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  1. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T3-Resident_Information_Sheet_Antibiotic-Resistant_Bacteria_Final.docx
    October 01, 2016 - of bacteria that cannot be treated with the antibiotics you have been taking. … What Are Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria? … Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria that cause infections. … When you take an antibiotic, a few of the bacteria may learn to “resist” the antibiotic and will not … ://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html FDA: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance http://www.fda.gov
  2. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-completion-guide.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - Improving Antibiotic Use Completion Guide for the Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form … ” • Mark all supportive measures attempted prior to initiation of antibiotic use. … ” • If the resident is not receiving antibiotics, mark “no.” Question 6. … ” • If the antibiotics will be continued, mark “no.” Question 13. … Answer if the resident has been on antibiotics > 24 hours: Question 12.
  3. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T3-Resident_Information_Sheet_Antibiotic-Resistant_Bacteria_Final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - of bacteria that cannot be treated with the antibiotics you have been taking. … [Optional: Insert specific information about the bacteria found, the culture site, and which antibioticsAntibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria that cause infections. … When the bacteria are resistant to many antibiotics, they are called “multidrug-resistant organisms, … http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html FDA: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance http://www.fda.gov
  4. ce.effectivehealthcare.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
  5. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_Final.docx
    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
  6. ce.effectivehealthcare.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
  7. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/allergies-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Best Practices in the Management of Patients with Antibiotic … allergies before prescribing antibiotics · Recognize types of reactions to antibiotics commonly prescribed … A family history alone should not lead to avoidance of beta-lactam antibiotics or other classes of antibiotics … of antibiotic therapy. … Document what antibiotics she has reacted to and the type of reaction as well as antibiotics she has
  8. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - patient or family member requesting antibiotics. … Antibiotics do not help acute bronchitis. … These may have coincided with starting antibiotics, leading the patient to falsely believe that the antibioticsAntibiotics don’t help viruses, and viruses are quite common in children. … and the risks associated with taking antibiotics when you don’t need them.
  9. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/48-prep-colorectal-facilitator.docx
    June 01, 2023 - Slide 1 Antibiotic and Mechanical Bowel Prep in the 1970s The issue of mechanical bowel prep and oral … were combined with mechanical bowel prep in the absence of intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis. … Following this, most surgeons in Europe abandoned preoperative oral antibiotic regimens. … Slide 4 Antibiotic and Mechanical Bowel Prep in the 2000s Subsequently, there have been a series of … antibiotic prophylaxis before incision.
  10. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-children-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - for Improving Antibiotic Use The "Sometimes Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children … of Antibiotic Decision Making 4 Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? … Use – Ambulatory Care  When Antibiotics Are Indicated6,7 Child Age < 6 months Antibiotic therapy is … Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making 11 Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics … of ear findings supports antibiotics use in children greater than 2 years of age Antibiotic treatment
  11. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/antibiotic-brochure.html
    March 01, 2017 - Overusing Antibiotics Can Cause Problems What are possible side effects of antibiotics? … What is "antibiotic resistance"? … to the antibiotics. … the antibiotic. … When aren't antibiotics needed?
  12. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-slides.pptx
    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.
  13. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Not all respiratory tract infections need to be treated with an antibiotic. … A cough alone is typically not treated with an antibiotic. … • Antibiotics are important for treating you when you definitely have an infection, but unneeded antibiotics … • Before taking an antibiotic, it is important to understand how antibiotics could harm or hurt you … Antibiotic resistance. AHRQ Pub.
  14. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.docx
    October 01, 2016 - Not all respiratory tract infections need to be treated with an antibiotic. … A cough alone is typically not treated with an antibiotic. … Antibiotics are important for treating you when you definitely have an infection, but unneeded antibiotics … Before taking an antibiotic, it is important to understand how antibiotics could harm or hurt you. … Antibiotic resistance.
  15. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-four-moments-single.pdf
    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?
  16. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-poster.pdf
    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?
  17. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-children-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in … have an infection that requires antibiotics? … Slide 12 The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making SAY: Moment Three is, “If antibiotics are … antibiotics. … The decision to treat with antibiotics versus careful observation off of antibiotics should be made in
  18. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Slides … that requires antibiotics? … We are being more careful about only prescribing antibiotics when you really need them.” … that requires antibiotics? … care and receipt of antibiotics.
  19. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - A cough alone is typically not treated with an antibiotic. … • Before taking an antibiotic, it is important to understand how antibiotics could harm or hurt your … There are five potential health problems that occur as a result of taking an antibiotic. 1. … Antibiotic resistance. … antibiotic stewardship program to make sure that antibiotics are used only when absolutely necessary—when
  20. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.docx
    October 01, 2016 - A cough alone is typically not treated with an antibiotic. … Before taking an antibiotic, it is important to understand how antibiotics could harm or hurt your family … There are five potential health problems that occur as a result of taking an antibiotic. 1. … Antibiotic resistance. … Second, we have an antibiotic stewardship program to make sure that antibiotics are used only when absolutely

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