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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-hpwpreport/clabsi-hpwp4.html
August 01, 2015 - High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions
Conclusions
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High-Performance Work Practices in CLABSI Prevention Interventions
Case Studies
Key Findings
Conclusions
References
Table 1. Case Study Sites
Table 2. Summary of Key …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opioid-prescribing-patterns-among-medical-providers-united-states-2003-17-retrospective
May 11, 2016 - Study
Opioid prescribing patterns among medical providers in the United States, 2003-17: retrospective, observational study.
Citation Text:
Kiang MV, Humphreys K, Cullen MR, et al. Opioid prescribing patterns among medical providers in the United States, 2003-17: retrospective, observati…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/finalsummary/finalsummary8.html
September 01, 2015 - Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
In conclusion
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Key Lessons from the National Evaluation of the CHIPRA Quality Demonstration Grant Program
Introduction
Reporting and using the Child Core Set of quality mea…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/demostates/flstateataglance.pdf
March 01, 2012 - Florida State at a Glance
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/incidence-preventability-and-consequences-adverse-events-older-people-results-retrospective
March 03, 2011 - Study
Incidence, preventability and consequences of adverse events in older people: results of a retrospective case-note review.
Citation Text:
Sari ABA, Cracknell A, Sheldon T. Incidence, preventability and consequences of adverse events in older people: results of a retrospective cas…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/vchip-strategies-for-kdd.pdf
February 01, 2015 - Strategies to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices
Strategies to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices*
The following are strategies that healthcare professionals and primary care practices used to improve office systems to address and
promote optimal asthma treatment as…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-use-pcor.pdf
November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets - Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals
Aspirin Use by High-Risk Individuals
Rationale for Aspirin Use by High-risk Individuals
Patients with heart disease or who have had a stroke in the past are at high risk
for having a heart …
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisCellulitis
· Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin1-3
· Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, G) that are sucepti…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.html
March 01, 2017 - Take the Pledge...
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
...to practice all infection prevention skills!
I pledge to keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies to help stop the spread of germs.
I will clean my hands before and after resid…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module4/guide.html
March 01, 2017 - Module 4: Teamwork and Communication: Material Use Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Learning Objectives:
Describe effective communication and teamwork.
Describe why teamwork training and improved communication optimizes resident safety.
List barriers, tools, and str…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheter-use/quiz-key.html
March 01, 2017 - Catheter Care and Maintenance Quiz Key
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
1. During catheter care, gloves only need to be worn if you are emptying the urine drainage bag.
☐ True ☒ False
ANSWER: False. Gloves should always be worn when handling an indwelling urinary ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab7.html
December 01, 2012 - Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Table 7: Health and Welfare of the Home and Community-Based Services Population as Measured by 13 Outcome Indicators, 2005
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Assessing the Health and Welfare of the HCBS Population
Introduction
HCBS P…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb2txt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B2: Tracking Record for Improving Patient Safety TRIPS (Text Description)
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The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
C…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-cessation-pcor.pdf
November 01, 2016 - Evidence Now Fact Sheets- Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation
Rationale for Smoking Cessation
About 42 million people in the United States (nearly 18 percent of the
population) currently smoke.1 Tobacco use is a leading cause of illness,
disa…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb8txt.html
December 01, 2017 - The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Appendix B27: Living Space Inspection
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Table of Contents
The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities
Chapter 1. Introduction and Program Overview
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-professional-networks-vector-improving-healthcare-quality-and-safety-systematic-review
December 13, 2023 - Review
Health professional networks as a vector for improving healthcare quality and safety: a systematic review.
Citation Text:
Cunningham FC, Ranmuthugala G, Plumb J, et al. Health professional networks as a vector for improving healthcare quality and safety: a systematic review. BMJ…
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-12.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Appendix, MATCH Resources for Patients
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Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Introduction
Chapter 1. B…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0232-table2.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Hypertension Screening for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese: Table 2
Table 2: Evidence for Hypertension Screening for Children Who are Overweight or Obese
Type of Evidence
Key Findings
Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Expert
recommendation
Hypertension is a risk factor for car…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/suboptimal-compliance-surgical-safety-checklists-colorado-prospective-observational-study
May 23, 2018 - Study
Suboptimal compliance with surgical safety checklists in Colorado: a prospective observational study reveals differences between surgical specialties.
Citation Text:
Biffl WL, Gallagher AW, Pieracci FM, et al. Suboptimal compliance with surgical safety checklists in Colorado: A pro…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/incidence-and-preventability-adverse-events-older-acutely-admitted-patients-longitudinal
June 08, 2022 - Study
The incidence and preventability of adverse events in older acutely admitted patients: a longitudinal study with 4292 patient records.
Citation Text:
Schouten B, Merten H, Spreeuwenberg PMM, et al. The incidence and preventability of adverse events in older acutely admitted patient…