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1. 4. Assessment of the Intervention (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   April 01, 2018 - We also were able to successfully recruit a stool test kit supplier for the intervention. … The stool test lab also sent all results directly to each practice. … Conversely, age is significant for stool testing but not for colonoscopy. … Medicaid/self-pay patients are less likely to be screened by stool test. … indicates that a smaller percentage of postintervention respondents said they recommend fecal occult blood

2. 2. Description of the Intervention (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   April 01, 2018 - flexible sigmoidoscopy or double contrast barium enema within the previous 5 years, or a fecal occult blood … test (FOBT), FIT, or similar stool test within the previous year). … ) and those receiving the stool test kit directly (Wave 2b, sent at the end of July). … test positive form to each practice that had patients with a positive stool test result. … We sent the stool test negative form to each practice that had patients with a negative stool test result

3. 4. Assessment of the Intervention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   April 01, 2018 - stool test kits to the practice. … It also included a detailed description of how to submit stool tests to the lab for processing and a … Based on the patient focus groups, many patients noted that they liked the ease of the at-home stool … Still, from the patient's perspective, the method of obtaining stool test kits was not ideal. … Perhaps more significantly, the economy affected the ability of HNL to supply stool blood test kits free

4. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections (pdf file)
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   November 01, 2019 - follows as of April 2019: At least three unformed stools within a 24-hour period and either a positive stool … Leukocytosis may be present and on average the serum white blood cell count is approximately 15,000 … The test is performed by adding a prepared stool sample to a monolayer of cultured cells. … receiving a laxative prior to sending C. difficile testing, or laboratory refusal to test formed stool … Only test stool for C. difficile when clinical criteria are met!

5. Men: Stay Healthy at 50 (pdf file)
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   March 01, 2014 - Blood pressure checks and tests for high blood cholesterol are examples of screenings. … Several different tests—for example, a stool test or a colonoscopy—can detect this cancer. … Get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar) with a blood test if you have high blood pressure or take … High Blood Cholesterol. Have your blood cholesterol checked regularly with a blood test. … High Blood Pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years.

6. Appendix E. Culture Type Map to Procedure Types | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   April 01, 2018 - JAMIA Draft Manuscript TYPE CABG HIP KNEE HERNIA URINE         BLOOD … 1 1 1 1 STOOL         SPUTUM         NARES         NULL 1 … PELVIS   1     TONGUE         COCCYX         CHEEK         DONOR BLOOD

7. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cancer | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   May 01, 2018 - Measure Most Recent Disparity Disparity Change Men and women ages 50-75 who report that they had a blood … stool test in the past year, sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and blood stool test in the past 3 years … Effective screening modalities include fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), FOBT with flexible sigmoidoscopy

8. TeamSTEPPS Specialty Scenarios: Ancillary Services (pdf file)
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   March 19, 2014 - He has received 15 requests for blood tests, 7 urine specimens, a throat culture, and 1 stool sample … When he is sure they understand their new assignments, he proceeds to work on the culture and stool … gets pulled to assist with a STAT Blood Bank request. … Another lab technician is summoned, and the blood work is completed. … After a period of time, a patient is brought in for blood work.

9. Table 4.17. Comparison of Clinician Responses to the Pre- and Postintervention Survey Indicating That They Recommend Various CRC Screening Modalities or Believe They Are Effec | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   April 01, 2018 - FOBT 46.2 39.0 0.491 71.7 82.5 0.225 FIT 15.7 36.6 0.021 41.5 80.5 0.000 Stool … 58.5 61.0 0.808 DRE 49.1 53.7 0.658 34.0 31.7 0.818 Key: FOBT = fecal occult blood

10. TeamSTEPPS® Instructor Manual: Specialty Scenarios | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2014 - He has received 15 requests for blood tests, 7 urine specimens, a throat culture, and 1 stool sample. … When he is sure they understand their new assignments, he proceeds to work on the culture and stool sample … pulled to assist with a STAT Blood Bank request. … Another lab technician is summoned, and the blood work is completed. … After a period of time, a patient is brought in for blood work.

