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161. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - To improve appropriate antibiotic use for the residents at [NAME OF NURSING HOME], the minimum criteria … Urine cultures should be used to identify the most appropriate antibiotic. … For residents with acute dysuria, it may be appropriate to initiate empirical antibiotic therapy; but … Herpes zoster is a virus and therefore does not require antibiotics but appropriate antivirals. 3.

162. 5 Tk3 P3T4-Training Slides For Prescribing Clinicians Phase 3 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK3_P3T4-Training_Slides_for_Prescribing_Clinicians_Phase_3.docx
     May 01, 2014 - Lee (continued) ASK: · Which of the following do you think is/are the most appropriate antibiotic(s) … oral antibiotic. · Prescribe an IV antibiotic. · Which of the following do you think is/are the most appropriate … Lee (continued) ASK: · Which of the following do you think is/are the most appropriate antibiotic(s) … oral antibiotic. · Prescribe an IV antibiotic. · Which of the following do you think is/are the most appropriate

163. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4v_combo_pdi10-sepsis-bestpractices.pdf
     May 17, 2016 - o Apply contact precautions for appropriate patients with pathogens that can be transmitted by direct … implementing the following: o Oral care and proper positioning to prevent nosocomial pneumonia o Appropriate … insertion, maintenance, and removal protocols for all invasive catheters o Appropriate skin and wound … standardized set of physiologic triggers or early warning signs that alert providers to respond quickly with appropriate … Equipment • Equipment for blood draws • Appropriate medications, including antibiotics and vasopressors

164. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4h_pdi10-sepsis-bestpractices.pdf
     May 17, 2016 - o Apply contact precautions for appropriate patients with pathogens that can be transmitted by direct … implementing the following: o Oral care and proper positioning to prevent nosocomial pneumonia o Appropriate … insertion, maintenance, and removal protocols for all invasive catheters o Appropriate skin and wound … standardized set of physiologic triggers or early warning signs that alert providers to respond quickly with appropriate … Equipment • Equipment for blood draws • Appropriate medications, including antibiotics and vasopressors

165. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cancer | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2018 - Colorectal Cancer Screening Adults ages 50-75 who report that they had appropriate colorectal cancer … Trends: From 2000 to 2013, the percentage of adults ages 50-75 who received appropriate colorectal cancer … Groups With Disparities: In 5 of 6 years, the percentage of adults who received appropriate colorectal … In 3 of 6 years, the percentage of adults who received appropriate colorectal cancer screening was lower … In 2013, the percentage of adults who received appropriate colorectal cancer screening was lower among

166. The Integration of Hospitalists into U.S. Academic Medical Centers
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/mindfulness-061014.pptx
     March 07, 2014 - AMP Appropriate Cure Failure 90 91 5 UP Appropriate Cure Failure 32 55 31 What is “Antibiotic Stewardship … of hospitals > 200 beds The “Culture” of Antibiotic Overuse Hospitalized patients are ill Early, appropriate … Documentation/visibility at the point of care Drug and indication Day of therapy and expected duration Appropriate … ICHE, 2013 36 POLLING QUESTION Does your hospital have guidelines that describe appropriate criteria … Imipenem Aztreonam Ceftaz Cipro Before 79 65 63 66 84 After 87 83 81 88 94 Sheet1 Appropriate

167. Chapter 1. The Framework for Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide1.html
     February 01, 2016 - venous thromboembolism prevention protocol incorporates VTE and bleeding risk assessment tools and risk-appropriate … Relying on order sets alone will not reach desired levels of appropriate VTE prophylaxis. … For spreading a series of improvement changes across an entire system, 12 to 24 months may be more appropriate … Key metrics include the prevalence of appropriate VTE prophylaxis and the incidence of HA-VTE. … Even the best order set, however, will fail to achieve near-perfect appropriate prophylaxis.

168. Comparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2016, Technical Documentation-Appendix F (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2019 - Bookmarks Passed Bookmarks are present in large documents Color contrast Passed manually Document has appropriate … Lbl and LBody Passed Lbl and LBody must be children of LI Headings Rule Name Status Description Appropriate … nesting Passed Appropriate nesting Back to Top

169. 7-Implementation-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/7-implementation-guide.docx
     June 01, 2023 - Preoperative and recovery units Inpatient units ISCR team leader with other specialty champions, as appropriate … Preoperative and recovery units Inpatient units ISCR team leader with other specialty champions, as appropriate … Preoperative and recovery units Inpatient units ISCR team leader with other specialty champions, as appropriate … Preoperative and recovery units Inpatient units ISCR team leader with other specialty champions, as appropriate … units Administer “post” safety culture survey ISCR team leader with other specialty champions, as appropriate

170. 2024 SOPS Hospital Database Report Executive Summary Overview Infographic (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/databases/hospital/2024-hospital-database-report-summary.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Work Pace of respondents reported there are enough 55% staff to handle the workload, staff work appropriate … hours and do not feel rushed, and there is an appropriate reliance on temporary, float, or PRN staff

171. Staff Skills Assessment: Chlorhexidine Cloth Use Observation Checklist (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/skills/staff-assessment-chg-cloth.pdf
     March 01, 2022 - : _________________________ Staff Adherence to Nursing Protocol for CHG Bathing: Please check the appropriate … Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Bath Staff Adherence to Nursing Protocol for CHG Bathing: Please check the appropriate

172. Staff Skills Assessment: Chlorhexidine Liquid Basin Bath Observation Checklist (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2022 - _________________ Staff Adherence to Nursing Protocol for CHG Basin Bathing: Please check the appropriate … Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Bath Staff Adherence to Nursing Protocol for CHG Basin Bathing: Please check the appropriate

173. Translating CAHPS Surveys and Other Materials | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/helpful-resources/translating/index.html
     March 01, 2025 - Data from an independently translated instrument you produce may not be appropriate for high-stakes purposes … Following these steps will help to make sure the translation is both linguistically relevant and culturally appropriate

174. A Call To Action: Diagnostic Excellence In Rural Healthcare | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-rural-healthcare4.html
     October 01, 2024 - Ensuring that patients have access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services (e.g., having … connecting patients with local organizations and resources, and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate … organizations can enhance patient engagement by fostering community involvement through culturally appropriate

175. Organizations and Diagnostic Performance: How to End Up with ‘Fewer Misses & More Hits’ that Mean Something to Patients and Their Families (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/mcdonald-summit2016-breakout.pdf
     April 02, 2025 - Bookmarks Passed Bookmarks are present in large documents Color contrast Passed manually Document has appropriate … Lbl and LBody Passed Lbl and LBody must be children of LI Headings Rule Name Status Description Appropriate … nesting Passed Appropriate nesting Back to Top

176. Gap Analysis Facilitator's Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/facguide3.html
     August 01, 2022 - human resources officer Chief information officer (HIM) Marketing and communications Others as appropriate … Emergency department Operating room Surgery Obstetrics Other high-risk or representative areas, as appropriate … Emergency department Operating room Surgery Obstetrics Other high-risk or representative areas, as appropriate … department Radiology Surgery Obstetrics Pharmacy Other high-risk and/or representative areas, as appropriate

177. Remember C.A.U.T.I. To Prevent CAUTI | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/infographic.html
     March 01, 2017 - Incontinence is NOT an appropriate indication for an indwelling urinary catheter. … Appropriate Indications for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter To assist in healing of open sacral or perineal

178. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
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     April 02, 2025 - . · Apply condom catheter if appropriate. · If stool incontinence, consider bowel training and toileting … after meals or rectal tubes if appropriate. · Consider low air loss bed Moist · Use moisture barrier … Activity Bedfast · Skin assessment and inspection q shift. · Position prone if appropriate or elevate … frequent meals. · If NPO for > 24 hours, discuss plan with MD. · Record dietary intake and I & O if appropriate … nutritional intake. · If NPO for > 24 hours, discuss plan with MD. · Record dietary intake and I&O if appropriate

179. Urinary Tract Infections
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/sepsis-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Have I ordered appropriate cultures before starting antibiotics? … Role of unit-specific combination antibiograms for improving the selection of appropriate empiric therapy

180. 5 Tk2 P4O-Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit Phase 4 Monitoring (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase_4_Monitoring.pdf
     May 01, 2014 - treatment for specific conditions (e.g., urinary tract infections) is tracked, the determination of the “appropriate … – Guidelines for the appropriate use of antibiotics for pneumonia need to be developed locally. … Nursing home staff can develop a list of appropriate and inappropriate antibiotics for pneumonia that