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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/02-sops-hospital-survey-workplace-item-set-webcast-bakdash.pdf
December 01, 2024 - Rewarded Supported Expected Accepted
Exists at
multiple
levels:
System Organization Department Unit … Teamwork
In this unit, we work together as an effective
team. … NA/DK/MI = XX%) 87% 12% 1%
There is a problem with disrespectful behavior
by those working in this unit … (Item A9*)
(NA/DK/MI = XX%)
87% 10% 1%
During busy times, staff in this unit help each
other (Item … Report and Infographic that
displays aggregated results from all participating sites
► Breakouts by unit
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/027-evaluating-cleaning-data-collection.docx
October 01, 2024 - Two randomly selected rooms on each unit every 2 weeks should be enough to assess the overall effectiveness … If the unit is performing poorly, you may want to increase the number and frequency of FG placements. … Evaluating
Environmental Cleaning Tool
| 2
AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU
Unit … level (building) to give a high-level picture of how the process is evolving, rather than individual unit … A similar table could be developed to share data with unit or department staff so they can keep tabs
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/empowerment.html
April 01, 2013 - CUSP involves everyone that currently practices in your unit. … So if you’re in an ICU, that might include a respiratory therapist, techs, unit clerks or unit secretaries … It’s operations in the unit, efficiencies, et cetera. … With our unit, we started out with a potluck dinner. … If someone did something on one unit, well, maybe the next day when they showed up on unit two, you wouldn
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867752/psn-pdf
March 12, 2025 - Analyzing and mitigating the risks of patient harm during
operating room to intensive care unit patient … Analyzing and mitigating the risks of patient harm during
operating room to intensive care unit patient … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analyzing-and-mitigating-risks-patient-harm-during-operating-room-intensive-
care-unit-patient … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analyzing-and-mitigating-risks-patient-harm-during-operating-room-intensive-care-unit-patient … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analyzing-and-mitigating-risks-patient-harm-during-operating-room-intensive-care-unit-patient
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-impsteps.docx
April 02, 2025 - Most facilities begin by implementing one report on one unit. … the Change Team
The change team consists of a change team champion, nurse managers from each nursing unit … Step 11: Pilot All Report/Meeting Strategies in One Unit
The team discusses implementation issues with … Likely champions for each nursing unit are the nurse managers with backup support by the QI staff, who … assumes the responsibility of ensuring On-Time process improvements are carried out on each nursing unit
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/implement/teamwork-notes.html
December 01, 2012 - to the unit team. … Ask:
Can you provide examples of how some of these barriers might influence your unit? … Ask:
Can you think of a time when effective teamwork had a positive effect in your unit? … Ask:
On your unit, what information would you want called out? … Unit teams can complete this tool each morning during patient rounds.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/content-calls/small-hospitals/slides.html
October 01, 2014 - CUSP Comprehensive Unit based Safety Program
Educate staff on science of safety
Identify defects …
Assign executive to adopt unit
Learn from one defect per quarter
Implement teamwork tools … and working toward a healthy and rewarding unit culture. … Implementing and validating a comprehensive unit-based safety program. … Senior executive adopt-a-work unit: A model for safety improvement.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nursing-strategies-safeguard-covid-19-patients-harm-intensive-care-unit
July 31, 2013 - Nursing strategies to safeguard COVID-19 patients from harm in the intensive care unit … Nursing strategies to safeguard COVID-19 patients from harm in the intensive care unit. … Nursing strategies to safeguard COVID-19 patients from harm in the intensive care unit. … September 30, 2020
Missed nursing care in the critical care unit, before and during the … Postdischarge adverse events among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/assess-adapt-slides.html
July 01, 2018 - Bar chart showing rates of collaboration between Labor & Delivery nurses and doctors, intensive care unit … Slide 9
Goals of CAUTI Project
To reduce average CAUTI rates in participating unit by 25% through … Program (CUSP)
Educate staff on science of safety
Identify defects
Assign executive to adopt unit … Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program
An intervention to improve teamwork and safety culture and … A look into the nature and causes of human errors in the intensive care unit.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/065-dec-staff-faqs-decolonization.docx
October 01, 2024 - Some questions and answers may not be relevant to your unit. … This ensures that all patients in the unit are protected for their stay. … partial or complete 5-day course of nasal decolonization in another unit. … This protective regimen should be encouraged among unit patients. … There are some new nurses and nursing assistants on our unit.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy3/Strat3_Implement_Hndbook_508.docx
August 01, 2010 - Would this be important to include on your unit? … Keep staff aware of bedside shift report by making Tool 2 available throughout the unit. … The three champions created teaching points for each unit. … In spring and summer of 2009, the team visited each unit in the hospital system. … The unit-based council on 3-South shared implementation responsibilities.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu6.html
October 01, 2014 - While the frontline work to prevent pressure ulcers depends on unit staff and the Wound Care Team, the … If your organization is using Unit Champions, the Sustainability Team will need to consider strategies … Similarly, if you do not have Unit Champions but multiple staff who serve as pressure ulcer resource … Are there unit experts of some sort who can be given extra training and work within units to maintain … Consider giving rewards to the unit with the greatest decrease in pressure ulcer incidence.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/cusp-mvpguide.pdf
January 01, 2017 - Patient safety culture improvement at the unit
level is crucial. … • How will the next patient develop a VAE on your unit? … If the senior executive does not have a clinical background, offer a tour of your
unit. … Schedule time with your senior executive to discuss unit-specific information. … unit.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Emphasize the primary focus is on how teams communicate and perform as a unit. … Administrative support personnel (unit clerks).
