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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotics-brochure-spanish.docx
September 01, 2022 - Antibiotics: When Do You Need Them?
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits.html
September 01, 2017 - The toolkits cover a variety of interventions that nursing homes can use to improve antibiotic use. … will need a team of people to organize stewardship activities and monitor progress toward improving antibiotic … use by getting residents the right antibiotics, when they need them. … to improving antibiotic use is making sure residents only receive antibiotics when they need them. … should be used or understand the risks associated with antibiotic use.
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www.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.
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www.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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/timeline.docx
September 01, 2022 - : Communicating With Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions
Patient handout: Antibiotics: … The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV
Presentation and facilitator guide
Discussion … The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis
Presentation and facilitator guide
Discussion … The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children
Presentation and facilitator … The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Presentation and facilitator guide
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-discussion-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Communicating with Patients and Families Around Antibiotic Decisions – Practice Discussion Guide
During … What approaches should the practice consider to improve communication with patients when antibiotics … are requested for conditions for which antibiotics are not indicated? … Are there common scenarios where antibiotics are frequently requested for which the practice should develop … scripts for why antibiotics are not indicated?
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www.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 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
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/bronchitis.html
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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotic-prescribing-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care
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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
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Focus on Antibiotic Prescribing
AHRQ … Care
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Antibiotics & Clostridioides difficile12
Virtually all antibiotics can
increase the risk … antibiotics also have associated harm
Promoting antibiotic stewardship can improve patient outcomes
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T5-Suspect_a_Urinary_Tract_Infection_brochure_MA_Coalition_final.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Each time you take an antibiotic, you increase your risk of developing a
resistant infection in the … The Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
The overuse of antibiotics has contributed to increasing antibiotic … resistance
– which is the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of an antibiotic. … “Antibiotic resistance is rising for many different
pathogens that are threats to health. … Save antibiotics for when you really need them
The call to reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics is
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/reduce.html
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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/respiratory-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … requires antibiotics?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/gastro-slides.pptx
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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/gap_analysis_tool.docx
November 01, 2019 - ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
➕Do your facility guidelines provide recommendations about specific antibiotics? … Consider
➕Is there is a formal procedure for all clinicians to review the appropriateness of all antibiotics … there a process for intravenous to oral conversion of antibiotics in the pharmacy? … ☐ Yes
☐ No
➕Are activities conducted by the ASP to target antibiotics commonly associated with C. … any culture or susceptibility results as a strategy to assist prescribers in selecting appropriate antibiotics
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/part-2-slides.html
February 01, 2019 - Slide 7: Antibiotic Use in LTC Facilities 6-9
Antibiotics are frequently used in long-term care … Antibiotics can cause harm to residents
High risk of side effects and adverse events. … Bacteria are constantly evolving, requiring the need for new antibiotics. … Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Older People (AGS) . 2013 Consumer Reports. … Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Older People (AGS) . 2013 Consumer Reports.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/implementing-stewardship-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Moment One is, “Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics?” … Whether or not antibiotics are indicated, provide suggestions for symptomatic therapy. … that antibiotics don’t help and may cause bad side effects.” … those for which antibiotics are always indicated, sometimes indicated, and never indicated. … ” and “sometimes antibiotic” diagnoses who receive antibiotics could be evaluated to understand if there
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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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/improvement-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - therapy based
on clinical data or culture data
Forgetting to discontinue antibiotics when they … Another example of a technical problem would be
failure to administer needed antibiotics to septic … This allows for a feeling of
ownership of antibiotic decision making and ensures
that antibiotics are … patients or for patients already receiving
antibiotics. … than the initial
antibiotic regimen or stopping antibiotics altogether, in
the event that a patient
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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
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www.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