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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_2a_IDEAL_Checklist_508.docx
April 02, 2025 - For how long? Who pays for it? … For how long? Who pays for it?
Will I need help eating, bathing, or going to the bathroom? … For how long?
Will I need any equipment, such as crutches or oxygen? Where do I get it? … For how long? … For how long?
What exercises are good for me? When and how often should I do them?
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/how-to-use.html
March 01, 2017 - How To Use This Toolkit
Toolkit To Reduce CAUTI and Other HAIs in Long-Term Care Facilities … start is the Guide to Implementing a Program To Reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term … walks users through a key step of establishing and maintaining an infection prevention program for long-term … three categories of videos: brief hypothetical scenarios that illustrate concepts presented in the Long-Term
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/characteristics-initial-prescription-episodes-and-likelihood-long-term-opioid-use-united
April 24, 2018 - Classic
Characteristics of initial prescription episodes and likelihood of long-term … Characteristics of Initial Prescription Episodes and Likelihood of Long-Term Opioid Use - United States … Characteristics of Initial Prescription Episodes and Likelihood of Long-Term Opioid Use - United States … January 18, 2023
Medication use evaluation of high-dose long-term opioid de-prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/index.html
February 01, 2025 - Hospitals and Health Systems
Tools and resources for Hospitals, Long-term Care Facilities, and … QI Toolkit for Hospitals RED (Re-Engineered Discharge) Toolkit Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Long-Term … Care Resources Toolkits, recommendations, and other resources for long-term care facilities to improve
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/infection-surveillance.html
April 01, 2017 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) provides long-term … Long-Term Care National Healthcare Safety Network Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Surveillance … Review Form ( Word , 299.4 KB; Text Version )
A performance improvement look-back tool to assist long-term … Pocket Card ( PowerPoint , 457 KB; Text Version )
A handy pocket card to help frontline and clinical long-term
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/quality.html
July 01, 2018 - Quality of Life
Long-term care resources about quality of life issues
Staying Healthy Through
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/eol.html
December 01, 2017 - End of Life Care Media Resources
Long-term care resources about end of life care
Articles from
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/pressureulcer.html
December 01, 2017 - Pressure Ulcers
Long-term care resources about pressure ulcers
AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/epc.html
August 01, 2018 - Evidence Reports and Technical Reviews
Evidence reports and technical reviews about long-term
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r21hs022166-beebe-final-report-2016.pdf
January 01, 2016 - The Long Term Effectiveness of Telephone Intervention Problem Solving (TIPS) - Final Report … The long term effectiveness of Telephone Intervention Problem Solving (TIPS). … Problem solving has long been among the most effective treatments to improve
psychiatric medication … Problem solving has long been among the most effective treatments to improve
psychiatric medication … The long term effectiveness of Telephone Intervention Problem Solving (TIPS).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_2a_IDEAL_Checklist_508.pdf
April 02, 2025 - For how
long? Who pays for it? … For how
long? Who pays for it?
• Will I need help eating, bathing, or going
to the bathroom? … For how long?
• Will I need any equipment, such as
crutches or oxygen? Where do I get it? … For how
long? … For how long?
• What exercises are good for me? When and
how often should I do them?
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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/safety/improve-use.html
June 01, 2021 - Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Discuss the potential harms associated with antibiotic use.
Recognize that patient harm is largely preventable.
Recognize that changes to the system, not just to the behavior of …
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/discuss-concerns.html
June 01, 2021 - Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents
Effective communication may help residents and family members requesting antibiotics understand that there are potential risks associated with antibiotic use. Try using the DESC technique when conflicts develop with residents and/or their family members. Other po…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/penicillin.html
May 01, 2022 - Penicillin Allergies and Other Side Effects of Antibiotic Use
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Discuss the diagnostic approach to a resident with a penicillin allergy.
Recognize how to conduct a detailed medication allergy history.
Review cross-reactivity between…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/posters.html
June 01, 2021 - Best Practices Pocket Cards & Posters
The materials below are intended for health care practitioners and nursing staff.
Minimum Criteria for Initiation of Antibiotics for Suspected UTI, and When To Send a Urinalysis and Urine Culture (8 x 11, one-sided) (PDF, 202.3 KB)
Minimum Criteria for Initiation o…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/system-change.html
June 01, 2021 - Changing the System To Improve Antibiotic Safety
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Use barriers as opportunities to improve systems and prevent problems from recurring.
List factors that may compromise patient safety.
Develop an intervention to reduce barriers and…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/communicate-prescribers.html
June 01, 2021 - Communicating Infectious Concerns With Antibiotic Prescribers
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe the components of, and when to use SBAR:
S ituation
B ackground
A ssessment
R ecommendation
Implement SBAR to improve communication between…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/discuss-family.html
June 01, 2021 - Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Family Members and Caregivers
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Review how to discuss the potential harms of antibiotic use with family members.
Address end-of-life care as it relates to antibiotic use.
Recogni…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/cellulitis.html
May 01, 2022 - Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Distinguish infectious cellulitis versus cellulitis mimics.
Discuss the diagnostic approach and empiric management of skin and soft tissue inf…