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41. Talking With Residents and Family Members About Antibiotics (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-antibiotics.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - Five potential health problems can occur as a result of taking an antibiotic. 1. … But side effects vary a lot from person to person, and from antibiotic to antibiotic. 3. … Antibiotic resistance Antibiotics kill bacteria. Sometimes not all of the bacteria are killed. … In other words, the more often you use an antibiotic, the greater the chance that the antibiotic won … As bacteria become more resistant to antibiotics, it becomes harder to find effective antibiotics.

42. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - of antibiotic decision making. … whenever the need for antibiotics is being considered. … Moment 2: Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … If there is no evidence of a bacterial infection, stop antibiotics. … antibiotic use using the Four Moments Framework for patients receiving antibiotics.

43. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - of antibiotic decision making. … whenever the need for antibiotics is being considered. … Moment 2: Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … If there is no evidence of a bacterial infection, stop antibiotics. … antibiotic use using the Four Moments Framework for patients receiving antibiotics.

44. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2021 - of antibiotic decision making. … is being considered and for those who receive antibiotics. … Second , what empiric antibiotics should be started? … Moment 4: It’s been 2–3 days since we started antibiotics. … Can we stop antibiotics? Can we narrow therapy? Can we change to oral antibiotics?

45. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2021 - of antibiotic decision making. … is being considered and for those who receive antibiotics. … Second , what empiric antibiotics should be started? … Moment 4: It’s been 2–3 days since we started antibiotics. … Can we stop antibiotics? Can we narrow therapy? Can we change to oral antibiotics?

46. Antibiotic-Patient-Safety-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue … Slide 3 Antibiotic Development Is on the Decline SAY: Antibiotics are a precious resource. … For all of us, using antibiotics judiciously is critical to making sure antibiotics continue to remain … Slide 5 Antibiotics Alter the Bacteria in the Gut SAY: When people take antibiotics to treat an … Slide 6 Antibiotics & Clostridioides difficile SAY: After taking an antibiotic, people are at greater

47. Antibiotic-Targets-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Identifying Targets To Improve Antibiotic Use Long-Term … · Prescribing antibiotics for too long · Forgetting to stop antibiotics when they are not needed · Accidentally … It’s been 2–3 days since we started antibiotics. … Can we stop antibiotics? Can we narrow therapy? … She met criteria for empiric antibiotics.

48. 6 Tk1 T4-Be Smart About Antibiotics Final (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2014 - Be Smart About Antibiotics Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them is like leaving the lights on … • Some patients and families think they are not getting good care unless they get an antibiotic and … What not to do: • Don’t ask for an antibiotic when the doctor says it isn’t needed. … • Don’t take an antibiotic for a virus (cold, cough, or flu). … The more often you use an antibiotic, the greater the chance that the germs will become resistant.

49. Antibiotic Resistance | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    September 07, 2023 - Using antibiotics can lead to resistance. … Each time you take antibiotics, sensitive bacteria are killed. … To help prevent antibiotic resistance Don't use antibiotics for viruses like colds or flu. … Antibiotics don't work on viruses. Don't pressure your doctor to give you an antibiotic. … When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully.

50. Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    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

51. Reducing Harms from Unsafe Use of Antibiotics and Preventing the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2023 - Grantee Profile Reducing Harms from Unsafe Use of Antibiotics and Preventing the Spread of Antibiotic … Unsafe antibiotic use includes obtaining and using prescription antibiotics without a prescription, using … another person's antibiotics, or using one's own stored antibiotics for a reason other than originally … Taking prescription antibiotics without a prescription increases the risk of antibiotic resistance, adverse … and penicillin, at home, with younger caregivers more likely to store and use these antibiotics.

52. The "Sometimes Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Sinusitis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/sinusitis.html
    September 01, 2022 - : Influenza and RSV Never Antibiotics: Common Cold Never Antibiotics: Acute Bronchitis … Sometimes Antibiotics: Acute Otitis Media Sometimes Antibiotics: Sinusitis Sometimes Antibiotics … Describe the non-antibiotic management of sinusitis. … The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Slides (PPTX, 2 MB) The “Sometimes Antibiotics” … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/sinusitis.html  

53. The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/bronchitis.html
    November 01, 2022 - : Influenza and RSV Never Antibiotics: Common Cold Never Antibiotics: Acute Bronchitis … Sometimes Antibiotics: Acute Otitis Media Sometimes Antibiotics: Sinusitis Sometimes Antibiotics … Tissue Abscesses Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections Antibiotic Allergies … The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis – Slides (PPTX, 14 MB) The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/bronchitis.html  

54. The "Sometimes Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Sinusitis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2022 - : Influenza and RSV Never Antibiotics: Common Cold Never Antibiotics: Acute Bronchitis … Sometimes Antibiotics: Acute Otitis Media Sometimes Antibiotics: Sinusitis Sometimes Antibiotics … Describe the non-antibiotic management of sinusitis. … The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Slides (PPTX, 2 MB) The “Sometimes Antibiotics” … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/sinusitis.html  

55. The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2022 - : Influenza and RSV Never Antibiotics: Common Cold Never Antibiotics: Acute Bronchitis … Sometimes Antibiotics: Acute Otitis Media Sometimes Antibiotics: Sinusitis Sometimes Antibiotics … Tissue Abscesses Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections Antibiotic Allergies … The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis – Slides (PPTX, 14 MB) The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/bronchitis.html  

56. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    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

57. Investigating Interventions to Reduce Unsafe Use of Antibiotics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2024 - antibiotic use can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can make antibiotics ineffective. … Unsafe antibiotic use includes using antibiotics without a prescription, which could mean using another … person’s medication or using your own leftover antibiotics. … nonprescription antibiotic use. … , from the unsafe use of antibiotics.

58. Four Questions To Ask Your Doctor or Nurse About Antibiotics (pdf file)
    www.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?

59. Timeliness of antibiotic prophylaxis for children with sickle cell disease | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/scd-preventive-antibiotics-newborns.html
    August 01, 2021 - Home Pediatric Quality Measures Program PQMP Measures Timeliness of antibiotic … Measure Implementation & Quality Improvement PQMP Grantees Timeliness of antibiotic … reviewed August 2021 Page originally created August 2021 Internet Citation: Timeliness of antibiotic … https://www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/measures/scd-preventive-antibiotics-newborns.html  

60. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Explained (pdf file)
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    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?