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501. Checkpoint-Tool (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/checkpoint-tool.docx
     June 01, 2021 - Directions: This tool is intended to help facilities with formulate and execute local antibiotic stewardship … Checkpoint Tool – Long-Term Care AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use Name of Intervention

502. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-8x11-UTI.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - noncatheterized residents) � Send a urinalysis (UA) & urine culture (UCx) � Increase hydration � Start antibiotics … resident appears ill � If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms, modify antibiotics … or start antibiotics (if not receiving active antibiotics) Signs & Symptoms of a UTI Suspected … Development of minimum criteria for the initiation of antibiotics in residents of long-term-care facilities

503. The Culture of Culturing: The Importance of Knowing When to Order Urine Cultures
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/urine-culturing/whento-order/urine-cultures.pptx
     March 01, 2017 - , sediments Inappropriate use of urine culture Overinflated CAUTI rates Inappropriate treatment and antibiotic … Urinalysis Urine culture Urinalysis and antibiotics Culture and antibiotics Nothing Urine Culturing ׀ … At least, don’t send urine for urinalysis or culture Definitely don’t start antibiotics! … Possible side effects of antibiotic use Promote shared decision making Urine Culturing ׀ 12 AHRQ SAFETY … familiar with SBAR, it can be a helpful tool to outline your conversation about urine cultures and antibiotic

504. Presentation: Implementing Your SSI Prevention Bundle
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     December 01, 2017 - for the antibiotic. … Why aren’t patients receiving appropriate redosing of antibiotics? … ASK: Do providers understand that antibiotic A needs to be redosed every 4 hours or that antibiotic B … • Have antibiotics been given, if indicated? … · Have antibiotics been given, if indicated?

505. 5 Tk2 P3T9-Sample Email For Distribution Of The Antibiogram Phase 3 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T9-Sample_email_for_distribution_of_the_antibiogram_Phase_3.pdf
     May 01, 2014 - This antibiogram contains relevant antibiotic sensitivities aggregated across all residents from mm … Please refer to this antibiogram when considering an antibiotic order for a [NURSING HOME NAME] resident

506. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
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     May 20, 2016 - Obtain blood cultures, administer antibiotics, measure serum lactate, and manage fluid status for hypotension … Evaluate compliance by using process measures such as door- to-antibiotic time; share reports regularly …  Collect blood cultures before administration of the initial antibiotic. …  Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics. … • Appropriate medications, including antibiotics and vasopressors.

507. Appendix E. Category Definitions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appe.html
     March 01, 2017 - Antibiotic, opioid, and other medication overuse Definition: The overuse of antibiotics and opioids … can pose long-term safety consequences for the individual as well as the community in terms of antibiotic

508. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-UTI.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - delirium is identified � Send a urinalysis (UA) & urine culture (UCx) � Increase hydration � Start antibiotics … resident appears ill � If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms, modify antibiotics … or start antibiotics (if not receiving active antibiotics) Do NOT Send a Urinalysis and Urine … Development of minimum criteria for the initiation of antibiotics in residents of long-term-care facilities

509. Guide-Infection-Prevention (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/guide-infection-prevention.pdf
     March 01, 2017 - Antibiotic Use and Resistance KEY MESSAGES ▪ Antibiotics are medications that can save lives when … ▪ Used incorrectly, antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections. … for antibiotics. … and overuse of antibiotics can also lead to antibiotic-resistant organisms, which can threaten not … An antibiotic stewardship program is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antibiotics

510. Facilitator Guide: Implementing Your SSI Prevention Bundle (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/imp_ssibundle_facnotes.docx
     December 01, 2017 - for the antibiotic. … Why aren’t patients receiving appropriate redosing of antibiotics? … No care provider is intentionally ignoring evidence about antibiotics and surgical site infections. … ASK: Do providers understand that antibiotic A needs to be redosed every 4 hours or that antibiotic B … If antibiotics redosing is required, is the medication readily available?

511. Performing SSI Investigations: Slide Presentation
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     December 01, 2017 - For example, one process measure is antibiotic redosing. … Onboarding SAY: One intervention involved appropriate and adequate skin preparation. 11 Prophylactic Antibiotics … Did the patient receive appropriate antibiotic selection, dosing, timing, and redosing? … measures Johns Hopkins Hospital focused on, because of frontline staff observations. 12 Prophylactic Antibiotics … Did the patient receive appropriate antibiotic selection, dosing, timing, and redosing?

