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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-report-translation-c-diff-treatment-clinical-pathway.pdf
November 01, 2019 - O4: Non-Fulminant
CDI, off Antibiotics
Treatment
Selection
If CDI and not on antibiotics, treat … O5: Non-Fulminant
CDI, on Antibiotics
Treatment
Selection
If CDI and on antibiotics, treat with … O1: Stop Antibiotics: When starting the C. diff
pathway if possible STOP precipitating
antibiotic(s … ˜Inciting antibiotics' -- Would
there be particular antibiotics someone would be
on that you would … Also might interpret "precipitating"
antibiotic differently.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866433/psn-pdf
August 07, 2024 - , as well as increased adherence to sepsis management guidelines,
such as timely administration of antibiotics
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/resources.html
March 01, 2017 - Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Surveillance
Reduce Unnecessary Urine Culturing and the Overuse of Antibiotics
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49412/psn-pdf
September 01, 2003 - doses.[5]) Some
injectables require reconstitution, which the nurse would do for products such as antibiotics … There have been cases where patients did not receive a complete dose due to insufficient shaking of
antibiotics … Improperly mixed IV antibiotics. Hosp Pharm. 1997;32:1462-1465.
7. El-Sabawy M, Threlkeld M.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/medication-turnaround-time-quick-reference-guide.pdf
August 05, 2025 - For example, delays in
therapeutic or prophylactic administration of
antibiotics can have a major effect … rehabilitation unit
(p=.008).2 In a study comparing two hospitals,
researchers found that first doses of antibiotics … The
timing of prophylactic administration of
antibiotics and the risk of surgical wound
infection
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T7-Checklist_for_Identifying_Nursing_Home_Specific_Antibiogram_Modifications_Phase_2.doc
May 01, 2014 - FORMCHECKBOX
Yes
FORMCHECKBOX
No
Group antibiotics by route of delivery (e.g., oral, IV).
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.359_slideshow.ppt
October 01, 2015 - obtained from Hospital X were scanty but revealed the patient had presented with sepsis and had received antibiotics … During the day, he appeared to be improving on antibiotics. … This Case
If Hospital X had a certified health IT system, then the patient's adverse reaction to the antibiotic
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/recent-grants-health-equity.html
May 01, 2024 - Read Emerging Research Spotlight #7 Reducing Use of Antibiotics Without a Prescription Among Outpatients … factors at the patient, healthcare system, and clinician encounter levels predict use of non- prescribed antibiotics … the development of a communication tool designed to help clinics guide their patients toward safer antibiotic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/contaminated-or-not-guidelines-interpretation-positive-blood-cultures
November 16, 2022 - The patient was hospitalized, seen by a different infectious disease specialist, and started on IV antibiotics … Repeat blood cultures (drawn before antibiotics were begun) remained negative. … The patient was clinically stable, so the antibiotics were stopped and the patient was discharged to … by peripheral venipuncture.( 12-14 ) Fourth, modern blood culture systems and media that incorporate antibiotic-binding … When both the imaging studies and repeat blood cultures prior to antibiotics were negative, treatment
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49553/psn-pdf
January 01, 2008 - The
patient was hospitalized, seen by a different infectious disease specialist, and started on IV antibiotics … Repeat blood cultures (drawn before
antibiotics were begun) remained negative. … The patient was clinically stable, so the antibiotics were
stopped and the patient was discharged to … by peripheral venipuncture.(12-14) Fourth, modern
blood culture systems and media that incorporate antibiotic-binding … When both the imaging studies and repeat blood cultures prior to antibiotics were
negative, treatment
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pathways-patient-safety
May 06, 2015 - May 1, 2017
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/new-ahrq-surveys-patient-safety-culture-diagnostic-safety-supplemental-items-medical-offices
December 24, 2008 - October 23, 2019
Toolkit to Improve Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-spring-2019-final-cdp-report
October 28, 2020 - respond to changes in core areas of focus in the field which include hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-project-best-practices-hospitals-participating-joint-commission-center
May 06, 2015 - June 23, 2010
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnosis-interpreting-shadows
June 29, 2016 - July 15, 2009
WebM&M Cases
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/leading-high-reliability-organizations-healthcare
May 06, 2015 - View More
Related Resources
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mri-suites-safety-outside-bore
April 28, 2021 - February 3, 2021
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-theres-harm-hospital-can-transparency-replace-deny-and-defend
April 02, 2014 - April 2, 2014
Antibiotic Stewardship in Acute Care: A Practical Playbook.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigation-death-baby-j-university-hospitals-bristol-and-weston-nhs-foundation-trust
August 04, 2021 - This report examines a premature infant death associated with failings of antibiotic administration
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-it-implementation-stories-hands-care-plan-tool-seeks-improve-nurse-communication
December 24, 2008 - October 15, 2008
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use.