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21. NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Feeding Tubes (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-tubes.pdf
    December 13, 2013 - ■ Consider analgesics. ■ Consider acid suppressant. ■ Protect skin from excoriation. … ■ Consider prokinetic drugs. ■ Consider antiemetics. … ■ Consider reducing feeding volume or replacing losses with rehydration fluid. … ■ Consider continuous feedings. … ■ Consider laxatives. ■ Review total fluid intake.

22. Comparing Quality Scores to the Top 10 or 20 Percent | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/compare/choose/top-performers.html
    March 01, 2016 - Once again, you have to decide whether you will only consider the performance within your own community … , or also consider performance from entities in other parts of the State or Nation.

23. Appendix K. Quality Improvement Study Framework - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/study.html
    May 01, 2017 - Consider using the 3 A’s to decide what to do next: A dopt – The goal was reached. … Consider additional testing or make adjustments to the intervention to achieve greater change. … Consider testing a new intervention. … Consider additional testing or make adjustments to the intervention to achieve greater change. … Consider testing a new intervention.

24. Formatting CAHPS Questionnaires for Mail, Web, and Phone Administrations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/survey-methods-research/formatting-questionnaires.html
    August 01, 2024 - Survey users should carefully consider which mode(s) would be the most desirable and appropriate for … In those cases, consider including the name of an entity that is more familiar to respondents, such as … Survey users need to consider whether the web is an appropriate mode for their patient population. … If you determine that a web-based survey is appropriate for you, please consider the following guidelines

25. Staffing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Nursing Home Leaders | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/staffing.html
    June 01, 2021 - Below are approaches to consider for how to use and support staff during the pandemic. … Some of those individuals might consider nursing home positions.    … 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.  Engage all staff.   

26. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-one-page.docx
    November 01, 2019 - sputum Gram stain and culture whenever possible · Obtain blood cultures for severely ill patients · Consider … obtaining Legionella urine antigen in immunocompromised patients or if severely ill · Consider obtaining … viral respiratory testing during respiratory virus season · Consider noninfectious causes such as pulmonary … Enterobacteriaceae, P. aeruginosa, streptococci, and S. aureus with an anti-pseudomonal beta-lactam; consider … patient risk factors · After clinical improvement is observed and oral medications can be tolerated, consider

27. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-one-page.docx
    November 01, 2019 - Endotracheal aspirate <100,000 CFU/mL · Obtain blood cultures; may be positive in up to 15% of patients · Consider … obtaining Legionella urine antigen in patients with immunocompromise, risk factors · Consider obtaining … Enterobacteriaceae, P. aeruginosa, streptococci, and S. aureus with an anti-pseudomonal beta-lactam; consider … If patient is able to be weaned from a ventilator within 1–2 days of diagnosis, VAP is less likely; consider … pathogen recovered · After clinical improvement is observed and oral medications can be tolerated, consider

28. Dissemination Planning Tool: Exhibit A from Volume 4 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/advances/planning.html
    July 01, 2022 - It will also encourage you to consider various ways to reach these users—establishing direct links as … Consider this a working document to help you think through the steps you will need to take to get the … Issues to consider in selection what to disseminate: Think about the pros and cons of disseminating … Once you have begun to disseminate your research finding or product, consider how you might evaluate … Issues to consider in evaluating success of the dissemination effort: What are ways that you can

29. Module III: Can We Do It Here? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/innovations/will-work/guide3.html
    February 01, 2021 - Key Questions to Consider Is our staff open to change? … Consider how you will involve stakeholders in the change process. … Consider the innovation's potential impact on work processes. … Key Questions to Consider Can we identify innovation champions? … Consider how you can help your champions be effective.

30. Quality Improvement Study Framework (doc file)
    www.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.

31. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/fallspx/strat.html
    October 01, 2017 - In addition, the menu helps the team consider other possible uses of the reports. … The menu allows the facility team to consider which implementation strategies best fit within their workflow

32. 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 - 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.

33. One-Pager-Aspiration-Pneumonia (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-aspiration-pneumonia.docx
    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

34. Module 2: Daily Huddles - Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/huddles-fac-notes.html
    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

35. Module 2: Script and Slides (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/management/huddles/daily-huddles-facnotes.docx
    May 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 “must-have” or “core” staff versus “nice-to-have” staff who might only attend if available. … Consider a nurse manager, or a charge nurse initially. · Determine when and where the test will take

36. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
    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

37. 3. Future Directions for NCEPCR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/future-directions.html
    May 01, 2024 - AHRQ will consider this input as the agency implements the goals and vision for NCEPCR, finalizes the … In addition, the group suggested that AHRQ consider encouraging and rewarding grantee teams that feature … increased focus on health equity and primary care workforce may be of particular importance for NCEPCR to consider … addition, given the importance of developing the workforce of primary care researchers, NCEPCR may want to consider … finalize its forthcoming primary care research agenda and implement the work of NCEPCR, the agency will consider

38. Dissemination Planning Tool (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/planningtool.pdf
    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

39. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - If none of the minimum criteria are met, consider initiating the following: • Encourage _____ ounces … Regardless of whether the minimum criteria are met or not, 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.

40. Module I: Does the Innovation Fit? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/innovations/will-work/guide1.html
    February 01, 2021 - What may work effectively in one setting may not work as well in another, so it is important to consider … Key Questions to Consider How does the innovation work? … Dimensions to consider include: Inpatient versus ambulatory settings. … Consider how credible the evidence is in terms of rigor of the analysis, trustworthiness of the source … Key   Questions   to   Consider Will the innovation address our problems?