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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase_2_Development.doc
February 05, 2009 - To develop the antibiogram, the program champion should first understand how antibiograms are constructed … be formatted so that it is specific to the nursing home and complies with quality specifications for antibiograms … of an antibiogram. … .
· The antibiogram should conform to important quality standards, as detailed in the antibiograms specifications … Specifications
Antibiogram Development Tools
· Antibiogram Development Tool Workbook
· Antibiogram
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase_3_Implementation.doc
May 19, 2014 - · Draft a letter to prescribing clinicians that contains background information on antibiograms, the … Arrange time for a nursing in-service training on antibiograms and the new procedures that will be employed … Posting Hard Copies
· Antibiograms should be posted in the nursing home in convenient locations so as … To reduce confusion over versions of the antibiogram, it is recommended that updated antibiograms be … It may helpful to document the locations of where the antibiograms are posted so that old copies can
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T8-Sample_Antibiogram_Phase_2.doc
May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 2
Sample Antibiogram
Nursing Home Name/Clinical Laboratory Name … Antibiogram for dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy
Gram Negative
Gram Positive
Antibiotic Tested … [NURSING HOME NAME] Key Antibiogram Findings from dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy)
THE FOLLOWING IS SAMPLE … : Of XXX cultures used to make the antibiograms, XX% were urine cultures, YY% were wound cultures, and … The antibiograms will be most applicable when selecting antibiotics to treat urine infections and systemic
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T8-Sample_Antibiogram_Phase_2.pdf
May 01, 2014 - for Healthcare Research and Quality HAIs
Healthcare-
Associated
Infections
PREVENT
Comprehensive Antibiogram … Toolkit: Phase 2
Sample Antibiogram
Nursing Home Name/Clinical Laboratory Name
Antibiogram for dd … Sample Antibiogram—page 2 of 2
[NURSING HOME NAME] Key Antibiogram Findings from dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm … of our data come from urine cultures: Of XXX cultures used to make the antibiograms, XX%
were urine … The antibiograms will be
most applicable when selecting antibiotics to treat urine infections and systemic
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T3-Antibiogram_specifications_Phase_2.doc
May 14, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 2
Antibiogram Specifications
This document outlines key specifications … for antibiograms and recommendations for constructing a nursing home-specific antibiogram. … Standards Institute (CLSI) on Analysis and Presentation of Cumulative Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (Antibiograms … Antibiogram Specifications
General Data Specifications
Analyze and present cumulative antibiogram … Susceptibility data from small sample sizes can lead to unreliable and nonrepresentative antibiograms
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T3-Antibiogram_Specifications_Phase_2.pdf
May 01, 2014 - Toolkit: Phase 2
Antibiogram Specifications
This document outlines key specifications for antibiograms … Institute (CLSI) on Analysis and Presentation of Cumulative Antimicrobial Susceptibility
Testing (Antibiograms … Antibiogram Specifications
General Data Specifications Analyze and present cumulative antibiogram, at … Antibiogram data should be collated and updated at least once per year, so that
antibiogram reports … Susceptibility data from small sample sizes can lead to unreliable and nonrepresentative antibiograms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase_3_Implementation.pdf
May 01, 2014 - – Draft a letter to prescribing clinicians that contains background information on antibiograms, the … Arrange time for a
nursing in-service training on antibiograms and the new procedures that will be … Posting Hard Copies
• Antibiograms should be posted in the nursing home in convenient locations so as … To reduce confusion over versions of the antibiogram, it is
recommended that updated antibiograms be … It may helpful to document the locations of where the antibiograms are posted so that old copies
can
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_T4-Concise_Antibiogram_Toolkit_How_to_Enter_Data_Manually_into_an_Antibiogram_Template.pdf
May 01, 2014 - No. 14-0012-4-EF
Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram Template … Use the following standards while making your antibiogram:
1. … http://www.ahrq.gov/NH-ASPGuide
Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram … http://www.ahrq.gov/NH-ASPGuide
Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram … http://www.ahrq.gov/NH-ASPGuide
Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram
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May 01, 2014 - Concise Antibiogram Toolkit
How to Enter Data Manually Into an Antibiogram Template
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Concise Antibiogram … WHONET, you’re ready to enter the percent (%) susceptibilities into the antibiogram template. … Use the following standards while making your antibiogram:
1. … The antibiogram should always clearly indicate when this has been done.
