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  1. 115-Daily-Goals-Icu-Checklist (doc file)

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    October 01, 2024 - issues · Known infection __________ · PAN culture · Blood culture (times 2) · Urine · Sputum · Other · Antibiotic … changes _____ Discontinuation _____ · Antibiotic levels _____ · Sepsis bundle Insert text Which

  2. Talking Points (Patients) on CHG Bathing (doc file)

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    March 01, 2022 - clinical study in patients with select medical devices where CHG reduced bloodstream infections and antibiotic … patients with medical devices, CHG reduced bloodstream infections by over 30 percent, and it reduced some antibiotic-resistant

  3. Improving Pediatric Safety and Quality with Healthcare Information Technology | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Provider Order Entry System Population: Infants , Children Impact of a computerized template on antibiotic … Impact of a computerized template on antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory infections in children

  4. Shiffman, Richard N. | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Development and Implementation Improving diagnostic testing and reducing overuse of antibiotics … Improving diagnostic testing and reducing overuse of antibiotics for children with pharyngitis: a useful

  5. Layout 1 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/c-diff-infections_executive.pdf
    December 01, 2011 - Antibiotics that disturb colon flora enough to allow CDI to develop must get into the colon, and they … the likelihood that the recommended antibiotics might induce CDI. … While several studies found increased risk with specific antibiotics or antibiotic classes, the antibiotics … Identifying new antibiotics may be one approach. … Impact of a reduction in the use of high-risk antibiotics on the course of an epidemic of Clostridium

  6. Inappropriate hospital admission as a risk factor for the subsequent development of adverse events: a cross-sectional study. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2022 - Association of diagnostic stewardship for blood cultures in critically ill children with culture rates, antibiotic … May 18, 2022 Implementation of an antibiotic stewardship program in long-term care facilities … March 9, 2022 Could Efforts to Fight the Coronavirus Lead to Overuse of Antibiotics? … May 11, 2019 Appropriateness of outpatient antibiotic prescribing among privately insured … June 25, 2018 Antibiotic Stewardship in Acute Care: A Practical Playbook.

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 01, 2014 - AH: Antibiotic stewardship is about the effective use of antibiotics to optimize how we treat infections … antibiotics and ensuring access to antibiotics. … As the antimicrobial and antibiotic stewardship movement has evolved over the years, what are the main … You mentioned one, the delayed antibiotic idea. What are some of the others that are taking root? … Antibiotic stewardship should be part of the quality agenda in hospitals; whether it sits directly in

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49634/psn-pdf
    September 01, 2011 - An order for IV antibiotics every 6 hours was placed electronically at 8:00 PM, and arrangements were … morning rounds, the attending physician learned that the patient had not yet received any doses of antibiotic … or why the antibiotics were not scheduled to be given until 24 hours after admission. … This elderly patient with acute cholangitis experienced a critical delay in antibiotic administration … patient, an initial focus on the process of electronic order entry is critical to understanding why antibiotic

  9. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/procalcitonin_research-protocol.pdf
    September 08, 2011 - Conversely, overuse and misuse of antibiotics can result in adverse events and add to the increasing … problem of antibiotic resistance. … Discriminate use of antibiotics for exacerbation of COPD. … leukocytosis, pyuria), as described in guidelines The comparator is specified as initiation of antibiotics … as described in guidelines to clarify the true comparator for procalcitonin-guided initiation of antibiotics

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43470/psn-pdf
    September 10, 2014 - Identifying critically ill patients at risk for inappropriate antibiotic therapy: a pilot study of a … Identifying critically ill patients at risk for inappropriate antibiotic therapy: a pilot study of a … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-critically-ill-patients-risk-inappropriate-antibiotic-therapy-pilot-study … identify patients with health care–associated infections (HAIs) who were being administered inappropriate antibiotic … These findings suggest that clinical decision support systems can improve safety of antibiotic prescribing

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 01, 2015 - Despite the antibiotics and additional intravenous fluids, she continued to deteriorate. … In the ED, antibiotics should be started within 3 hours from the time of presentation. … For inpatients, antibiotics should be started within 1 hour from the time of presentation. … The pharmacist facilitates rapid antibiotic administration. … In sepsis, early and timely intervention via a well-established bundle (antibiotics, source control,

