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4641. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-facilitator-guide.pdf
      November 01, 2019 -  Describe the approach to diagnosing cellulitis  Describe the microbiology of cellulitis and how … It is best to send the actual pus, not a swab of pus, so that a Gram stain can be performed and to … cellulitis compared a regimen without MRSA activity to one with MRSA activity. … If a patient is not improving by day 3, it is important to reassess. … Consider imaging to assess for a new or persistent abscess and/or a change in antibiotic therapy.

4642. -Umtbplhkqkcqcbeq3Gtuj (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2013 - A total of 1190 participants was randomly assigned to annual LDCT, 1186 to biennial LDCT, and 1723 to … How effective is screening for lung cancer in reducing morbidity and mortality? a. … How effective is screening in persons at average risk? b. … a. How do these test characteristics vary by lung cancer risk? b. … How do test characteristics differ by subgroup (e.g., sex, age, and race)? 3.

4643. Adding Clinical Data to Statewide Administrative Data: Pilot Projects - Final Report
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      July 01, 2016 - to POA coding history, definitions and case study scenarios. … The LOINC issue was dealt with by asking hospitals to do a preliminary step to map their existing coding … The first has to do with hospital resources. … how to implement the project. … If we were to do it over again, we would probably also allow hospitals to use a standardized text file

4644. Chapter 7. High-Risk Situations for Medication Reconciliation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2022 - No matter how health literacy is defined, patients with limited health literacy have an increased likelihood … a medication regimen and may be unable to provide an accurate medication history. … These individuals often do not understand prescription instructions and warning labels, and they may … have explained to the patient what they need to know in a manner that the patient understands. … They may be asked to fill out a form or may be given written material on how to manage their disease.

4645. Chapter 7. High-Risk Situations for Medication Reconciliation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-7.html
      July 01, 2022 - No matter how health literacy is defined, patients with limited health literacy have an increased likelihood … a medication regimen and may be unable to provide an accurate medication history. … These individuals often do not understand prescription instructions and warning labels, and they may … have explained to the patient what they need to know in a manner that the patient understands. … They may be asked to fill out a form or may be given written material on how to manage their disease.

4646. Management of Cardiac Arrest in Unconventional Locations. | PSNet
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      June 14, 2023 - a recent echocardiogram showed mild to moderate aortic regurgitation with a normal ejection fraction … Threats to Patient Safety Failure to Follow ACLS Algorithms In the first case, a series of assessment … when resuscitators are close to a power outlet. … The authors are solely responsible for this report’s contents, findings, and conclusions, which do not … January 31, 2013 How payers can help hospitals become safer through value-based programs

4647. Anticipatory Guidance Regarding Hydroxyurea Treatment for Children With Sickle Cell Anemia (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2019 - Section 2: Detailed Measure Specifications Provide sufficient detail to describe how a measure would … ) or a link to a URL. … This measure provides families with a straightforward measure to assess how well basic levels of comprehensive … Barriers to its use do exist, however. … How I use hydroxyurea to treat young patients with sickle cell anemia.

4648. Health Equity and Maternal Health | PSNet
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      October 06, 2021 - So, you really are educating, and it's a lot to do often in a very short period of time. … We're using hypertension as a model for how to build that. … And then how do we practice that? … We're going to do workshops with nurses and providers and then with patients to think about how we’re … has had a lot of research on how to design to protect the babies.

4649. In Conversation With….Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc and Kristin Tully, PhD | PSNet
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      October 06, 2021 - So, you really are educating, and it's a lot to do often in a very short period of time. … We're using hypertension as a model for how to build that. … And then how do we practice that? … We're going to do workshops with nurses and providers and then with patients to think about how we’re … has had a lot of research on how to design to protect the babies.

4650. S5 (pdf file)
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      October 01, 2007 - effectiveness research.2 For effectiveness and comparative effectiveness work in particular, questions of how … This research was funded through a contract from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to the … Centers for Education and Re- search in Therapeutics (CERTs), and DEcIDE centers involves when and how … particularly RCTs, postmarketing surveillance and monitoring, voluntary reporting systems, and the like do … case study.

