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441. Gap Analysis for MRSA and SSI Prevention (Surgical Services) (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2025 - Are results available in time to guide decision making about antibiotic prophylaxis? … Does the facility have a protocol for the addition of vancomycin to pre-procedure antibiotic prophylaxis …  Yes, Antibiotic Stewardship monitors compliance.  No, compliance is not monitored. 34. … Does the facility have a protocol in place to ensure perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis is stopped …  Yes, Antibiotic Stewardship monitors compliance.  No, compliance is not monitored. 40.

442. Cellulitis-One-Page (doc file)
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     November 01, 2019 - cellulitis · Incision and drainage of abscess is essential · For skin abscess with minimal cellulitis, antibiotics … are of modest benefit once abscess is drained in uncomplicated cases · Antibiotics are recommended … severely immunocompromised or with suspected necrotizing fasciitis should receive empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics … bites, and cellulitis associated with long-standing diabetic foot ulcers may also require alternative antibiotics … Discuss these cases with the antibiotic stewardship program and/or infectious diseases consultant.

443. Graphics for Section 1. Basic Measurement Information (pdf file)
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     November 26, 2013 - Q‐METRIC Sickle Cell Disease Measure 2: Timeliness of Antibiotic … (unidentified variant) Hb FSV n/a Table 2: Penicillins and Erythromycins for Sickle Cell Disease Antibiotic … Erythromycin Erythromycin estolate Erythromycin ethylsuccinate Erythromycin stearate Miscellaneous antibiotics

444. One-Pager-Uti (doc file)
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     June 01, 2021 - indwelling catheter is in place, remove and replace it before sending UA and culture4 · Do not start antibiotics … consequent bladder outlet obstruction.1,9,10 Treatment Assess prior urine culture data, as previous antibiotic … susceptibility patterns can help guide antibiotic choice … Development of minimum criteria for the initiation of antibiotics in residents of long-term-care facilities … Asymptomatic bacteriuria treatment is associated with a higher prevalence of antibiotic resistant strains

445. Management of Clostridioides Difficile Infection (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2021 - not needed for CDI treatment whenever possible.1 − If antibiotic therapy is still needed, select the … The risk of recurrence increases with age.1,2,11,12 − Avoiding systemic antibiotics is the best way … Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic … Meta-analysis of antibiotics and the risk of community-associated Clostridium difficile infection. … Risk of Clostridium difficile infection with acid suppressing drugs and antibiotics: meta-analysis.

446. AHRQ Views: New Guide Helps Developers and Users of Digital Healthcare Technologies Advance Equity | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2024 - Researchers Identify Targets To Guide Antibiotic Prescribing by Dentists . … Researchers Identify Targets To Guide Antibiotic Prescribing by Dentists An AHRQ-funded study published … Journal of Public Health Dentistry identified key facilitators and barriers influencing dentists’ antibiotic … prescribing behaviors and found that dentists need improved access to antibiotic prescribing guidelines … Researchers found many areas for potential intervention to support appropriate and cautious dental antibiotic

447. 5 Tk1 T6-Sample Distribution Plan For An Antibiogram Final (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - nurse should provide the clinician with a copy of the antibiogram and/or the cautionary statement about antibiotic … Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Toolkit 1. … Working With a Lab To Improve Antibiotic Prescribing 4. … 0006-6-EF October 2016 Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Help Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic

448. Chapter-3 - Sepsis Recognition (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2020 - rapid and barrier-free initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotics.11 Clinicians sometimes perceive antibiotic … ; however, good antibiotic stewardship encompasses appropriate administration of antibiotics, including … Low/ moderate Bundle with fast antibiotics program. … " OR "Accessible Antibiotic" OR "Antibiotic Access" OR "Available Antibiotic" OR "Antibiotic Availability … " OR "Accessible Antibiotic" OR "Antibiotic Access" OR "Available Antibiotic" OR "Antibiotic Availability

449. Determine Whether It Is Necessary To Treat a Potential Infection With Antibiotics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2016 - Determine Whether It Is Necessary To Treat a Potential Infection With Antibiotics Minimum Criteria … for Antibiotics Tool Toolkit 1.

