 - This presentation will provide information about hand hygiene indications and techniques, as well as … emphasize the importance of hand hygiene in the healthcare setting as well as provide indications, techniques

207. Training Program Summary: HealthTeamWorks’ Coach University | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/case-studies/health-team-works.html
     August 01, 2014 - Effective practice facilitator training relies not only on knowledge of practice transformation topics and techniques … Understand how information is captured and analyzed, which data analysis techniques are best for various … √  Understand practice transformation tools and techniques to use them and teach to practice staff … Effective practice facilitator training relies not only on knowledge of practice transformation topics and techniques … Knowledge of PCMH components, quality improvement techniques, and related core competencies is crucial

208. Engage the Team and Applying CUSP in the ICU Setting Facilitator Guide
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/cusp-icu-slides.pptx
     April 01, 2022 - Wisdom9-12 Defect Analysis To identify root causes of an infection, opportunities for improvement Tools/techniques … template 5 Whys Staff Safety Assessment Brainstorming To generate new ideas, set priorities Tools/techniques

209. Making It Work Tip Sheet: Managing Urinary Retention and Catheterization in Intensive Care Unit Patients With Primary Neurologic Disorders (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urinary-retention.pdf
     April 01, 2022 - replacement protocols for changing any catheter that was placed emergently without strict sterilization techniques … • Consider earlier timing of urinary diversion techniques for managing potential prolonged neurogenic

210. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Monitoring for Perinatal Safety: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/safe-electronic/tool_safe-e-fetal-monitoring.docx
     May 01, 2017 - Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation), callouts, huddles, and closed-loop communication techniques … In the context of EFM, these techniques are particularly useful— · for communicating a sense of urgency … Use of transition communication techniques assures a shared mental model of plan of care and perceived

211. Tackling Low Health Literacy Among Primary Care Patients: A Model from Missouri (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/podcasts/Tackling_Low_Health_Literacy_Among_PCP_2012_05_01_Transcript.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - are used to but it’s in a shame free, non-threatening environment so they can practice some of those techniques … to that, we’re going to identify some additional probably three to four items that are specific to techniques … physician wants to incorporate the teach-back method, which is one of the evidence-based health literacy techniques

212. Introduction to the Case Studies | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-intro.html
     November 01, 2014 - and experience with quality improvement can build upon them when beginning to use process redesign techniques … difference appears to be whether the health care organization views Lean as a specific "tool" and set of techniques … We employed a variety of qualitative techniques to draw conclusions from the data (e.g., noting patterns … Return to Contents Limitations The use of primarily qualitative data collection techniques presents

213. Iowa’s Waverly Health Center Uses AHRQ Tools to Improve Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201526.html
     January 01, 2018 - "TeamSTEPPS improved the hospital's communication techniques, enhancing some existing communication methods

214. Aurora Health Care Embraces AHRQ’s CUSP Method to Protect Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201524.html
     August 01, 2015 - At Aurora, this has helped improve safety strategies, communication techniques, and teach-back with patients

215. Iowa Hospital Integrates AHRQ TeamSTEPPS® Throughout Facility | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips36.html
     October 01, 2014 - one of Clarinda's TeamSTEPPS master trainers, reports that the hospital staff are using TeamSTEPPS techniques

216. Material Use Guide - Patient and Family Engagement in the Surgical Environment Module | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement-material-guide.html
     May 01, 2017 - Have attendees participate in a role play about how they would incorporate the suggested communication techniques

217. Chapter 5. Implement the VTE Prevention Protocol | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide5.html
     October 01, 2022 - Piloting measurement and monitoring techniques with early assessment is also highly recommended. … They illustrate the central importance of implementation and clinical decision support techniques across … In addition, a full suite of educational and faculty engagement techniques were used.

218. Chapter 5. Implement the VTE Prevention Protocol | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide5.html
     October 01, 2022 - Piloting measurement and monitoring techniques with early assessment is also highly recommended. … They illustrate the central importance of implementation and clinical decision support techniques across … In addition, a full suite of educational and faculty engagement techniques were used.

219. New AHRQ SOPS® Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set for Nursing Homes - East Alabama Health (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/nh-workplace-safety-rice.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Environment of Care Committee PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT Data Analysis PI Teams & EPIC Events Lean Tools/Techniques

220. Experiences From the Frontline: Case Studies (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/frontline-cases-studies.pdf
     May 01, 2015 - In situ simulations focused on teamwork and communication tools and techniques, specifically the SBAR … AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care Case Studies 9 OMH incorporated TeamSTEPPS techniques into their … ENGAGING PATIENTS The L&D unit staff at OMH use several TeamSTEPPS techniques to engage patients. … This algorithm included the use of TeamSTEPPS communication techniques and a clear notification of the … TeamSTEPPS techniques (i.e., huddles, SBAR, and debriefs) have standardized communication between providers