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61. The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    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.

62. 6 Tk1 T3-Resident Information Sheet Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Final (pdf file)
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    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 antibiotics … Antibiotics 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

63. 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

64. PowerPoint Presentation: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
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    November 01, 2019 - that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … requires antibiotics?

65. PowerPoint Presentation
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    November 01, 2019 - 4 The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics … antibiotics? … 18 The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics … courses into practice Order sets with preset antibiotic durations Evaluation of need for oral antibiotics … cultures are obtained and source control followed by a short course of antibiotics Avoid prolonged antibiotic

66. Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? – Slides
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    September 01, 2022 - Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care 2 The Importance of Antibiotics Saved countless lives Prompt administration … 30% of antibiotics prescribed in ambulatory practices are unnecessary9 59% of antibiotic expenditures … Lingering cough; antibiotics extended for a 14-day course 6 Focus on Antibiotic Prescribing AHRQ … Care 10 Antibiotics & Clostridioides difficile12 Virtually all antibiotics can increase the risk … antibiotics also have associated harm Promoting antibiotic stewardship can improve patient outcomes

67. PowerPoint Presentation
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    June 01, 2023 - and Mechanical Bowel Prep 2 Antibiotic and Mechanical Bowel Prep in the 1970s 1970s AHRQ Safety Program … 1970s Antibiotic and Mechanical Bowel Prep in the 1980s Badly done study in England appeared to show … and Mechanical Bowel Prep 4 1980s 1990s Antibiotic and Mechanical Bowel Prep in the 1990s Studies … and Mechanical Bowel Prep 5 1980s 1990s 2000s Antibiotic and Mechanical Bowel Prep in the 2000s … Antibiotic prophylaxis for colorectal surgery.

68. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Final (pdf file)
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    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

69. 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

70. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Final (pdf file)
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    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

71. Learn Strategies for Communicating With Colleagues, Patients, and Families About Antibiotic Prescribing | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2022 - One-Page Document provides a brief summary of approaches to improve communication with patients about antibiotics … The Antibiotics: When Do you Need Them? … Patient Brochure (in English and Spanish) can be provided to patients and families to explain why antibiotics … Document  (PDF, 181 KB) Antibiotics: When Do You Need Them? … Patient Brochure (English)  (DOCX, 318 KB) Antibiotics: When Do You Need Them?

72. The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2022 - The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis After viewing or presenting this presentation … Manage patients with acute bronchitis without antibiotics. … The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis – Slides (PPTX, 14 MB) The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses … Handouts These handouts can be given to your patients to help them understand their infection and your antibiotic

73. About the Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2024 - truly needed and using the right antibiotic for each infection. … Antibiotic stewardship can also save money. … When examining the cost of antibiotic medications alone, one study showed that antibiotic stewardship … Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in nursing homes and overuse of antibiotics … Get Smart About Antibiotics Week: November 18–24, 2013.

74. Identifying Targets for Improving Antibiotic Use
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    November 01, 2019 - from the pharmacy to the patient Invest in machines that can house certain antibiotics on the unit … requires antibiotics? … Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Can I stop antibiotics? Can I narrow therapy or change from IV to oral therapy? … The patient had a favorable response to diuresis so it is reasonable to stop his antibiotics.

75. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
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    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.

76. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (doc file)
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    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.

77. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making in Long Term Care_Questions (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making in Long Term Care_Questions The Four Moments of Antibiotic … Have we collected appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Moment 3 Length of Therapy What duration of antibiotic therapy is needed for the resident’s diagnosis … Most bacterial infections need 7 days or less of antibiotics: • Urinary tract infection (3 to 7 days … •Can we stop antibiotics? •Can we narrow therapy? •Can we change from intravenous to oral therapy?

78. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
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    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

79. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (doc file)
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    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

80. Implementation Guide for Ambulatory Care Antibiotic Stewardship (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2022 - of antibiotics. … • The Antibiotics: When Are They Needed? … https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotics-brochure-english.docx … https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotics-brochure-spanish.docx … use and enhance the safety of patients receiving antibiotics.