450. 5 Tk2 P1T2-Prescribing Clinician Survey Phase 1 (doc file)
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     May 01, 2014 - Antibiograms On a scale of 1–5 with “5” indicating “very well”, how well do you feel that you know the antibiotic … very useful”, how useful are antibiograms in the nursing home setting for selecting the most effective antibiotic … ” indicating “very useful”, how useful are antibiograms in general for selecting the most effective antibiotic … very useful”, how useful are antibiograms, regardless of the setting, for selecting the most effective antibiotic

451. AHRQ Announces Plans for National Healthcare Extension Service To Disseminate Evidence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2024 - Study Finds No Improvement From Antibiotics for Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections . … Study Finds No Improvement From Antibiotics for Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Prescribed … antibiotics did not reduce the duration and severity of coughing in patients with acute lower respiratory … , but antibiotic provision did not affect cough duration or overall severity, regardless of viral, bacterial … , which should be the target of antibiotic stewardship efforts.

452. A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - Return to the Contents Antibiotic Use and Resistance Key Messages Antibiotics are medications … Used incorrectly, antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections. … for antibiotics. … overuse of antibiotics can also lead to antibiotic-resistant organisms, which can threaten not only … An antibiotic stewardship program is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antibiotics

453. 5 Tk2 P3T2-Sample Procedures Phase 3 (doc file)
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     January 01, 1999 - Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals in long-term-care settings, yet reports … indicate that a high proportion of antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate. … use of antibiograms can help reduce inappropriate prescribing and lead to fewer clinical failures of antibiotics

454. DESC Technique for Conflict With Residents and Families (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2021 - like herself today, and the last time this happened, someone told you she had a UTI and gave her antibiotics … I am concerned that the risks of another course of antibiotics outweigh the potential benefits. … DESC Technique for Conflict With Residents and Families I do not want to give her an antibiotic if

455. Engaging Senior Executives: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2017 - For example, preventing surgical site infections is not just about giving the right antibiotic at the … right time, but also about making sure patients receive the right dose of antibiotic and/or that those … antibiotics are appropriately redosed. … Timely receipt of antibiotic Surgery patients who were given an antibiotic at the right time (within … Discontinuing antibiotics at the right time.

456. Facilitator Guide: Engage Senior Executives in Surgical Site Infection Prevention Work (doc file)
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     December 01, 2017 - For example, preventing surgical site infections is not just about giving the right antibiotic at the … right time, but also about making sure patients receive the right dose of antibiotic and/or that those … antibiotics are appropriately redosed. … Surgery patients who were given an antibiotic at the right time (within 1 hour before surgery) to help … at the right time · Discontinuing antibiotics at the right time · Clipping the skin as opposed to shaving

457. 5 Tk2 P1T2-Prescribing Clinician Survey Phase 1 Final (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - of 1–5 with “5” indicating “very well”, how well and Usefulness of do you feel that you know the antibiotic … antibiograms in the nursing home setting for selecting 1 2 3 4 5 the most effective antibiotic … how useful are antibiograms in general for selecting the most effective 1 2 3 4 5 antibiotic … antibiograms, regardless of the setting, for selecting the most 1 2 3 4 5 effective antibiotic

458. Blood Culture Practices and Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2024 - Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: VAP & NV-HAP Antibiotic … Blood culture contamination can result in adverse effects, including misdiagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic … Blood Culture Stewardship aims to improve bacteremia detection, reduce inappropriate antibiotic use,

459. 095-Mrsa-Surveillance (doc file)
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     April 01, 2025 - surveillance approach can complement universal decolonization and help identify patients needing prophylactic antibiotics … needed to identify patients at high risk for MRSA infections and those who would benefit from anti-MRSA antibiotic … Antibiotic Usage · Positive MRSA culture will inform antimicrobial choice and contact isolation precaution

460. 5 Tk2 P3T9-Sample Email For Distribution Of The Antibiogram Phase 3 (doc file)
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     June 02, 2025 - This antibiogram contains relevant antibiotic sensitivities aggregated across all residents from mm/dd … Please refer to this antibiogram when considering an antibiotic order for a [NURSING HOME NAME] resident