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101. Conclusion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-neonatal/nclabsi7.html
     January 01, 2013 - Impact Conclusion Next Steps The neonatal central line-associated bloodstream infection … progressed towards the achievement of its primary objective: to reduce catheter associated blood stream infections … These State teams worked together to reduce neonatal infections in their State, and have developed State … Through the course of the study, an estimated 131 infections were prevented which translates to an estimated … Approximately $906,000 was invested in the national NCLABSI project resulting in infections prevented

102. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverticulitis and Biliary Tract Infections (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/diverticulitis-biliary-infections-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - and biliary tract infections. … Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? 2. … a recurrent intra- abdominal infection by four days. … depends on the severity of illness and whether the infection is complicated or uncomplicated. … About 20 percent of included patients had an intra-abdominal source of infection.

103. Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     November 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections … Contact Precautions Hand Hygiene Promotion Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections … Central line-associated bloodstream infections, or CLABSIs, are associated with significant morbidity … Presentations Presentation: Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) After … content of this presentation, viewers will be able to: Define a central line-associated bloodstream infection

104. Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     May 01, 2022 - Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection After … Discuss the diagnostic approach and empiric management of skin and soft tissue infections​. … Discuss preventative and supportive measures for skin and soft tissue infections.   … Card – Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents (PDF, 177 KB)   The materials … Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection – Video  (24

105. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Colds are viral upper respiratory infections. … Prescribing antibiotics for viral infections is not effective for subsequent prevention of bacterial … Some people with C. diff colonization will go on to develop C. diff infection. … Moment One is: Does my patient have an infection that requires antibiotics? … Develop a common practicewide strategy to manage patients with these infections.

106. Team Functioning | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2022 - Team Functioning From your first team convening where you set your unit's goals for preventing infections … Common challenges addressed by these tools are how to structure multidisciplinary rounds to support infection … CAUTI (PDF, 429.7 KB) Making It Work – Engaging Senior Leaders in Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections … 271 KB) Audio interview with Pat Posa – How To Have Difficult Conversations With Colleagues Around Infection … :30 minutes;  Transcript , PDF, 263.4 KB) Video – Having Difficult Conversations About Preventing Infections

107. Making It Work Tip Sheet: Engaging Senior Leaders in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2022 - Making It Work Tip Sheet: Engaging Senior Leaders in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections … Followership characteristics among infection preventionists in U.S. … Leadership rounds to reduce health care-associated infections. … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU. … The guide to patient safety for health care-associated infections.

108. Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections Pocket Guide (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - Resident Physicians as Champions in Preventing Device-Associated Infections Pocket Guide PREVENT … DEVICE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS EVALUATE ALL DEVICES DAILY! … of catheter Keep the urinary bag lower than the patient’s bladder PREVENT DEVICE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS

109. Remember C.A.U.T.I. To Prevent CAUTI | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - To Prevent CAUTI AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI Infections … These infections include catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). … Every resident deserves a chance to be catheter-free and infection-free. … Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee … Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections, 2009 .

110. Overview | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide … Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections … The Problem Health care-associated infections are one of the most common complications of hospital … fatal. 1 Health care-associated infections cost U.S. hospitals an estimated $40 billion each year. … infections. 3 Research suggests CAUTIs are highly preventable and that perhaps as many as 50 to 70

111. Appendix A, Pt. 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2018 - Results 37 infections for 11,333 patients, leading to an SSI rate of 0.33%. … Infection control programs have been shown to reduce nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections by 32- … Infections resulted in <90° of motion in 18 of the 95 cases Once an infection is suspected, immediate … (5.6%)–3 (1.7%) superficial and 7 (3.9%) organ-space infections. … , and nosocomial infection.

112. Infection Checklist | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2012 - Infection Checklist CUSP Toolkit Who should use this tool? … Infection preventionists. Checklist items Leader Responsible Date Started 1. … Infection Name>     1. … Name>, the weeks without Infection Name>, and quarterly rates of Infection Name>.   … Alternate Formats Infection Checklist [ - 221.5 KB]

113. Final Progress Report: Central Venous Catheter (CVC)–Related Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Cancer (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2024 - Despite the ubiquitous use of CVCs, few prospective studies have been conducted to address infection … evaluation for a probable infection; and/or 4) receiving active end of life care. … Use of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection prevention practices by US hospitals. … Evidence-based practice to reduce central line infections. … Impact of a dedicated intravenous therapy team on nosocomial bloodstream infection rates.

114. Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/build-ssi-bundle-fac-notes.html
     December 01, 2017 - The cost depends on the type of wound infection, whether it’s a superficial infection—which costs about … Superficial wound infections are infections of the skin, seen with the naked eye and diagnosed when assessing … Deeper space infections are less common and trickier to diagnose. … Slide 27: Hypoglycemia and Infection Say: Maintaining normoglycemia can reduce risk for wound infection … infection control practitioner.

115. Talking With Residents and Family Members About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-members-UTI.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - Talking With Residents and Family Members About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Talking With … Residents and Family Members About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) My father is not himself today … Does he have a urinary tract infection? … • The most common symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a burning feeling when urinating and … • Confusion or disorientation without vital sign changes suggesting infection or urinary symptoms

116. Talking With Residents and Family Members About Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-RTI.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - Talking With Residents and Family Members About Lower Respiratory Tract Infections — Talking With … Residents and Family Members About Lower Respiratory Tract Infections My mother has a cough. … • There are many kinds of respiratory tract infections that can cause a cough, such as colds, bronchitis … • Symptoms of a respiratory infection that may indicate the need for an antibiotic are a fever with … • Taking antibiotics when there is not an infection can be harmful.

117. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (doc file)
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     September 01, 2022 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) Skin and Soft Tissue … Infections AHRQ Pub. … September 2022 AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care Skin and Soft Tissue Infections … Patient Handout Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 2 Patient Handout AHRQ Safety Program for

118. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Patient and Family Member Handout (Spanish) (doc file)
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     September 01, 2022 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – Patient and Family Member Handout (Spanish) Las infecciones de la

119. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/CDI-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections AHRQ Safety … November 2019 Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections … Slide Number and Slide Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections … presentation will address “Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections … Fluoroquinolones should be avoided for cystitis and intra-abdominal infections whenever possible.

120. 117-Decolonization-Agent-One-Pager (doc file)
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     April 01, 2025 - The anterior nares of the nose are the most frequent carriage site.1 Most S. aureus infections are from … The role of nasal carriage in Staphylococcus aureus infections. … Intranasal mupirocin to prevent postoperative Staphylococcus aureus infections. … Mupirocin ointment for preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in nasal carriers. … Preventing surgical-site infections in nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus.