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261. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - For patients with severe penicillin allergy, consider the use of aztreonam, ciprofloxacin, or levofloxacin … If the patient is severely ill, consider adding an aminoglycoside to these agents. … If Pseudomonas has been isolated in cultures, consider ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin, if susceptible … If pseudomonal coverage is not needed because Pseudomonas has not been isolated, consider agents like … If MRSA has been isolated, consider clindamycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, or linezolid based on

262. Central Venous Catheter Maintenance Facilitator Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/central-catheter-maintenance-notes.docx
     April 01, 2022 - Slide 2 To start this discussion, let’s first consider a case study. Mrs. … Consider the case study at the beginning of this module and the unnecessarily frequent dressing changes … You should consider opportunities to reduce central line entries as much as possible. … Units may consider auditing central line entry processes for fluid, and medication administration and … Some ideas to consider include— · Utilizing advanced tools and strategies such as vascular access teams

263. PowerPoint Presentation: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/ASB-UTI-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - Other causes of pyuria to consider: sexually transmitted infections and interstitial nephritis. … Must consider local E. coli resistance data as not recommended for empiric therapy if resistance is seen … If resistant to these agents, consider an oral cephalosporin. … or levofloxacin Avoid for uncomplicated infections given side effects If resistant to these agents, consider … Consider reflex testing protocols with the lab.

264. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Indications Facilitator Notes (doc file)
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     April 01, 2022 - To engage your staff in the ICU in reducing inappropriate catheter use, here are a few strategies to consider … Consider using your post-removal protocol prior to insertion with regular bladder scanning and straight … Examples to consider include: · Patients admitted to your ICU for a technology or nursing service not … External catheters are an important option to consider for all these patients prior to choosing placement … External catheters are an important option to consider for patients with severe dermatitis and stage

265. Module 3: Communication
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     January 13, 2022 - Invite the team to consider the average summary score compared with how they individually ranked Communication … Consider patient/family cultural norms and the potential for language barriers. … Assess other possibilities and consider worst scenario. What INFORMATION would help? … Assess consequences of the situation to consider alternatives. … Providers should also consider: Patient (or parent) characteristics, including education, socioeconomic

266. Module 3: Communication
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     January 13, 2022 - Invite the team to consider the average summary score compared with how they individually ranked Communication … Consider patient/family cultural norms and the potential for language barriers. … Assess other possibilities and consider worst scenario. What INFORMATION would help? … Assess consequences of the situation to consider alternatives. … Providers should also consider: Patient (or parent) characteristics, including education, socioeconomic

267. Building an Engaged CUSP Team Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/cusp-team-notes.docx
     April 01, 2022 - To make sure this senior leader is part of the team, consider ways that he or she can be involved in … Consider using the Safety Issues Worksheet for Senior Executive Partnership from the CUSP toolkit to … You’ll want to consider understanding their priorities, addressing their concerns, and communicating … Consider meeting in an area that is most convenient for the physician, which may be his or her office … And, don’t forget to consider including medical residents and fellows, environmental services staff,

268. Meeting Minutes, April 2016 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2016 - Shari Davidson encouraged the agency to consider private partners. In response to a question, Dr. … Arnold asked the NAC members to consider two questions: How do we let the research community know … The proposal reviewers consider well the skill sets of the applicants. J. … that increasingly are being asked, are there new data resources that AHRQ should consider developing … Peek suggested that AHRQ consider data sources that are not focused on health care delivery.

269. Meeting Minutes, July 2016 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     November 01, 2016 - It will consider them for dissemination and implementation activities. … Bindman asked the NAC members to consider the possible formation of a subcommittee devoted to PCOR. … Cohen stated that the program does collect some information on incomes and attempts to consider what … We must consider the markets and the presence of multiple insurers. … She proposed that AHRQ and the NAC consider the patient-centered way and novel data sources, seeking

270. Presentation: Science of Improving Patient Safety and Identifying Defects
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_scienceofsafety_training.pptx
     December 01, 2017 - We need to consider these factors when we respond to defects or otherwise make desired changes. … A system approach teaches us to consider both the organization of and interaction between individuals … It’s important to consider and plan how you will train staff and others who work off-hours such as the … You may also consider using incentives such as raffling off gift cards, candy, or other treats to those … Consider asking some of these questions in meetings and during other teachable opportunities.

