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121. Toolkit 1. Working With Your Lab To Improve Antibiotic Prescribing | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to improve the … provides background information that may be useful to the medical director in preparing staff to use antibiograms … Sample antibiograms and suggested instructions are provided in tool 4. … Antibiograms should be shared with all health care providers who may prescribe antibiotics for residents … Update the antibiogram. Updating the antibiogram annually will help maintain its value.

122. 5 Tk3 P3T4-Training Slides For Prescribing Clinicians Phase 3 (doc file)
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     May 01, 2014 - Implementation Training Slides for Prescribing Clinicians [PRINT OUT COPIES OF THE VIGNETTES AND ANTIBIOGRAMS … Slide 5 Background: Antibiograms SAY: What is an antibiogram? … Slide 6 Sample Antibiogram [PASS OUT COPIES OF THE ANTIBIOGRAM.] … SAY: As you can see, of the cultures used to make the antibiograms, the most common were urine/wound/ … Antibiograms are most applicable when selecting antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)

123. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     May 01, 2014 - No. 14-0023-5-EF [Print out copies of the vignettes and antibiograms for all participants. … * Background: Antibiograms An antibiogram is a tool to provide clinicians with local microbiologic … Hospitals have used antibiograms to: Identify important local resistance patterns. … the antibiograms, XX % were urine cultures. … Antibiograms are most applicable when selecting antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)

124. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (doc file)
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     May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1- Checklist for Discussion With Local Hospitals and Providers … Including Emergency Departments – Page 2 of 2 Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 1 Checklist … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Yes No Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

125. 5 Tk2 P2T2-Sample Data Request Phase 2 (doc file)
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     May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 2 Sample Data Request Date Dear Clinical Laboratory Microbiology … Director: I am following up on our discussion about creating an antibiogram for [NURSING HOME NAME]. … By extending the time on the antibiogram, we will be able to generate a larger sample size. … When creating antibiograms, guidelines recommend only using a single organism per resident, so that residents … We do not wish to have distinct antibiograms or specific results for each sample type, but would like

126. 5 Tk1 T6-Sample Distribution Plan For An Antibiogram Final (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2016 - antibiogram is very helpful. … If the antibiogram is faxed to clinicians, a fax-ready format will be needed. … Include the antibiogram in staff and clinician training. … Distribution Planning for an Antibiogram 1. … Include the antibiogram in staff and clinician training.

127. 5 Tk1 T2-Working With A Lab Final (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2016 - If your lab cannot provide an antibiogram, the Concise Antibiogram Toolkit and the Comprehensive Antibiogram … These discussions should cover the lab’s capacity to produce antibiograms that meet the nursing home … Make an agreement with the lab to create an antibiogram, if needed Most labs will provide an antibiogram … Establish the specifications for the antibiogram The lab should create the antibiogram in accordance … Establish the specifications for the antibiogram 4. Specify the format of the antibiogram

128. 5 Tk2 P2T1-Sample Letter Of Agreement Phase 2 (doc file)
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     May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 2 Sample Letter of Agreement Date Name Address of Laboratory … RE: Developing an Antibiogram for [NURSING HOME NAME] Dear [insert name]: For several years, antibiogram … in hospitals to address the issue of appropriate antibiotic use; nursing homes are now implementing antibiograms … The output of the antibiogram created using either method will display the antimicrobial sensitivities … culture results to create our own antibiogram.

129. 5 Tk2 P3T2-Sample Procedures Phase 3 (doc file)
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     January 01, 1999 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 3 Sample Procedures [NURSING HOME NAME] [DATE] Purpose and … Scope This procedure covers the use of an antibiogram at [NURSING HOME NAME]. … The use of antibiograms can help reduce inappropriate prescribing and lead to fewer clinical failures … Development of the initial and subsequent antibiograms 2. … Attach the antibiogram, training materials, and quality-improvement tracking documents.]

130. Toolkits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2017 - Nursing homes can also use the antibiogram to monitor antimicrobial stewardship and provide feedback … The Concise Antibiogram toolkit (Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Choose the Right Antibiotic) provides … guidance and tools to help a nursing home create its own antibiogram based on lab results. … The Comprehensive Antibiogram toolkit (The Nursing Home Antibiogram Program Toolkit: How to Develop … and Implement an Antibiogram Program) provides detailed and comprehensive information and tools for

131. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

132. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

133. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

134. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

135. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

136. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

137. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

138. 5 Tk2 P1T3-Checklist For Discussion With Local Hospitals Providers Ers Phase 1 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … This department is often involved in developing antibiograms for the hospital. … treat patients with infectious diseases and may have important clinical input regarding use of the antibiograms … Ask if the hospital will post a copy of the antibiogram with other similar clinical information ( … Consider asking for a copy of the hospital’s antibiogram.

139. 5 Tk1 T2-Working With A Lab Final (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - If your lab cannot provide an antibiogram, the Concise Antibiogram Toolkit and the Comprehensive Antibiogram … These discussions should cover the lab’s capacity to produce antibiograms that meet the nursing home’ … Make an agreement with the lab to create an antibiogram, if needed Most labs will provide an antibiogram … Establish the specifications for the antibiogram The lab should create the antibiogram in accordance … Specify the format of the antibiogram Talk with lab staff about the possible formats for the antibiogram

140. 5 Tk2 P3T2-Sample Procedures Phase 3 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs Healthcare- Associated Infections PREVENT Comprehensive Antibiogram … The use of antibiograms can help reduce inappropriate prescribing and lead to fewer clinical failures … Development of the initial and subsequent antibiograms 2. … Monitoring the use of the antibiogram Documentation [List any documents that will be used. … Attach the antibiogram, training materials, and quality-improvement tracking documents.]