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281. 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

282. Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children with Simple Febrile Seizure: Table 11 and Figures 1 & 2 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0192-table11-figures1-2.pdf
     May 15, 2015 - Appropriate- ness criteria The ACR has completed multiple comprehensive, evidence-based reviews of

283. Aspirin Use in Primary Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-detail-aid.pdf
     April 01, 2016 - Aspirin Use in Primary Care Aspirin Use in Primary Care Aspirin when appropriate Blood pressure control … Bookmarks Passed Bookmarks are present in large documents Color contrast Needs manual check 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

284. Gaps Identified | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/gaps.html
     March 01, 2017 - In addition, many of the tools, toolkits, and resources reviewed appeared appropriate for patients who … Usability Gap 2: Culturally Sensitive and Culturally Appropriate Tools Overall, our environmental scan … health care settings and recipients of care across the Nation, there is a general lack of culturally appropriate … Related to this issue, there does not seem to be a consensus on what would be an appropriate way to test

285. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.docx
     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. 1.

286. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4f_combo_psi09-postophemorrhage-bestpractices.pdf
     May 20, 2016 - when discontinuation of antiplatelet/anticoagulant medication prior to the procedure or surgery is appropriate … o Determines appropriate facility resources for effective and permanent adoption of practices. … determining if discontinuation of antiplatelet/anticoagulant medications prior to procedure or surgery is appropriate … of Action Items Track compliance with elements of the established protocol by using checklists, appropriate

287. Pediatric Health Care Quality Measures: Considerations for Pharmacotherapy (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/LomotanDougherty2013.pdf
     April 01, 2013 - Appropriate use of prescription medi­ cines, sometimes called Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) or Rational … Another way to conceptualize QUM is as a mechanism for understanding appropriate use, underuse, overuse … Misuse occurs when an appropriate service has been selected but is applied incorrectly. … In addition, several topics relate indirectly to appropriate use of pediatric medicines. … For example, measures of appropriate use of pain medications for children with sickle cell anemia may

288. Appendix I. Catheter Care Pocket Card | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-i.html
     October 01, 2015 - Use aseptic insertion technique with appropriate hand hygiene and gloves. … Use external (or condom-style) catheters if appropriate in men.

289. Comparative Health System Performance Initiative: Compendium of U.S. Health Systems, 2018, Hospital Linkage File, Technical Documentation-Appendix A (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chsp/compendium/2018-hospital-linkage-techdoc-appa.pdf
     January 01, 2018 - 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

290. Health IT’s Role in Diagnostic Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/healthit-breakout-summit2016.pdf
     September 28, 2016 - 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

291. Amendment to the Charter | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2014 - respect to health care, including clinical practice and primary care;  development and application of appropriate … Such other Federal officials as the Secretary may consider appropriate may be appointed as non-voting

292. Preventing Device-Associated Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section4.html
     October 01, 2015 - The appropriate indications are based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Healthcare Infection … Appropriate indications include— Acute urinary retention or obstruction. … Urologic surgery or other surgery on contiguous structures of the genitourinary tract are appropriate … If the patient has an appropriate indication for UC use, an indwelling UC is placed under aseptic conditions … antiseptic solution for periurethral cleaning, and a single packet of lubricant for insertion, (4) using the appropriate

293. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Sample Scenario for Postpartum Hemorrhage In Situ Simulation (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation_postpart-hemorrhage.docx
     May 01, 2017 - . · Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … · Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids (e.g … Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Team initiates appropriate clinical response as per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … The printed cards can be handed to the simulated patient or participating staff members at appropriate

294. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Sample Scenario or Uterine Tachysystole In Site Simulation (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation_ut-tachysystole.docx
     May 01, 2017 - Nurse begins appropriate clinical response as per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Team uses appropriate communication techniques for handoff or transition of patient to a separate OR … Team initiates appropriate clinical response as per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids for … Nurse begins appropriate clinical response as per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Team uses appropriate communication techniques for handoff or transition of patient to a separate OR

295. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Sample Scenario for Antepartum Hemorrhage In Site Simulation (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation_antepart-hemorrhage.docx
     May 01, 2017 - Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Team uses appropriate communication techniques for handoff or transition of patient to OR team. … Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids. … Team initiates appropriate clinical response per any protocols, checklists, or cognitive aids.

296. Established Child Health Care Quality Measures: AHRQ Quality Indicators | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/chtoolbx/measures/measure-3.html
     November 01, 2017 - measures, AHRQ QIs are a screening tool to help identify areas of clinical and community health care appropriate … There is no clear benchmark describing a preferred or appropriate level of pediatric asthma admissions … There is no clear benchmark describing a preferred or appropriate level of pediatric gastroenteritis … known that numerous factors outside of the health care system impact the low birth weight rate, but appropriate … Providing population-based denominators when appropriate. Addressing issues of risk adjustment.

297. 5 Tk2 P4O-Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit Phase4 Monitoring (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P4O-Comprehensive_Antibiogram_Toolkit_Phase4_Monitoring.doc
     January 01, 2005 - 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

298. Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/reducing-urinary-catheter-use-ed-slides.html
     December 01, 2017 - a list of acceptable indications for UC use that are clearly identified Reasons beyond CDC HICPAC appropriate … Physician Engagement The ED champion educates ED physician staff on the importance of appropriate

299. Remember C.A.U.T.I. to Prevent CAUTI (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/infographic.pdf
     March 01, 2017 - T O P R E V E N T C A U T I Appropriate Indications for an Indwelling Urinary Catheter U Use Regular … Incontinence is NOT an appropriate indication for an indwelling urinary catheter.

300. Tool 2: How to Begin the Re-engineered Discharge Implementation At Your Hospital (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/sampleagenda.html
     March 01, 2013 - Review specific culturally appropriate actions for RED components.   12:15 - 1:00 Lunch … Learn to conduct appropriate actions after the call.   4:30 - 5:30 How To Measure RED Implementation