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461. Collecting Microbiologial Specimens | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/specimens.html
     June 01, 2021 - Collecting Microbiologial Specimens Knowing when to collect a microbiological sample and how to collect good quality samples, are key components to the appropriate diagnosis and, when indicated, treatment of residents with a potential infection. The materials below are primarily intended for nursing staff. …

462. Indication documentation and indication-based prescribing within electronic prescribing systems: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. | PSNet
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     December 18, 2019 - Review Indication documentation and indication-based prescribing within electronic prescribing systems: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Citation Text: Feather C, Appelbaum N, Darzi A, et al. Indication documentation and indication-based prescribing within electronic prescrib…

463. AHRQ Quality Indicators Toolkit Facilitates Process Improvement Work at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/qitool/casestudy.html
     December 01, 2017 - Its "Code Sepsis" project has helped ensure rapid response to sepsis cases, and its antimicrobial stewardship

464. Changing the System To Improve Antibiotic Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/system-change.html
     June 01, 2021 - Changing the System To Improve Antibiotic Safety After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to— Use barriers as opportunities to improve systems and prevent problems from recurring​. List factors that may compromise patient safety. Develop an intervention to reduce barriers and…

465. Identifying Targets To Improve Antibiotic Use | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2021 - Identifying Targets To Improve Antibiotic Use After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Identify opportunities to improve antibiotic prescribing​. Recognize how to leverage frontline staff to guide safety improvement efforts around antibiotic prescribing​. Recognize oppor…

466. Blood bank specimen mislabeling: a College of American Pathologists Q-Probes study of 41,333 blood bank specimens in 30 institutions. | PSNet
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     November 16, 2022 - Study Blood bank specimen mislabeling: a College of American Pathologists Q-Probes study of 41,333 blood bank specimens in 30 institutions. Citation Text: Novis DA, Lindholm PF, Ramsey G, et al. Blood Bank Specimen Mislabeling: A College of American Pathologists Q-Probes Study of 41 333 …

467. The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2021 - The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters Posters can be reproduced for posting in common areas and work stations, and also can be shared with prescribing clinicians as well as residents and their family members. The posters below are primarily intended for health care practitioners and nursing…

468. Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2021 - Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents Effective communication may help residents and family members requesting antibiotics understand that there are potential risks associated with antibiotic use. Try using the DESC technique when conflicts develop with residents and/or their family members. Other po…

469. Improving Teamwork and Communication | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/teamwork.html
     June 01, 2021 - Improving Teamwork and Communication After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Recognize the importance of seeking input from all team members when making antibiotic prescribing decisions​. Summarize how to use available AHRQ Safety Tools, such as SBAR ( S ituation; B ackg…

470. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2003 - Strategies to improve antibiotic stewardship and reduce antibiotic resistance have recently been summarized

471. Inappropriate Antibiotic Use | PSNet
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     September 22, 2010 - Strategies to improve antibiotic stewardship and reduce antibiotic resistance have recently been summarized

472. Medication errors with antituberculosis therapy in an inpatient, academic setting: forgotten but not gone. | PSNet
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     April 27, 2016 - Study Medication errors with antituberculosis therapy in an inpatient, academic setting: forgotten but not gone. Citation Text: Jen SP, Zucker J, Buczynski P, et al. Medication errors with antituberculosis therapy in an inpatient, academic setting: forgotten but not gone. J Clin Pharm Th…

473. Getting it right for patient safety: specimen collection process improvement from operating room to pathology. | PSNet
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     July 16, 2013 - Commentary Getting it right for patient safety: specimen collection process improvement from operating room to pathology. Citation Text: D'Angelo R, Mejabi O. Getting It Right for Patient Safety:  Specimen Collection Process Improvement From Operating Room to Pathology. Am J Clin Pathol.…

474. The urgent need to improve health care quality. Institute of Medicine National Roundtable on Health Care Quality. | PSNet
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     May 27, 2015 - Commentary Classic The urgent need to improve health care quality. Institute of Medicine National Roundtable on Health Care Quality. Citation Text: Chassin MR, Galvin RW. The urgent need to improve health care quality. Institute of Medicine National Roundtable o…

475. Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/improve-use.html
     June 01, 2021 - Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to— Discuss the potential harms associated with antibiotic use​. Recognize that patient harm is largely preventable​. Recognize that changes to the system, not just to the behavior of …

476. Guide To Implementing a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/implementing-guide.pdf
     March 01, 2017 - stewardship in the Urine Culturing and Antibiotic Stewardship section. … Urine Culturing and Antibiotic Stewardship Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), or a positive urine culture … found in Appendix E, the Antibiotic Stewardship educational video, and the “4 Things You Should Know … brochure, the Antibiotic Stewardship educational video, and the resources found on the Consumer Voice … The Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes.

477. Penicillin Allergies and Other Side Effects of Antibiotic Use | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/penicillin.html
     May 01, 2022 - Penicillin Allergies and Other Side Effects of Antibiotic Use After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Discuss the diagnostic approach to a resident with a penicillin allergy. Recognize how to conduct a detailed medication allergy history. Review cross-reactivity between…

478. Technical Interventions To Prevent CAUTI | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/guides/implguide-pt3.html
     October 01, 2015 - Antimicrobial Stewardship Inadvertent increases in antimicrobial use that result from overuse of urine … Antimicrobial stewardship measures such as improved processes around urine culturing are crucial to patient

479. Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Respiratory Tract Infection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/respiratory-assess.html
     June 01, 2021 - Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Respiratory Tract Infection After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Recognize the signs and symptoms of a suspected respiratory tract infection​ and how to differentiate acute bacterial pneumonia. Identify indicat…

480. Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/cellulitis.html
     May 01, 2022 - Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to— Distinguish infectious cellulitis versus cellulitis mimics​. Discuss the diagnostic approach and empiric management of skin and soft tissue inf…