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www.ahrq.gov/topics/intensive-care-unit-icu.html
Topic: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians, related to
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/comprehensive-unit-based-safety-program-cusp.html
Topic: Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP)
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nicu.html
Topic: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians, related
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/158-dec-targeted-unit-protocol.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Unit Protocol:
Targeted MRSA Decolonization
ICU/Non-ICU
This … document helps you set up a unit protocol for Targeted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( … (If you have not yet selected universal or targeted decolonization option for your unit, please click … Choose the nursing protocol that fits the type(s) of decolonization you plan to use on your unit and … This unit is using targeted MRSA decolonization for all patients with devices such as central lines,
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/160-dec-universal-unit-protocol.docx
October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
Unit Protocol:
Universal MRSA Decolonization
ICU/Non-ICU … This document helps you set up a unit protocol for Universal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus … (If you have not yet selected universal or targeted decolonization option for your unit, please click … Choose the nursing protocol that fits the type(s) of decolonization you plan to use on your unit and … This unit is using Universal MRSA Decolonization: all patients on the unit will be decolonized for 5
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety_facguide.pdf
May 01, 2017 - Labor and Delivery Unit Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Labor and Delivery Unit Safety … These key
Slide 3
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AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care L&D Unit … Slide 4
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AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care L&D Unit Safety … Slide 6
Labor and Delivery Unit Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care L&D Unit Safety … Slide 11
Labor and Delivery Unit Safety
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care L&D Unit Safety
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-clabsi.html
Tools Tools for Reducing Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections
These tools will help each unit … When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program) Toolkit, these tools dramatically reduced … Included studies range from the use of health care simulation and unit-based nurse educators to reduce
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/122-unit-level-gap-analysis.pdf
June 02, 2025 - ]
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Yes, unit personnel measure adherence. … Unit personnel
Personnel from another unit
Infection Prevention personnel
“Secret shoppers
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202202.html
February 01, 2022 - Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections … Search All Impact Case Studies
February 2022
Using AHRQ's Comprehensive Unit-based Safety … the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in its hematology-oncology unit … In 2019, the unit recorded 16 CLABSIs, eight of which were from PICC lines. … "Everyone on the unit was doing it differently.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety-fac-guide.html
July 01, 2023 - 1: Labor and Delivery Unit Safety
Say:
The “Labor and Delivery Unit Safety” bundle provides information … The checklist items can be customized based on unit preference. … Likewise, a unit must be ready to disclose any unintended outcomes. … the L&D Unit Safety bundle for implementation locally. … Interest and enthusiasm of unit staff for implementing.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202501.html
June 01, 2025 - Henry Ford Hospital Unit Lowers C. diff Infections by 90 Percent Using AHRQ Safety Program
Search … All Impact Case Studies
June 2025
Using AHRQ’s Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP … Detroit reduced the incidence of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections in its nephrology unit … Patients in the 34-bed nephrology unit are vulnerable and at high risk of infection; many need dialysis … Rachel Smith, B.S.N., R.N., nephrology unit educator, explained, “The nurses had not all been following
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/evidence-base/neonatal.html
June 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Barbosa, V. (2013). … Teamwork in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. … potentially better practices for multidisciplinary team building: creating a neonatal intensive care unit … Sustained improvement in neonatal intensive care unit safety attitudes after teamwork training. … Working together in the neonatal intensive care unit: Provider perspective.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/assessment.html
July 01, 2023 - Labor and Delivery Unit Staff Safety Assessment
AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal … experiences of labor and delivery (L&D) providers and other clinical and nonclinical staff (e.g., health unit … coordinators and environmental services personnel) to find out what risks are present on your unit that … Submit your completed safety assessment form in the location designated by the unit safety coordinator …
Please describe any safety issues that require improvement for future patients in the L&D unit
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/learn-about-cusp-fac-guide.html
July 01, 2023 - Learn About the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program for Perinatal Safety: Facilitator Guide … In your unit?
Would you want to be a patient in the unit where you work? … Can you identify examples of human error in your unit or hospital? … Can you identify example of reckless behaviors in your L&D unit or hospital? … First, L&D unit leaders can have procedures in place for employees to follow.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/nursing/nursing.pptx
July 07, 2012 - Role of the Nurse Manager, Unit Team Lead
Learning Objectives
Understand the responsibilities … nursing: director, chief nursing officer, or vice president of nursing
Responsible for functions of the unit … (staff)
- Mentor and coach nursing staff
- Listen to concerns and provide counsel
- Represent their unit … - Customer-/patient-focused care delivery
- Regulation and unit-based protocol
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Oversee Unit-Based … Management Roles
of the Nurse Manager
Leadership:
- Embodies the vision, mission, and values of the unit
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Drews_15.pdf
February 26, 2008 - Error Producing Conditions in the Intensive Care Unit
Error Producing Conditions in the
Intensive … Care Unit
Frank A. … Among the areas
where errors occur frequently is the intensive care unit (ICU). … (8 percent), and the burn-trauma unit
(4 percent). … A look into the
nature and causes of human errors in the intensive care
unit.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldu-safety-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Slide 3: L&D Unit Safety Tools
The Labor and Delivery Unit Safety bundle focuses on key safety … Provide a comprehensive starting point for each unit to consider. … Slide 30: Labor and Delivery Unit Safety
Labor and Delivery Unit Safety
General Key Safety Elements … Determine how the elements will be tailored for the unit. … Slide 35: Unit Next Steps
Decide whether to select components of the L&D Unit Safety bundle for
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/sbar-inpatient-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: SBAR on Inpatient Medical Unit
TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: SBAR … on Inpatient
Medical Unit
Video Objective
To demonstrate each step of SBAR and emphasize the importance … TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: SBAR on Inpatient Medical Unit
Video Objective
TeamSTEPPS Tool or Concept
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/videos/09b-oversee-ubops/index.html
June 01, 2018 - Oversee Unit-Based Operations
CUSP Toolkit
The CUSP toolkit includes training tools to make … Oversee Unit-based Operations [3 min. 2 sec.]
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/evidence-base/cusp.html
May 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program
Timmel, J., Kent, … Impact of the comprehensive unit-based safety program (CUSP) on safety culture in a surgical inpatient … unit.