Lab and pharmacy staff. … Plan for transportation of simulation equipment to/from unit. … Store equipment in L&D unit, if possible. … Pilot-test program on a small scale prior to widespread unit implementation.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/clabsicompanion.pdf
October 18, 2012 - Percent of registered unit by unit type
Figure 3. … care unit
(n=38)
Trauma intensive care unit (n=28)
Burn intensive care unit (n=7)
Unspecified intensive … =27)
Telemetry unit (n=26)
Surgery unit (n=25)
Rehabilitation unit (n=12)
Orthopedics unit (n=9) … Obstetrics unit (n=6)
Neurological / neurosurgery unit
(n=3)
Pre-Op unit (n=2)
49.4%
44.7%
5.9% … Neonatal intensive care unit (n=42)
Pediatric intensive care unit (n=38)
Pediatrics unit (n=5)
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/forming-cuspteam-slides.pptx
January 01, 2017 - Presentation: Program Overview
Forming a Comprehensive Unit-based
Safety Program Team
AHRQ Safety … like elevating the head of bed The “intangible” components of work, like ensuring an intensive care unit … Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
7
Core CUSP Team Roles
CUSP Facilitator
CUSP Champion
Unit … Manager
Is often either a nurse manager or a unit manager
Plays an essential role supporting a unit’ … goals and sustain patient safety efforts
Listens to concerns of staff in the clinical unit
Represents
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/102-how-integrate-cusp-approach-guide.docx
October 01, 2024 - Slide
How to Integrate a CUSP Approach
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation about the Comprehensive Unit-based … This presentation discusses how to integrate a CUSP approach in your unit practice. … engage all colleagues by asking for their input as to what issues they are most concerned about on the unit … The provider should be closely familiar with unit operations, well respected among peers, and willing … Slide 11
CUSP/Unit Champion
SAY:
The CUSP champion is the one who leads CUSP.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/put5.html
October 01, 2014 - , and how many developed a new ulcer while on the unit. … Second, disseminate this information to key stakeholders and to unit staff. … Post monthly rates in places where all staff can see how the unit is doing. … Consider collecting data on pressure ulcers developing after transfer from your unit. … Therefore, they may not be first noticed until after the patient has left your unit.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/insights-problem-alarm-fatigue-physiologic-monitor-devices-comprehensive-observational-study
July 17, 2013 - with physiologic monitor devices: a comprehensive observational study of consecutive intensive care unit … with physiologic monitor devices: a comprehensive observational study of consecutive intensive care unit … with physiologic monitor devices: a comprehensive observational study of consecutive intensive care unit … September 25, 2013
Improving alarm performance in the medical intensive care unit using … March 1, 2011
Intensive care unit alarms—how many do we need?
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/assess-psc-hsop-fac-guide.html
February 01, 2017 - Say:
There are two parts to the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program, or CUSP: the technical work … It is important to capture these unit-specific details in order to best understand the safety culture … in your own unit. … All of those people can participate in HSOPS because they are all part of that unit. … You should allow everybody in your unit to have a voice and participate in this HSOPS survey.