2. … Color any empty cells grey to make the antibiogram easier to read.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit2-concise-antibiogram-toolkit.html
October 01, 2016 - Using Nursing Home Antibiograms To Choose the Right Antibiotic (Concise Antibiogram Toolkit) … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms To Choose the Right Antibiotic (Concise Antibiogram Toolkit) … The Concise Antibiogram toolkit aims to guide nursing homes in creating and maintaining their own antibiograms … Six tools are included in the Concise Antibiogram toolkit:
A Background guide to antibiograms: Explains … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms To Choose the Right Antibiotic (Concise Antibiogram Toolkit).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase4_Monitoring.doc
January 01, 2005 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit
Phase 4 Monitoring
It will be important to monitor the antibiogram … It is suggested that nursing home staff use the antibiograms for at least 6 months before being asked … Modifications of the antibiogram will be decided by nursing home administration and members of the Antibiogram … Revisions to Antibiograms
The antibiogram should be updated regularly to reflect the needs of the nursing … As the laboratory and the facility staff are now familiar with antibiograms, revisions and updates should
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P1O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase1_Assessment_and_Planning_final.doc
May 13, 2014 - , solicit questions prescribing clinicians may have about using antibiograms, and seek input on the best … means of communicating antibiograms. … should identify the correct contact at the clinical laboratory and initiate a conversation regarding antibiograms … to the emergency department; and
3) establishing a mechanism for ongoing communications regarding antibiograms … · A stable staff who are interested and committed to the use of antibiograms, with sufficient support
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit3-develop-implement-antibiogram-program.html
November 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to reduce prescribing … Program: Antibiogram Specifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
Antibiogram Development
The Antibiogram … Antibiogram Modifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program: Sample Antibiogram ( PDF ) ( Word … Materials
The Antibiogram Program: Antibiogram Fact Sheet ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing and Delivery – Final Report.
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www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit3-develop-implement-antibiogram-program.html
November 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to reduce prescribing … Program: Antibiogram Specifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
Antibiogram Development
The Antibiogram … Antibiogram Modifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program: Sample Antibiogram ( PDF ) ( Word … Materials
The Antibiogram Program: Antibiogram Fact Sheet ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing and Delivery – Final Report.
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www.monahrq.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit3-develop-implement-antibiogram-program.html
November 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to reduce prescribing … Program: Antibiogram Specifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
Antibiogram Development
The Antibiogram … Antibiogram Modifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program: Sample Antibiogram ( PDF ) ( Word … Materials
The Antibiogram Program: Antibiogram Fact Sheet ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing and Delivery – Final Report.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit3-develop-implement-antibiogram-program.html
November 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to reduce prescribing … Program: Antibiogram Specifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
Antibiogram Development
The Antibiogram … Antibiogram Modifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program: Sample Antibiogram ( PDF ) ( Word … Materials
The Antibiogram Program: Antibiogram Fact Sheet ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing and Delivery – Final Report.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase_4_Monitoring.pdf
May 01, 2014 - had sufficient experience using the antibiogram. … It is suggested that nursing home staff use the antibiograms for at
least 6 months before being asked … Antibiogram Implementation Team … Revisions to Antibiograms
The antibiogram should be updated regularly to reflect the needs of the nursing … As the laboratory and
the facility staff are now familiar with antibiograms, revisions and updates
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www.cahps.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit3-develop-implement-antibiogram-program.html
November 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to reduce prescribing … Program: Antibiogram Specifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
Antibiogram Development
The Antibiogram … Antibiogram Modifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program: Sample Antibiogram ( PDF ) ( Word … Materials
The Antibiogram Program: Antibiogram Fact Sheet ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing and Delivery – Final Report.
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit3-develop-implement-antibiogram-program.html
November 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to reduce prescribing … Program: Antibiogram Specifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
Antibiogram Development
The Antibiogram … Antibiogram Modifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program: Sample Antibiogram ( PDF ) ( Word … Materials
The Antibiogram Program: Antibiogram Fact Sheet ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing and Delivery – Final Report.
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www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/help-clinicians-choose-the-right-antibiotic/toolkit3-develop-implement-antibiogram-program.html
November 01, 2016 - Because antibiograms provide information on local susceptibility patterns, they may help to reduce prescribing … Program: Antibiogram Specifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
Antibiogram Development
The Antibiogram … Antibiogram Modifications ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program: Sample Antibiogram ( PDF ) ( Word … Materials
The Antibiogram Program: Antibiogram Fact Sheet ( PDF ) ( Word )
The Antibiogram Program … Using Nursing Home Antibiograms to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing and Delivery – Final Report.