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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/simulation.html
December 01, 2024 - Simulation Research
Please visit the simulation topic page for information about simulation research grants, grant funding opportunities, and other information about AHRQ’s support for simulation.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/er208-overview-figure1.html
October 01, 2014 - Figure 1: Analytic Sequence of Series Key Questions for Topic Scope Development
Closing the Quality Gap: Revisiting the State of the Science
Overview of new series of evidence reports on quality improvement strategies.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/er208-overview-figure2.html
October 01, 2014 - Figure 2: CQG Series Analytic Framework to Summarize Applicable Areas for Each Topic
Closing the Quality Gap: Revisiting the State of the Science
Overview of new series of evidence reports on quality improvement strategies.
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/alexander.html
December 01, 2020 - Methods and Metrics Issues in Delivery Systems Research
Slide Presentation by Jeff Alexander
On February 16, Jeff Alexander made this slide presentation at the AHRQ Expert Meeting on the Challenge and Promise of Delivery System Research.
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Slide 1
Methods a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/resources/qapi-leadership-rounding-guide-centers-for-medicare.pdf
June 02, 2025 - QAPI Leadership Rounding Guide
Disclaimer: Use of this tool is not mandated by CMS, nor does its completion ensure regulatory compliance.
Directions: Leadership rounding is a process where leaders (e.g., administrator, department heads, and nurse
managers) are out in the building with staff and residents, t…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/052-sample-script-patient-ed-mupirocin.docx
April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting Surgical Site Infection
Teaching Patients How To Decolonize With Mupirocin:
Key Points & Sample Script
Surgical Services
For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries
Properly teaching patients why preoperative decol…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/recent-grants-systems.html
May 01, 2024 - Other Healthcare Systems and Infrastructure Topics The final three studies each focus on a unique topic
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/huddle-tip-sheet.html
June 01, 2021 - Huddle Tip Sheet
Resource: Huddle Tip Sheet (PDF, 334 KB)
This tip sheet discusses the purpose, importance, and foundational practices of the huddle.
Source: Pioneer Network
Topic(s): Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/hand-hygiene-when-how.html
April 01, 2022 - Hand Hygiene When and How
Resource: Hand Hygiene When and How
This poster demonstrates how to thoroughly wash your hands.
Source: WHO
Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention
Audience(s): Support staff, Nursing Assistants and Technicians, Clinicians
Format: PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/huddle-tool.html
July 01, 2021 - Huddle Tool
Resource: Huddle Tool
This tool provides guidance for implementing a daily huddle.
Source: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Topic(s): Safe Operations
Audience(s): Nursing Assistants; Nursing Technicians; Support staff; Clinicians; Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/hsrguide/hsrguide3.html
October 01, 2014 - How will you decide on the topics?
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/what-we-learned/highlight10.html
August 01, 2014 - national evaluation team and the State-specific evaluation teams have produced on specific evaluation topics
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/pandemic-driven.html
May 01, 2021 - Pandemic-Driven Posttraumatic Growth for Organizations and Individuals
Resource: Pandemic-Driven Posttraumatic Growth for Organizations and Individuals
This article addresses facilitating posttraumatic growth.
Source: JAMA
Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being; Leadership & Management
Audience(s):…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/starter-exercise-huddle-instructions.html
June 01, 2021 - Facilitator Instructions for Starter Exercise Huddles
Resource: Facilitator Instructions for Starter Exercise Huddles (PDF, 311 KB)
This resource includes instructions for starter exercises for huddle facilitators.
Source: Pioneer Network
Topic(s): Leadership & Management
Audience(s): Clinical Le…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/post-vaccination.html
May 01, 2021 - Post Vaccination PIP Resources
Resource: Post Vaccination PIP Resources (PDF, 141 KB)
This worksheet will help you create a performance improvement project charter.
Source: CMS
Topic(s): Safe Operations; Infection Prevention & Control
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/older-adults-depression.html
June 01, 2022 - Older Adults and Depression
Resource: Older Adults and Depression
This webpage offers brochures and factsheets to help older adults recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and identify treatment options.
Source: NIH
Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being
Audience(s): Residents; Family Member…
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/grief-support.html
May 01, 2021 - Grief Support for Staff
Resource: Grief Support for Staff (PDF, 1.7 MB)
This guide shares ideas and strategies for acknowledging grief in long-term care settings.
Source: Palliative Alliance
Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/stress-first-aid.html
May 01, 2021 - Stress First Aid
Resource: Stress First Aid (PDF, 1.7 MB)
This resource is a Stress First Aid toolkit for long-term care staff.
Source: Gerontology Institute at Ithaca College
Topic(s): Staff and Resident Well-being
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/staffing-considerations.html
August 01, 2022 - Staffing Considerations Post-Vaccine
Resources: Staffing Considerations Post-Vaccine
This document provides guidance that builds upon CDC's post-vaccine consideration for healthcare workers.
Source: AHCA/NCAL
Topic(s): Vaccination
Audience(s): Clinical Leaders; Managers
Format: PDF
Publication …
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/standard-precautions-hand-hygiene.html
April 01, 2022 - Standard Precautions: Hand Hygiene
Resource: Standard Precautions: Hand Hygiene
This online course teaches health care workers about hand hygiene.
Source: WHO
Topic(s): Infection Control and Prevention
Audience(s): Nursing Assistants and Technicians, Clinicians
Format: Online learning module
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