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21. Quality Improvement Study Framework (doc file)
    ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-k-study-elements.docx
    April 13, 2017 - Consider these factors when collecting baseline data: · Use neutral observers when possible in lieu of … Consider using the 3 A’s to decide what to do next: · Adopt – The goal was reached. … Consider testing a new intervention. … Once again, consider using the 3 A’s to decide what to do next: · Adopt – The goal was reached. … Consider testing a new intervention.

22. One-Pager-Aspiration-Pneumonia (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - relative hypotension or temperatures persistently above 99°F or above the resident’s baseline.6,7 · Consider … .7 · It is not necessary to add additional anaerobic or atypical coverage to beta-lactam therapy.3 · Consider … · For unstable residents with a history of infection or colonization with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, consider … with a history of colonization or infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), consider … days.8 · For residents who were not started on antibiotics and who have not improved or have worsened, consider

23. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - It is important to consider alternative causes of respiratory symptoms that could be contributing to … If Legionella is suspected, consider obtaining a Legionella urinary antigen. … If the patient is severely ill, consider adding an aminoglycoside to these agents. … If pseudomonal coverage is needed, consider ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin. … If pseudomonal coverage is not needed, consider a second or third generation oral cephalosporin or

24. Appendix C6: Falls Assessment Report Sample | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2017 - Ativan 1 mg PRN Zoloft 50 mg QD Paxil 40 mg QD Review medications and consider … Consider psychiatric evaluation if indicated to evaluate psychotropic meds Consider consultant pharmacist … ( ) Low vision Consider optometry or ophthalmology evaluation. … Consider blood work for BUN/Creatinine ratio. Consider TED hose. … (X) Unsafe gait, transfers, and/or wheelchair seating problems Consider OT/PT evaluation.

25. Appendix B22: Suggestions for Further Assessment and/or Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2017 - Consider changes if appropriate. … Consider psychiatric evaluation if indicated to reevaluate psychotropic medications. … Consider blood work for BUN/Creatinine ratio. Consider TED hose. … Consider optometry or ophthalmology evaluation. … Unsafe gait, transfers, and/or wheelchair seating problems Consider OT/PT evaluation.

26. 4 Tk3 T4-Letter To Prescribing Clinicians (doc file)
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    October 01, 2016 - If none of the minimum criteria are met, consider initiating the following: Encourage _____ ounces of … If none of the minimum criteria are met, consider initiating the following: Assess vital signs, including … or prior to cleaning/dressing changes, consider using acetaminophen or other pain relievers as needed … initiating the following: For cough, consider using a cough suppressant. … For discomfort, consider using acetaminophen or other pain reliever.

27. Dissemination Planning Tool (pdf file)
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    December 19, 2006 - It will also encourage you to consider various ways to reach these users — establishing direct links … • Consider this a working document to help you think through the steps you will need to take to get … Consider also how you might develop working partnerships with organizations to which your end users … Consider what methods and channels you might use to bring your research finding or product directly … You should consider all of these channels to ensure that the widest possible audience is exposed to

28. 52-Regional-Analgesia-Arthroplasty-Facilitator (doc file)
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    June 01, 2023 - Slide 2 Types of Regional Techniques When you consider the use of regional analgesia techniques for … For example, if you look to target the femoral nerve distribution, you might consider the lumbar plexus … If, however, you wish to target the sciatic distribution, you might consider the sciatic or popliteal … (Part 1) When deciding what type of block one should use, there are several major factors to consider … Slide 5 Side Effect Profile Aside from the nerve distribution, one must also consider the side effect

29. Chapter 4. Factors to Consider when Analyzing Data for Multiple Project Sites | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2017 - Factors to Consider when Analyzing Data for Multiple Project Sites … Factors to Consider when Analyzing Data for Multiple Project Sites Previous Page Next Page … Factors to Consider when Analyzing Data for Multiple Project Sites Chapter 5. … Factors to Consider when Analyzing Data for Multiple Project Sites.

