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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-i.docx
August 07, 2015 - AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix I. Catheter Care Pocket Card
Interventions To Prevent CAUTI in Patients Who Have a Documented Medical Need for Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Prevention strategies must focus on clear indications for the insertion of a urinary catheter and prompt removal w…
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/categorize.html
December 01, 2022 - Categorizing High and Low Performance in Quality Reports
Some sponsors worry about creating a report which clearly signals levels of performance across plans or providers. They fear that by doing this they are “interpreting” the data rather than simply presenting it. This kind of sponsor typically just presen…
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/shared-decision/tool/resource-1.html
September 01, 2020 - The SHARE Approach—Essential Steps of Shared Decisionmaking: Quick Reference Guide
Workshop Curriculum: Tool 1
Cover Note: The SHARE Approach is a 1-day training program developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to help health care professionals work with patients to make the best po…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d7_pdi_implementationmeasurement.docx
January 01, 2016 - TO
Implementation Measurement
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the implementation measurement tool is to provide a format in which you can determine if best practice processes are successful in your organization. The tool provides general guidance on implementation measurement, as well as an example o…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d7_combo_implementationmeasurement.docx
January 01, 2016 - TO
Implementation Measurement
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the implementation measurement tool is to provide a format in which you can determine if best practice processes are successful in your organization. The tool provides general guidance on implementation measurement, as well as an example of…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/procchecklist2-parenteral-med-prep.pdf
December 08, 2014 - Parenteral Medication Storage, Preparation, and Administration Procedural Checklist 2
Parenteral Medication Storage,
Preparation, and Administration
Procedural Checklist #2
☐ Assemble supplies in clean area with…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide132.html
October 01, 2014 - 132. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nicotine Gum
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Patient selection
Appropriate as a first-line medication for treating tobacco use
Precautions, warnings, contraindications and side effects (see FDA p…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide133.html
October 01, 2014 - 133. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nicotine Gum (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Prescribing instructions
Chewing technique -Gum should be chewed slowly until a “peppery” or “flavored” taste emerges, then “parked” between c…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Zhang.pdf
January 01, 2004 - interaction (HCI) and cognitive science seems sufficient to provide
much improvement over current techniques … These techniques will be priceless if
successfully applied in the medical arena where human lives are … Even so, it at least draws all major cognitive factors into consideration,
extending present techniques
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/cus-facilitator-guide-maternal-equity.pdf
August 30, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: CUS-Maternal Health
TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: CUS for Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion in Maternal Health
Video Objective
To demonstrate an example of how to speak up, using a TeamSTEPPS technique.
TeamSTEPPS Tool or Concept
CUS: I am Concerned; I am Uncomfortable; This is …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/cus-sbar-rural-clinic-guide.pdf
August 30, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: CUS and SBAR in Rural Community Clinic
TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: CUS and SBAR in Rural
Community Clinic
Video Objective
To demonstrate how CUS is used to ensure patient safety and showcase the SBAR communication
technique.
TeamSTEPPS Tool or Concept
CUS, SBAR.
Brief V…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps/longtermcare/essentials/ts2-0ltc_essentials_ig.pdf
July 11, 2017 - team leader skills and three tools for
leading teams;
• Define situation monitoring;
• Describe techniques … These leadership techniques also help in maintaining an
awareness of what is happening in your unit … SCRIPT
TEAM PERFORMANCE OBSERVATION TOOL
SAY:
In review, several key concepts and tools or techniques … – Uses check-backs to verify information that is communicated
– Uses SBAR, call-outs, and handoff techniques
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/environmental-scan-programs/envscan-program-apa.html
April 01, 2018 - Environmental Scan of Patient Safety Education and Training Programs
Appendix A
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Environmental Scan of Patient Safety Education and Training Programs
Introduction
Chapter 1. Environmental Scan
Chapter 2. Electronic Searchable Catalog
Chapter 3. Qualit…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation/terms.html
January 01, 2025 - Healthcare Simulation Dictionary
AHRQ's Healthcare Simulation Dictionary, Version 3.0 (PDF, 1.8 MB), includes 170 definitions of healthcare simulation terms ranging from “avatars” and “manikins” to “gamification” and “virtual reality.” The definitions, developed by international simulation experts, standardiz…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumcoch.html
October 01, 2014 - Cochran, Gary
Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards
Summaries of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Grant Title: Comparing the Effectiveness of Medication Use Systems in Small…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/pocketguide.html
December 01, 2017 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections Pocket Guide
PREVENT DEVICE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS: EVALUATE ALL DEVICES DAILY!
Indwelling devices that HEAL may also HARM! Use them only when necessary.
Ask:
What is the Indication for the device?
Can the device be DISCONTINUE…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-212-table-4.pdf
May 24, 2016 - CHIPRA 212 Table 4
Table 4: Evidence Supporting ICS at Discharge from an Emergency Department
TYPE OF
EVIDENCE
KEY FINDINGS LEVEL OF
EVIDENCE
(USPSTF
RANKING*)
CITATION(S)
Clinical
guidelines
Consider initiating ICS therapy for patients
who did not use an ICS prior to the
hospital admission. If the d…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm8a.html
October 01, 2014 - The results of one study also showed that provider profiling and feedback techniques were successful … information problems as well as the number of partnerships. 20
Conclusion
Several care management techniques
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d7_pdi_implementationmeasurement.pdf
January 01, 2016 - Implementation Measurement
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool D.7
Implementation Measurement
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the implementation measurement tool is to
provide a format in which you can determine if best…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d7_combo_implementationmeasurement.pdf
January 01, 2016 - Implementation Measurement
Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
i Tool D.7
Implementation Measurement
What is the purpose of this tool? The purpose of the implementation measurement tool is to
provide a format in which you can determine if best practice …