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	Flu Billing Made Easier Resource Video View this video by CMS online or right click and select "Save Target As" to save to your computer. This is a large file and may not be suitable for dial-up users. FluBillingMadeEasy.mpg
	Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine live intranasal flu flyer.pdf
	Inactivated Influenza Vaccine inactivated influenza.pdf
	Give These People Influenza Vaccine give these people.pdf
	An Overview of CUSP Learn about the CUSP approach (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program) to preventing healthcare-acquired infections in this recording and presentation, promoted by the Improving Individual Patient Care National Coordinating Center. Note: The following recording and slides are published on the center's website. Audio recording of the "CUSP Overview and the QIOs" Presentation (Feb. 7, 2013) Slides from this presentation
	Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI) Prevention Toolkit An official document of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services produced by the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality and Stratis Health, this toolkit is for providers seeking to eliminate healthcare acquired infections. The toolkit specifically focuses on CDI cases in the healthcare environment, the most common form of HAI. cdi_toolkit_web.pdf
	Healthcare-Associated Infections Toolkit Publication #: MO-11-10-HOS GEN This toolkit is a compilation of evidence-based research and guidelines, recommendations, tools and resources to be used in work on the HAI components of the CMS/QIO 10th Scope of Work (SOW). primaris_hai_toolkit.pdf
	Strive for Five! Hand Hygiene Toolkit Publication #: MO-10-03-MRSA This hand hygiene toolkit encompasses a collection of resources that may assist your hospital with increasing hand hygiene compliance rates. “Strive for Five” incorporates the World Health Organization’s idea that there are five key moments for hand hygiene. These moments, along with other resources, are organized in this toolkit into resources for healthcare workers, patient education, and hospital awareness sections. Strive for Five Toolkit.pdf CD Materials.zip
	Patient Safety QIOSC webinar: MRSA Reduction Dr. Alfonso Torress-Cook, Director of Epidemiology at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach discusses how he implemented strategies to eliminate MRSA infections and reduce other pathogens. His hospital system achieved a 99% reduction in MRSA from 108 cases to less than 5 in 2009, which is well below the CDC's recognized average rate of 0.6% per 1000 discharges. By focusing more on patient hygiene, environmental cleaning, hand washing, and stricter infection control standards, Dr. Torress-Cook helped drastically reduce MRSA. This webinar showcases his strategies for a MRSA reduction program. Note: "F-OKSAFETY021710.wrf" is a Webex Presentation file. You may download it to your computer by clicking the link below, or you may view it in your browser by clicking here. "Handouts and Documents.zip" is a ZIP file which you will need to unzip in order to view the contents. F-OKSAFETY021710.wrf Handouts and Follow-Up Documents.zip
	Information About MRSA Skin Infections. Chances Are, You’ll Need It This brochure developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on the recognition, management, and prevention of MRSA skin infections. It also includes a clear and easy to follow treatment algorithm that can be shared with healthcare professionals as well as patients. MRSA_ProviderBrochureFromCDC.pdf
	Change Strategies for MRSA Publication #: MO-08-05-MRSA This document includes change strategies proven to be effective in reducing health associated MRSA infections. MRSA change strategies .pdf
	Useful Resources (MRSA) Publication #: MO-08-04-MRSA This guide to existing MRSA resources includes hyperlinks to locations where you can find more information. MRSA useful resources.pdf
	MRSA Frequently Asked Questions Publication #: MO-08-03-MRSA Use this flyer to address the most frequently asked questions regarding methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA FAQ.pdf
	Making Patient Safety a Priority Publication #: MO-06-09-ROSC Contains tips for improving hospital patient safety culture. making_patient_safety_a_priority.pdf
	Ways You Can Help Your Family Prevent Medical Errors This brochure explains medical errors and how family members can help prevent them. Developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). ways you can help your family.pdf
	Quick Tips - When Getting A Prescription This education tool encourages consumers to take an active role in their health care. (Source AHRQ) quick tips when getting a prescription.pdf
	Quick Tips - When Planning for Surgery This education tool encourages consumers to take an active role in their health care. (Source AHRQ) quick tips when planning for a surgery.pdf
	Quick Tips - When Getting Medical Tests This education tool encourages consumers to take an active role in their health care. (Source AHRQ) quick tips when getting medical tests.pdf
	Quick Tips - When Talking with Your Doctor This education tool encourages consumers to take an active role in their health care. (Source AHRQ) quick tips when talking with your doctor.pdf
	Medication Administration Schedule Publication #: MO-03-05-UTMO medication administration schedule.pdf