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201. Resources by National Action Plan Foundational Area | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/action-alliance/resources/foundational-area.html
     March 01, 2025 - outpatient hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, cancer hospitals, end-stage renal

202. Preventing CAUTIs in the ICU Setting
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/cauti-icu/preventing-cauti-icu-setting-module-1-slides.pptx
     September 01, 2015 - Examples: Management of acute renal failure, IV fluids, or IV or oral bolus diuretics Fluid management

203. Manage-Resident-Uti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-UTI-facilitator-guide.docx
     June 01, 2021 - Nitrofurantoin is often underutilized in older adults because of its contraindication in patients with renal … However, because of Billy’s underlying renal insufficiency, he may be at higher risk of hyperkalemia.

204. 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 - Nephrocalcinosis Characteristics ■ Renal lithiasis in which calcium deposits form in the renal parenchyma … ■ Seen with renal ultrasound, or occasionally on plain radiographs of the kidneys. … – Yearly renal ultrasounds until resolution occurs. … ■ Patients do not need to be followed by renal team unless other issues arise.

205. Appendix C: VTE Measurement and Tracking | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appc.html
     May 01, 2016 - Enoxaparin 40 mg SC q 24 hrs or Enoxaparin 30 mg SC q 24 hrs or (if renal insufficiency) … Enoxaparin 40 mg SC q day or Enoxaparin 30 mg SC q 24 hrs or (if renal insufficiency)

206. Appendix C: VTE Measurement and Tracking | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appc.html
     May 01, 2016 - Enoxaparin 40 mg SC q 24 hrs or Enoxaparin 30 mg SC q 24 hrs or (if renal insufficiency) … Enoxaparin 40 mg SC q day or Enoxaparin 30 mg SC q 24 hrs or (if renal insufficiency)

207. Appendix C. Article Exclusion List with Reason for Exclusion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/clabsi-final-companion/clabsicompapc.html
     January 01, 2013 - 2004 Effect of nosocomial bloodstream infection on the outcome of critically ill patients with acute renal … failure treated with renal replacement therapy.

208. Initiating Dialysis With Fistula or Graft: Accessing Medication Port To Administer Medication | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/dialysis-fistula.html
     April 01, 2014 - Initiating Dialysis With Fistula or Graft: Accessing Medication Port To Administer Medication This video vignette illustrates proper initiation of dialysis for patients with fistulae or grafts and the way to properly administer medication. It can be shared with staff as a refresher on current practices and guid…

209. Preface | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/preface.html
     March 01, 2016 - extended-duration prophylaxis, and prophylaxis in special populations (e.g., obese patients, patients with renal

210. Preface | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/preface.html
     March 01, 2016 - extended-duration prophylaxis, and prophylaxis in special populations (e.g., obese patients, patients with renal

211. Background Report for the Request for Public Comment on Initial, Recommended Core Set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for Voluntary Use by Medicaid and CHIP Programs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/appendix-b2.html
     December 01, 2009 - Hemoglobin A1c test for pediatric patients 6 3-7 13 7 4-8 13 6 4-8 15 End-Stage Renal

212. How To Use the ESRD Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/tooluse.html
     October 01, 2020 - How To Use the ESRD Toolkit ESRD Toolkit The toolkit consists of four instructional modules that a facilitator can use to teach dialysis center team members specific ways to create a culture of safety. The modules are modifiable to meet individual dialysis center training needs. Modules of the ESRD Toolkit …

213. Clinical Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/clinicalcare.html
     January 01, 2015 - Clinical Care ESRD Toolkit The Clinical Care module of the ESRD Toolkit summarizes why proper clinical care is important in preventing vascular access infections, explains practices staff members can follow during site access to reduce infection risk, and describes ways to evaluate infection control practices…

214. Creating a Culture of Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/cultureofsafety.html
     January 01, 2015 - Creating a Culture of Safety ESRD Toolkit The Creating a Culture of Safety module of the ESRD Toolkit discusses the importance of a comprehensive, unit-based approach to safety and its impact on improving patient care and reducing harm in dialysis centers. Presentation Slides ( PPTX, 20 M B) Facilitator …

215. Using Checklists and Audit Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/esrd/resource/checklist.html
     January 01, 2015 - Using Checklists and Audit Tools ESRD Toolkit The Using Checklists and Audit Tools module of the ESRD Toolkit explains the importance of using data in the quality assurance and performance improvement process, and explains how implementing checklists and audit tools aligns with the principles of safe design. …

216. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/002-ss-antimicrobial-prophylaxis-part-1.pptx
     April 01, 2025 - Nephrotoxicity Acute kidney injury Increased risk: higher serum levels, prolonged exposure, pre-existing renal

217. 2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Data Sources (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-datasources.pdf
     October 01, 2019 - ..................................................................................46 United States Renal … database of diagnostic and demographic characteristics of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. … from an extensive national ESRD patient database, which is primarily based on the CMS Consolidated Renal … CROWN data include the Renal Management Information System, and CROWNWeb facility-reported clinical … (See entry for United States Renal Data System for information on prior years.)

218. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-UTI-slides.PPT
     June 01, 2021 - Nitrofurantoin is safe for use for uncomplicated cystitis and can be used in residents with reduced renal

219. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4c_combo_psi06-pneumothorax-bestpractices.pdf
     May 20, 2016 - o Use of vasoactive agents within 24 hours postprocedure.1 o Cancer of kidney and renal pelvis (risk

220. On-Time Preventable Hospital and ED Visits Functional Specs (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/prevhospitalvisits-funcspecs_0.pdf
     August 01, 2017 - or Transfer Note 451-459 IF any ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes present, then true and display X. 21 Renal … o CHF+UTI+Dehydration+Anemia+Polypharmacy (4 Active High-Risk Diagnoses+Polypharmacy) o CHF+UTI+Renal … • Hematuria • • Nausea or vomiting Renal failure • Rule out kidney or urinary tract infection … tube  Medication: IV  Hematuria  Medications: IM or SQ  Nausea or vomiting  Medications: PO  Renal … vascular disease    Oxygen therapy Respiratory, other nonpneumonia    Respiratory treatment Renal