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41. Chapter-6 - Carbapenem-Resistant-Enterobacteriaceae (pdf file)
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    September 26, 2019 - Chapter-6 - Carbapenem-Resistant-Enterobacteriaceae Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae 6-1 6. Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Authors: Elizabeth Gall, M.H.S., and Anna Long, M.P.H. Reviewer: Caroline Logan, Ph.D., and Pranita Tamma, M.D. Introduction Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteria…

42. Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (Unit-Level) (pdf file)
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    June 02, 2025 - Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (Unit-Level) AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (Unit-Level) ICU & Non-ICU Please indicate which of the following methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) preve…

43. 047-Evidence-Behind-Decolonization-Strategies-Notes (doc file)
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    October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention The Evidence Behind Decolonization Strategies for MRSA ICU & Non-ICU Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Evidence Behind Decolonization Strategies for MRSA SAY: Welcome to this presentation on the current evidence behind decolonization strategies as part of an …

44. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (doc file)
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    November 01, 2019 - Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Diagnosis · Defined as pneumonia occurring more than 48 hours after endotracheal intubation · Clinical symptoms include purulent tracheal secretions, new infiltrate on chest imaging, worsening oxygenation (usually in association with leukocytos…

45. Slide 1
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    January 01, 2014 - Slide 1 Infectious Complications Related to the Catheter Other than CAUTI 1 Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control St. John Hospital and Medical Center Professor of Medicine Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit, MI Nasia Safdar, MD, PhD Associate Professor, Infectious…

46. Use of Clinical Preventive Services in the United States - Infographic (pdf file)
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    June 02, 2025 - Vaccination­ Shingles Age 65+ 65+ Women Men 61.2 73.2 56.2 76.5 % 50-64 50-64 65-74Age 65-74 Colon

47. 009-Ss-Evidence-Decolonization-Fg (doc file)
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    April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide The Evidence for MRSA Decolonization SAY: Welcome to this presentation on the evi…

48. Chapter-6 - Carbapenem-Resistant-Enterobacteriaceae (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/carbapenem-resistant-1.pdf
    March 01, 2020 - Chapter-6 - Carbapenem-Resistant-Enterobacteriaceae Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae 6-1 6. Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Authors: Elizabeth Gall, M.H.S., and Anna Long, M.P.H. Reviewer: Caroline Logan, Ph.D., and Pranita Tamma, M.D. Introduction Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteria…

49. Preparing for and Recovering After Colorectal Surgery (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2023 - Then it moves into the colon (large intestine). The colon absorbs water from the waste. … Near the beginning of the colon is a small sac, called the appendix [uh-PEN-diks]. … At the end of the colon is the rectum [REK-tuhm]. … Colon or rectum surgery may be done to treat conditions like colon cancer, or conditions like diverticulitis … ■ It’s important to drink all of the prep so that your colon is empty and there’s less chance of

50. QDR 2014: Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care, Part 2 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2015 - Colon cancer typically begins as a benign polyp that may become cancerous and then spread to local … Patients with colon cancer who received surgical resection of colon cancer that included at least 12 … Denominator: People with colon cancer undergoing resection of colon. … Patients with colon cancer who received surgical resection of colon cancer that included at least 12 … Denominator: People with colon cancer undergoing resection of colon.

51. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
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    October 01, 2022 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Antibiotic Stewardship and MRSA Reduction ICU & Non-ICU AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0007 October 2024 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | ICU & Non-ICU Antibiotic Stewardship 1 Educational Objectives Understand the goals of antibiotic ste…

52. 121-Importance-Mrsa-Prevention-One-Pager (doc file)
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    April 01, 2025 - Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Facts SSIs account for 20 percent of all healthcare-associated infections.1 SSIs are a major cause of morbidity and mortality.2 SSIs lead to rehospitalization and increased costs ($3–10 billion annually).2,3 SSIs due to MRSA lead to higher morbidity and mortality.4 Staphylococcus aureus an…

53. Contact Precautions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs Contact Precautions Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs The Four Key Strategies of MRSA Prevention The Importance of MRSA Prevention Decolonization Tools & Resources for Decolonization Tools & Resources…

54. 009-Antibiotic-Stewardship-Guide (doc file)
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    October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention Antibiotic Stewardship and MRSA Reduction ICU & Non-ICU Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Antibiotic Stewardship and MRSA Reduction SAY: Welcome to this presentation on antibiotic stewardship as part of an overall approach to preventing MRSA in ICU and non-IC…

55. Diverticulitis (doc file)
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    November 01, 2019 - Dis Colon Rectum. 2014 Mar;57(3):284-94. PMID: 24509449. Mazuski JE, Tessier JM, May AK, et al.

56. Microbiologic-Specimens-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use 1 Appropriate Collection of Microbiologic Specimens Long-Term Care Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide Appropriate Collection of Microbiologic Specimens Long-Term Care SAY: Welcome to this presentation, titled, “Appropriate Collection of Microbiol…

57. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
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    April 01, 2025 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Part 1 Surgical Services For: Cardiac, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement, and Spinal Fusion Surgeries AHRQ Pub. No. 25-0029 April 2025 AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention | Surgica…

58. Use of Clinical Preventive Services in the United States | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2019 - For Vaccination for Shingles for 2015, the data are: Women 65+: 38.9% Men 65+: 36.6% For Colon

59. Aspiration Pneumonitis/Pneumonia (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - Aspiration Pneumonitis/Pneumonia Diagnosis • Aspiration pneumonitis is an abrupt chemical injury caused by inhalation of sterile gastric contents. o It can progress quickly to a decline in respiratory status followed by rapid improvement within 48 hours of the insult. o Chest x rays appear similar to multi…

60. Chartbook on Hispanic Health Care: Slide Presentation—Part 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2018 - Slide 10 Patients with colon cancer who received surgical resection of colon cancer that included … Denominator: People with colon cancer undergoing resection of colon. … Colon cancer typically begins as a benign polyp that may become cancerous and then spread to local lymph … Trends: From 2004 to 2011, the percentage of patients with colon cancer who received surgical resection … of colon cancer that included at least 12 lymph nodes pathologically examined improved overall and for