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341. 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

342. 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

343. Hcup Databasecatalog Nationwidedatabases (xls file)
     hcup-us.ahrq.gov/doc/HCUP_DatabaseCatalog_NationwideDatabases.xlsx
     January 01, 2022 - Instructions: Indicate the databases you wish to order with a “Y” in the appropriate state-pricing-year … Instructions: Indicate the databases you wish to order with a “Y” in the appropriate state-pricing-year … Instructions: Indicate the databases you wish to order with a “Y” in the appropriate state-pricing-year … Instructions: Indicate the databases you wish to order with a “Y” in the appropriate state-pricing-year … Instructions: Indicate the databases you wish to order with a “Y” in the appropriate state-pricing-year

344. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 24, 2024 - levels of nurse staffing tend to reduce avoidable patient harm.5 Appropriate staffing is not a static … having to supervise or double-check the work of support staff.7 This research suggests that achieving appropriate … Appropriate levels of nurse staffing vary by setting and even on a shift-by-shift basis depending on … To compensate for nurse shortages and to achieve appropriate nurse staffing, some healthcare systems … that they are efficient and not burdensome to nurses, and improving regulatory oversight to include appropriate

345. 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

346. Gaps Identified | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     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

347. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (doc file)
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     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.

348. 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

349. 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

350. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867475/psn-pdf
     February 26, 2025 - The ED workup was unremarkable, and the patient was deemed appropriate for discharge. … perioperative education addressing potential adverse drug events, the severity of these events, and appropriate … management order sets function as a clinical decision support tool for providers in selecting the appropriate … Take-Home Points Education on opioid safety including adverse effects, appropriate dosing, and storage … Effectiveness of organizational interventions on appropriate opioid prescribing for noncancer pain upon

351. TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure prehospital appropriate critical versus end-of-life care? | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/triad-ix-can-patient-testimonial-safely-help-ensure-prehospital-appropriate-critical-versus
     April 03, 2017 - Study TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure prehospital appropriate … TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure prehospital appropriate critical versus end-of-life … TRIAD IX: can a patient testimonial safely help ensure prehospital appropriate critical versus end-of-life

352. Picking Up the Cause of the Stroke | PSNet
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     August 07, 2024 - To date, much of the evidence has focused on quantifying risk rather than defining appropriate use. … particular vascular device (ranging from peripheral intravenous catheters to PICCs and ports) may be appropriate … When applied to this case, placement of a PICC to provide parenteral nutrition is an appropriate MAGIC … of complications, including thrombosis.( 18,19 ) Thus, while the PICC in this case was placed for an appropriate … indication, confirmation of an appropriate position did not occur and likely contributed to the harm

353. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50756/psn-pdf
     December 18, 2019 - prompt and ordered the naloxone but did not inform the patient or educate him on its indication and appropriate … include lack of knowledge around prescribing and discomfort with counseling on its use.5  Moreover, appropriate … Through the use of layered learning, professional development, and appropriate clinical decision support … , the appropriate prescribing and use of naloxone to prevent accidental overdose can be achieved.  … Healthcare systems and providers should use multi-layered education to inform patients about appropriate

354. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/860715/psn-pdf
     January 17, 2024 - prescribers to evaluate opioid prescribing scenarios and rate them as inappropriate, uncertain, or appropriate … inappropriate (i.e., could result in harm to patients) and can be used to support decision making for appropriate

355. 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.

356. Draft Research Plan: Vision in Children Ages 6 Months to 5 Years: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/vision-screening-children-ages-6-months-5-years
     April 24, 2025 - b Determination of refractive error will be based on age-appropriate standards.   … What are the current rates of completion of eye examinations and obtaining appropriate treatment for … How do rates of completion of eye examinations and obtaining appropriate treatment for amblyopia, its … describe the population, screening modality, and intervention characteristics of the included studies, as appropriate

357. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.182_slideshow.ppt
     September 01, 2008 - Objectives At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Describe appropriate … stercoralis Proper therapeutic regimen would have included discontinuing glucocorticoids, and providing appropriate … Case B: Question While awaiting the results of laboratory tests, would it be appropriate to begin treatment … Case B: Part 2—Answer Although appropriate to diagnose RA in this woman, it is not appropriate to begin … diagnoses In a patient who is continuing to worsen, empiric steroids 80-100 mg/day intravenously is appropriate

358. 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

359. 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

360. 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