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261. Final progress Report: Anticholinergics and Cognitive Decline in the Elderly with Depression (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/aparasu-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - SCOPE: Despite significant use of anticholinergic medications in elderly nursing home residents, little … The research focused on elderly nursing home residents with depression, because underlying diseases … Nursing Facilities, Staffing, Residents and Facility Deficiencies 2009 through 2014. … Estimating the cognitive ability of nursing home residents from the minimum data set. … Characteristics of elderly nursing home residents with depression in the United States.

262. 5-Minute Learning Modules for Frontline Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/learning-modules/index.html
     March 01, 2023 - Supporting Nursing Home Residents’ Emotional Health This learning module will help you recognize when … and Testing series This series of two learning modules focuses on considerations for when to test residents … for COVID-19 and how the COVID-19 vaccine can protect nursing home staff and residents.

263. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - To improve appropriate antibiotic use for the residents at [NAME OF NURSING HOME], the minimum criteria … For residents with acute dysuria, it may be appropriate to initiate empirical antibiotic therapy; but … For residents that regularly run a lower temperature, use a temperature of 2°F (1°C) above the baseline … For residents that regularly run a lower temperature, use a temperature of 2°F (1°C) above the baseline … These criteria do not apply to residents with burns. 1.

264. Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Determine Whether To Treat (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care-updated.docx
     October 01, 2016 - Practice applying the SBAR tool with case studies of residents with suspected UTIs. … About 7 out of 10 residents in long-term care facilities receive an antibiotic every year. … It is an approach to providing healthier and safer care to residents. … What are some things we could do to help reduce residents’ risk of a UTI? … People that nursing staff communicate with include physicians, RNs, residents, and families.

265. Final Progress Report: Pharmacist Technology for Nursing Home Resident Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lapane-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Given the medical complexity of nursing home residents, the use of multiple medications may be clinically … A recent study of residents in 18 Massachusetts nursing homes estimated 1.89 adverse drug effects (ADEs … Frail, older nursing home residents represent a vulnerable population, and their medication profiles … The workload of consultant pharmacists is approximately 1,000 residents per month. … Of residents experiencing preventable ADEs, 26% were on antipsychotics, 18% were on antidepressants,

266. Practice Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2022 - increase the implementation of evidence-based infection prevention and safety practices to protect residents … Nursing Home Staff   (PDF, 1 MB) Best Practices for Promoting Emotional Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents … including increased use of telehealth, support of diagnostic safety, and measures to protect nursing home residents

267. QDR 2014: Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care, Part 4 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/2014nhqdr-hispanichealth-pt4.pdf
     January 01, 2014 - Chartbook on Health Care for Hispanics Part 4: Health Care of Residents of the U.S. … Chartbook on Health Care for Hispanics Part 4: Health Care of Residents of the U.S. … Chartbook on Health Care for Hispanics Part 4: Health Care of Residents of the U.S. … Chartbook on Health Care for Hispanics Part 4: Health Care of Residents of the U.S. … Chartbook on Health Care for Hispanics Part 4: Health Care of Residents of the U.S.

268. On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing Facilitator Training Implementation of the Healing Reports: Handouts | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/handouts.html
     December 01, 2017 - We don’t consider this for all residents with pressure ulcers. … We usually focus on residents with changes in care plans. … We haven’t focused on residents with pressure ulcer healing issues, but we could. … ’ clinical status and residents’ care plan interventions for CNA followup. … These residents with pressure ulcers have very significant nutritional needs.

269. 4 Tk1 T2-Clinician Letter Final 0 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T2-Clinician_letter_Final_0.docx
     October 01, 2016 - Although residents with specific UTI symptoms like dysuria usually need treatment, urinalyses and cultures … [footnoteRef:4],[footnoteRef:5],[footnoteRef:6],[footnoteRef:7] In addition, residents with asymptomatic … Epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among residents of nursing homes in … Infections in residents of nursing homes. Infect Dis Clin N Am. 2007;21:761-2. … Nursing home residents and Enterobacteriaceae resistant to thirdgeneration cephalosporins.

270. AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/slides.html
     December 01, 2014 - Does information exist to identify residents at risk? How can this information be used? … What are obstacles to staff obtaining the information needed to identify residents who need changes in … Identify residents with recent changes in risks. Profile risks for each resident in report. … Prioritize residents for possible changes to their treatment plan. … Prioritize residents who may need changes to care plans.

271. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/ontime-preventablehospitaledvisits-overview.pptx
     May 01, 2017 - Does information exist to identify residents at risk? How can this information be used? … What are obstacles to staff obtaining the information needed to identify residents who need changes in … 2017 On-Time Overview 6 6 Common Elements of On-Time EMR used to develop reports that identify residents … aligns with staff’s knowledge and assessment of these residents, or they will lack confidence in the … Prioritize residents who may need care plan changes. Discuss care plan changes.

272. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/factraining_slides.pptx
     December 01, 2014 - Does information exist to identify residents at risk? How can this information be used? … What are obstacles to staff obtaining the information needed to identify residents who need changes in … 2014 On-Time Overview 6 6 Common Elements of On-Time EMR used to develop reports that identify residents … with recent changes in risks Profile risks for each resident in report Prioritize residents for possible … aligns with staff’s knowledge and assessment of these residents, or they will lack confidence in the

273. Abt Single-Sided Body Template (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/fallsprev/ontimefallpxsamplereports.docx
     June 02, 2025 - Although all nursing home residents may be at risk of a fall, the Falls High-Risk Report will enable … How many residents at highest risk of a fall are cognitively impaired? … How many residents at highest risk had a change in status during the report week? … Residents are identified as at highest risk of falls based on the three rules defined below. … In addition, the report displays the total number of residents who fell, the total number of residents

274. Appendix B8: Unsafe Behavior Worksheet (Text Description) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb5txt.html
     December 01, 2017 - Information and Training for Staff, Primary Care Providers, and Residents and their Families Chapter … All behavior is meaningful; however, it may be difficult to understand the unsafe behaviors of some residents … Understanding the unsafe behavior of residents requires data collection, investigation and analysis. … environment and use the positive communication skills and management strategies necessary for the care of residents … ___________________ Return to Document   FMP Entry Log Instructions: Write in the names of residents

275. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2022 - the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents … long-term care facilities and nursing homes, and when and how to use it correctly to help protect staff and residents … Vaccination and Testing Series This series of two learning modules focuses on considerations for when to test residents … for COVID-19 and how the COVID-19 vaccine can protect nursing home staff and residents. … nursing home staff to track and trend COVID-19 vaccine administration data, including boosters, for both residents

276. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=11
     January 01, 2022 - the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents … This Spanish-language template letter can be used by long-term care facilities to gain consent from residents … Supporting Nursing Home Residents' Emotional Health This learning module will help you recognize when … Taking Care of You: Tips for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities This resource for residents of long-term

277. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/fallspx/slides.html
     November 01, 2017 - Slide 7: Falls High-Risk Report Provides a weekly snapshot summary of facility residents at highest … at risk Helps clinicians see changes in resident status earlier, and identify residents at risk before … they fall Slide 8: Falls High-Risk Report How many residents triggered for highest risk of … How many residents at highest risk are cognitively impaired? Have no cognitive impairment? … How many residents at highest risk had a change in status during the report week?

278. Bacterial Pneumonia in Long-Term Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-bacterial-pneumonia.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - infiltrates on chest x ray usually indicates viral pneumonia5,6 • Fewer than 15% of nursing home residents … cough suppressants, fluids, supplemental oxygen, nebulizer treatments, chest physical therapy • Residents … with influenza should receive oseltamivir16 • Residents who are generally in reasonable health and … Development of minimum criteria for the initiation of antibiotics in residents of long-term-care facilities … Utility of pulse oximetry in diagnosing pneumonia in nursing home residents.

279. Nursing Home Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=9
     January 01, 2022 - the implementation of evidence-based prevention and safety practices within nursing homes to protect residents … Data Dashboard This page displays national and state-level data on COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents … Positive Behavioral Control Checklist for Long-Term Care Facility Staff Interacting with Residents with … This flyer highlights strategies long-term care staff and leadership to consider when interacting with residents … to support positive outcomes for both staff and residents.

280. Final Progress Report: Individualized Performance Feedback on Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Practice (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/haut-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - At most hospitals across the country, physician trainees (i.e., interns/residents), physician assistants … We had a plan to disseminate the intervention to 800 interns and residents, 400 NPs and PAs, 500 clinical … For interns and residents, we will compare results from the annual Accreditation Council for Graduate … We will provide feedback to approximately 800 interns/residents, 400 NPs/PAs, 500 clinical fellows, … We planned to investigate specific barriers by conducting structured interviews with residents, NPs,