512. Emergency Department Workflow Diagrams (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cap-toolkit/ed-workflowdiagrams.pdf
     January 01, 2018 - No ED Process for Patient with Suspected CAP (Pre- Implementation) Prescription for outpatient antibiotic … Patient with Suspected CAP (Pre-Implementation) with Data Elements Prescription for outpatient antibiotic … ED Process for Patient with Suspected CAP (Post- Implementation) Prescription for outpatient antibiotic

513. Appendix A, Pt. 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa2.html
     April 01, 2018 - arthroscopic surgery, the systematic administration of antibiotics before arthroscopy of the knee does … initial procedure was performed for a follow-up; superficial infections can be treated empirically with antibiotics … Treatment with 2 weeks of intravenous antibiotics was successful in all but one patient. … Intraarticular infection requiring drainage and antibiotics was reported in 95 cases (10.2% of all complications … in <90° of motion in 18 of the 95 cases Once an infection is suspected, immediate drainage and IV antibiotics

514. 5 Tk2 P3T8-Sample Pocket Card Long Version Phase 3 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T8-Sample_Pocket_Card_Long_Version_Phase_3.doc
     May 01, 2014 - cultures · Enterococcus species: xx% · Klebsiella pneumoniae: xx% · Proteus mirabilis: xx% · Not all antibiotics … are tested—one antibiotic from each class is usually tested. … It is reasonable to consider that similar antibiotics have similar resistance patterns; for example … · Several commonly used antibiotics have significant resistance patterns to the gram-negative organisms

515. Guide to Implementing a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/guide.html
     March 01, 2017 - Appropriate antibiotic treatment of urinary tract infections is a key element of antibiotic stewardship … Treatment of ASB with antibiotics is one of the leading causes for antibiotic overuse in long-term care … . 12 , 13 Moreover, antibiotics can lead to resident harm, such as nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions … , and antibiotic-related infections. 14 Antibiotics can also wipe out healthy bacteria that can lead … urine testing (urine cultures) is one strategy that can be used to decrease the inappropriate use of antibiotics

516. The Culture of Culturing—The Importance of Knowing When To Order Urine Cultures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/when-to-order/cultures-slides.html
     April 01, 2017 - Similarly, inappropriate ordering of urine cultures can lead to improper use of antibiotics. … Urinalysis Urine culture Urinalysis and antibiotics Culture and antibiotics Nothing Slide … Definitely don't start antibiotics! … Alternatives to ordering cultures and using antibiotics. … Possible side effects of antibiotic use. Promote shared decision making.

517. Timely Antiobiotics for Children With Severe Sepesis or Septic Shock Technical Specifications (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0230-sepsis-antibiotics-technical-specs.pdf
     August 01, 2014 - Sepesis or Septic Shock Technical Specifications Q-METRIC Sepsis Measure 4, Timely Administration of Antibiotics … Sepsis and Septic Shock U18HS020516 Page 50 Submitted August 2014 Sepsis Measure 4: Timely Antibiotics … Parenteral antibiotics Administration of antibiotics via the intravenous, intramuscular or intraosseous … Antibiotics must be in one of the classes listed in Table 4-C. … OR • Antibiotics administered OR • Orders for urine, blood or spinal culture OR • Urine, blood or

518. Poster-Commitment (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-commitment.docx
     June 01, 2021 - the individuals you believe are important to indicate your institution’s commitment to prescribing antibiotics

519. Exhibit 9. Top five minimal cut sets for the basic case | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraexh9.html
     April 01, 2018 - BMI <40) Event 642 (0.2) Fail to protect patient effectively (failure related to skin prep, antibiotics … Event 182 (0.2) Fail to administer indicated antibiotics Event 543 (0.0325) SSI risk for … BMI <40) Event 642 (0.2) Fail to protect patient effectively (failure related to skin prep, antibiotics … Event 182 (0.2) Fail to administer indicated antibiotics Event 659 (0.18) Glove puncture … Event 182 (0.2) Fail to administer indicated antibiotics Event 138 (0.15) Fail to remove

520. Commitment Poster (Spanish) (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/commitment-poster-spanish.docx
     September 01, 2022 - the individuals you believe are important to indicate your institution’s commitment to prescribing antibiotics