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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/improvement-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Identifying Targets for Improving Antibiotic Use
Identifying Targets for Improvement in Antibiotic Decision Making
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Identifying Targets
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
1
Objectives
R…
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www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/educate-and-engage/index.html
October 01, 2016 - Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members
Overview of the Toolkit
Why Should a Nursing Home Use This Toolkit?
The Resident and Family Member Education toolkit helps the nursing home (1) encourage an open and respectful dialogue between nurses and prescribing clinicians and residents and the…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - this recommendation, the Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends antibacterial treatment be prescribed … If improvement is not observed by day 3 and amoxicillin was initially prescribed, consider broadening
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/CG/administering_cg_narrative_items.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Reasons to Ask All Questions in the Prescribed Order
There are several reasons to treat the question … Their Own
Introducing the Narrative Items
Editing the Items
Reasons to Ask All Questions in the Prescribed
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Pharyngitis – Slides
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
The “Sometimes Antibiotics”
Diagnoses: Pharyngitis
Ambulatory Care
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0030
September 2022
Pharyngitis
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - The Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Facilitator Guide
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
1
The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses:
Sinusitis
Ambulatory Care
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis
Ambulatory Care
SAY:
Wel…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/program-part2-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Acute Care ASP Development
Antibiotic Stewardship Program Development: Part 2
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
ASP Development – Part 2
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
1
Objectives
By the end of this module, parti…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/sustain-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Sustaining Stewardship Activities Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Antibiotic Use
1
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Sustaining Stewardship Activities
Acute Care
Slide Title and Commentary Slide Number and Slide
Sustaining Stewardship Activities
Acute Care
SAY: …
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapvtables.html
April 01, 2018 - Microbiology test ordered between post-operative days 4 and 30 (inclusive), or
An antibacterial was prescribed
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/teamwork.html
June 01, 2021 - Improving Teamwork and Communication
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Recognize the importance of seeking input from all team members when making antibiotic prescribing decisions.
Summarize how to use available AHRQ Safety Tools, such as SBAR ( S ituation; B ackg…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/gap_analysis_tool.docx
November 01, 2019 - Gap Analysis for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
Gap Analysis for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
Instructions: Complete this document to assess your antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) on an annual basis. The ASP areas addressed in this document are those that are d…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/hinson-levin-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: Connected Emergency Care (CEC) Patient Safety Learning Lab
• Title of Project: Connected Emergency Care (CEC) Patient Safety Learning Lab
• Principal Investigators: Jeremiah S. Hinson, MD, PhD, and Scott R. Levin, PhD
• Team Members: Jeremiah Hinson, MD, PhD, Scott Levin, PhD, Eili Klein, Ph…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care-updated.docx
October 01, 2016 - of Overuse of Antibiotics
Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes
Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed … Grace is prescribed a diuretic for her hypertension and Dulcolax for constipation.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-daily-care-slides.html
February 01, 2017 - ventilation: a randomised trial
140 patients randomized to routine sedation versus no sedation:
70 prescribed … routine sedation (propofol then midazolam).
70 prescribed no sedation (morphine boluses as needed)
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-daily-care-facguide.html
February 01, 2017 - Seventy were prescribed sedation, using propofol and then midazolam, while 70 were prescribed no sedation
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra_1415-p011-1-ef_0.pdf
March 01, 2015 - Measures: Safe and Judicious Antipsychotic Use in Children and Adolescents
Measures: Safe and Judicious Antipsychotic
Use in Children and Adolescents
Measure Developer: National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement
As part of the Pediatric Quality Measures Program (PQMP), the Agency for Healthcare R…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/profile/fetters.html
October 01, 2015 - Multimethod Evaluation of Physician Group Incentive Programs for Patient-Centered Medical Home Transformation
Principal Investigator: Michael D. Fetters, MD, MPH, MA
Institution: The University of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019147
Number…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-barriers-postcard-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Overcoming Barriers to Medicine Adherence
Overcoming Barriers to
Medicine Adherence
What Patients Might Say Possible Solutions
My medicine makes me
feel sick.
Prescribe a substitute medication;
change the dose.
I feel fine. I don’t need
any medicine.
Explain in plain language how the
medicine affects the bo…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/womenh-slides.html
March 01, 2020 - Prescription medications received include all prescribed medications initially purchased or otherwise … Importance: Some drugs that are prescribed for older patients are known to be potentially harmful for … Overall Rate: In 2012, 1.5% of adults age 65 and over were prescribed at least 1 medication from 11 … Trends:
From 2002 to 2012, the percentage of adults age 65 and over who were prescribed at least … From 2002 to 2012, the percentage of men age 65 and over who were prescribed at least 1 medication from
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/965.html
July 01, 2025 - Among 376 patients aged 65 and older, more than half were prescribed more than 10 medicines, and nearly