11. 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 - Measure Most Recent Disparity Disparity Change Men and women ages 50-75 who report that they had a blood … stool test in the past year, sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and blood stool test in the past 3 years … Effective screening modalities include fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), FOBT with flexible sigmoidoscopy

12. A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Use only safety engineered needles, including lancets for testing blood sugar and safety needles for … If hands have had contact with blood or body fluids. … All staff should wear PPE any time there is a chance of contact with blood and body fluids. … Whenever possible, do not share blood glucose meters. … Contain any urine, stool, or wound drainage.

13. Chartbook on Hispanic Health Care: Slide Presentation—Part 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2018 - stool test in the past year, sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and blood stool test in the past 3 years … Because high blood pressure typically causes no symptoms, screening is essential. … Trends: From 1998 to 2012, the percentage of adults who received a blood pressure measurement in the … Importance: Some heart attacks are caused by blood clots. … Keeping blood glucose levels under control can prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease.

14. Appendix B. Clinical Materials to Share With Primary Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2013 - Anemia is more profound and occurs earlier in premature infants due to: Blood loss from sampling. … Infants with a hematocrit <25 gm% and symptoms may require red blood cell transfusion. … For infants requiring blood transfusion: [Insert contact information for appropriate specialist or … Blood pressure: Not higher in infants with nephrocalcinosis, but overall higher in preterm infants … Should have: Blood pressure checked at every visit.

15. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
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    July 01, 2015 - stool test in the past year, sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and blood stool test in the past 3 years … Groups With Disparities: Hispanics were less likely than Whites to have their blood pressure checked … Because high blood pressure typically causes no symptoms, screening is essential. … Importance: Some heart attacks are caused by blood clots. … Keeping blood glucose levels under control can prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease.

16. Recovering After Hip Fracture Surgery (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2023 - These inflate like balloons to keep blood moving. … ■ To prevent blood clots, we’ll show you how to keep blood moving in your legs. … Blood Thinner Medication Safety It’s important to prevent blood clots. … Find out if you should get anything like: ■ A shower stool, so you can sit down in the shower. … This gets blood flowing, which helps you heal.

17. Guide-Infection-Prevention (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2017 - pressure (too high or too low) • Loose stools or diarrhea • Blood in the urine SIGN of … ▪ Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when contact is possible with blood, body fluids, mucous … ▪ All staff should wear PPE any time there is a chance of contact with blood and body fluids. … ▪ Whenever possible, do not share blood glucose meters. … ▪ Contain any urine, stool, or wound drainage.

18. Prescribers-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - The practitioner ordered blood work, a chest x ray, placement of a new urinary catheter, and a urinalysis … The CBC indicated a white blood cell count of 9,200 and the urinalysis showed 67 WBC per high-powered … The stool is sent to the laboratory to evaluate for Clostridioides difficile infection. … A: Urinalysis with 67 white blood cells per high powered field. … Also, his white blood cell count was normal. You may remember his chest x ray is unchanged.

19. QDR 2014: Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care, Part 2 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2015 - stool test in the past year, sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and blood stool test in the past 3 years … Blood Pressure Measurement  Importance: Early detection and treatment of high blood pressure can prevent … Because high blood pressure typically causes no symptoms, screening is essential. … Adults who received a blood pressure measurement in the last 2 years and can state whether their blood … Keeping blood glucose levels under control can prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease.

20. Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2013 - ■ Infants with a hematocrit <25 gm% and symptoms may require red blood cell transfusion. … ■ Should have: – Blood pressure checked at every visit. … ■ Liquid stool pooling around stoma and degrading barrier is common in ileostomies and jejunostomies … ■ Obtain stool sample for culture. ■ Ask dietician to review feed and rate. … ■ Check stool for reducing substances. ■ Consider continuous feedings.