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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/infographic.html
March 01, 2017 - Remove the catheter if there is no good indication for it. (See below.) … U
Use Regular Assessments
Insert new urinary catheters only where there is a good indication. … Incontinence is NOT an appropriate indication for an indwelling urinary catheter.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-p.xls
June 02, 2025 - DATA REVIEW: Look at 3 Parameters: CAUTI Rates, Percent of Patients with at least one appropriate indication … If CAUTI Rates are DECREASING (Favorable Trend): Look at % of Patients with Appropriate Indication … and Outcome Prevalence and use this table:
CAUTI Rate % with Approp Indication Prevalence (outcome … If CAUTI Rates are INCREASING (Unfavorable Trend): Look at % of Patients with Appropriate Indication … and Outcome Prevalence and use this table:
CAUTI Rate % with Approp Indication Prevalence (outcome
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/team-antibiotic-review-form.docx
November 01, 2019 - one)
☐Day 1 ☐Day 2 ☐Day 3 ☐Day 4 ☐Day 5 ☐Day 6 ☐> 7 Days
Question 2: Record antibiotic regimen and indication … below:
Antibiotic:
Indication:
Antibiotic:
Indication:
Antibiotic:
Indication: … Antibiotic:
Indication:
Moment ONE
Question 3: Does the patient have a suspected or confirmed
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-p.html
October 01, 2015 - DATA REVIEW: Look at 3 Parameters: CAUTI Rates, Percent of Patients with at least one appropriate indication … If CAUTI Rates are DECREASING (Favorable Trend): Look at % of Patients with Appropriate Indication and … Outcome Prevalence and use this table:
CAUTI Rate
% with Approp Indication
Prevalence (outcome … If CAUTI Rates are INCREASING (Unfavorable Trend): Look at % of Patients with Appropriate Indication … and Outcome Prevalence and use this table:
CAUTI Rate
% with Approp Indication
Prevalence (
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/phys-championsgd/section4.html
October 01, 2015 - removal
Peripheral Venous Catheters
Before a PVC is inserted, an evaluation of necessity ( indication … Central Venous Catheters
Before a CVC is placed, an evaluation of necessity ( indication ) should be … Urinary Catheters
Before a UC is placed, an evaluation of necessity ( indication ) should be done ( … This is an indication when there is concern that urinary incontinence is leading to worsening skin integrity … It is important to clearly identify what is considered to be an indication for fluid monitoring in a
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-k.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Once per shift, document the
ongoing need for the catheter based
on an indication approved by the … Document the ongoing need,
stating the indication for an
indwelling urinary catheter on
transfer paperwork … so that
caregivers will know
the indication. … Does the patient continue to meet
an appropriate indication? … Educate patients
and families about
the need for the
catheter based on
indication.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/clinical-decision-support-tools.pdf
November 16, 2023 - into the search bar
APP Co-Manager
Accessing APP Co-manager
Option #1: SmartSet (recommended)
Indication … 23
Accessing APP Co-manager
Option #2: Referral to urology clinic order (outside the SmartSet)
For indication … Provider (PI Jennifer Anger)”
E-Referral
Accessing E-Referral
Option #1: SmartSet (recommended)
Indication … Accessing E-Referral
Option #2:
Referral to
urology clinic
order (outside
the SmartSet)
For indication
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March 01, 2017 - Urinary Catheter
U
Use Regular
Assessments
Insert new urinary catheters
only where there is a good
indication … Incontinence is
NOT an appropriate
indication for an indwelling
urinary catheter. … Remove the catheter if
there is no good
indication for it.
(See below.)
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/ed-catheter-insertions-091013.ppt
January 01, 2010 - Women ≥80 years: half had a UC placed without indication. … UC without appropriate indication:
Women: twice more likely than men
Very elderly (≥80 years): 3 times … Inappropriate placement: older (mean age 71.3 vs. those with indication 60.0 years, p<0.0001, and patients … If the indication is clear, the point at which it has served its purpose and is ready for removal will … Identify and document the indication to promote early removal.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Shaha.pdf
May 01, 2004 - element—arguably one of
the foremost innovations of the CPQ—“Indication.” … It was the
CPQ staff’s belief that the “Indication” column would serve several purposes. … The Indication column also enabled more detailed analyses of prescribing
practices and patterns. … Indication
Indication remains a major analytic power for future use within the CPQ and
the WCHOB, … The goal of
100 percent Indication usage remains, and will become more achievable as
Indication is
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-form.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Antibiotic regimen and indication:
Antibiotic: ___________________________________________________ … ____________________
Indication: __________________________________________________________________ … Antibiotic:
Indication:
Check Box1: Off
Check Box2: Off
Check Box3: Off
Check Box4: Off
Check
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0198-technicalspecs.pdf
June 02, 2025 - the head is obtained for the evaluation of a first generalized afebrile,
atraumatic seizure without indication … the
head is obtained for the evaluation of a first generalized afebrile, atraumatic seizure without
indication … the head is obtained for
the evaluation of a first generalized afebrile, atraumatic seizure without indication
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-3.html
July 01, 2022 - No indication for frequency change and patient's current blood pressure slightly elevated. … Patient's simvastatin was omitted from their discharge instructions without any clear indication for
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-1.html
July 01, 2022 - No indication for frequency change and patient's current blood pressure slightly elevated. … Patient's simvastatin was omitted from their discharge instructions without any clear indication for
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-3.html
July 01, 2022 - No indication for frequency change and patient's current blood pressure slightly elevated. … Patient's simvastatin was omitted from their discharge instructions without any clear indication for
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-1.html
July 01, 2022 - No indication for frequency change and patient's current blood pressure slightly elevated. … Patient's simvastatin was omitted from their discharge instructions without any clear indication for
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/just-in-case-mindset.pdf
April 01, 2022 - Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
• Incorporate meaningful prompts in rounds or huddles to link the catheter's indication … • Perform periodic audits to determine if a catheter meets policy criteria for indication. … determined that the central line catheters
remained in place when they no longer met the criteria for indication … versus “Does the patient meet any
indication for having the line remain in place?”
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/CHIPRA0087-NCINQSexualActivityStatusSpec-Pop.pdf
June 02, 2025 - barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragm)
Prescription for birth control/contraception with indication … control/ contraception alone would count
towards the numerator only when it is documented with an indication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/CHIPRA0087-NCINQSexualActivityStatusSpec-Prov.pdf
June 02, 2025 - barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragm)
Prescription for birth control/contraception with indication … towards the numerator only when it is documented with an indication for
contraception/pregnancy prevention
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urine-culturing.pptx
April 01, 2022 - Safety Program for ICUs: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI
Urine Culturing Stewardship ׀ 3
3
Ordering
Indication … Culturing Stewardship ׀ 6
6
Survey of Doctors and Nurses for Indications to Urine Culture13
Order Indication … education to providers & nurses
Actively review urine culture orders and peer feedback
Require clinical indication … education to providers & nurses
Actively review urine culture orders and peer feedback
Require clinical indication … education to providers and nurses
Actively review urine culture orders and peer feedback
Require clinical indication