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201. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T5-Minimum_Criteria_for_3_Infections_Training_Slides-final.pptx
     October 01, 2016 - But can you think of any problems with antibiotics? … Bad Bugs, No Drugs: As Antibiotic Discovery Stagnates…A Public Health Crisis Brews. … of MDROs, we do not have enough antibiotics in development. … They address followup and care, and—if appropriate—antibiotics. … If the prescribing clinician elects to start antibiotics, this is where you would document which antibiotic

202. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2003 - Inappropriate Antibiotic Use June 1, 2003 Babcock HM, Fraser VJ. Inappropriate Antibiotic Use. … infectious cause not covered by antibiotics. … Many physicians find it hard to limit antibiotic use when they think that broad-spectrum antibiotic … How can overuse of antibiotics be prevented? … Strategies to improve antibiotic stewardship and reduce antibiotic resistance have recently been summarized

203. 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?

204. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837329/psn-pdf
     June 08, 2022 - - drug-events Inappropriately prescribing antibiotics for non-bacterial infections remains common in … This analysis of antibiotics prescribed to more than 2.8 million children showed more than 30% of children … with bacterial infection, and 4%-70% of children with viral infection were inappropriately prescribed antibiotics … -10 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/could-efforts-fight-coronavirus-lead-overuse-antibiotics https://psnet.ahrq.gov … /issue/racial-differences-antibiotic-prescribing-primary-care-pediatricians

205. In Conversation With... Katie J. Suda, PharmD, MS | PSNet
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     December 07, 2020 - If an antibiotic was started in the ED [emergency department], it was rare that the antibiotic was discontinued … There was more adding on layers of antibiotics versus removing antibiotics. … antibiotics, there were also groups that we really didn't have a lot of data on. … published in the US on how or why dentists prescribed antibiotics. … Antibiotics are a powerful tool that have made once deadly infections easily treatable.

206. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/CDI-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - that requires antibiotics? … Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … that requires antibiotics? … Use – Acute Care 21 C. difficile and Antibiotics Virtually all antibiotics can increase the propensity

207. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 26, 2020 - Discharged with IV antibiotics: When issues arise, who manages the complications? … Discharged with IV antibiotics: When issues arise, who manages the complications? … their IV antibiotics in a clinical setting without being hospitalized. … Often treatment with an oral antibiotic agent is an appropriate alternative to IV antibiotic therapy … Managing an outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy team: challenges and solutions.

208. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45593/psn-pdf
     January 23, 2017 - Receipt of antibiotics in hospitalized patients and risk for Clostridium difficile infection in subsequent … Receipt of Antibiotics in Hospitalized Patients and Risk for Clostridium difficile Infection in Subsequent … This study demonstrated that when a hospitalized patient receives antibiotics, the next patient who … This finding highlights the importance of both antibiotic stewardship programs and environmental approaches … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/antibiotic-stewardship-acute-care-practical-playbook

209. Appropriate Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children With Sickle Cell Disease (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0138-fullreport.pdf
     April 01, 2018 - Appropriate Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children With Sickle Cell Disease 1 Appropriate Antibiotic … for at least 300 days and (2) the percentage who received antibiotics for 350 days or more. … years of age with SCD in comparison to no provision of antibiotics. … Type of medication (antibiotic). 11.F. … ; sometimes they receive no antibiotics at all.

210. Communicating With Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - Communicating With Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions Communicating With … Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions Patients want to feel HEARD1-3 • Say: “What … ” • Say: “We now know that sometimes antibiotics can actually cause more problems, like diarrhea … “I never get better without an antibiotic”: antibiotic appeals and how to respond. … Communication practices and antibiotic use for acute respiratory tract infections in children.

211. Pledge (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.pdf
     March 01, 2017 - Thousands of people die each year as a direct result of these antibiotic-resistant infections. … • Antibiotics are generally not needed when a person feels fine. • Antibiotics can cause harm and … side effects, including nausea and diarrhea, allergic reactions, yeast infections, and antibiotic-resistant … I understand that it is important to properly prescribe and use antibiotics. … • It’s okay for residents to ask if an antibiotic is truly needed.

212. Take the Pledge... | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - Thousands of people die each year as a direct result of these antibiotic-resistant infections. … Antibiotics are generally not needed when a person feels fine. … infections, and antibiotic-resistant infections. … I understand that it is important to properly prescribe and use antibiotics. … It's okay for residents to ask if an antibiotic is truly needed.

213. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72563/psn-pdf
     December 07, 2020 - If an antibiotic was started in the ED [emergency department], it was rare that the antibiotic was discontinued … There was more adding on layers of antibiotics versus removing antibiotics. … of antibiotics, there were also groups that we really didn't have a lot of data on. … published in the US on how or why dentists prescribed antibiotics. … /antibiotic-stewardship.html https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/core-elements/outpatient.html gray

214. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/008-antibiotic-stewardship-slides.pptx
     October 01, 2022 - About Antibiotic Use Although antibiotics have saved countless lives, their use is not benign or risk … Antibiotics Fluoroquinolones9 Other commonly prescribed antibiotics (e.g., ceftriaxone, cefepime, piperacillin … 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?

215. Two pandemics, same story: the potentially dangerous overuse of antibiotics and 'the road to medical hell'. | PSNet
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     March 11, 2020 - Magazine Article Two pandemics, same story: the potentially dangerous overuse of antibiotics … Citation Text: Two pandemics, same story: the potentially dangerous overuse of antibiotics and 'the … Antibiotic overuse is a long-standing safety  concern  due to the potential  global  public health impact … This news article discusses the overprescribing of antibiotics in context of viral disease pandemics. … Citation Citation Text: Two pandemics, same story: the potentially dangerous overuse of antibiotics

216. 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

217. Assess-Resident-Rti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-RTI-facilitator-guide.docx
     June 01, 2021 - Answer 2, starting antibiotics, is incorrect. … Slide 14 Case 2: Jonas, Antibiotics? … She asks you for antibiotics to make his cough go away. … Antibiotics can have harmful side effects.” 3. … With minor modifications, the Antibiotic Stewardship Team could render these one-pagers into antibiotic

218. Tk3 T5 Minimum Criteria Nursing Staff Training (doc file)
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     October 01, 2016 - Slide 4 Problems With Antibiotics SAY: Antibiotics are great for treating bacterial infections. … But can you think of any problems with antibiotics? … Slide 7 Few New Antibiotics SAY: At the same time, not only are antibiotics not working as well because … If the prescribing clinician elects to start antibiotics, this is where you would document which antibiotic … It also allows for more than one antibiotic.

219. Streptococcal Pharyngitis (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - number of points determines the management approach:  0 or 1 points: GAS unlikely; no testing or antibiotics …  4 points: GAS likely; treat with antibiotics ± obtain a rapid strep test ‒ Reflex bacterial cultures … Antibiotic Therapy (adults and children)1 • First-line therapy for GAS pharyngitis: penicillin or … A 5-day course of the antibiotics listed above is sufficient. … Pharyngitis AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic

220. 4 Tk2 T2-Antibiotic Pocket Cards (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - • Especially consider in residents who received antibiotics in previous 60 days and have one or more … • Use anti-MRSA antibiotic empirically for abscess or chronic ulcer meeting criteria for deep infection … www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 12 Common Nursing Home Situations in Which Systemic Antibiotics