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201. Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotic-prescribing-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - antibiotic prescribing practices in the ambulatory care setting Slide 2 The Importance of Antibiotics … SAY: The discovery of antibiotics has led to countless lives being saved compared to the pre-antibiotic … Slide 4 Antibiotic Overuse SAY: At least 30 percent of all antibiotics prescribed in ambulatory practices … It is susceptible to all tested antibiotics. … for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care Antibiotics & Clostridioides difficile 12 • Virtually

202. Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotic-prescribing-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - antibiotic prescribing practices in the ambulatory care setting Slide 2 The Importance of Antibiotics … SAY: The discovery of antibiotics has led to countless lives being saved compared to the pre-antibiotic … Slide 4 Antibiotic Overuse SAY: At least 30 percent of all antibiotics prescribed in ambulatory practices … It is susceptible to all tested antibiotics. … for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care Antibiotics & Clostridioides difficile 12 • Virtually

203. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Explained (pdf file)
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-explained.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - The prescriber should choose an antibiotic that covers the most likely pathogens. … 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? … If the resident is getting an intravenous antibiotic, can they get an oral antibiotic instead?

204. Acute Otitis Media (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - to pediatric otolaryngology if the child is not ill appearing but has persistent symptoms despite antibiotic … Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics 6 months to < 2 years Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics … Antibiotics or observation 2 years and older Antibiotics Antibiotics Consider observation … AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care Acute Otitis Media 2 … Antibiotic recommendations for acute otitis media and acute bacterial sinusitis: Conundrum no more.

205. 6 Tk1 T5-Suspect A Urinary Tract Infection Brochure Ma Coalition Final (pdf file)
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     June 18, 2015 - 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

206. 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?

207. The “Never Antibiotic” Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/bronchitis-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Antibiotic Use 1 The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis Ambulatory Care Slide Title … Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making. … In this study, 96 percent of patients who were given an antibiotic prescription right away took antibiotics … antibiotics. … Slide 9 The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making SAY: Moment 3 is: If antibiotics are indicated

208. The “Never Antibiotic” Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/bronchitis-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Antibiotic Use 1 The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis Ambulatory Care Slide Title … Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making. … In this study, 96 percent of patients who were given an antibiotic prescription right away took antibiotics … antibiotics. … Slide 9 The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making SAY: Moment 3 is: If antibiotics are indicated

209. Could Efforts to Fight the Coronavirus Lead to Overuse of Antibiotics? | PSNet
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     May 11, 2011 - Book/Report Could Efforts to Fight the Coronavirus Lead to Overuse of Antibiotics … Citation Text: Could Efforts to Fight the Coronavirus Lead to Overuse of Antibiotics? … Antibiotic overuse is a contributor to nosocomial infection. … This report discusses problems associated with antibiotic prescribing during the first 6 months of the … Systemic problems arising from the situation include disparities associated with antibiotic administration

210. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnosis: Acute Viral … Harm associated with antibiotics includes adverse drug events, microbiome disruption, and antibiotic … About 10 percent of people who receive an antibiotic develop diarrhea. … Second, patients may expect an antibiotic because in previous medical encounters an antibiotic has been … Slide 16 The Four Moment of Antibiotic Decision Making SAY: Returning to the Four Moments of Antibiotic

211. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnosis: Acute Viral … Harm associated with antibiotics includes adverse drug events, microbiome disruption, and antibiotic … About 10 percent of people who receive an antibiotic develop diarrhea. … Second, patients may expect an antibiotic because in previous medical encounters an antibiotic has been … Slide 16 The Four Moment of Antibiotic Decision Making SAY: Returning to the Four Moments of Antibiotic

212. Urinary Tract Infections
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/sepsis-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - infection that requires antibiotics? … for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care Sepsis Sepsis: Antibiotic Timing Antibiotics should be … infection that requires antibiotics? … . 21 AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care Sepsis Narrowing Antibiotics … have an infection that requires antibiotics?

213. Four Questions To Ask Your Doctor or Nurse About Antibiotics (pdf file)
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-residents.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - Do I need an antibiotic? … Question 2 Is this the right antibiotic? … help your doctor and nurse know if an antibiotic will work. … These should be collected before starting an antibiotic. … Question 2 Is this the right antibiotic? Question 3 How long do I need to be on antibiotics?

214. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic … Antibiotic regimen and indication: Antibiotic: ___________________________________________________ … Were appropriate cultures ordered before antibiotics were started? … CAN WE STOP ANTIBIOTICS? CAN WE NARROW THERAPY? 11. Are antibiotics still needed? … CAN WE STOP ANTIBIOTICS? CAN WE NARROW THERAPY?

215. Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Measures for Guiding Antibiotic Treatment for Nosocomial Pneumonia | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/pneumonia-antibiotic-treatment/research-protocol
     July 19, 2013 - Antibiotic PD relates PK parameters to the ability of an antibiotic to kill or inhibit growth of bacterial … Concentration-dependent antibiotic: peak concentration to MIC ratio (C max /MIC) Time-dependent antibiotic … , clinicians can optimize the PD effects of antibiotics by altering the dosing methods for the antibiotic … Rates of antibiotic-related adverse events? … ] OR "Anti-Bacterial Agents"[mesh]) Limits Humans English language Adults 19+ years or Adults

216. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/respiratory-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?” … for the continued need for antibiotics is needed. … can be treated for a 5-day course of antibiotics.

217. Penicillin Allergy (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/penicillin-allergy-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - Do you have any allergies to any antibiotics? Which antibiotics? 2. What was the reaction? … How soon after taking the antibiotic did the reaction occur? 3. … Have you been able to take other antibiotics? Which ones? … Document antibiotics he/she tolerated previously in the chart. 5. … Rash that appeared at least 2 days after the antibiotic started.

218. Tk2 T4 Common Suspected Infections Tools To Improve Communication And Decisionmaking (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - Slide 2 Problems With Taking Antibiotics SAY: Slide 3 Antibiotic Resistance SAY: The sad fact … Not only that, but the antibiotic development pipeline is dry. … Yet if antibiotic resistance does develop, it will limit the effective lifespan of the drug. … Other areas of antibiotic overuse are veterinary care, food production, and aquaculture. … Our last module will then provide some guidelines on antibiotic selection.

219. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     May 01, 2014 - * Quality Improvement for Antibiotic Prescribing Problems with taking antibiotics Drug resistance … Not only that, but the antibiotic development pipeline is dry. … Furthermore, because of concerns about antibiotic resistance, use of new agents is discouraged by the … Yet if antibiotic resistance does develop, it will limit the effective lifespan of the drug. … Other areas of antibiotic overuse are veterinary care, food production, and aquaculture.

220. Choosing a Stewardship Intervention and Measuring Change (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/intervention-worksheet.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - stewardship interventions can occur before antibiotics are prescribed (pre-prescription interventions … ) and after antibiotics have been started (post-prescription interventions) … started AND to reassess the need for continued antibiotics after they are started … of antibiotic therapy  Use of guideline-concordant antibiotics  Clostridioides difficile LabID events … • Pocket cards distributed to staff indicating minimum criteria for starting antibiotics.