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61. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (doc file)
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    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

62. 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

63. Dissemination Planning Tool: Exhibit A from Volume 4 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    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

64. Factors to Consider in Managing Chronic Pain: A Pain Management Summary | CDS Connect
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65. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 04, 2022 - Is it time for the mental health field to consider unplanned discharge a key metric of patient safety … Is it time for the mental health field to consider unplanned discharge a key metric of patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/it-time-mental-health-field-consider-unplanned-discharge-key-metric-patient … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/it-time-mental-health-field-consider-unplanned-discharge-key-metric-patient-safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/it-time-mental-health-field-consider-unplanned-discharge-key-metric-patient-safety

66. Module III: Can We Do It Here? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    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.

67. Quality Improvement Study Framework (doc file)
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    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.

68. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (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.

69. 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

70. 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

71. Module 2: Script and Slides (doc file)
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    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

72. 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

73. 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

74. 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.

75. Our topic of nomination is Postpartum Hemorrhage. The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such cases: • What should be considered in the initial evaluation of a patient with excessive bleeding in… | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 01, 2017 - The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such cases: • What … question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider … The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such cases: What … The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such cases: • What … our-topic-of-nomination-is-postpartum-hemorrhage-the-following-is-a-list-of-clinical-questions-practitioners-consider-when-managing-such-cases-what-should-be-considered-in-the-initial-evaluation-of-a-patient-with-excessive-b

76. Module I: Does the Innovation Fit? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    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?

77. Module IV: How Will We Do It Here? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2021 - Key Questions to Consider How do we evaluate the innovation? What measures should we use? … Consider the data sources available to you and how much effort you are willing to expend on collecting … Consider the following when selecting measures: Which measures will be meaningful to stakeholders … Key Questions to Consider Can we try the innovation for a limited time? … Key Questions to Consider How will we manage change?

78. 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

79. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module3/putoolkit_module3_tools.docx
    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.

80. Staffing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Nursing Home Leaders (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/guide-staffing-during-COVID19.pdf
    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.