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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.docx
October 01, 2016 - F (37°C) AND at least one of the following:
New or worsening:
Urgency, or
Frequency, or
Suprapubic pain … No fever, then two or more of the following:
Urgency, or
Frequency, or
Suprapubic pain, or
Gross hematuria … temperatures of 99°F (37°C), or
New or worsening costovertebral tenderness, or
New onset suprapubic pain … following:
For discomfort or prior to cleaning/dressing changes, consider using acetaminophen or other pain … For discomfort, consider using acetaminophen or other pain reliever.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/52-regional-analgesia-arthroplasty-facilitator.docx
June 01, 2023 - Regional analgesia is commonly employed to optimize pain management as it involves the administration … of local anesthetic directly to the nerves that carry pain impulses. … Guidelines from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine help guide clinicians on
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.pdf
October 01, 2016 - at least one
of the following:
New or worsening:
– Urgency, or
– Frequency, or
– Suprapubic pain … No fever, then two or more of the following:
– Urgency, or
– Frequency, or
– Suprapubic pain, or … temperatures of 99°F (37°C), or
• New or worsening costovertebral tenderness, or
• New onset suprapubic pain … following:
• For discomfort or prior to cleaning/dressing changes, consider using acetaminophen or
other pain … • For discomfort, consider using acetaminophen or other pain reliever.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/assessment.html
December 01, 2017 - Ulcer pain.
Current stage. … 50% wound covered
5= <25% wound covered
Pain … Pressure Ulcer Site Pain
Select 0-10 on pain scale
0 1 2
3 4 5 … 7 8
9 10
0 1 2
3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10
Pain … medication given for ulcer pain
Current Pressure Ulcer Stage
Stage
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/How_to_Use_Guide_Ldr_Slide_508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - in preventable readmissions
– Improved patient outcomes
• Emotional health, symptom resolution, pain … physiologic measures
– Improved CAHPS® Hospital Survey scores
• Patient-provider communication, pain … by breakdowns
in communication
– Patient outcomes, including emotional health,
functioning, and pain
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/opioids/compendium/opioids-case-study-risk-screening.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Reminders in an Electronic Health Record Case Study
1
Intervention: Many older adults experience chronic pain … 3 The Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM)™ is a brief patient self-assessment to monitor chronic pain … knowledge gaps, tools, and resources,
(2) input from experts in quality improvement, geriatrics, and pain
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/situ/simulation_preeclampsia.docx
May 01, 2017 - She’s been unable to distinguish between epigastric pain or contractions. She denies a headache. … Elevated blood pressure, headache, and epigastric pain should continue while the team attempts various … Distractors
Patient holds top of abdomen and moans in pain. … She’s been unable to distinguish between epigastric pain or contractions. She denies a headache. … Distractors (Trigger #2)
· Patient holds top of abdomen and moans in pain.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/abx-stewardship-part1.pptx
March 01, 2017 - New onset of suprapubic pain or costovertebral angle pain or tenderness
New onset hypotension with no … alternate non-infectious cause
Acute pain, swelling or tenderness of the testes, epididymis or prostate … Ensure that residents’ needs for pain relief and other supportive care are met. … Residents may be asking for an antibiotic because of the need for relief of pain or another symptom. … Are sore throat patients who hope for antibiotics actually asking for pain relief?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/saworksheet.pdf
June 02, 2025 - tissue (color, temp, bogginess, and fluctuation)
Need for debridement
Presence of odor
Pain … Assessing the resident for pain?
Appropriate use of topical wound agents? … fluid intake
Change in mobility
Change in continence
Change in ability to communicate pain
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/warm-handoff-role-play-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - year-old male patient with uncontrolled hypertension who has come in for
a scheduled visit for knee pain … Thomas is a fit and active man who is frustrated that his
knee pain is preventing him from exercising … Things To Look For
Did the staff member include:
� Knee pain is interfering with normal activities?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teach-back-slides-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Thomas – 78-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension and knee
pain
• Visiting for knee pain, which … Thomas, has come in for a scheduled visit with his primary care clinician for knee pain. Mr. … Thomas is a fit and active man who is frustrated that his knee pain is preventing him from exercising … cough, low-grade fever
for 3 days
• Temp 38.1 C, BP 128/82,
weight 179 lbs
• Tired, SOB on stairs, pain
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/archive.html
July 01, 2018 - Acute Pain Management
Clinical Guide / Quick Reference Guide: Adults / Pediatric
Consumer Version … Management of Cancer Pain
Clinical Guide / Quick Reference Guide
Consumer Version: English /
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teach-back-slides-final508.pptx
June 02, 2025 - Thomas – 78-year-old male with uncontrolled hypertension and knee pain
Visiting for knee pain, which … Thomas, has come in for a scheduled visit with his primary care clinician for knee pain. Mr. … Thomas is a fit and active man who is frustrated that his knee pain is preventing him from exercising … persistent cough, low-grade fever
for 3 days
Temp 38.1 C, BP 128/82,
weight 179 lbs
Tired, SOB on stairs, pain
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/hartung-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Pain Med. 2018 Sep 1;19(9):1799-1806. … An increased incidence of pain-related disorders
c. … What are some of the concerns you have about taking pain medications?
d. … Pain Med. 2017;19(9):1799-806. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnx139.
3. … Pain Med. 2018;19(9):1799-1806.
17. Hagemeier NE, Tudiver F, Brewster S et al.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/ena-slides/case-study.html
October 01, 2015 - Blue rectangle on right reads "We avoided the possibility of a CAUTI for this patient and the pain and … ethical principle of non-maleficence, we avoided the possibility of a CAUTI for this patient and the pain … We avoided the possibility of a CAUTI for the patient and the pain and mobility limitations inherent
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiexh51.html
April 01, 2018 - Draft Manuscript
Code
Description
338.18
Other acute postoperative pain
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T2c-SBAR_SST_Final.pdf
June 01, 2014 - of the following:
¨¨ Fever of 100°F (38°C) or repeated temperatures of 99°F (37°C)*
¨¨ redness
¨¨ pain … hours
¨ For discomfort or prior to cleaning/dressing changes, consider using acetaminophen
or other pain
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/stone-benner-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - specific
problems that have been identified in nursing homes, including pressure ulcers, restraints, pain … 1)
presence of pressure ulcers in high-risk residents, 2) daily use of restraints, 3) symptoms of pain … nursing assistants (CNAs) who attended the Interchange and
who participated in three clinical sessions (pain … Assessing and Managing Pain in Nursing Home
7
Table 1:
This table shows the sessions that were presented … Assessing and Managing Pain in
Nursing Home
X 3.4
9 Consistent assignment: Where Do You Start and
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/saworksheet.html
December 01, 2017 - fluctuation)
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___
Need for debridement
___
___
Presence of odor
___
___
Pain … ___
___
Assessing the resident for pain? … fluid intake
___ Change in mobility
___ Change in continence
___ Change in ability to communicate pain
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/part-1-slides.html
February 01, 2019 - Ensure that residents' needs for pain relief and other supportive care are met. … Are sore throat patients who hope for antibiotics actually asking for pain relief? … Are sore throat patients who hope for antibiotics actually asking for pain relief?