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261. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module5/putoolkit_module5_tools.docx
     June 02, 2025 - Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit Module 5 Tools Action Plan Tool to Measure Pressure Ulcer Rates and Pressure Ulcer Prevention Practices Tool 5C: Assessing Comprehensive Skin Assessment Tool 5D: Assessing Standardized Risk Assessment Tool 5E: Assessing Care Planning AHRQ Pressure…

262. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module3/putoolkit_module3_tools.docx
     June 02, 2025 - Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit Module 3 Tools 3A: Pressure Ulcer Prevention Pathway for Acute Care 3B: Elements of a Comprehensive Skin Assessment 3C: Pressure Ulcer Identification Notepad 3D: The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk 3E: Norton Scale 3F: Care Plan 3G: Pat…

263. How To Manage Change
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     June 02, 2025 - How To Manage Change How To Manage Change ADD Hospital Name Module 2 QI Change Process Change process strategies can be applied to other quality improvement (QI) efforts: Hospital falls Catheter-associated urinary tract infections Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism after knee and hip replacement Blood inco…

264. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Tips for Finding a Pediatrician (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Tips for Finding a Pediatrician Tips for Finding a Pediatrician ■ Your family will need to visit a pediatrician within the first week after leaving the hospital. ■ Plan ahead to avoid the pressure and frustration of finding a pediatrician right before your baby is discharged from th…

265. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Tips About Health Insurance (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apa_instips.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Tips About Health Insurance Tips About Health Insurance ■ Your baby will need to visit the doctor regularly after birth. ■ You have only 30 days to add your newborn to your insurance plan. Call your current insurance company as soon as possible to add your newborn. ■ Ask your social…

266. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)? ■ A common virus that affects babies and infants. ■ Leading cause of two lung infections: pneumonia and bronchitis. Symptoms of RSV ■ Starts out like a cold with fever o…

267. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Newborn Feeding (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Newborn Feeding Newborn Feeding Bottle Feeding ■ Feed your baby ONLY infant formula and breast milk for their first 4 to 6 months. ■ Feed your baby at least every 3 hours, day and night. ■ Before each feeding, warm the breast milk or formula to room temperature by placing the bott…

268. Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix D (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix D Appendix D: Followup Telephone Survey Survey date: ______________________________ [READ ALOUD] This is a survey to find out how well we prepared you to care for your baby after discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to …

269. Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix A (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix A Appendix A: Family Information Packet Getting Care ■ Tips for Finding a Pediatrician ■ Tips About Health Insurance Understanding Signs and Symptoms of Illness ■ Signs and Symptoms of Illness ■ Crying ■ Colic Medicines and Immun…

270. NICU Toolkit: Family Information Packet Cover Sheet (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit: Family Information Packet Cover Sheet 13 Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home Family Information Packet Your Health Coach has prepared this information packet for your family to help explain the medical needs of your newborn as you prepare to leave the hospital. A Health Coach helps families/ c…

271. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) What is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)? ■ Type of chronic lung disease. ■ Common in babies born early. ■ Damaged lung tissue causes breathing and health problems. ■ Lungs trap air, fill with fluid, and produce e…

272. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Crib Safety (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Crib Safety Crib Safety What is SIDS? ■ “SIDS” stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. ■ Sudden, unexplained death of an infant less than 1 year old. What should I know about SIDS? ■ Babies sleep safer on their backs. ■ Babies should be placed on a firm sleep surface. What can I d…

273. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Colic (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Colic Colic What is colic? ■ Unexplained crying for 3 or more hours a day. ■ Excessive crying. ■ Usually begins suddenly and for no clear reason. ■ Difficult to comfort. ■ Usually goes away as your baby gets older than 3 months of age. How to comfort your baby during colic? ■ …

274. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Medication Safety (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Medication Safety Medication Safety ■ Keep a list of your baby’s medications with your baby at all times. ■ Speak to your baby’s health care professional, and ask specific questions about your baby’s medicines. ■ When picking up refills, check the label carefully for correct medici…

275. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Breastfeeding Your Baby (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Breastfeeding Your Baby Breastfeeding Your Baby Breastfed babies have: ■ Fewer ear infections. ■ Lower chance of asthma, food allergies, and dental cavities. ■ Protection against diarrhea, stomach, and lung infections. ■ Better nervous system development and higher IQ levels. …

276. Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix C (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix C Appendix C: NICU Needs Assessment Infant’s Name: Date of Birth: ID#: Male Female Bed#: Caregiver’s Contact #: Address: Pediatrician Name and Number: Birthweight Current Weight Primary Diagnosis Newborn Blood Screening Date: _______…

277. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Oral Medicines (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Oral Medicines Giving Your Baby Oral Medicines Know the name of the medicine and what it is for ■ Carefully read the label of each medicine before giving it to your baby. ■ Know why your baby needs to take this medicine. Know the dose ■ It is best to use an oral syringe to give …

278. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Preventing Infection (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Preventing Infection Preventing Infection Everyone must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after they touch your baby. ■ Avoid large crowds. ■ Avoid sick people. ■ Have people cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze. ■ Do not allow anyone…

279. Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix B (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Transitioning Newborns from NICU to Home: Family Information Packet, Appendix B Appendix B: Clinical Materials to Share With Primary Care Providers Diagnoses and Conditions ■ Anemia of Prematurity ■ Apnea of Prematurity ■ Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia ■ Gastroesophageal Reflux ■ Nephrocalcinosis ■ Patent D…

280. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Gastrostomy Tube (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2025 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Gastrostomy Tube Gastrostomy Tube (G Tube or Button) Giving medicines and feeding if your baby has a gastrostomy tube: ■ Clear the G tube or button as your health care provider showed you. ■ Check for placement of the G tube or button. ■ Slowly push in liquid medicine or feeding with…