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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/appendix-9.html
March 01, 2018 - Appendix 9: Back to Basics
Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
These tools will help your unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). When used with the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program) Toolkit, th…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/advisorycouncil/adcouncil1.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council
Chapter 1. Introduction
This Guide for Developing a Community-Based Patient Safety Advisory Council is being made available to readers with the intent that it will provide information and guidance to empower individuals and organizations…
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-cognitive-load1.html
May 01, 2024 - Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Introduction to Diagnostic Errors
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Cognitive Load Theory and Its Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy
Introduction to Diagnostic Errors
Fundamental Concepts for Understanding Cognitive Load
Interplay …
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March 01, 2017 - Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3)
Long-Term Care Safety Toolkit
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety Modules
Resident and Family Engagement Checklist
Purpose: To provide leaders and staff a checklist to help plan, implement, and evaluate resident and family en…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section1.html
October 01, 2015 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Preamble and Summary
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Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections
Preamble and Summary
Epidemiology of Invasive Devices and Complications
Example…
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September 01, 2015 - Underwood Surgery Center: Slide Presentation
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Underwood Surgery Center
Orlando, Florida
Terry Tinsley R.N., B.A.
Clinical Nurse Manager
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Underwood Surgery Center (USC)
• Physician owned multi-specialty surgery center
• Performs endoscopic procedures, surgeries
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module3/guide.html
March 01, 2017 - Module 3: Staff Empowerment: Material Use Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Learning Objectives:
Cite staff empowerment concepts.
Discuss how staff empowerment contributes to a culture of resident safety, leading to improved outcomes and quality of life.
Illustrate t…
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March 01, 2017 - Resident and Family Engagement: What is my role as a leader?
• Resident and family engagement is one
component of person-centered care, a
philosophy that recognizes residents as
individuals and as partners.
• Effective resident and family partnerships are
demonstrated by including the residents and
family a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20131008_cg/4_Rick_Evans_slides_41-46.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Myth Busting: Using the CG-CAHPS 12-Month Survey for Quality Improvement
The Practice Engagement Model
Service Cabinets Created for Clinical Areas
• Collaborative Data Analysis
Identification areas for improvement &
indicators
• Target Setting
Specific targets for CY 2013
• Collaborative Action Plannin…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appc.html
March 01, 2017 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Appendix C. Sample Search Strategies
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Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
Executive Summary
Introductio…
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December 01, 2013 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home
Appendix A: Family Information Packet (continued)
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Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home
A Resource Toolkit
Basic Components of the Health Coach Program
Family Information Packet Cover Sheet
Coaching in the …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/ptsafetyuptp.html
July 01, 2023 - Making Health Care Safer II
An Updated Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices
This evidence report updates the 2001 report, Making Health Care Safer: A Critical Analysis of Patient Safety Practices.
Select for a list of 22 patient safety strategies discussed in the new report that a…
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202504.html
June 01, 2025 - Harborview Medical Center Uses AHRQ’s Quality Indicators To Improve Patient Safety
Search All Impact Case Studies
June 2025
Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, has improved patient safety across its facilities using AHRQ’s Quality Indicators (QIs) — standardized measures used to assess and m…
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www.ahrq.gov/pcor/healthcare-extension-services/index.html
February 01, 2025 - AHRQ's Healthcare Extension Service: State-Based Solutions to Healthcare Improvement
Applications Currently Being Reviewed for Healthcare Extension Cooperatives, National Coordinating Center, and National Evaluation Center Applications have closed and are currently being reviewed for applicants seeking to join …
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/four-moments/index.html
November 01, 2019 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making
The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making are the critical time periods of antibiotic decision making. Clinicians are encouraged to use the Four Moments framework for all patients receiving antibiotics and whenever the need for antibiotics is being considered.
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www.ahrq.gov/sdoh/practice-improvement.html
August 01, 2023 - SDOH & Practice Improvement
Tools to help healthcare organizations address SDOH
Tools To Help Healthcare Organizations Address SDOH
AHRQ is actively engaged in assisting health systems and clinicians to improve healthcare through a better understanding of SDOH in communities and the social needs of patients…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d1_pdi_improvementmethodsoverview.pptx
June 02, 2025 - PowerPoint Presentation
Use these PowerPoint slides for any presentations for which they may be useful.
These slides may be useful earlier on in the process than during implementation; feel free to use them at any point in your QI process.
Modify as needed to suit your hospital – you may wish to delete sections of sl…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apa5.html
December 01, 2013 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home
Appendix A: Family Information Packet (continued)
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Table of Contents
Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home
A Resource Toolkit
Basic Components of the Health Coach Program
Family Information Packet Cover Sheet
Coaching in the …
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March 01, 2020 - Chartbook on Women's Health Care
2014 Chartbooks
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Chartbook on Women's Health Care
Acknowledgments
Women's Health Care
Key Findings of the 2014 QDR
2014 Chartbooks
Access to Health Care
Affordability
Communication and Care Coordination
Effec…
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February 01, 2021 - Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments
Electronic Patient Portals
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Health Information Technology for Engaging Patients in Diagnostic Decision Making in Emergency Departments
Introduction
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