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42598/psn-pdf
    September 18, 2013 - Prompting physicians to address a daily checklist for antibiotics: do we need a co-pilot in the ICU? … Prompting physicians to address a daily checklist for antibiotics: do we need a co-pilot in the ICU? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prompting-physicians-address-daily-checklist-antibiotics-do-we-need-co-pilot … checklists coupled with forcing functions in the intensive care unit as a strategy to enhance appropriate antibiotic … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prompting-physicians-address-daily-checklist-antibiotics-do-we-need-co-pilot-icu

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45425/psn-pdf
    December 22, 2018 - Automated identification of antibiotic overdoses and adverse drug events via analysis of prescribing … Automated identification of antibiotic overdoses and adverse drug events via analysis of prescribing … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/automated-identification-antibiotic-overdoses-and-adverse-drug-events- … In this study, investigators used a trigger tool approach and reviewed all antibiotic prescriptions … In many cases, antibiotic overdoses reached patients and led to symptoms.

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43410/psn-pdf
    August 20, 2014 - Antibiotic prescribing practice in residential aged care facilities—health care providers' perspectives … Antibiotic prescribing practice in residential aged care facilities-- health care providers' perspectives … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-prescribing-practice-residential-aged-care-facilities-health-care … - providers This qualitative study explored barriers to appropriate antibiotic use in residential aged … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-prescribing-practice-residential-aged-care-facilities-health-care-providers

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 25, 2018 - Assessment of emergency department antibiotic discharge prescription dosing errors for pediatric patients … Assessment of Emergency Department Antibiotic Discharge Prescription Dosing Errors for Pediatric Patients … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-emergency-department-antibiotic-discharge-prescription-dosing … This retrospective study found that 776 of 1934 antibiotic prescriptions written for pediatric patients … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-emergency-department-antibiotic-discharge-prescription-dosing-errors-pediatric

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37910/psn-pdf
    February 28, 2011 - Public reporting of antibiotic timing in patients with pneumonia: lessons from a flawed performance … Public reporting of antibiotic timing in patients with pneumonia: lessons from a flawed performance … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/public-reporting-antibiotic-timing-patients-pneumonia-lessons-flawed- performance-measure … potential for the unintended consequences of reporting on flawed performance measures, using time to first antibiotic … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/public-reporting-antibiotic-timing-patients-pneumonia-lessons-flawed-performance-measure

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37588/psn-pdf
    February 15, 2011 - Antibiotic timing and errors in diagnosing pneumonia. … Antibiotic timing and errors in diagnosing pneumonia. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-timing-and-errors-diagnosing-pneumonia This study found that … efforts to meet a publicly reported quality measure on the timing of antibiotic administration in patients … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-timing-and-errors-diagnosing-pneumonia https://psnet.ahrq.gov

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44846/psn-pdf
    August 31, 2016 - Making health care safer: protect patients from antibiotic resistance. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-health-care-safer-protect-patients-antibiotic-resistance Health … better use of catheters, appropriate patient isolation, and increased vigilance to reduce the risks of antibiotic-resistant … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/making-health-care-safer-protect-patients-antibiotic-resistance https:// … issue/safety-patients-isolated-infection-control https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/vital-signs-improving-antibiotic-use-among-hospitalized-patients

  19. Evaluating Smart Forms and Quality Dashboards in an EHR (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs015169-middleton-final-report-2009.pdf
    January 01, 2009 - In the intent-to-intervene analysis, clinicians prescribed antibiotics to 43% of patients with ARI diagnoses … , use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, all-cause antibiotic use, rates of different ARI diagnoses, quality … Overall, during the pilot period, clinicians prescribed antibiotics to 35% (9 of 26) of patients when … For antibiotic-appropriate diagnoses, clinicians prescribed antibiotics in 6 10 of 6 visits … In the intent-to-intervene analysis, clinicians prescribed antibiotics to 43% of patients with ARI diagnoses

  20. Acutediagram Full

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