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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/appendix-a8.html
December 01, 2009 - To accomplish this task, AHRQ staff members have provided the following materials as zip files enclosed
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=0
You may download these clinical practice guideline files for your personal use only.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/demo-program/grants/summary.html
August 01, 2022 - Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report
Executive Summary
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Table of Contents
Demonstration Grants Final Evaluation Report
Executive Summary
Detailed Findings
Evaluation Issues
Contributions to Patient Safety and Medical Liability
Lessons Learned From Implement…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/clabsi-tools/guide.html
January 01, 2020 - Guide: Purpose and Use of CLABSI Tools
Purpose of the Tools
These tools are designed to support your efforts to implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in your unit. When used with the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Toolkit, the…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/womenh-slides.html
March 01, 2020 - Project, 2005-2011 Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2012 State Inpatient Databases disparities analysis files … Project, 2007-2011 Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2012 State Inpatient Databases disparities analysis files … Project, 2005-2011 Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2012 State Inpatient Databases disparities analysis files … Project, 2000-2011 Nationwide Inpatient Sample, 2012 State Inpatient Databases disparities analysis files
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www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances/vol2/Hunt.pdf
July 01, 2004 - These files contain hospital admission and
professional component procedure and diagnosis codes.
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments/posters.html
June 01, 2021 - The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters
Posters can be reproduced for posting in common areas and work stations, and also can be shared with prescribing clinicians as well as residents and their family members.
The posters below are primarily intended for health care practitioners and nursing…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments/review-form.html
June 01, 2021 - The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form
A facility's antibiotic stewardship team is encouraged to use Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form to review 5–10 residents each month. The residents reviewed should be individuals who are being evaluated for or treated for an infection.
The mat…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/four-moments/downloads.html
November 01, 2019 - The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters and Screen Saver
Four Moments Poster - One Option (PDF)
Four Moments Posters - Three Options (PDF)
Four Moments Screen Saver (JPG)
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/improve/team-review.html
November 01, 2019 - Team Antibiotic Review Form
Team Antibiotic Review Form (DOCX)
Completion Guide for Team Antibiotic Review Form (PDF)
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/index.html
September 01, 2021 - Develop and Improve Your Stewardship Program
Presentations and tools to help a nursing facility develop an antibiotic stewardship program from scratch or improve the effectiveness of an existing program.
For information on how the materials below can be integrated into institutional efforts to improve antib…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/index.html
January 01, 2024 - Create a Culture of Safety Around Antibiotic Prescribing
For information on how the materials below can be integrated into institutional efforts to improve antibiotic use, read the Implementation Guide for Long-Term Care Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (PDF, 402 KB).
Presentations
Improving antibi…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/index.html
June 01, 2021 - Learn Best Practices for Common Infectious Syndromes
Tools that describe the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infections common among long-term care residents, including C. difficile , urinary and respiratory tract, and skin and soft tissue infections.
For information on how the materials below can …
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/strategies/communicating-decisions.html
September 01, 2022 - Communicating With Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe communication strategies to consider when discussing antibiotic use with patients.
Learn how to effectively communicate about antibiotic use with patients.…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/common-cold.html
September 01, 2022 - The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: the Common Cold
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe how to diagnose a viral upper respiratory infection, also known as the common cold.
Explain why antibiotic therapy is not useful …
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/influenza-rsv.html
September 01, 2022 - The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe how to diagnose influenza.
Explain the role of antivirals for treatment of influenza.
Describe how to diagnose and treat RSV.
The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: I…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/improve/communication.html
September 01, 2022 - Improving Communication Between Members of the Practice Around Antibiotic Decisions
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Explain how to improve teamwork in the practice.
Identify members of the practice who should be involved in developing management strategies for pa…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/uti.html
September 01, 2022 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Distinguish asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) from a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Discuss indications for sending urine cultures. …
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/aom.html
September 01, 2022 - The "Sometimes Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of acute otitis media (AOM).
Identify criteria for the diagnosis of AOM.
Use a clinical case to demonstra…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/bronchitis.html
November 01, 2022 - The "Never Antibiotics" Diagnoses: Acute Bronchitis
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Diagnose acute bronchitis.
Manage patients with acute bronchitis without antibiotics.
Effectively communicate the time course of acute bronchitis to patients.
The Never Ant…