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61. Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2022 - Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers … will be able to— Develop sustainability plans to determine month-to-month antibiotic stewardship … Identify targets for future antibiotic stewardship efforts based on antibiotic prescribing patterns. … Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts – Slides (PPTX, 2 MB) Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship

62. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Explained (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - The prescriber should choose an antibiotic that covers the most likely pathogens. … What duration of antibiotic therapy is needed for the resident’s diagnosis? … It’s been 2–3 days since we started antibiotics. … Can we stop antibiotics? Can we narrow therapy? Can we change to oral antibiotics? … If the resident is getting an intravenous antibiotic, can they get an oral antibiotic instead?

63. Nearly One in Four Antibiotic Prescriptions Were Unnecessary in Study of Privately Insured Patients in 2016 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2019 - Nearly One in Four Antibiotic Prescriptions Were Unnecessary in Study of Privately Insured Patients in … The study, published today in BMJ , concluded that an additional 36 percent of antibiotic prescriptions … The analysis provides the most comprehensive estimates to date of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics … Appropriate antibiotic prescribing means that the medication is recommended for the patient's condition … Many of these antibiotic prescriptions may have been inappropriate as well.

64. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic … Antibiotic regimen and indication: Antibiotic: ___________________________________________________ … Were appropriate cultures ordered before antibiotics were started? … CAN WE STOP ANTIBIOTICS? CAN WE NARROW THERAPY? 11. Are antibiotics still needed? … CAN WE STOP ANTIBIOTICS? CAN WE NARROW THERAPY?

65. The “Never Antibiotic” Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis – Slides
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    September 01, 2022 - that requires antibiotics? … -3 6 Acute Bronchitis AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care 6 Antibiotics … Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … Antibiotics for Acute Bronchitis 11 Year Percentage of Bronchitis Visits With Antibiotic Prescriptions

66. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Poster (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Poster AHRQ Pub. … Have we collected appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … What duration of antibiotic therapy is needed for the resident’s diagnosis? … It has been 2–3 days since we started antibiotics. … Can we stop antibiotics? Can we narrow therapy? Can we change to oral antibiotics?

67. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Poster (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Poster Does the resident have symptoms that suggest an infection … Have we collected appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … 1 What duration of antibiotic therapy is needed for the resident’s diagnosis? … It’s been 2–3 days since we started antibiotics. … Can we stop antibiotics? Can we narrow therapy? Can we change to oral antibiotics?

68. The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold   | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2022 - The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold   … Explain why antibiotic therapy is not useful in the treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections … The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold – Slides … (PPTX, 2.4 MB) The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the … Handouts These handouts can be given to your patients to help them understand their infection and your antibiotic

69. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2022 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making are … Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? … Before prescribing antibiotics, ensure that the patient has signs and symptoms suggesting a bacterial … patients have symptoms that are not consistent with an infection or are consistent with a viral infection; antibiotics … If antibiotics are indicated, what is the narrowest, safest, and shortest regimen I can prescribe?

70. Communicating with Patients and Families around Antibiotic Decisions - Slides
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    September 01, 2022 - 1 Effective communication with patients around antibiotics can— Improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce … Use – Ambulatory Care Misconceptions About Antibiotic Prescribing No antibiotics means reduced patient … course of illness, because antibiotics do not help acute bronchitis 9 “Antibiotics are the only thing … Antibiotics unfortunately don’t help viruses, and viruses are common in children. … and the risks associated with taking antibiotics when you don’t need them.

71. Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in Your Practice – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Moment One is, “Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics?” … Whether or not antibiotics are indicated, provide suggestions for symptomatic therapy. … that antibiotics don’t help and may cause bad side effects.” … those for which antibiotics are always indicated, sometimes indicated, and never indicated. … ” and “sometimes antibiotic” diagnoses who receive antibiotics could be evaluated to understand if there

72. Gap Analysis for Antibiotic Stewardhip in Ambulatory Care (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2022 - ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A ☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Biannually ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A Antibiotics … ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A ☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Biannually ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A Antibiotics … ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A ☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Biannually ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A Antibiotics … ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A ☐ Monthly ☐ Quarterly ☐ Biannually ☐ Annually ☐ Other: ☐ N/A Antibiotics … education on approaches to communicate with patients and families when antibiotics are not needed?

73. 4 Tk2 T2-Antibiotic Pocket Cards (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2014 - • Especially consider in residents who received antibiotics in previous 60 days and have one or more … • Use anti-MRSA antibiotic empirically for abscess or chronic ulcer meeting criteria for deep infection … www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 12 Common Nursing Home Situations in Which Systemic Antibiotics

74. Making the Case That Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - Slide 4 Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events SAY: All antibiotics have the potential to harm … Slide 8 Antibiotic Development Is on the Decline SAY: Furthermore, the number of new antibiotics … There has been an upswing in antibiotic development recently, but novel antibiotics to treat infections … Antibiotics remain a very precious resource, and appropriate antibiotic use is critical to preserve … Our patient was prematurely started on broad spectrum antibiotics when supportive care without antibiotic

75. Timeline for Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in Ambulatory Care (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - : Communicating With Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions Patient handout: Antibiotics: … The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV Presentation and facilitator guide Discussion … The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis Presentation and facilitator guide Discussion … The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children Presentation and facilitator … The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia Presentation and facilitator guide

76. JMU University Health Center Engages Patients through Shared Decisionmaking about Antibiotic Use | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2020 - Many respiratory infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria, making antibiotics an ineffective treatment … . 2 Widespread use of antibiotics for viral illnesses can promote spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria … the patient's expectations and preference for antibiotics Uses the provider's knowledge about the … "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week: Preserve the Power of Antibiotics." … "Antibiotic Resistance Questions and Answers."

77. Making Effective Behavior Changes Around Antibiotic Prescribing (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - Examine what motivates health care providers to prescribe antibiotics. 2. … Antibiotic Prescribing SAY: This slide lists some of the reasons that antibiotics are prescribed … – Antibiotic Prescribing Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Antibiotics Are Our Parrot … SAY: Antibiotics are our parrot. … They tend to treat with broad-spectrum antibiotics for long periods.

78. Reduce Unnecessary Urine Culturing and Overuse of Antibiotics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Reduce Unnecessary Urine Culturing and Overuse of Antibiotics Know When To Order Urine Cultures … antibiotics, and why and how to document signs and symptoms, and use communication strategies to address … Antibiotic Stewardship educational video This 5-minute educational video promotes antibiotic stewardship … When Do You Need An Antibiotic? … PDF , 814.2 KB) A brochure to help facility staff communicate with residents and families on when antibiotics

79. Antibiotic Stewardship Slides, Part 1: Hand Hygiene
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    March 01, 2017 - Antibiotic Stewardship Slides, Part 1: Hand Hygiene How To Avoid the Harms of Antibiotic Overuse Training … antibiotics more thoughtfully. … She needs an antibiotic.“ [CLICK] Today we will talk about the potential harm of antibiotics and try … Antibiotics can cause nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions, and antibiotic-related infections. … Reason 21 Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem Often forced to use older antibiotics to deal with

80. Toolkit Implementation Guide for Acute Care Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - of antibiotics. … frontline clinicians to ensure a rational thought process is employed when making decisions about whether antibiotics … encouraged to meet with frontline teams and providers to review some portion of patients receiving antibiotics … use and why all individuals should work together to use antibiotics in the best possible way. … use and enhance the safety of patients receiving antibiotics.