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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/index.html
Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations
Evidence-based research provides the basis … Evidence-Based Decisionmaking
Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations
Evidence-based … research provides the basis for sound clinical practice guidelines and recommendations. … The database of guidelines available from the National Guideline Clearinghouse and the recommendations
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/toolkit/vap.html
October 01, 2024 - Describe the current guidelines and key best practice recommendations for preventing hospital-acquired … Guidelines and Recommendations for VAP Prevention Follow the below links to access available guidelines … in Acute-Care Hospitals: 2022 Update Society of Critical Care Medicine: ICU Liberation Bundle (A-F) Guidelines … and Recommendations for NV-HAP Prevention Follow the below links to access available guidelines on prevention
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/gap-analysis-tool.pdf
September 01, 2022 - ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Do the infectious condition
protocols/guidelines provide
recommendations … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Do the infectious condition
protocols/guidelines provide
recommendations on … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Do the infectious condition
protocols/guidelines provide
recommendations on … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Do the infectious condition
protocols/guidelines provide interpretation
of … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Are infectious condition
protocols/guidelines disseminated to
clinicians
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/48-prep-colorectal-facilitator.docx
June 01, 2023 - Use of oral antibiotics in the United States became controversial, and prophylactic guidelines were followed … Slide 6
Current ISCR Recommendation and Guidelines
To reduce surgical site infections in patients … This link will take you to the landing page for its Clinical Practice Guidelines, where you can find … its 2019 guidelines for the use of bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery. … These recommendations and guidelines are intended to be adapted locally based on collective review by
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide3.html
February 01, 2016 - with the latest recommendations. 1-13
Table 3.1: Major Guidelines Addressing VTE Prophylaxis … . 1
AT9
2012
Guidelines for VTE prevention presented as four separate articles by the patient's … The AT9 guidelines reflected a different approach to analyzing prior studies than did the 2008 ACCP guidelines … Most of the guidance on major topics, however, is consistent across guidelines. … While there are some subtle differences, the AT9 guidelines are largely consistent with ASCO guidelines
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide3.html
February 01, 2016 - with the latest recommendations. 1-13
Table 3.1: Major Guidelines Addressing VTE Prophylaxis … . 1
AT9
2012
Guidelines for VTE prevention presented as four separate articles by the patient's … The AT9 guidelines reflected a different approach to analyzing prior studies than did the 2008 ACCP guidelines … Most of the guidance on major topics, however, is consistent across guidelines. … While there are some subtle differences, the AT9 guidelines are largely consistent with ASCO guidelines
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/envscan-app-f.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Guidelines for patients. … Guidelines for patients. … Guidelines for patients. … Guidelines for patients. … Guidelines for patients.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/behavior-change-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Prescribers may feel that their patients are different
and thus refuse to follow standard guidelines … You can develop
specific guidelines for circumstances that occur
commonly enough to warrant guidelines … Sometimes, they
will respond to engagement in being included in making
guidelines and algorithms. … Existing treatment guidelines were modified to be
more specific and succinct. … Slide 23
Improving Local Guidelines
SAY:
Existing treatment guidelines were found to provide
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/019-perioperative-infection-prevention-strategies-notes.docx
April 01, 2025 - This recommendation is shared across many professional guidelines. … However, the recent SHEA guidelines suggest keeping temperatures above 35.5 degrees Celsius. … Slide 26
Control Blood Glucose in Immediate Post-Op Period
SAY:
Guidelines on SSI prevention from … For cardiac, joint, and spine surgery, multiple guidelines suggest maintaining a postoperative blood … A review of current guidelines by the CUSP team found no evidence supporting this practice.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/019-ss-periop-infection-prevention-fg.docx
April 01, 2025 - This recommendation is shared across many professional guidelines. … However, the recent SHEA guidelines suggest keeping temperatures above 35.5 degrees Celsius. … Slide 26
Control Blood Glucose in Immediate Post-Op Period
SAY:
Guidelines on SSI prevention from … For cardiac, joint, and spine surgery, multiple guidelines suggest maintaining a postoperative blood … A review of current guidelines by the CUSP team found no evidence supporting this practice.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/bates2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Grant 5 U18 HS11046
Abstract
Increasingly, evidence-based guidelines … We will develop paper-based and electronic guidelines,
reminders, and alerts for health maintenance … We then will focus on evaluating the impact of these alerts,
reminders, and guidelines on physician … of a broad range of
computer-based alerts, reminders, and guidelines. … of a broad range
of computer-based alerts, reminders, and guidelines.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/pain-mgmt-slides.html
January 01, 2017 - Understand evidence supporting the use of the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) guidelines for … Clinical practice guidelines for the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in adult patients in … Clinical practice guidelines for the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in adult patients in … Clinical practice guidelines for the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in adult patients in … Clinical practice guidelines for the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in adult patients in
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/member-codebook-6mon-post-intervention.pdf
January 01, 2014 - In 2014, the JNC8 released new guidelines for treating patients with hypertension that included the following … 60 years of age
This new guideline will improve outcomes for all of my patients ………………… 1
This new guidelines … black patients
This new guideline will improve outcomes for all of my patients ………………… 1
This new guidelines … T1, T2
In 2013, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new guidelines … 1: Off
BP guidelines 2: Off
C guidelines 1: Off
C guidelines 2: Off
C guidelines 3: Off
C guidelines
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/cg/guidance-cg-cahps.pdf
April 01, 2021 - Preparing a Questionnaire Using the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey
Updated April 2021
Guidelines … .......... 5
Section 2: Fielding the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey .................. 10
Sampling Guidelines … Guidelines for Questionnaire Formatting
Element General recommendation Rationale
General
Layout 2 … for Using the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey
Sampling Guidelines
The following guidelines will … Appendices
Page 44
Guidelines for Using the CAHPS® Clinician & Group Survey
4.
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www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=16
January 01, 2014 - Where can I find current editions of your guidelines? … The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) ceased to publish guidelines in 1996. … Most of the existing guidelines were withdrawn from distribution as out of date in 2000. … The outdated guidelines are archived online at the National Library of Medicine. … Please be aware that the information in these guidelines is no longer considered current for medical
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-216-section-5-table-4.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Type of
evidence
Key findings Level of
evidence
(USPSTF
ranking*)
Citation(s)
Clinical
guidelines … Clinical
guidelines
A child with fever or pallor and listlessness
should always be initially evaluated … Clinical
guidelines
Children with SCD with a temperature greater
than 38.5 degrees C should be promptly … Sickle cell disease in
children and
adolescents: diagnosis,
guidelines for
comprehensive care, … Type of
evidence
Key
findings
Level of
evidence
(USPSTF
ranking*)
Citation(s)
Clinical
guidelines
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/gap_analysis_tool.docx
November 01, 2019 - ☐ Yes
☐ No
Guidelines
Does your facility have facility-specific antibiotic treatment guidelines … ☐ Yes
☐ No
Do your facility-specific guidelines cover the following syndromes? … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Do your guidelines provide recommendations on duration of therapy? … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
Are guidelines disseminated to prescribers at the point of care? … ☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ N/A
➕Do your guidelines provide recommendations for diagnostic testing?
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/helpsmokers.html
October 01, 2014 - Help for Smokers and Other Tobacco Users
Quit Smoking
This booklet tells you about ways you can quit.
en español
You can quit. Quitting is hard. Many people try several times before they quit for good. But they do succeed.
Good Reasons for Quitting
You will feel better.
You will have more energy …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/card.html
September 01, 2012 - You Can Quit Smoking - Pocket Card
A text-only version of a pocket card with simple steps to help you quit smoking.
en español
Get Ready
Set a date to quit.
Get Medicine
Talk to your doctor.
Get Help
Call toll free: 1-800-QUIT NOW.
Stay Quit
Quit for good
You Can Quit Smoking
U.S. Departme…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/tearsheets/ycanposter.html
October 01, 2014 - You Can Quit Smoking - Poster
Print version of the You Can Quit Smoking poster.
en español
Quitting takes hard work and a lot of effort, but—
You
Can
Quit Smoking
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