4651. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2009 - Screening serves two important purposes: to assess for delirium upon admission and to provide a baseline … , which in turn led to a failure to escalate the level of care. … [go to PubMed] 8. Chelluri L, Pinsky MR, Donahoe MP, Grenvik A. … Delirium: a symptom of how hospital care is failing older persons and a window to improve quality of … The authors are solely responsible for this report’s contents, findings, and conclusions, which do not

4652. Implementation Guide: MRSA and SSI Prevention (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-surgery/147-implementation-guide.pdf
      April 01, 2025 - Your surgical service can use this toolkit even if you do not have a formal CUSP team in place, although … : This section offers a brief introduction to the CUSP framework and how its principles can enhance … How To Integrate a CUSP Approach: This section focuses on practical aspects of incorporating CUSP into … Do you consistently use a decolonization protocol for your surgical patients? … According to CUSP, a defect is broadly defined as “anything you do not want to happen again.”

4653. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60330/psn-pdf
      May 05, 2020 - As this evidence continues to evolve, telehealth is best used as a complement, rather than a substitution … Additionally, beneficiaries would have to travel to a local medical facility to get telehealth services … has necessitated creative thinking about how telehealth technology can help protect providers. … enabled, have multiple comorbid conditions, do not have access to broadband, and/or have low health … A Multilayered Analysis of Telehealth: How This Emerging Venue of Care is Affecting the Healthcare Landscape

4654. Final Progress Report: Clinical Prediction of Hepatotoxicity & Comparative Hepatic Safety of Medications (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2024 - The opinions expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not reflect the official position … Additionally, although acetaminophen has proven health benefits, most dietary/herbal supplements do … determine how use of the DrILTox ALF Score to guide care would impact cost-effectiveness. … How can 'Hy's law' help the clinician? … Etiology of new-onset jaundice: how often is it caused by idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury in

4655. Puh-Factraining-Guide (pdf file)
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      June 02, 2025 -  Commitment to work with a Facilitator to learn how to use the reports to prevent adverse events …  How do nursing home staff members pick up on subtle changes in residents’ risk status? … DO: Provide a sample report from the Materials to use as an example. … o How do you pick up on subtle changes in residents’ risk status? … form a change team and plan how to fill out the Self-Assessment Worksheet

4656. New Mexico | The Academy
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      July 01, 2024 - About the Literature Collection Lexicon Part 1: A … Functional Definition Part 2: How Integrated Practices Differ Lexicon Development … Therefore, do not fully engage in the facilitation support process. … In the News From Pages to Practice (a  Psychiatric Services podcast)  – Engagement With Project … The who, the what, and the how: A description of strategies and lessons learned to expand access to medications

4657. Behavioral Health Apps in Primary Care | The Academy
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      July 01, 2024 - At the same time, apps and other digital technologies can be challenging to implement and do pose some … If yes, check to see if the app claims to do so securely and in compliance with industry standards. … Determining if/how to hire or expand staff roles to support integration. … Case studies from the digital clinic: integrating digital phenotyping and clinical practice into today's … Case studies from the digital clinic: integrating digital phenotyping and clinical practice into today's

4658. Preparing for and Recovering After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/booklets/hip-knee-surgery-booklet.pdf
      November 01, 2023 - Bring a book or something to do just in case. … Try to do a little more each day. When Can I Drive Again? … Ask how to use cold packs and to learn about other things you can do to get good rest How To Sleep … Ask a nurse. F Directions for how and when to take any medications. … Ask a nurse. F Directions for how and when to take any medications.

4659. Colorectal-Surgery-Preparation Research-Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/colorectal-surgery-preparation_research-protocol.pdf
      March 26, 2013 - The following two KQs will be addressed in the review: KQ 1: KQ 2: How do various preoperative … We do not plan to statistically combine single-group and comparative studies. … We do not plan to use rigid counts of studies as standards of evaluation (e.g., four of five studies … How should meta-regression analyses be undertaken and interpreted? … Technical Experts do not do analysis of any kind nor contribute to the writing of the report and have

4660. Addendum to Screening for Ovarian Cancer: Evidence Update for the USPSTF Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      December 31, 2014 - and conclusions in this document are those of the authors, who are responsible for its content, and do … conduct a bridge literature search in order to inform a reaffirmation statement on ovarian cancer … Mortality results were planned for a separate publication, although they do not appear to be available … Additionally, it was unclear how exclusion criteria were applied. … Vignette-based study of ovarian cancer screening: do U.S. physicians report adhering to evidence-based