271. Calibrate Dx: A Resource to Improve Diagnostic Decisions (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2022 - Table 2 lists certain types of scenarios that you might consider for calibration exercises. … TYPE OF SCENARIO Diagnosis-specific situations WHY CONSIDER IT Certain diagnoses are known to … Summarize the “take home” message and consider action steps that may enhance your performance. … Consider augmenting your case reviews with simulation. … Consider incorporating additional techniques to improve your calibration that you did not consider or

272. TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Module 11: Implementation Planning
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     November 02, 2018 - Always consider the experts that you need in the room. … Consider the multi-team system to which the intervention will be targeted. … What are the logistics to consider? … Consider the necessary logistics and how you will train. … You also have to consider your organization's leaders, consider your front line staff and your front

273. Meeting Sessions and Takeaways | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/state/meeting-summary-cooperatives/building-state2.html
     October 01, 2024 - Agree on the key outcomes of the QI initiative at the start and consider whether the outcomes are measurable … Consider creating a learning community where analysts can share ideas and problem solve challenges together … Consider if there are similar QI programs in your state (e.g., Making Care Primary (MCP), All-Payer Health … Consider other data sources than EHRs to understand the impact of QI initiatives. … Questions someone developing a state cooperative should consider:   How will they fund the state cooperative

274. Sustainability and the Premortem Tool: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/sustainability/premortem-fac-notes.html
     December 01, 2017 - Slide 4: Preparing To Lead Say: To better understand the premortem, consider the postmortem process … Slide 8: Premortem Exercise Say: In step two, consider the reasons that caused your project to … Consider the concerns that you identified for each reason.

275. Facilitator Guide: Sustainability and the Premortem (doc file)
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     December 01, 2017 - Slide 3 Preparing To Lead SAY: To better understand the premortem, consider the postmortem process … Slide 7 Premortem Exercise SAY: In step two, consider the reasons that caused your project to fail … Consider the concerns that you identified for each reason.

276. Implementing a Staff Vaccination Program in Your Nursing Home | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2022 - Your Nursing Home This resource provides nursing home leadership with important factors to consider

277. Primary Care Health Literacy Assessment (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2024 - All clinicians consider patients’ culture – including customs, beliefs, and values – when devising … ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ 10-Consider Culture 41. … Track Your Progress Overview Actions Consider who in the practice will work on assisting patients … Track Your Progress Overview Action Consider whether patients can take fewer or less expensive medicines … Consider language differences. Consider costs when making referrals.

278. 2. How will you manage change? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2013 - As an alternative, consider asking senior leadership to designate a member of the top management team … If your organization does not have a separate department with these functions, consider using informal … Consider: How will the team do its work? … Consider each Unit Team member's existing responsibilities on the unit and how the unit team member's … Among the questions to consider: Have there been prior efforts to improve fall prevention?

279. 130. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Bupropion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide130.html
     October 01, 2014 - In light of these FDA recommendations, clinicians should consider eliciting information on their patients … For long-term therapy, consider use of bupropion SR 150 mg for up to 6 months post-quit.

280. Myth Busting: Using the CG-CAHPS 12-Month Survey for Quality Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/20131008_cg/4_Rick_Evans_slides_41-46.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Surveys (CG-CAHPS) CAHPS Surveys CG-CAHPS Core Measures CG-CAHPS Survey Versions Factors to Consider … illustration Psychometric Properties Visit Survey Percentile Distributions Implications Factors to Consider