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181. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - As a reminder, Moment 1 asks: Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? … antibiotics?” … It is important to remember that even if antibiotics for suspected VAP are initiated, antibiotic decisions … appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Ask: Can I stop antibiotics?

182. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/diverticulitis-biliary-infections-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - as patients who did receive antibiotics (in blue). … have an infection that requires antibiotics? … appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Ask yourself: Can I stop antibiotics? … or no antibiotics.

183. PowerPoint Presentation: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/ASB-UTI-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - have an infection that requires antibiotics? … Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Decision Making Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? … requires antibiotics? … Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics?

184. Pocket Cards_4 Moments (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/four-moments/poster-three-options.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - Ask, “Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics?” … Ask, “Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Moment 3 occurs on every subsequent day of antibiotic therapy. … Ask three questions, “Can I stop antibiotics? Can I narrow therapy? … The prescriber should ask, “Can I stop antibiotics?

185. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - an infection that requires antibiotics? … flora may become resistant to commonly used antibiotics over time. … Differences exist, however, in the dosing of antibiotics. … to guide the selection of effective antibiotics. … Most cases of uncomplicated cystitis can be treated with 3 to 5 days of antibiotics.

186. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - As I have more clinical and microbiologic data available can I stop antibiotics, can I narrow antibiotics … , or can I change from intravenous to oral antibiotics? … Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making asks, “Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics … ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Slide 15 A Week of Antibiotic Therapy Is Sufficient SAY: Seven days of antibiotics is generally

187. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_Final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - • Before taking an antibiotic, it is important to understand how antibiotics could harm or hurt you … But, side effects vary a lot from person to person, and from antibiotic to antibiotic. 3. … This is called antibiotic resistance. … In other words, the more often you use an antibiotic, the greater the chance that the antibiotic won … When Taking an Antibiotic • When you take an antibiotic, you may experience several side effects such

188. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Final (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - is effectively treated. · Unneeded antibiotics can do more harm than good. · Before taking an antibiotic … But, side effects vary a lot from person to person, and from antibiotic to antibiotic. 1. … In other words, the more often you use an antibiotic, the greater the chance that the antibiotic won’ … Second, we have an antibiotic stewardship program to— Make sure that antibiotics are used only when absolutely … When Taking an Antibiotic · When taking an antibiotic, your family member may experience several side

189. Research Findings #23: Trends in Children's Antibiotic Use: 1996 to 2001
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     March 01, 2005 - In contrast to the results for overall antibiotic use, however, reductions in the use of antibiotics … Get smart: know when antibiotics work. … Definitions Antibiotics . … The definition of antibiotics includes all major classes of oral antibiotics but excludes … topical antibiotics.

190. Module 14—Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/module-14-antibiotic-stewardship.html
     April 01, 2022 - Module 14—Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course … Resource: Module 14—Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes—Nursing Home Infection Preventionist … Training Course This module discusses the importance of antibiotic stewardship and identifies strategies … to implement antibiotic stewardship activities in nursing homes. … At the conclusion of this module, participants will be able to: 1. define antibiotic stewardship and

191. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_Final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - But, side effects vary a lot from person to person, and from antibiotic to antibiotic. 3. … This is called antibiotic resistance. … In other words, the more often you use an antibiotic, the greater the chance that the antibiotic won’ … – Second, we have an antibiotic stewardship program to—  Make sure that antibiotics are used only … When Taking an Antibiotic • When taking an antibiotic, your family member may experience several side

192. 3 Tk2 T3-Sample Monthly Summary Reports Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T3-Sample_Monthly_Summary_Reports_Final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - Summary Report of Infections and Antibiotic Use (This example focuses on data for evaluating antibiotic … of Antibiotic Rx Divided by Number of Resident Days Number of Residents Receiving Antibiotics … Agents in Use (This example focuses on tracking use of specific antibiotics of concern in the nursing … home) Month [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] [ … Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] Jan In each cell, enter the number of

193. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - As I have more clinical and microbiologic data available can I stop antibiotics, can I narrow antibiotics … , or can I change from intravenous to oral antibiotics? … have an infection that requires antibiotics? … Clinicians should weigh the higher proportion of cure with antibiotics with the potential for antibiotic … with antibiotic failure.

194. The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia Ambulatory … infection that requires antibiotics? … Slide 11 The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making SAY: Moment Three is: If antibiotics are … was noninferior to 8 days of antibiotics. … He hasn’t taken any antibiotics recently.

195. 5 Tk1 T1-Background Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T1-Background_final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - · Antibiograms are important tools for health care professionals involved in prescribing empiric antibiotics … · Antibiograms encourage responsible use of antibiotics throughout facilities. … They do not provide the prevalence resistance to multiple antibiotics. · Antibiograms provide guidance … It may be helpful to examine the antibiogram and identify the one two antibiotics that are not working … Please avoid that antibiotic. AHRQ Pub.

196. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-UTI-slides.PPT
     June 01, 2021 - affects around 50% of residents It is not associated with increased morbidity or mortality Unnecessary antibiotics … choices, review the resident’s chart to determine if there are any contraindications to specific antibiotics … dependent on the local epidemiology (review the local antibiogram). 10 UTI Management 10 Common Antibiotics … No known allergies to antibiotics >100,000 µg/mL E. coli MIC INT Ampicillin >16 R Ampicillin-sulbactum … treat UTIs Fluoroquinolones should be avoided as an empiric choice due to resistance and side effects Antibiotics

197. 5 Tk1 T1-Background Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK1_T1-Background_final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - • Antibiograms are important tools for health care professionals involved in prescribing empiric antibiotics … • Antibiograms encourage responsible use of antibiotics throughout facilities. … They do not provide the prevalence resistance to multiple antibiotics. … It may be helpful to examine the antibiogram and identify the one two antibiotics that are not working … Please avoid that antibiotic. Tool 1.

198. Effect of behavioral interventions on inappropriate antibiotic prescribing among primary care practices: a randomized clinical trial. | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-behavioral-interventions-inappropriate-antibiotic-prescribing-among-primary-care
     August 02, 2015 - Study Effect of behavioral interventions on inappropriate antibiotic prescribing … trial among 47 primary care practices, prompting clinicians to enter justifications for prescribing antibiotics … mean antibiotic prescribing rates compared to controls. … Antibiotics are a significant source of medical care overuse and inappropriate prescriptions can lead … Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Time of day and the decision to prescribe antibiotics

199. 3 Tk2 T3-Sample Monthly Summary Reports Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T3-Sample_Monthly_Summary_Reports_Final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - Summary Report of Infections and Antibiotic Use (This example focuses on data for evaluating antibiotic … use for suspected UTIs) Month Number of Resident Days Number of Antibiotic Rx Number of Antibiotic … Rx Divided by Number of Resident Days Number of Residents Receiving Antibiotics for UTI (incl. … tracking use of specific antibiotics of concern in the nursing home) Month [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic … Name] [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name] [Antibiotic Name]

200. Mindfulness: Engaging Frontline Providers in Antimicrobial Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/mindfulness-slides.html
     December 01, 2017 - __ Yes __ No Slide 5 Why We Have to Improve Antibiotic Use Antibiotics are unlike any other … We are running out of antibiotics. We won’t get new ones soon. … visits to emergency departments for adverse events attributed to antibiotics. … restrictions for 5 antibiotics: Ticar/clav, Imipenem, Aztreonam, Cefta and Cipro. … It’s to ensure that there are systems and support to help every provider use antibiotics optimally.