30. Action Planning Tool for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS®) (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2022 - Make sure you consider such possible indirect effects. … Consider the following methods to identify initiatives to achieve your goals. … Consider allowing people to provide suggestions anonymously. … Consider the following questions. … Will you adopt, adapt, or consider an alternative initiative?

31. 4 Tk3 T4-Letter To Prescribing Clinicians (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - If none of the minimum criteria are met, consider initiating the following: • Encourage _____ ounces … Regardless of whether or not the minimum criteria are met, consider initiating the following: • For … discomfort or prior to cleaning/dressing changes, consider using acetaminophen or other pain relievers … initiating the following: • For cough, consider using a cough suppressant … • For discomfort, consider using acetaminophen or other pain reliever.

32. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
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    August 31, 2017 - Pay attention to heels. · Elevate heels and use protectors. · Consider specialty mattress or bed. … Chairfast · Consider specialty chair pad. · Consider postural alignment, weight distribution, balance … Walks Occasionally · Provide structured mobility plan. · Consider chair cushion. · Consider physical … · Elevate heels. · Consider specialty bed. … . · Consider specialty bed.

33. Staffing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Nursing Home Leaders (pdf file)
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    June 04, 2021 - Below are approaches to consider for how to use and support staff during the pandemic. … Below are practical approaches to consider. Review external staffing resources available. … Consider staff without prior nursing home experience (but with orientation and mentoring). … Below are strategies to consider in addition to your Emergency Staffing Plan. … Consider the following ways to implement recruitment strategies.

34. Sustaining Antibiotic Stewardship Efforts – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - The current presentation focuses on what the stewardship team can consider after these steps are completed … Slide 5 Cluster-Randomized Trial SAY: Consider this example that highlights the potential impact … An approach to consider where to target educational efforts that will inform the annual sustainability … Consider such a review on a monthly or at least quarterly basis, to measure antibiotic prescribing over … Consider investigating whether any other changes could have negatively impacted antibiotic prescribing

35. Communicating with Patients and Families Around Antibiotic Decisions – Practice Discussion Guide (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Consider taking minutes and distributing them after the meeting to remind everyone present (and those … What approaches should the practice consider to improve communication with patients when antibiotics … Are there approaches the practice should consider to enhance communication about the indications for

36. Commitment Poster (Spanish) (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2022 - If the poster is being displayed in a general area of the clinic, consider having executive leadership … If it is being displayed in a specific clinic, consider having the physicians, nurses, and other staff

37. Manage-Resident-Rti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - The first moment is to consider whether the resident is likely to have a bacterial infection that requires … Now let’s consider Mary’s case. … For residents who cannot take oral therapy, consider ampicillin-sulbactam or ceftriaxone. … While these are good tests to consider as part of our diagnostic workup, it is premature in this case … If the resident does not improve within 48 hours or is hemodynamically unstable before that, consider

38. Module 2: Daily Huddles - Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2017 - You should consider a number of different staff roles to include in the huddle. … Consider calling on the staff responsible for these projects. … Consider the OR and pre/postoperative staffs; identify a nurse manager who is interested in this work … Consider a nurse manager, or a charge nurse initially. … Consider a location that will not disrupt staff workflow, but that will be private enough to discuss

39. How Will You Gain the Trust of Health Care Providers or Plans? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2018 - To earn the cooperation and support of provider organizations, consider the following ideas for making … Consider hosting learning sessions that focus on how providers can use the metrics included in your … Also, if reporting on quality is new in your community, consider facilitating conversations between providers … Have a Back-up Plan Consider what you can do in the event that providers don’t cooperate—or if cooperation … If that happens to you, you may want to consider alternative reporting strategies that are less dependent

40. PowerPoint Presentation
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    June 01, 2023 - Consider recording presentations and posting them on an internal platform, such as a SharePoint site, … Consider these questions and modify this list to highlight key elements of your pathway. … Consider these questions and components and modify this list to highlight key elements of your pathway … Consider these questions and components and modify this list to highlight key elements of your pathway … Consider these components and modify this list to highlight key elements of your pathway.